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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1931

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Mellon to Issue 800 Million in Treasury Bonds

Washington May 11 Treasury plans an 800 million dollar issue of 18 year bonds to ease the deficit. Andrew Mellon says the sale will raise funds to meet the existing shortfall and reduce the debt, with proceeds to fund obligations and part of the four billion dollar program. The bonds will offer denominations from 50 to 10 thousand dollars and be exempt from state taxes, while attracting subscription after banks open tomorrow.

Washington Treasury Andrew W. Melon Privilere Mat

Birth Control Debate at Presbyterian Assembly in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh on May 21 the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U S A will debate a report approving birth control and the question of participation in the federal council of churches. The election of a new stated clerk looms, with Dr Lewis Seymour Mudge of Philadelphia serving as moderator.

Pittsburgh General Assembly Presbyterian Wiether Participatiin Churches Corlat Lewis Seymour Mudge Philadelphia Mudge Assembly David Ce Forest Burrell Wil- Matnsport Cottal Federal Council of Churches General Council Federal Council Assembly Special Commission

Life Claimed by Sissonville Car Crash

A crash near the Sissonville area claimed multiple lives and injured several others. Willem Veitri, 17, and Bertha Steppe, 20, died at the scene, while Veltri, the owner, survived with severe injuries. Fred Moore, 19, and four others sustained minor injuries. Veltri underwent surgery but remained critical. Services are set for Wednesday at Sacred Heart church.

Willem ‘Veitri Bullitt Street Bertha Steppe Washington Street Sissonville Veltri Fred Moore Moore Tuppera Creek Mins Steppe Velte Hubert Ebonentreat Charleston Street Marjorie Siders Watts Street Pred Moore Pennastyanis Avenue Dorothy Stockton Columbian Boulevard Wetl Sacred Heart

Weather Stops Demobilization After Long Air Maneuvers

Weather delays the demobilization of War Birds after two weeks of nationwide air maneuvers. Bad conditions hindered final dispersal as units attempted to return to base at Bolling Field and other fields. Of 720 officers and 644 enlisted plus observers, only two minor injuries occurred. eleven planes returned to stations, five ships required major repairs, two failed completely. Planes charted for 26 142 miles, with home ports by June 3 unless weather or replanning changes.

Washington Tuttlal Boon Benjamin D. Foulois Bolling Fiekd Bolling Pleidhers Loganfeild Battmore Langley Field Rampton Bellanca Airport Newcastle Del Middletown

Hydrophobia death of Brownsville boy 14

Adam McBenough aged 14 of Brownsville died at Brownsville General Hospital from hydrophobia after an earlier dog bite. The attack occurred six weeks ago, and doctors attributed the fatal diagnosis to the incident.

Brownsville, Ps Adam McBenough Brownsville Brownsville General Hospital

Congress Fight On Tariff Seen As Certainty

Burns of Tennessee blames the president as tariff debate looms in Congress. Democratic critics cite a treasury deficit and the Hoover era tariff policy. Byrne suggests appointing a southern tax study commission, calling it electioneering postponement.

Congress Burns Tennessee Washington UPI Republian Committee Byrne Josephi Byrns Tenn Appropriations Committee Hoover Souther Byrna Meare

Hines Revamps Veterans Bureau Reform Plan Announced

Washington May 31 administrator Hines unveiled a new plan to coordinate all activities under the veterans administration. The July 1, 1926 reorganization assigns four key offices and places functions under a single jurisdiction with a regional bureau director to serve all ex-soldiers. Major appointments include George E. B. Tama as director, C. W. Clark in pensions, H. W. Breiping in finance and insurance, and a special counsel on tribunals claims. William Wolff Smith named assistant director for legal work.

Washington Veterans Administration George EB. Tjama Hithersto Veterans Bureau C. W.clark H. W. Breiping William Wolff Smith Ieee

Ninth Annual Rose Show Set for Wednesday in Charleston

Charleston hosts the ninth annual rose show next Wednesday at the W. O. A. building on Quarrier Street under the Charleston Rose Society with Kana Wha Garden Club assistance. Doors open to the public at noon and stay open until ten. judging begins after 9:30 with prizes awarded before the show opens. Entries are received 4 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. entry guides available at the Glaceaton Gazette and The Daily Mall offices.

