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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1937

Page

4

Board Dedicates College Buildings in Huntington

Three new buildings were named by Marshall College’s board of control during the centennial observance. A girls dormitory was named for John Laidley, a founder and friend of Chief Justice Marshall. a new training school for Brig. Gen. Albert Gallatin Jenkins was named for the Confederate cavalry leader. a boys dormitory honored former Marshall president who later led West Virginia University. Honorary degrees were conferred on three individuals, including J. H. Lang and Dr. Freeman, with Gov. Halt introducing Dr. Freeman at commencement.

Huntington Marshall College Board of Control John Baker White John Laidley Marshall Academy Laidley Marshall Pew Training School Albert Gallatin Jenkins Calvary Nelson Gomnas West Virginia University Douglass‘Southall Fredman Richmond

FDR To Present Power Policy Aimed at Utilities

President Franklin D Roosevelt prepared the final draft of a message outlining expanded federal action to curb high private utility rates. The plan would extend features of the Tennessee Valley Authority to broader regions, creating an administrative framework to boost government competition with private utilities. Two top advisers, Thomas Corcoran and Ben Cohen, are cited as influential in shaping the policy.

Salis Conservation Prgsram Jenta Tina Daal Xerneseee Tennessee Valley Authority New

Fifty Are Initiated by Local Moose Lodge

The D Boone Dawson class of 30 candidates was enrolled in the Legal Order of Moose lodge last night at the lodge hall on Capital Street. Gov Holt Mayor Dawson and William A Anderson Indianapolis were among the speakers. The state convention is scheduled here July 17.

D. Boone Dawson

Duce and Von Blomberg Plan Italo German War Action

Nazi minister Von Blomberg meets Mussolini amid talk of joint Italian German military cooperation. Plans reportedly outline how warships and forces would act within or beyond the non intervention framework to deter Spain and safeguard fascist Nazi interests amid European crisis.

Deutschland Barletta Mussolini Hitler Britain France Italy Germany Htowas von Blomberg Emilio Brdogno Navel Alr Sapere Europe Spain Mediterranean Sparfish Minater Litoria Almeria Berlin Galeazzo Ciano Duce Marshal Badoglio Nemo Musgolini Virginio Gayda von Blombers

Steel Workers Defy Strike Bound Firms

John L. Lewin in his Committee for Industrial Organization campaign will discuss the crippling strike with 73,000 idle workers. Speakers include John Mayo SWOC Homer Martin Sherman Dalrymple and Leo Krzycki as protest telegrams urge Postmaster General Farley to curb mail deliveries to strike plants in Warren and Nilez. The Post Office says normal service continues.

John L. Lewin Committee For Industrial Organization John Mayo Youngstown Swoc Homer Martin United Automobile Workers Sherman Dalrymple United Rubber Workers Leo Krzycki Amalgamated Clothing Workers Warren Nilez Post Office Department Washington Farley Jesse M. Donaldson

Nations Agree Upon Joint Reprisal Plan

The piece outlines a proposed joint reprisal framework with zones and penalties for attacks. Britain and France favor consultative penalties via an international board, while Germany and Italy seek automatic pre set penalties. An international landing force could seize cities and then transfer control after reparations. Ambassador Joachim von Ribbentrop will meet with Anthony Eden to discuss safety zones further.

Board of Admirals Britain France Joachim von Ribbentrop Germany Anthony Eden

German Submarines Speeding to Spain Amid War Tensions

Reports indicate German submarines hastened toward Spain aboard with unidentified auxiliary ships and the cruiser Leiple sailing for Mallorca after the Deutschland’s damage. The fleet was ordered to fire on any threatening Spanish warship or aircraft, while Britain sought Anglo-German cooperation after Sir Neville Henderson’s speech promoting avicera friendship.

Hoa Leipele Spain Deutachland Isle of Mallorca Naval Office Nevile Henderson Avicera Britain Red Europe Berlin

Rockefeller Enters Ship Trade and Builds Great Lakes Fleet

The narrative describes Samuel Mather of Cleveland initiating a large ship order worth about 9 million dollars after Rockefeller entered the ship business. L. M. Bowers from Broome County New York ran the ships, mastering operations as they launched, and the fleet expanded to mine and transport ore to Cleveland and other lake ports.

Samuel Mather Cleveland Great Lakes Mr. Mather Cates Mr. Gates Shim L. M. Bowers Broome County New York Navy

Zemo Skin Lotion For Itching Relief Featured In Ad

A vintage style advertisement touts Zemo skin lotion as a trusted remedy for itching and minor skin irritations. It claims 30 years of popularity with millions of users and lists uses for simple rashes pimples ringworm and eczema. The copy notes testing and approval by a household bureau and lists prices of 35c 50c 9d.

U S Steel Corporation Takes Over Mines Rails and Ships

A 1909 passage describes the transfer of a full plant including mines ships railroad and ore sales to the U S Steel Corporation. It notes prior administration by trusted local business people and mentions negotiations with Carnegie and a seven year period before the narrator exits the mining and transportation business.

U. S. Steel Corporation Carnegie Doubleday Doran and Company John D. Rockefeller

Ruffner Hollow Girl Reported Missing

City and state police were asked to search for Alma Vater, a ten or eleven year old girl missing from Ruffner Hollow Sunday night. The mother described her as mature for age with red blue eyes light curly red hair and freckled face. She wore a red and white checkered dress and yellow sandals. The mother asked anyone knowing her whereabouts to contact city police. A local repair shop workers’ group at Yarnalavi, Russia, formed an orchestra.

Alma Vaters Ruffner Hollow Chica

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