Tariff Battle Shapes Senate Vote As Rates Are Revised
The Senate, aided by a coalition of six chemical duty revisions, trims several levies while sparing others. Democratic and Republican forces clash as amendments fail or pass, with final passage seen by February 15. Key fights include cuts on poetic anhydride and boric acid, and defeats on restoring self- jog rates on hydrocarbons. Senator LaFollette and Wisconsin opponents push for further reductions amid a tightening timetable.
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Wabrington
Senate
Cubtlegame
Gegator Watson
Indiana
Contefinos
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Sen
Woman Attacked by Husband Near Death in South Charleston
Mrs. Auns Tilon, 43, of Brewer Street in South Charleston, was found unconscious last night after an attack by her husband. Police Chief B. B. Carney led an investigation as neighbors reported screams before responders arrived. Details of the assault were not immediately released by county officials.
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Berakull
Roman
Auns Tilon
Breweretrest
South Charlestom
Gayton Ulibn
South Charleston
Alton
He Ted
B. B. Carney
South Charherton
Carnay
Acentine
Cierce
P Maentiey
Pisase Tara
Col
Wife Slayer Sentenced To Life Imprisonment
James T. Gann was sentenced to life in the state penitentiary after a jury found him guilty of first degree murder in the December slaying of his wife Mia Catherine Gann. The jury recommended mercy, but the judge imposed life imprisonment. Gann spoke briefly, reading a newspaper comic page while awaiting verdict, and later testified in his own defense alleging he killed a man before shooting his wife. The case also involves an indictment for the murder of Richard Price, to be addressed soon.
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James T. Gann
Penty Tentiary
Henry E. Black
Mia
Catherine Gann
Gann
Gunn
Black
Angus McNebb
Fayette County
Jamies Gann
Diack
Richard Price
Price
Mint
J. Blackburn Watts
Tne
Mayaville
Map Je
Crabtree Guilty Of Slaying J P Crabtree
Crabtree found guilty by a Hampshire county jury of first degree murder in the killing of Justice of the Paxoe H C Inskeep with a shotgun in revenge for liquor law conviction. The defense argued moronic illness murmurings but the jury returned a nonrecommending verdict. Sentencing to be decided after motions.
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Romnet
Walter Crabtree
Hampshire County
Paxoe H.C
Keyser Fall
Crabtree
A. G. Hughes
Crabtree Wee Hot
Ben
Edward Woolford
Tria
Award Prizes for Farming Work Highlighted at Morgantown
Special prizes were awarded for outstanding agriculture and home mak ing in 1979 at the West Virginia state university. Gold pins went to five master homemakers and mercenary medals to several farmers. Tyler and Wirt counties list merit winners with cash awards for top finishers. The program honored farm improvement efforts across multiple counties with various cash prizes and pins.
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Morgantown
Aprist West Virginia
The
State University
OC. L. Piteer
DB. Cunningham
Rivenville
Mantet Farrier
Howphres
Balievills
John D. McReynoldn
Claresburg
C. C. Lewis
Faint. Pleasant
ES. Bayard
Pennsylvania
Sponeve
Wirt County
Tyler County
W. Borigg Smith
W. W. Owens
W. Wells
Tom Forbes
Arch Heinteman
H. C. Hamilton
H. Clay Haught
Jom Parhatt
C. E. Haintaman
W. Kchael
Arthur Archer
G.R. Kerns
Clydy Archer
H. H. Gokten
B. BH. Showalter
Deugherty
J. E. Ray
C. G. Daugherty
A. G Fisher
Irvin Ingram
J. J. Lott
J. L. Slack
Colin Campbell
B. L. Wailbrown
7. B. Somerville
Three Nations Will Challenge Subs Existence
London head delegates push naval conference toward banning submarines as Anglo American pair seek total abolition. France and Japan defend undersea craft as the poor man’s battleship. Tuesday to hear arguments then committee to draft concrete action. Prime Minister Mack Donald to receive women’s peace memorial tomorrow.
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London
Naval Conference
Great Britain
United States
Thaes Bowers
France
Japan
Mack Donald
Jaen’ Palace
Women's Peace Crusade
House Approves Battlefield Tour Fund for Gold Star Mothers
The House approved a $5,386,000 bill without dissent to finance pilgrimages of gold star mothers and widows of World War II veterans to European battlefields. The fund remains available until 1834 to cover 11,400 eligible mothers and widows, with about 6,328 expressing intent to visit this year.
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Washington
Neaste
Avety Department
Rich broker Max Price kidnapped in New Haven
Investigators from Connecticut New York and New Jersey seek 62 year old real estate broker Max Price held for 60000 ransom after four men grabbed him outside his home on January 28. Eight people arrested including two linked to the Detroit Blue Purple Gang. Detected ransom calls traced to a New York drug store pay station. Price believed held within five miles of home. relatives advised to deliver funds.
