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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1931

Page

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Mussolini and Pope Seek Terms Over Catholic Clubs

Rome reports say Mussolini aims to disband Azione Cattolica unless Vatican negotiations settle the Fascist clash with the Holy See. A Vatican statement notes tension as talks proceed, with the pope staying largely in study and Catholic youth groups facing closure under new measures tied to the Lateran framework. The government hints future action but provides no decisive move, while Pope's stance centers on safeguarding sovereignty and church payments.

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Mayors Visit France Hold Victory Banquet Parade

In Nancy France on June 2 American mayors held a victory banquet in response to Mayor John H. Porter of Los Angeles adopting wine sauces. Porter defended his stance saying he remains a teetotaler and that sauces are not drinks, despite remarks about consuming wine in the dish.

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Clark Freed On Large Bond Amid Court Victory

In Los Angeles on June 2, 1952, David H. Clark a young former deputy district attorney was ordered held for trial on charges he murdered political boss Charles Crawford and liberal magazine editor Herbert Spencer. Municipal Judge Dan Sturzenacker set bail at 1000000, as Clark sought superior court trial. Courtroom tumult followed the decision while Clark’s wife Nancy Clark cried with joy and bond houses moved to secure his release pending trial. The case links Clark to political forces opposing Crawford and a rival editor’s stance, with prosecutors urging against bail.

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MacArthur rails at pacifist clergy in war stance

General Douglas MacArthur condemned clergy who oppose war, citing scripture to defend military obligation. He noted high rates of pacifist sentiment among ministers surveyed by Kwab Page and warned that opposition to defense could undermine national security and lawfulness.

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Stepmother Is Father’s Slayer, Young Girl Says

Twelve year old Rose Garrett testified at a magistrate hearing that Grover Garrett was killed by his wife Beatrice Garrett on January 14 after being dragged into a back room. Beatrice Garrett and Homer Langford face first degree murder charges. preliminary hearing held, bound over to grand jury.

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Federal Council Hit But Loved By Churchmen

The Federal Council of Churches faced criticism from the Presbyterian general assembly over the central report. The assembly did not withdraw from the council but urged restraint on religious pronouncements about birth control and to hold peace on morality and delicacy topics.

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Presbyterian Assembly Debates Church Roles and Finances

The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States discussed church participation with the Federal Council of Churches, with Rev Mark A Matthews urging study by the General Council. Resolutions called for endowment funds to be segregated for current expenses, and the dissolution of the permanent Assembly work committee with executive committees gaining oversight.

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Berea Student Shot to Death in Dormitory

Leonard Martin 21, a Berea College graduate, was killed in Prospect Hall dormitory by a pistol discharge described as accidental. Bowman 2%, a senior class member nearly ready to graduate, was loading the pistol when it discharged, wounding Martin in the hand. Martin died before a doctor arrived. Bowman, married with a son, posted a $400 bond for the examining trial in Richmond. Coroner Jenkins planned no inquest for now. college officials declined to comment pending Friday hearing.

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Community Rose Show Opens At YWCA Today

Charleston hosts its ninth annual community rose show at the YWCA building on Quartier street between Broad and Brooks. The event runs noon to 10 pm with entries accepted 8 to 9:30 am. Visitors may view many blooms, with several Rose Society prizes and special awards including Daily Mail cup and Queen of the Show. The Charleston Race Society meeting for officers and business follows in a adjoining room at 4 pm Wednesday.

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Three Girls Escape French Vigilance in Havre Hotel

Three of Texas Guinan's dancing girls slipped from their hotel in Havre and fled, thwarting plans to send them back to New York. Detectives pursued them as Paris officials alerted authorities to prevent further escapes while officials discussed arrangements for their return aboard the Paris liner.

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Doctor Found Murdered In New York Mansion

SEW YORE June 2 In a New York mansion the elderly bachelor Dr George Edward Deely was found dead in his sleep with a loosely drawn wire about the throat after a failed strangling attempt. Police questioned Simplicio the chauffeur as a suspect. The motive appeared not to be robbery as the furnishings were left untouched.

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Alleged Thrill Slayer Caught After Six Years

NY dispatch reports Philip Knox Knapp, self-styled black sheep of a wealthy Syracuse family and former Cornell student, captured in West Orange NJ after a six year manhunt for the Leopold-Loeb–like thrill murder of taxi driver Louis Panella near Mitchell Field in 1935. Knapp claimed a backhead shot and strange flight of crime including disguises, a marriage, coast guard service, and a long evasive chase by detectives worldwide. His wife supported him, while investigators traced his movements from England to South Africa before identifying his Staten Island coast guard records.

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Senators Hit Tariff Boost

Washington dated June 2 report notes Canadian tariff increases generate political comment from Democrats and Republicans. Senators Smoot Harrison Taftlolette Coulson discuss retaliation and effects on U S industry. Commerce figures show about one quarter of last year’s export to Canada worth 4650 396 000 would be affected, especially coal steel automobiles and oranges.

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Seven Men Injured In Ford Plant Exposition

In Daulas Texas on June 2 seven men were seriously injured by two explosions at the Ford motor plant. A blast caused a gas buildup in the powerhouse and set a fire, followed by a final explosion that burned six more workers as crews cleared debris. Private ambulances removed the victims while firemen fought the blaze.

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Supposedly Dead Girl In Morgue Had Only Fainted

Miss Jersey Rogers 18 of Greenwich Conn fainted on a Grand Central terminal platform and was pronounced dead. She woke in a morgue cooler, freed herself, and fled in terror. Her parents were notified of a mistaken death before learning she survived the shock with no lasting harm.

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Election confusion sparks cotton seed week debate in Hollywood

In Hollywood California public confusion followed a local election as voters faced unclear ballots and a controversial cotton seed week topic. Reports describe disjointed lines, mixed up names, and lingering discontent over agricultural issues and seed supply funding.

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