Europe heads into new year amid war fears and tense talks
A decade ending in Europe with crime and escapes from danger gives way to a fragile New Year. European leaders warn of critical times ahead as democracies and dictators face off. Britain fears war risk in 1939 while Anglo German naval tensions rise and France resists concessions. China and Spain show renewed strains as global diplomacy wobbles.
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Unclear OCR fragment hints at midstory disaster and rescue
A garbled text fragment describes a damaged ship or plane incident with a pilot named J and a gravely ill trappers. It mentions a wife seeking aid, residents named Mordquists, a move toward White Horse, and a hospital at Rainenton. An explosion at a Consolidated mining camp prompts transfers to Edmonton hospital.
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New Leaf Mysterious Rain of Dollar Bills Baffles Merchants
Three businessmen wonder today if someone is turning a new leaf for the new year as a mystery donor mailed envelopes of $1 bills to a druggist, grocer, and auto dealers in Columbus. The totals given were $110, $106, and $50. A suspect alibi or practical joke is being investigated by local authorities.
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Setback in Elections Dims Roosevelt Defense Plan
In a December report from New York, industrial leaders say Roosevelt faces a major setback after November defeats. They claim the first phase of public works expansion, key to his defense program, has been deflated and its stimulus effect delayed. Some warn other parts of the plan may be jeopardized, and a shift in administration could alter spending and policy directions.
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White Abdicates As Board Head With Rotation Idea
Col John Baker White longtime state board of control member retires from the presidency and is elected secretary. Walter Thurmond becomes president, replacing White. M D Carrico Republican member is reelected treasurer, as White states the president’s role should rotate and he wishes relief from duties.
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Bombs Turn New Year Eve Barcelona Into Ruin
Insurgent air raids blast central Barcelona as Franco forces strike on New Year’s Eve killing 33 and wounding 92. Rescue crews search debris while government planes pursue attackers. one bomber reportedly shot down over the Mediterranean. Earlier raids on the harbor killed five and wounded nine.
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End of Long Condemned Fee System Is Planned
West Virginia faces a push to overhaul an antiquated court system. The proposed constitutional amendment eliminates the fee system, consolidates courts, expands circuit court jurisdiction from 50 to 200, and places Supreme Court supervisory and direct appellate powers over lower courts.
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Love Flight Wins Mercy in Soviet Court Flight for Love Ends With Expulsion
Bryan Grover, a 37-year-old English engineer, flew a second-hand plane from Stockholm into the Soviet Union to join his Russian-born wife Elenia Petrovna Gollut. He was fined $300, expelled for five years, and had the aircraft confiscated after a five week jail term. Grover testified to years of money sent and failed permission attempts to reunite.
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Woman Struck by Freight Train at Watts Street Crossing
Mrs. Nettle Smith of 1907 Watts Street was hit by an eastbound New York Central freight train at 2:30 p.m. yesterday after wandering around a passing freight. She is in Staats hospital with life threatening injuries including two mangled legs and a head injury. She is the wife of Okey B. Smith, superintendent of the People's Life Insurance Company.
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Drive to Slash Relief Funds Is Launched
Washington reports a new push by House Democrats to cut relief funds and reform the WPA with greater home control. Rep. Woodrum proposes a 500 million dollar relief cap for the rest of the year, down from 880 million and urges administration reforms within the WPA. The issue will drive early congressional action as funds run dry Feb 7 and the president prepares his state of the union message.
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Old Dominion Building Sold in Charleston Century-Old Block
Frank A. Baer of Commercial Insurance Service bought the Old Dominion building at Capitol and Quarrier streets for about 200000. The three story block, built around 1900, was owned by the Old Dominion company. Baer plans no immediate alterations and holds the property for investment while tenants include Whelan Drug and three front Quarrier street stores. Transfer recorded with the county clerk.
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Goebbels Hails Hitler Miracle In New Year Address
Nazi Propaganda Minister Goebbels declared Hitler's work a miracle in a televised New Year address. He praised Germany's 1938 achievements, warned against foreign critics, and framed the coming year as a continuation of National Socialism’s gains. He spoke from Schwanenwerder, noting his own ill health since December.
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Sit-Downers Plan Own New Year Celebration at Hopkins Plant
In Minneapolis on December 31 1938 sit down strikers at Hopkins plant of Minneapolis Morine Power Implement Co occupy machine shops since Wednesday. Some 250 workers mapped a New Year’s Eve program with a 16 piece orchestra and six singers from United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers Local 1138. The CIO affiliate’s strike protests the discharge of a member. Boxing matches also planned. Negotiations with a federal conciliator to open.
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U S rejects Japan's new order in Asia
The United States condemned Japan for using force to establish a new order in Asia and urged settlement of the Sino-Japanese conflict at an international conference. Officials noted the conference proposal might be rejected by Japan's dominant military faction, warning of possible American economic reprisals. The note, presented by Ambassador Grew in Tokyo, stressed open door goals and Washington’s aim to deter further coercion while preserving reserves against future force.
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Wide Comeback Staged By Stock as Year Ends
New York dispatch reports a late year stock market rally ending 1938 with gains erasing the first half losses. The AP composite average for 15 railroad shares rose to a new year peak of 23.50, while the 60-stock average landed around 53.90, as optimism outweighed fears of European conflict and trading volume neared 207 million shares.
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Twisted Cars In C and O Wreck Hauled Away
Twisted coaches of the George Washington were hauled from the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad's marshalling yards after a derailment near Huntington. Ten of nineteen injured remained in hospital as officials planned minute scrutiny to determine the cause.
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Dawson to Seek Mayoral Post in 1938
Dawson announces candidacy for mayor as a Republican in March 1938. He notes public support for four years of admin decisions, cites $1,950,000 in bonds for city improvements, and says he will ensure the program is completed if elected.
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Resolved praise for Trailer Girl serial starts on page ten
The Gazette toddy carries Vera Brown's Trailer Girl first chapter in part two. The State News notes it as the best newspaper serial in a long time and urges readers to begin at page 10.
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New Year Welcomed Across Charleston Venues
Charlestonians welcomed the new year with parties and dances at clubs hotels homes and theaters as city offices federal and state buildings opened today. Churches including Snow Hill M E First Church of the Nazarene Union Mission chapel and Mountain Mission St Dunbar held services. Kanawha County reports 43,000 pupils return to school after a two week vacation.
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