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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1932
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text describes a local scene with a boy and a pony, mentioning boxes and a person named Willie Willis and a place Sellland. The readable portion hints at a youthful event or contest but lacks clear facts or names.
John J McGraw resigns after 30 years as manager of the New York Giants due to sinus illness. He names 33 year old Bill Terry as his successor while staying on as vice president and advisor, with Terry receiving full control of the club.
New York June 3 17 a flame colored monoplane pilot Stantelaus Peilx Hausner heads east from Newark toward his native Poland. His wife Martha and their 3 year old amateur pilot child watched as he lifted the Bellanca plane from Pier 4 Ben Melt field at 6 00 a m. He flies above the North Atlantic toward Croydon London planning an emergency stop if fuel runs low.
New York June 3 The Morgan Rockefeller and other Wall Street giants plan a major bond market pool forming The American Securities Inventing corporation with an initial fund of 100 million dollars to back a bond buying venture. The move follows rumors of a bond pool and comes as markets recover after a session.
Certificates of nomination were mailed to successful May 10 primary candidates. Democratic nominations for state offices were tabulated but not official until Upshur county returns arrive. McLaughlin edged Alfred by 508 votes for agriculture commissioner. Other nominees and defeated candidates listed with vote totals for secretary of state, superintendent of schools, treasurer, auditor, and attorney general.
About 100000 delegates and supporters crowd toward Chicago Stadium where 70000 will be unable to enter. Col Haynes worries over Democratic rival access as a strict cash ticket system is set to ease the Republican convention crowds opening June 14. The plan includes a large organ, a red white and blue theater setting, and security checks as tickets go on sale tomorrow at the black-square stadium on West Madison.
Governor Roosevelt lashes at political sniping and back-passing as he places charges against Mayor Walker on the Hofstadter committee and Samuel Seabury. Seabury’s counsel signals he will review records, while Tammany figures say there is no basis for Walker removal.
A 15 year old girl Mary Howerd Rowland drowned after stepping from a sand bar in the Kanawha River at Hugheston. Paul Platt, 26, retrieved the body within thirty minutes as rescuers failed to save her. The victim was the daughter of Mr and Mrs William A Rowland. Funeral arrangements were to be made after the body was taken to Br C Hooper undertaking in Montgomery.
Ellring June 3. Circuit Judge H G Kump of this city and Democratic gubernatorial candidate says he mailed his resignation as judge of the twentieth judicial circuit to Gov William G Conley. The move becomes effective August 1. Kump won the judgeship in 1928. His district covered Randolph and Upshur counties.
A prolonged conference between opposing attorneys and the public service commission led to a continuance of United Fuel Gas Company rate proceedings until Tuesday July 5. The only official note was that the pause was by agreement of counsel. The commission declined to discuss topics, but indicated a reluctance to restart the case fully, which has lingered through court cycles for three years. Protestants’ counsel indicated dissatisfaction with the present 29 cent temporary rate and expected revised valuations, while the commission asked parties to state their positions before resuming.
Oklahoma City swelled by a sudden flood as six to ten inches of rain deluged the area. At least five lives were claimed and roughly 709 homes flooded, with about a score reported missing. A relief drive organized shelters refugees at central points and marshals aid from the Red Cross sought $50,000. Rescue teams aided by National Guardsmen evacuated families, many marooned in a tent city near Capital Hill.
Kansahs county court may decide if the May 10 primary election was fraudulent. L. C. Massey, defeated in the Republican sheriff race, seeks a ruling on alleged ballot marking by election officials. Massey plans to present evidence including more than 20 marked ballots found on the floor of precinct 27-A. He contends ballots were handed to voters who did not see them before voting. A written motion will be filed for the judge to rule on Tuesday. more details follow on page 7.
The Republican state committee elected at the May primaries calls for a meeting in Charleston Wednesday to elect officers and set a date for the state convention. A candidate for judge of the state supreme court and presidential electors will be chosen and a state platform adopted. Democratic leaders plan a Parkersburg meeting June 10 for the same purpose plus naming national committeemen and committeewoman. The article lists Democratic district rosters and officers and hints at further details on Page II.
Berlin reports that Paul von Bindenburg effectively becomes dictator with apparent backing from Adolf Mitter and allies. A decree dissolves the Telchatag assembly, mandating a general election within 60 days while Papen faces potential July timing for a shock political move and indictments.
On East 45th Street near Lexington a brownstone hosts a speakeasy operation as a crowd and a police officer observe illicit beer being moved from a truck to the street. Patterson McNutt, Broadway producer, and Kennety Murchison discuss talent and future shows amid the lively scene.
Washington June 3 The 31.1 billion budget balancing bill, the heaviest peace time levy package, passed the conferees after compromises in the House and Senate. It features a four percent tax on the first 4000 of taxable income rising to five percent on excess, a one percent starting at 6000, and up to 55 percent on over a million. The corporate tax stands at 18 percent with variations for consolidated firms, and exemptions are provided for certain individuals. The measure now heads toward the White House for approval.
The Garner-Rainey unemployment relief bill, worth two billion dollars, cleared the House by a 129 to 18 vote. Democrats allied with the president on the unit vote, aiming to hasten passage amid Hoover opposition and concerns about government credit. The measure authorizes 1090 million to the president for relief and enables up to 1 billion for the Reconstruction Finance Corp to back loans for state and private construction programs.
In Wareington on June 3, Democratic National Committee chair John J. Raskob vehemently denied accusations of selling General Motors short for personal gain. Witnesses alleged 40,000 shares were sold short in 1938, with earlier claims of 58,000 shares in 1897. Raskob asserted he held more long stock than short, urging proper conduct and disputing the charges.
In New York on June 1, Long Island University faculty of 120 members vote to end commencement attire payments after ten months of nonpayment. They will proceed without capes and gowns, unable to rent the traditional academic dress due to ongoing pay delays.
Beverly Mills California June 3 Congress political debate about funds for the unemployed prompts discussion of a sales idea named after Ham Lewis. The plan involves a scheme to allocate money and the proposal faces scrutiny as critics warn of potential misuse and rising costs.
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