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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
1
Berlin and Warsaw clash over the Danzig issue as Germany rounds up Polish Jews for deportation. Reports say Jews lacking Polish passports are sent towards the border or into camps while Warsaw warns of retaliation. Gestapo agents warn expulsions respond to German citizen deportations.
Dr. Horace D. Perlman a 52 year old physician with three grown daughters was held without bail with seven other defendants in the eastern insurance murders case. Police Capt James A Kelly testified he admitted taking 200 for falsifying a death certificate. The new charge came at hearings in the murder ring inquiry.
London reports a new British appeasement hint paired with a warning that the Anglo French anti aggression bloc will resist any move to destroy European independence. Lord Halifax and Prime Minister Chamberlain spoke of wide resolute resistance and a peaceful path to understandings, even potentially addressing German lebensraum.
In Havana on June 8 the French liner Flandre carrying 96 German Jewish refugees sailed after landing six passengers, despite Cuban refusals to harbor more. The ship had earlier been turned away May 28 and had waited in Vera Cruz where Mexican authorities barred the rest of the refugees. An attempted last minute appeal sought 16 000 for permission to land in Santo Domingo, but officers said the vessel had to depart at 6 10 p m after delays, marking a second consecutive Cuban rejection following the St Louis voyage of 907 refugees last week.
In Washington on June 8 a congressman pressed King George to state Britain’s plan for repayment of World War I debts to the United States. Rep. Sweeney read a telegram urging Britain to consider debt payments as it spends billions on armaments. The telegram cites U S assistance in enabling the British government. Also noted was the detention of Sean Russell in Detroit and related immigration charges.
Gov Holt charges inside leaders of the United Mine Workers instigated destitution representations in state mining camps to shift costs to state and federal governments. He urged Works Progress Administration chief Harrington to investigate, contending idle workers are protected by those leaders and that relief should be borne by those responsible for failure to work.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visited the White House for an informal afternoon and evening. They experienced American hospitality, dining on American food, and enjoyed a cooler, relaxed reception before the state dinner and garden party.
Democrats on a house appropriations subcommittee tentatively approve a bill to overhaul the WPA relief program ignoring President Roosevelt's request to keep the present setup. The plan could oust WPA administrator Col. F. C. Harrington and replace him with a three member board.
Washington dispatch reports their majesties withstanding the heat on the royal visit as temperatures lingered between 90 and 94 degrees. Surgeon Captain Henry White noted the king and queen are holding up, though unaccustomed to such temperatures, drawing cautious attention from the entourage.
Washington June 8 The British king George VI and Queen Elizabeth spent about an hour at a garden fete at the British embassy in Washington. They spoke with J P Morgan Mrs John N Garner and other leaders as crowds lined Massachusetts Avenue and the embassy steps. The affair featured a Royal stroll tea and a West Indian fleet band performance drawing vast social interest.
West Virginia congressional delegates joined King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at a British embassy garden party. Rep Jennings Randolph joked about wearing linens, while Sen. Rush Holt skipped the event. Attendees included Rep and Mrs Kee, Rep and Mrs Randolph, Rep and Mrs Schiffler, and Louis Johnson.
King George VI and President Roosevelt shared a cordial greeting at Union Station in Washington as thousands of citizens cheered. Queen Elizabeth and Mrs. Roosevelt joined the brief introductions amid a formal ceremony with a 21 gun salute and a royal entourage.
President Roosevelt and King George VI toasted closer Anglo American understanding at a White House dinner. They voiced mutual nonaggression and hope for progress and prosperity while leaders in Berlin Rome and Tokyo face growing tensions. Diplomats suggested the exchange signals a wary but clear commitment to peace.
More than 500 people collapsed and one street vendor died in the sweltering Washington crowd along the two mile royal parade route for King George and Queen Elizabeth. The event drew about 600000 spectators from Union Station to the White House on the year’s second hottest day with temperatures near 94 degrees and high humidity.
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