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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1940
Page
5
In a late scene from a family saga, Millicent stays by Peter Abbott's bedside as his wife Cora grapples with fear and hope. The tale traces Engaged Millicent, Abelits estate tension, and a hospital room where faith battles doubt while the dying man’s fate hangs in the balance.
Rep. Fred Bradley of Michigan decried President Roosevelt s defense address as the first political speech aimed at a third term nomination. He spoke at a Young Republican state meeting criticizing alleged administration policies on domestic and foreign affairs. He warned the public against what he called a staged plea to rally support and urged vigilance against anti democratic moves.
A garbled page discusses methods to relax leg muscles for dancers with heat massage and stretching. It mentions heat towels and spa style routines, plus a Q and A about body shaping, diets, and grooming. The text includes a beauty questions section and an address to Lois Leeds in Charleston.
Fragmented OCR outlines a wartime stance with references to Roosevelt, China, and continuing resistance. Mentions conferences, Denmark, and Far East, implying U S support and ongoing struggle against aggression amid conflicting phrases.
A confused narrative fragment describes a tense moment on the brink of breath with dialogue about safety and endurance. The scene centers on a distressed character facing looming danger and refocusing on a distant hope as others react with concern.
A $10,000 damages suit was filed in Dunbar yesterday by Adam Keller as administrator of the estate of Vieto Keller. The case centers on a fatal crash when a car left the highway near Roxabina Road and U S Route 5, resulting in the death of Mrs. Keller. The defendant, Robinson, 9, of Dunbar, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in an intermediate court. Arida Counts, 14, of Dunbar, sues for damages claiming a broken leg and brain concussion after being struck by Payne’s car in Dunbar.
The Gazette offers 12 dollars in cash and 12 dollars in prizes for entries taken since May 12. Four awards of eight dollars each will be awarded tomorrow. Send prints to the snapshot editor with name and address written on the back.
The Mortis Harvey college building fund campaign shows progress reaching 81969 at a luncheon in the Daniel Boone Satellite. Organizers report ongoing efforts to raise funds for a new campus site in South Ruffner. A further report will be given at the Daniel Boone luncheon at 12 10 p.m. Monday.
Crew members of the steamboat Margaret Hall sought about 1000 in back wages from owner M L French of Louisville. Federal court contempt charges against French were discussed as counsel completed arguments before Judge George W McClintic who ordered sale of the boat to satisfy wage claims.
Black Knight Industries Inc of Raleigh secures a state charter with authorized capital of 10000 and six hundred ninety paid in. Incorporators include C M Wright of Cincinnati R J Burmeister and C Muller of Raleigh. Other charters issued include National Home Specialties Inc Beckley Huntington Flyers Inc and Albanian American Society of Weirton with listed incorporators.
Contractor tears up old brick pavement on McFarland Street seeking concrete surface. Harry L. Campbell says council must decide next Monday whether to keep or replace the section from Virginia to Kanawha Park Way with asphalt or concrete. He warns future repaving if blacktop is chosen and notes heavy trucks worsen the conditions.
The state reports 40 highway fatalities this May, nearing the record May total of 1938 for Public Safety. Memorial Day adds four deaths, and Haniel Bourne dies at 50 from injuries. Supt. C. C. Tallman notes 132 persons killed this year.
Evita Ey Christian and Leonard filed a bankruptcy petition yesterday in the federal clerk's office for Greenbrier County. The filing lists liabilities at $1,126.06 with no assets.
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