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New Haven
Conn
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Max Price
Fortune Tiler
New York City
Price
Samuel Handell
Prlice
Handell
Fleisch
Minnvion
Detroit
Jacob Prober
Hyman Orchowsky
Solomon Hodek
Bridgeport
Fmms Delmater
Clirvoyant
Abraham Price
Crime Wave Breaking Air Records in Chicago
Chicago reports a sharp rise in murders over seven years with a single month tally of 29 killings, up from 35 in January of the previous year, and eight victims in the first five days of February surpassing the prior year's pace. Official data since 1923 shows rising yearly starts and continuing strain on the city’s crime statistics.
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Chicago
Tanivat
St. Aintie Duread
Gangland Gunfire Racks Chicago in Week of Terror
Amid a deadly week in Chicago, gunmen wounded a man and killed another. Phillip Meagher, 36, watched workers before being shot in the back near 4 South Side. William Healy died after naming assailants, three racketeers. Police vow stepped up patrols and prosecutors seek indictments. two robbers hit Woods Trust and Savings Bank stealing about 3000 as a second store owner resisted holdup.
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Chicago
Te. S—i
Sever
Phillip Meagher
South Side
Meagher
Warreriate
Wiliam Healy
Funman
Municipal Court
Olson
Tne Cekeoeig
Ene Ate” Methim
Danny Stanton
Zony Accario
Frank Diamond
Jeckaying Healy
Woods Trust and Savings Bank
Hubbard Woods Bank
Miners Face Return Tug-of-War Amid Wage Dispute
A labor dispute at two Palsley interests mines near here continued with UMW involvement. The Ronda mine and Ward mine show reduced production and wage cuts from 10 to 5.5 cents per ton for machine runners, while other job tiers also saw pay cuts. Tetlow claims the districts are strongly unionized and will pursue wage difference actions.
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Palsley
United Mine Workers
Percy Tetlow
Coalburg
Con. Peny
Ward
Kelly's Creek
Ronda
Ain
AACA
Tetlow
Taft Improving and Hoover Visit Amid Health News
Washington reports former Chief Justice Taft resting comfortably at home as he receives President Hoover in a brief, hopeful visit. Taft, gravely ill, showed improved spirits and a lingering handclasp marked the encounter. In Mexico City, Pascual Ortiz Rubio survived an assassination attempt soon after his inauguration, with a gunman wounded and others injured amid chaotic scenes at the national palace.
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Taft
Hoover
Washington
Francia Hagner
William Howard Taft
President Hoover
United States
Moorer
Dormer
Mr. Taft
Dostors
White Horse
Justics
Mexico City
Pascual Orla Rubio
Mexico
Republic
National Palace
Red Cross
Jooe Puig Casaurano
Mexico City Federal District
Jose Perez Gil Y Ortia
Benore Ottis Rubio
Hernandgell Cheraro
Baxters Row
Whees
Pat Proeldenh
Ortta Rubio
Joaquin Amare
Jeme Puigcasauranc
Federal District
Miguel Flores
Dosa Vasconseios
Vascondelista
Senor
Ortiz Rubio
Bwillc Portes Gil
Nee Pear Alent
Anc
Abraham Linscoln
Drastic padlock plan urged in Prohibition clash
Washington reports a plan to padlock speakeasies without owner notice as part of the Hoover Wickersham anti Prohibition program. Representative Beedy of Maine and Senator Wagner of New York push the measure citing federal enforcement limits and pending padlock injunctions on unlocatable owners. The issue centers on jury trials for non petty offenses and expanded U S attorney authority.
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Washington
Feb
Representative Beedy
Maine
Diry
Benator Wagner
Democrat
New York
Sieg Meine
Hoover-Wickersnam
Ana -Prohiitiontte Tanantime
Disfees Ane Court of Appeals
Esterday
Wickeraham Saya
Wickersham
Congress
U. S
Besdy Lao
Waverly Club
Fagett
Dress Rehearsal Gives Taste Of Dirt In Mae West Trial
Public prosecutors resumed the case against Mae West over the play Pleasure Man with a February 17 trial date. Assistant District Attorney Wallace sought a blue ribbon jury panel, opposed by Nathan Burkan who argued it would bar ordinary citizens from judging artistic expression. Amedeo Bertini reserved ruling on the panel and on an amended bill of particulars.
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Mae West
Ay Bam Love
New York
Maa West
Welfare Island
Misa West
Mins West
James G. Wallace
Lana
Nathan Burkan
Mise West
Wallace
Gadis
Burkan
Burka
Bealdes
Burken
General Cessiona
Amedeo Bertini
Miss West
Miia West
Ini
Diemond la
Will Praises Hughes Rough Uncouth Ways
The account notes Hughes and fellow passengers aboard ILE DE FRANCE, praising Hughes for cheerful nature and rough, uncouth ways. It highlights admiration for his character, wit, and potential as a future public figure, despite his unpolished style.
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Will
Hughes
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