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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1936

Page

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Chinese Women Offer to Fight Against Japan

Shanghai, June 9. Chinese women propose to form an Amazon brigade to lead China’s armies against Japan as Chiang Kai-Shek appeals to Cantonese leaders to halt independent warfare. Japan warns China of repercussions from any incident affecting Tokyo’s interests amid rising civil war fears and financial panic in Canton.

U.S Shanghai China Chiang Kai-Shek Tokyo Legiona Japan Canton Chen Chi-Tang Chiang Nanking Chen Cantor Tts Kwangsi Hunan

Runaway Girl Found in Chicago by Authorities

Dorothy Blumenshine a 24 year old runaway from Pekin Illinois was found in Chicago seeking work to buy clothes and see the lights. Her parents took her home after authorities sought her regarding liquor to minors and a motorist ride to the city.

Washington, I Chicago Dorothy Blumtoshine Emil Blumenshine Dorohy Ralph Goar Tazewell County Dorothy Pekin Eleanor Kole Eleanor Pehia

Land Tax Relief and Road Funds Feature Session Call

State officials prepared for an extraordinary session led by Governor Kump with plans for a new moratorium on tax delinquent land fees and penalties. Talks cover highway construction funds, unemployment insurance, and welfare reform financing, but no new taxes are proposed.

Kump Edgar B. Sims Homer A. Holt Legislative Committee

Bids Sought for Atlantic Greyhound Bus Terminal

Bids are asked for the erection of a new two story Atlantic Greyhound bus terminal on Summers street between Peppies Exchange and Sears. The project aims for completion by October 1 with construction starting immediately. The design by George D Brown envisions a large modern terminal faced with colored structural glass and silver metal trim.

Atlantic Greyhound Summers Street Peppies Exchange Sears Foobuck and Company Arthur M. Hill Pres the Gazette George D. Brown Charleston

Drought Causes Estimated $200 Million Damage in Southeast

Atlanta reports the drought has burned crops across six southeastern states with damage exceeding 200 million dollars. Forecasters predict rain as relief appears, promising a change from the record drought of 1925 62 days. Weather bureau eyes relief soon.

Atlanta Weather Bureau

10 Gallon Hat Presented to FDR En Route to Arkansas

President Roosevelts presidential special speeds through Tennessee to Arkansas to deliver a 10 gallon hat from the Texas committee marking the state's 10th anniversary. He meets with Senate Majority Leader Robinson and Jesse Jones, visits Hot Springs and Little Rock, and plans stops in Dallas Fort Worth San Antonio Houston and Denison before returning to Washington.

Arkansas Roosevalt Tennessee Senate Joseph T. Robinson Jesse Jones Reconstruction Finece Corporation Texas Cone Niet Little Rock Joe Robinson Hot Springs Harvey Couch

Lebrun Said Ready to Quit French Office

Paris reports claim President Albert Lebrun may resign due to opposition to radical reforms. Premier Blum pushes leftist Popular Front measures as strikes continue. his government tightens control over defense, aims for nationalization and wide social reforms amid protests and economic pressure.

Lebrun Paris Amin Albert Lebrun France Socialis Leon Blum Popular Front Algo bin Eine Rhyn Anual Mvosweak Romage Pierre Laval Prescott Labian HLA Gh Red Ps Republic Owas Fernand Boursen Chamber Sind Gebrunyous Thy Deere Chancello Pfitler

Hoover Is Slated For Address Tonight

Cleveland June report outlines the Republican National Convention program. Sessions begin in the afternoon with committee reports and a New York representative delivering remarks before permanent chairman is chosen. After a recess, Herbert Hoover will speak and delegates hear the report of resolutions.

Cleveland Tom Cow Acm Swell New York Ete Tion Bo P.m Herbert Hoover Lommitier

Hallanan Named to Power Role at Republican Convention

West Virginia delegates move to back Hallanan as credentials debate shapes the party's line. Carl Bachmann and AA Lilly foresee shifts as Barak supporters weigh vice presidential chances amid late convention dynamics.

