One Killed Three Hurt in Oil Plant Explosion
An oil heater blast at Aetna Oil Service in Louisville killed Arch Scott and injured three co workers critically. The blast set two gasoline stills on fire, damaged property, and rattled nearby homes. Firefighters cooled and lowered the trapped workers but their survival was unlikely.
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Louisville
Aetna Oil Service, Inc
Arch Scott
Burton Smith
Louis O’bryan
Elmer Cruse
Scott
Rulers Get Taste Of American Life
The article describes a White House luncheon and a state dinner for rulers at the embassy garden party with American menus and guarded privacy. Entertainers included Marian Anderson and Lawrence Tibbett, with a musicale featuring diverse American acts. The royal couple rested in private Monroe rooms and will breakfast on ham and eggs.
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Roosevelt
White House
Maryland
America
Marian Anderson
Lawrence Tibbett
Metropolitan Opera
Kate Smith
Radio
Comedienne
Allen Lomax
Soco Gap
North Carolina
Coon Creek
Monroe Room
FDR and King Discuss Friendship and Peace
Diplomatic experts note FDR and King George VI use the royal visit to pledge continued friendship and a peaceful world order. The president cites joint Canton Enderbury sovereignty and fears-free borders as proof of peaceful co existence, while the king expresses gratitude and goodwill toward the United States and its democracy.
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Canton
Enderbury Islands
Pacific
U. S
Britain
George VI
Canada
United Kingdom
Empire
Roosevelt
Hull
Drastic WPA Shifts Tentatively Approved
The president proposes further cuts as congress considers relief funding shifts. PWA receives about 125 million of the 1.75 billion request for heavy construction while WPA funds are reduced for larger projects. FSA and NYA see smaller cuts as secretive House hearings continue into WPA graft and mismanagement with investigations funded anew.
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Senate
PWA
WPA
Taylor
Colorado
House
John O'Grady
National Council of Catholic Charities
Germany Given New Hint of Appeasement
Brief pronouncement suggests Germany seeks to draw Soviet Russia toward the Anglo French camp. Without Moscow, pledges to Poland and Romania lack teeth, signaling a cautious tilt in European alignments amid growing diplomacy.
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Germany
Soviet Russia
Russia
Poland
Rumania
Firefighter Sacrifices Life Saving Money From Blaze
Colorado Springs reports a 72 year old man John Morrison died during a blaze while trying to retrieve pants with $100. Firemen later recovered the pants. In Weatherford Oklahoma Scout Leader Eddie Laxson promotes a boys slingshot tournament to ease bird casualties this spring.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
John Morrison
Morrison
Weatherford
Okla
Eddie Laxson
Laxson
Elkview High School Plumbing Contract Won
Meyers Brothers of Charleston awarded Elkview high school plumbing contract by county board of education for a base bid of 12118.02. Also approved extensions, WPA use of several school grounds, library board appointments, college use of Charleston high for summer sessions, and several voucher payments totaling about 262,915.
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Meyers Brothers of
Charleston
Elkview High School
County Board of Education
Mabel Marks
County Four-H
WPA
County Library Board
W. B. Mathews
Arthur Dayton
W. E. Clark
Charleston High School
Morris Harvey College
Royal Ten Holds Court With U S Ruling Notables
At a garden party for the royal couple in Britain key figures met the king and queen as guests arrived. Atty General Frank Murphy spoke with the monarch about sit down strikes while James Roosevelt and wife drew attention. Secret service and Scotland Yard personnel patrolled the area during the event.
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Frank Murphy
Edith Nourse Rogers
Mass
James Roosevelt
Jimmy
Secret Service
Scotland Yard
West Virginians Host Garden Party Fashion and Diplomacy
West Virginians greet rulers at a garden party as members of the house foreign affairs committee attend. Mrs Kee wears Copenhagen blue dress with white accessories. Mrs Schiffler dons violet crepe gown at the musicale. Mrs Randolph sports a street length dress with bolero and large white hat. Germany buys Australian wool. Chamberlain denounces Hitler’s encirclement claim and defends Britain’s stance.
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House
Kee
Copenhagen
Schiffler
Mrs. Randolph
Churchmen Name 2 Charlestonians
Rev William H McKinney of Wheeling was elected president of the West Virginia convention of the Disciples of Christ at Bethany college. Charleston names Rev C Oral Lowe as first vice president and Mrs J H Charnock as second vice president with Rev O J Howearth and Rev H D Rease as secretary and treasurer. Directiors include Rev D C Ward and Rev Lawrence Doak with Mr Lowe. Delegates to the Richmond international convention include Rev Ben Johnson and Rev W A Pierce. Alternates are Oliver Cowles and Frank Stuck.
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Wheeling
William H. McKinney
First Christian Church of
West Virginia
Disciples of Christ
Bethany College
Dwight Stephenson
Bethany
Boyd Memorial
Charleston
C. Oral Lowe
J. H. Charnock
O. J. Howearth
Wellsburg
H. D. Rease
Howearth
D. C. Ward
Fairmont
Lawrence Doak
Hollidays Cove
Lowe
Richmond
Ben Johnson
Bluefield
W. A. Pierce
Moundsville
Oliver Cowles
Frank Stuck
Princeton
96 More Refugees Denied Cuba Haven
The Flandre carried refugees en route to Germany as crowds watched in Havana. Officials refused entry to most, some passengers waved farewell amid poignant scenes. among those ashore were relatives and notable names including Fritz Feuchtwanger. Six passengers who could enter Cuba produced valid bonds.
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Germany
Europe
Fritz Feuchtwanger
Leon Feuchtwanger
Flandre
Cuba
Governor Attacks Destitution Claims Over Surplus Commodities
West Virginia officials dispute claims of destitution amid coal mine shutdowns. The governor says listed camps are closed for contract differences and that relief is provided where mines operate. He notes work at prevailing wages in several towns and that federal surplus commodities are distributed where needed.
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Harrington
Perkins
West Virginia
Coalwood
Caretta
Hemphill
McDowell County
Springton
Mercer County
Kingston
Harewood
Fayette County
Kilsyth
Oswald
Tamroy
Raleigh County
United Mine Workers
Raleigh
New River District
Winding Gulf District
Stephenson
Devil’s Fork
Wyoming County
State Department of Public Assistance
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
State Department of Public Assistance of
Estonians Engaged in Farming Now Reaches Sixty Percent
A government survey shows that about 60 percent of Estonia's population is involved in farming activities. The finding highlights agriculture as a major employment and economic sector amid rural development efforts.
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Estonia
War debts question swirls around King George visit
The article notes King George is asked about war debts after his admission to the U. S. five weeks ago, and his release on bond today. McGranery and Sweeney predict many congressmen upset by action against Russell will boycott tomorrow's congressional reception for King George and Queen Elizabeth.
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George
McGranery and
Sweeney
Russell
Poycott
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Two Congressmen Refuse to Leave During Russell Incident
McGranery said he would abstain for two reasons, citing Russell and the debt issue. The two congressmen noted others saw the Russell incident as a bold affront and would stay in their offices during the reception.
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McGranery
Russell
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