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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
4
A fragmented report notes officials discuss relief bonds and anticipated state aid. The discussion covers financing for clothing and shelter needs through December 31, amid questions about the legality and timing of issuing bonds and the state's share, with officials urging careful consideration before action.
A list of 1960s highway contracts across multiple counties shows Allied Products of Cleveland and other firms winning bids totaling about 1.0 million dollars. Projects include surface treatments, macadam bases, drainage, and road widenings on routes such as U.S. 19 U.S. 21 and state routes 15 42 and 55.
European war scare deepens as Nazi papers accuse Czech actions of causing an untenable situation. Berlin outlets call it another example of Sudeten German discipline while a Czech version cites a sergeant firing on the floor and a Czech officer firing in return. Kalivakia aims to extend compulsory military service to three years when parliament meets on June 15, adding 60,000 to 70,000 men to the standing army.
Washington FSI organized the hunt for James Bailey Card Jr who tossed a $10,000 ransom in a shoebox at an early Tuesday scene. The FBI led a nationwide serial-number check and Hoover announced distribution of the bill list to banks. Hauptmann was arrested after a German carpenter attempted to use a marked bill at a gas station.
A physician faced disciplinary action after a patient described unsafe surgery at midnight with unsterilized instruments and no gloves. The incident led to malpractice findings by the Illinois State Medical Board, resulting in license suspension.
Sir Robert Vansittart drafts a dramatic plan with insurgent and government Spain forming a provisional government. Elections via proportional representation would determine regional autonomy while Britain France Germany and Italy back credits and a four power peace conference to safeguard strategic trade. Chamberlain affirms pact respect in Parliament.
The report outlines a split within the Democratic Party across states including Georgia and Iowa. It notes candidates, alleged Ku Klux Klan ties, and internal divisions over the New Deal, with figures like Rivers, Pepper, Gillette, and Wallace involved in the evolving primary battles and looming 1940 prospects.
The president plans a cross country campaign starting in Pennsylvania and visiting Marietta Ohio on July 6 to rally support for New Deal allies like Sen Robert Bulkley and Gov A B Happy. He will also meet Sen Japanley and Sen Elmer Thomas, travel to California to speak for Sen Gibbs and McAdoo, cruise near the Galapagos, then return through Georgia and South Carolina to assist Camp and Gov Olin D Johnston in South Carolina race.
Crabb testified about police methods in the slaying case, telling the jury he fought off Sullivan’s attempt to blame his stepmother for chasing his mother out of their home. After hours of argument, the confrontation ended without the proposed blame being adopted.
A Gottee's prescription for alcohol addiction is offered to the public. It claims to aid those addicted by enabling intake with meals or beverages, helping overcome cravings and restore usefulness, and promising money back if not effective. The text cites varied methods and asserts concealment from users.
Unclear fragment describes Edna, Potterfiel, Gates Mirtures, and a bottle. The text is garbled and cannot confirm a coherent event or person.
A Delavan banker Willis Crabb's home became the scene of a fatal shooting during an argument between a young couple. Battly faces charges as the state asserts the bride was killed by a revolver, while the defense claims Betty bore responsibility. The youth's testimony culminated in a confession admitted as evidence.
Chinese forces halted a Japanese advance aimed at rail lines as they prepared for a major westward push from Lanfeng toward Kaifeng and Chengchow. Chinese troops massed between Tanteng and Kaifeng with stronger reinforcements, while Shanghai reported cholera cases in the International Settlement and French concession raising fears of an epidemic.
A 15 year old boy drowned in the Kanawha River after a distant motor boat failed to rescue him. Firemen found the body about 39 feet from shore opposite Bradford Street. Surviving are his mother Mrs Limle Farmer two brothers Harry and Howard and sister Virginia. The drowning was the third in three weeks in the summer.
Secretary Hull calls for Japan to honor American rights in the interior posts led by Nanking. A conference between state department officials and missionary leaders discussed Shengtisi University and related plagues, noting damaged and looted buildings in the area.
Governor Dewey asserts six men stole about 16 million in securities and controlled four investment trusts. Indictments allege 10 felonies including larceny and receiving stolen property. Names of trusts include First Income Trading, Continental Securities, Administered Fund Legend, and Reynolds Investing. Authorities seek restraints on dealing in New York securities.
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