Cleved Jane S. Hallanwn Carl G. Bachmann Willian K. Barak Doles Tion Melodies Aalanen AA Lilly Bachmann West Virginia AWM Landen Ken Lilly Turing Frank Kok Chicago

Mrs Hubbard 61 Dies at Her Brooks Home

Mrs. William Garland Hubbard age 61 dies after weeks illness at her Brooks home. Funeral tomorrow at St John’s Episcopal church at eleven oclock. Services by Rev. Robert H Gamble with Bishop W C Gravatt. Burial in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers include four nephews and two great nephews. Honorary pallbearers are vestry members of St John’s. Page 2 Cal. 8

William Garland Hubbard Brooks St. John's Episcopal Church Robert H. Gamble W. C., Gravatt Spring Hill Cemetery Lewis D William H Brown D H. G. Truslow Norman S. Kitehogh Lewis Trushin St. Johns C. Jeffords Ketchum T. Hapgood Leroy Ale Iebach C. A

Steiner Urges Dropping of All Party Lines

Senator Steiner of Oregon, keynote at the Republican convention in Cleveland, urged abandoning party lines to unseat the Roosevelt administration. He criticized the New Deal, promised tax cuts and federal spending cuts, and said Republicans would use public funds for feeding the hungry, not enriching political supporters. He called for a competent government based on principle while courting cross party support amid platform debates and dissension.

Steiner Cleveland Sen. Steiner Oregon Pevanea Roosevelt Wilson Roosevel Cleveland Public Auditorium Veiner Hoover Ohio SU. S

Republican Platform Aims for Stable Currency and Trade Policy

Cleveland dispatch outlines the 1936 Republican platform with vows to uphold sound currency, a gold standard, protectionist tariff revisions, antimonopoly lines, and state labor regulation. It pledges federal relief, a balanced budget in eighteen months, curbing presidential powers, and labor rights to bargain. The committee, led by Herman Langworthy, advances the London faction under Gov. Landon’s influence amid deep policy disputes.

Cleveland America Gov. Landon Kansas Resolutions Committee Landonites Herman Nebraska Mose New Hampshire Walter E. Edge New Jersey John Taber New York David A Reed Pennsylvania Myers ¥. Cooper Ohio John Thomas Idaho Orville Burlington Texas London Latgworthy William Aven White Moses Edge Taber Reed

Landon Shuns Trip and Sees Dentist in Ohio

Governor Alf Landon avoided a trip and attended a dentist appointment in Cleveland while Col. Clarence D. Chamberlain stood by with a two seater airplane. The event followed his address to the Republican national convention and he planned to listen to Senator Frederick Stoner’s keynote by radio.

Alf Mo Landon Saiis Llennien Cleveland Clarence D. Chamberlain Col Chamberlain Kovernor Wis Doleur Sroel Tovis Partires Bia Wwark Roy Syndr Sen Frederck Stoner Oregon Nnone

GOP Convention At A Glance in Cleveland

The Republican national convention opens with Senators Steiner Borah Vandenberg and Col Knox in attendance. The Platform Committee begins drafting the party principles the nominee will advocate, amid ongoing candidate battles.

Cleveland FA Quick Ghance Vail Steiner Greg Battle Col Frank J. Knox Chicago Borah Idaho Vandenberg Michi Gan

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Bugs Says Fletcher Almost As Affable as Electric Chair

A satirical column by Arthur Rover mocks a Cleveland political gathering. The piece lampoons a Republican convention, noting awkward moments, misfires, and dismissive jokes about speakers and publicity. It comments on preamble pieties, radio and press critiques, and ends with a jokey prompt to continue in another column.

Bugs Fletcher Electric Chair Arthur Bugs” Rover Cleveland Iin Hank Pietcher Scoulention KS Apn

Convention Resumes At 11 AM Today In Cleveland

The Republican national convention adjourned in Cleveland stating it would reconvene at eleven a m tomorrow morning. The brief session paused after discussions, with delegates returning to the floor to continue the party platform and nomination process.

Cleveland

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