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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1940

Page

5

Meanders about fifth columns threaten labor rights

Washington reporters quoted the CIO national executive board stating that proposed amendments to the La Follette bill would repress labor. They warned that limiting plant employment to 10 percent by employers would circumvent the national labor relations act and weaken unions. The group also condemned alien registration and printing taxes, and the tax hikes aimed at funding defense. John L. Lewis plans a report on AFL peace prospects tomorrow.

Washington Junne CLO National Executive Board John L. Lewis la Follette National Labor Relations Act Lewis AFL

Women pilots urged for future military trainers

Washington reports Helen Richey requests the War Department provide concentrated training for women pilots so they could become instructors in defense flying. Officials say no manpower shortage exists for this role, though civilian schools may seek to use women teachers if instructor shortages arise.

Washington Army Helen Richey War Department

Third White Sulphur Crash Victim Dies

Lawrence Tatsei, 30, of Collegetown Virginia, dies from a fractured skull after a Sunday crash on U S Route 60 near the Virginia line. Ernest Kidd, 23, Clifton Forge, died instantly when the car struck a tree. T Jeff Hoskins, 50, former White Sulphur Springs officer, died before reaching a hospital.

White Sulphur Springs b—Lawrence Tatsei Collegetown Virginia Line Ernest B. Kidd Clifton Forge T. Jeff Hoskins Sam Mayberry Scence Kidd

City to straighten Main Street by sale of corner lot

City council accepts offer from C. A. Cabell trustee to sell a corner parcel for straightening and lowering Main Street at a price of 1500 dollars. The text also notes pilots with blue eyes are considered the best fighter airmen in the R. A. F.

C. A. Cabell Titish R

Dunbar City Hall Partially Complete and Bids Sought

Dunbar's new city building will be partly occupied today as Mayor D L Salisbury reported to the council. He authorized seeking bids for firemen dormitory beds and cot pads for the jail while residents complain of an open sewer on Western avenue and trash dumping on Mitchell street. Committees were appointed to investigate.

Dunbar D. L. Salisbury Western Avenue Mitchell Street

Kidney Ailment Remedy Promises Relief in Liquid Form

An old advertisement touts a liquid medicine called Gates Mixture for bladder irritation, backache, and kidney flushing. Claiming over 30 years of sale and a money‑back guarantee, the product is distributed by a Potterfield company and sold by druggists nationwide.

Gates Charleston Potterfield Pann Everywnes Pierce

Nitro News Troup Plans Picnic and Elections at Lake Chaweva

Nitro News reports a camp picnic at Alderson on Tuesday at 4 p m with new officers to be installed and an auxiliary to be formed. Veterans invite wives and mothers. state officers present to organize. A contestant, Thomas W Bartram, is slated for Frank Crummt program Battle of the Sexes at 8 p m.

American Legium Thomas W. Bartram Mearsouth Chemical Company Eght Frank Crumm

Of Interest To Women Of Interest To Women

A fragmented reader note suggests edible tips and homemaking queries. Questions touch on tap pings for cattape puckiing, mixing three tablespoons with other ingredients, and a riddle about a single food for nourishment. A reader asks about peonies transplant timing and notes peonies transplant poorly.

Questions And Answers In The Gazette Service Bureau

Readers can mail questions to the Gazette Service Bureau at 1013 Thireesfth Belief Washington O G. Include three cents for return postage and write on the paper. Try to answer seven of the test questions then check page 13 for answers.

Gazettesome Service Bureau Washington, OG

Language and citizenship mixed in union and alloy questions

A mixed set of Q and A items discuss aloud usage if versus out loud, differences between closed and union shop agreements, how a child born in the United States abroad can retain citizenship via consul registration, and which metal alloy claims superior strength flexibility and technique, noting no single metal ideal but some alloys meet traits.

Unioen Ania Shan United States Europe

Holy Land Blacked Out and Brig Threat Looms

Erratic telegraph notes report Jerusalem under blackout threats tied to canal disruptions and new eastern Mediterranean posture. City figures authorize street assessments on Spring Elmwood Beau retard and Laidley for resurfacing while road work reaches mileage 179,000. Great Britain involvement referenced as part of broader regional tensions.

Erusalem Siz Mediterranean India Far East Harry L. Campbell Tas Spring Elmwood Beauretard Laidley Street

Pickford and Chaplin Dropped From Case

New York June 4 19N5 Mary Pickford and Charles Chaplin were dropped from a federal monopoly case involving 144 individuals and eight motion picture companies. The withdrawal follows confirmation they are not directors of United Artists. The non jury trial is expected to last two years.

New York Mary Pickford Charles Chaplin Motion Picture Nonnact United Artists Corporation U.S Arnold

Red Cross Receives 700 For European War Relief

The Charleston chapter of the American Red Cross reported a $700 contribution to the European war relief fund, bringing total receipts to $38,005.19 toward a $15,600 quota in Geelong. Austra police arrest a man for seven head lights on his car.

European War Relief Fund Charleston American Red Cross Geelong Austra

Calling All Dogs by Albert Payson Terhane

First country visit for John Smith and his collie Heather ends in chaos. Heather taunts a skunk, destroys bee-hives, kills 19 chickens, tears at cattle and lambs, and injures a horse, drawing rapid damage claims in a comic frightful summer anecdote.

Albert Payson Terhane Dat Smith Sunnybank Heather John Smith Ned Joose

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