Charleston Quarrier Street Charleston Roge Society Kanawha Garden Clu Nook Glaceaton Gazette Daily Mall Mra W. G. Hubber Harry Anderson J. F. Bovehele B. A. Wise Leroy Allebach Brixton Miller R. EB. McCabe George Couch J. R. Thomas Bfrz. Co Ward Walter 2 Clark Fred Auld

Teague Resigns Farm Board Post Amid Policy Shifts

President Hoover accepted the resignation of C. C. Teague vice chairman of the Farm Board, who seeks private business. The White House praised Teague's advice while noting board efforts in wheat and cotton programs, farm prices at a 1910 low, and ongoing purchases. Teague's departure follows Alexander Legge's exit and comes as Samuel R. McKelvie heads to Nebraska.

Washington Hoover C. C. Teague White House Ing Teague Feague Treasury Ing Ie Agriculture Department Teague Alexander Legge International Harvestey Company Samuel P. Mice Kelvie Nebraska Heard Chicago California Tengur

Miners and operators urged to unite for coal industry reform

A Russell Sage Foundation report says disorganized human relations in U S coal mining hinder waste elimination and coal conservation. It urges miners and operators to cooperate through joint conferences and arbitration to address consumer costs and frequent strikes.

New York Russell Sage Foundation United States Foundation United Mine Workers Ainty Ver Kleeck Industriel Studies Department The

Trail of Death Probed in Chicago Arsenic Murders

Chicago authorities pursue a 35 year trail of deaths linked to Mrs. Margaret Summers amid arsenic poisonings. She denies killing anyone while investigators expand to 19 related deaths including five husbands.

Chicago Margaret Summers Bundesen

Bombing widens breach between church and fascists in Italy

In Bologna four bombs hit Catholic property as Mussolini moves to disband Catholic Action clubs, threatening a major rift with Pope Pius XI. The Vatican denounces anti clerical violence while officials warn up to 13,000 clubs may close, affecting about 400,000 members. Pope marks his 74th birthday amid calls for restraint.

Rome Vatican Bologna Mussolini Catholic Action Club Italy Pope Pius XI Carebi Bolonga Catholi Action Clubs Ecclemnatics Catholic Action Belnog Catholicx Tlen Clube John W. Garrett Papi Edward Hearn Knights of Columbus Ambassador Garrett Pius XI

Empress of Britain Sets Speed Record on Maiden Run

The Empress of Britain arrived off Cape Race three days six hours twenty six minutes after leaving European waters marking a maiden voyage speed record. The liner covered 302 miles on today’s run and was heading to Quebec, with plans for an inland cargo flight to Vancouver and onward to the Orient and Australia.

Aboand Ren Cape Race Risk European Quebec Cherbourg Father Pole Vancouver Orient Australia United States

Boy Re-Enacts Police Murder In School Pool Room

A 16 year old Chicago youth re enacts the slaying of Patrolman Edward Verner Carry in a school pool room, describing the crime with chilling detail. He is joined by two younger companions as officials discuss the case and potential first degree murder charges. The youths admit to prior break ins and gun possession, with authorities noting the influence of gangster myths.

Chicago Mar Echonl Edward Smith Verner Carry John Marshall High Scoot Hia Earl Schryler Penyuon Hin Garrett Fleming Corry Deak Fleming Btate Juvenils Court Achoot

Prices Vary By Commerce Not In Nature Sermon Cites Value

Rabbi M. J. Freedman of State Street synagogue preaches a sermon titled Everyone Pays the Price arguing price is set in commerce, not nature. He outlines three shoppers who pay high or low prices for quality, and muses on life, breath, and the fragile balance of existence amid micro life and human capability.

M. J. Freedman State Street Aynsgogue

Pretty Tough Says Rogers at Valley Forge Address

At ANTA MONA California May 3. Rogers delivers a blunt speech recalling George Washington and urging focus on upcoming seasons. He warns of ongoing struggles and the need to prepare for hard times ahead as political pressures rise.

Anta Mona Calif Valley Forge Sears George Washington Mellon George

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