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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1936

Page

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Ancient China Prepares for War with Modern Arms

BHANGHAI June 4 AP Ancient China readies for war against Japan with a modernized force. Chiang Kai-shek leads about 0.5 million loyal troops plus up to 0.25 million provincials if needed, armed with trench mortars rifles grenades and machine guns built in Chinese arsenals. China relies on a growing air force of 300 modern planes mostly American made with 400 American trained personnel, while anti air defenses remain limited and upgraded with heavy machine guns.

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McClung Resigns Kanawha County Farm Post

Dwight McClung resigned as superintendent of the Kanawha county infirmary. L. W. Harless was named his successor and announced at the county court offices. Dr. A. Ray said he knew nothing of the circumstances and had not been consulted. John C. Blackwood and Benstein F. Watson issued statements. Political circles linked the resignation to McClung's primary election activities, effective June. Ray added no knowledge of other county employee removals since the primary.

Dwight McClung Kanawha County Infirmary L. W. Harless A. Ray John C. Blackwood Benstein F. Watson McClung Ray

Willie Willis by Robert Quilier

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Black Legion flogging warrants widen in Michigan

In a Detroit report, the Black Legion floggings and murders deepen as grand jury inquiries in three Michigan counties reveal 15 more warrants. Robert Penlan of Ecorse, flogged last October for missing meetings, is among those named alongside Cox and Gulley. Angstadt leads a flogging party, stating the operation was ordered by a senior officer. the case ties to the killing of Charles A. Poole and the hooded vigilante network.

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Day Freed by Jury After Not Guilty Verdict in Loeb Case

A jury acquitted Day of murder in the Loeb and Leopold thrill murder case, declaring self defense. Day, who admitted the killing, expects parole plus possible release from a Chicago larceny sentence, while prosecutors urged a harsh outcome. The verdict ends a landmark national case with Day promising lawyers will pursue parole and freedom.

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Syrian Prelate Arrives in City Visit to St George's Cathedral

Right Rev Basil N Saiti of Louisville arrives in the city to visit St George's cathedral at Toledo as archbishop Victor’s successor. A Charleston Huntington committee met him, with a 60 to 75 car motorcade escorted by state and city police.

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Opposed U.S. Judge Expansion in West Virginia

Washington June 4. Senator Halt a West Virginia Democrat opposes adding a federal judge for the state. The bill to create another jurist passed both houses and awaits conference action. Halt says he prefers a qualified judge over a political appointment and urges no extra seat.

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Athlete Dies in Shooting Suicide at Lehigh Graduation Eve

Bethlehem June 4 A Lehigh University senior and athlete shot and killed Charles Wes Phy 29 an English instructor, then shot himself in a dorm room on the eve of graduation. Phy was from Asbury Park and taught at a Philadelphia suburb. He died about four hours later after the shooting. Police and university officials investigated the incident.

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New Premier Acts To End Disorders

A newly appointed premier forms a cabinet aimed at restoring order amid widespread unrest. The government faces pressure from labor and socialist factions as security and public stability become priorities.

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Most Beautiful Legs Owner Says Chevalier Last Love

Paris reports Mistinguett says Chevalier’s last love is the famed blonde star, claiming she is the only woman he has ever loved. The celebrated dancer Mistinguett asserts Chevalier’s aging romance status amid Parisian theater chatter, noting his youth and royal appeal.

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Precedent Set In Selection Of Bankhead

SEINGTON June 4 AP In an unprecedented three minute ceremony the house acclaimed William Brockman Bankhead of Alabama as its new speaker succeeding Joseph W Burns of Tennessee who died eleven hours earlier. The house adopted resolutions and Bankhead was unanimously approved as the new speaker amid a swift, somber session following the death in office.

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Five Odd Fellows Injured in Crash

Five members of the Odd Fellows group sustained injuries in a road crash. The report describes facial and scalp injuries and notes responders transported the injured to a hospital, with further medical care pending.

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New Jersey Receives Large Inheritance Tax Check

The New Jersey treasury reports a record inheritance tax payment of 15,004,000 dollars from the estate of Dr. John J. Dorrance, former head of Campbell Soup, marking one of the state's largest receipts this year.

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Death Delays End of Congress

Washington reports the sudden death of Speaker Joseph W Byrne halting Senate approval of the tax bill and wrecking plans for a Monday adjournment. Senate leaders seek rapid action next week on tax and relief measures, with few other major items to conclude before adjournment.

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Vice Defendants Facing Long Terms

In New York, a high profile vice trial of Charles Lucky Lurigne and eight co defendants neared its end as prosecutors seek lengthy prison terms. Defendants argued to avert hundreds of years, with lawyers staging closing efforts after arguments and defense rests.

New York Spectaction Vice Supreme Court Oarlier New York City Atorneys Charles “Lucky” Lurigne Vice

Great of Nation Mount Tennesseean Who Left Tobacco Fields To Scale Heights of Political Office

Joseph W. Byrns, longtime Tennessee congressman and speaker pro tempore, died suddenly at 12:15 a.m. A funeral in Washington will precede a Nashville interment at the Hermitage. President Roosevelt and top officials to attend as Congress adjourns briefly for the tribute. Byrns rose from tobacco farms to high public office and left a legacy of service and humor.

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Landon Linked With New Deal in Speech Row

Cleveland June 4 Gov Alf Landon labeled an avowed fiend of the New Deal by Republican campaign manager Carl G Bachmann who said the governor once supported the program and praised Roosevelt. The remark was made amid convention talk of Taft and Wadsworth as VP prospects and efforts to invite candidates to speak before the nomination.

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Sleeping Beauty Weeps But Is Unable to Wake

In Chicago a 40 year old patient known as Patricia remains trapped in a deep sleep from encephalitis lethargica. Dr Rene Crochet, a French expert, visits and says she may sleep until old age without change. He notes facial paralysis and outward gaze as her condition persists through the illness’s lingering phase.

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Postmaster General to Explain War Bond Adjustments on NBC

Postmaster General James A. Farley will deliver a nationwide radio broadcast over NBC from 7 to 7 15 Saturday evening June 13. The message will explain final preparations for the delivery and payment of adjusted service bonds commonly known as the soldiers' bonds.

Julius W. Singleton James A. Farley

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