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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1936
Page
2
West Virginians filed 30,874 individual income tax returns for 1934 as of December 31, 1935, up from 27,289 in 1933. The nationwide total rose to 4.20? million in 1934 from the prior year, with numerous towns and counties listed for receipts and counts across the state.
New York City officials wrapped a high profile racketeering case as Luciana's underworld leader and eight associates were convicted. Four of the indicted bookers pleaded guilty, with the trial guarded by nearly a hundred police. Convictions carry up to 240 years each across 62 counts in a single prostitution indictment.
A sermon-like tract outlines sin's fall, divine justice, and grace. It stresses faith as the sole path to salvation, with three elements: belief, trust, and surrender to Jesus. The author cites Romans 3 23 and 5 1 6 urging personal acceptance of Christ and a committed, ongoing obedience.
An old advertisement touts the Wonder Remington noiseless typewriter as twenty two times quieter than rivals, claiming faster operation and greater durability with a foldable design. It directs readers to call 20 183 for a demonstration.
Observers in Chile Brazil and Mexico weigh the idea of a universal alliance as Britain’s Prime Minister Baldwin hints the United States might join. Diplomats foresee a broader system of collective security with global reach and authority, while talks drift toward direct appeals to Washington.
A columnist argues the foreign trade issue rests on a shift from temporary to permanent trade as nations industrialize. He outlines four solution classes from free trade hopes to economic nationalism, and urges allocating foreign trade gains to bolster American agriculture to support the broader economy.
Col. R V K Applin, ex British MP, reports finding the world’s most peaceful spot in a remote mountain valley between Natal and Basutoland. He describes a farm house 6,000 feet up, 24 miles from the store, with a neighbor two miles away and a 24 mile Zulu runner relay to the post office. The first radio receiving set made in South Africa has appeared.
Fragmentary OCR reads salvation through faith in Jesus Christ with references to grace and being saved. It appears as a devotional excerpt lacking complete context and publication details.
Local listings detail films at The Hearse, Capitol, Greenbrier, Rialto, and Virginian with casts including Herbert Marshall, Gertrude Michael, Rosalind Russell, Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, Grace Moore, and Alne news. Added attractions promise benefits to industry via higher purchasing power and lower taxes.
Edmundson dodged a sedan firing from lowered windows as 15 to 20 shots pierced his clothing. The attack, linked to the April 23 1935 Mabie murder at Progressives union headquarters, followed a gun battle in which 10 people were wounded.
Edmundson faced trial with William Furlow of Alton and Bred Thomason of Springfield but was acquitted. The Progressive faction opposed Edmundson’s state coal board appointment to enforce the new Guffey coal act after Mabie’s death. They charged Edmundson did not represent a majority of miners.
A Kansas City based association promotes a new non medical family life insurance offering three months free coverage for all family members from ages two to 21 for children and up to age 50 for parents. Policies promise prompt cash benefits on natural or accidental death. Send names ages and beneficiary details to receive a free Cash Benefit Certificate with no obligation.
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