Hotel Death Verdict Near in $10,000 Suit
The community hotel corporation faces a $10,000 damage suit filed by Sadie M. Lykens as administratrix of Maxine Wilburn Collier's estate. Collier died March 19, 1939, after falling from a sixth‑floor window at the Sepele Bette hotel. Administratrix accuses relevant hotel officials and detective Lieut Bourne of kicking and throwing Collier, with the hotel alleged negligent failure to prevent the incident. Witness Melvin McClintic testified no prior disturbance complaints were logged for Room 436 before noon. The hotel denies knowledge of trouble, while former chambermaid Vesta Rock testified she heard a woman begging to be let out. Defense witness Mrs. Vivian Scott said she reported only a naked man at Room 636 door. Bourne faced criminal action in intermediate court and was acquitted. Jarrett was dismissed as a defendant by Judge Boochelle in prior civil actions.
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Sadie M. Lykens
Maxine
Wilburn Collier
Charleston
Hotel Corporation
Sepele Bette Hotel
Shewit’ Court
Miss Collier
Vesta Rock
Cedar’ Grove
Vivian Scott
Toom
Bourne
Proin Intermediate Court
Jarrett
Julian F. Boo
Chelle
Denitrating Relief Drug Ad Promises Comfort
Perspiring feet are urged to visit any drugstore today for an original bottle of ideone's tin. The ad claims powerful relief from pain and soreness, enabling activity with ease and comfort, and highlights affordability and economy through Cohen Drug 60.
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Ideone
Cohen Drug
Buy Coal Now to Aid Defense Campaign Urges Officials
Officials urged summer coal purchases to avert shortages and ease next fall transport. Savings secretary Ickes proposed reducing driving, maintaining cars for fuel efficiency, and keeping homes cooler. The Consumers Counsel endorsed summer buying to ease peak demand, warning against panicky purchases and noting price controls.
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Defense Petroleum
Consumers Counsel
Transportation Coordination
Price Administration
Paul Sifton
Leon Henderson
Sims Order on State Employees Pay Sparks Debate
Sims orders state workers not to receive vacation pay unless earned, delaying half month pay for those mid month vacations. Treasurer Talbott declined to comment as payroll must wait for auditor warrants. Also, a national coal rush urges consumers to buy now to avert winter shortages and keep defense logistics smooth.
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Detroit
R. E.talbott
Sims
East
Middle West
Inca
Sifton
Bituminous Coal Administration
Azores Safe From U S Portugal Told
The Roosevelt administration sought to reassure Portugal that the Azores remain safe from U S aggression while signaling potential action if the islands near the Atlantic face German control. Hull and press statements stressed neutrality and the right to self defense amid rising belligerence.
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Atlantic
Syria Invasion Aids Defending of East Syria
The text argues Allied advance in two days shows little resistance from French colonial garrisons except along the sea coast. It says Vichy Berlin and Rome expect Allied occupation of Lebanon and Syria as a by product of collaboration, linking British Suez defenses to Libyan and Turkish fronts, with Crete delaying Iraqi uprisings and aiding invasion planning in the Levant.
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Crete
Churchill
Egypt
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Iraq
Ute
Levant
Churchill Threats and Allied Resolve Shape War Policy
The piece notes Churchill’s defense of British strategy amid Nazi and Italian actions, citing strengthened Eastern defenses and Britain’s Atlantic posture. It mentions May as a strong month, Bismarck’s destruction, and signals of shifting German submarine losses, plus questions over Italian submarines and the Robin Moor torpedoing while highlighting farm accident rates in the United States.
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Mussolini
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Darjan
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London
Ocean
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U S Warned Against Judging by Ship Sinking
Reports say the Osorio rescue ship carried 11 survivors including one passenger after the Robin Moor was torpedoed in western hemisphere waters. President Roosevelt urged restraint until all facts are known as officials weigh possible protests and future U S naval actions.
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Germany
America
Maritime Commission
Lloyd Brasileiro
Osorio
Seas Shipping Company
New York
Pernambuco
Brazil
White House
Stephen T. Early
Robin Moor
Capetown
South Africa
Navy Department
U. S
Wilson
Snyder and Board Victors at Bluefield
Bluefield voters chose members of the city board of directors led by Mayor W. C. Snyder a Republican who will face Democrat James A. Tabor in November. Other nominees and opponents include Cavey L Brown against Robert W Chandler S O White against J Toy Nelson Fortney Tanner against D V Chappell and Guy C Dunn against W C Houchins with party opposition noted for the general election.
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Bluefield
Guy C. Dunn
RAF Pounds Coasts Of Four Countries Invasion Attacks
British warplanes pressed invasion strikes on the German held coasts of Norway Holland Belgium and France despite heavy weather. Official communique says they faced anti aircraft fire and aerial combat, with two German planes shot down and four bombers missing.
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London
Norway
Holland
Belgium
France
Air Ministry
White House guest key relief official attends housing inventory
State Public Assistance Director Raymond Kenny left Charleston for Washington to attend the National Committee on the Housing Emergency inventory at the White House. He participates as a state defense council member and former Arthurdale Resettlement supervisor seeks pointers on welfare housing issues.
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Washington
Fional
White House
National Committee On the
Kenny
State Defense Council
Arthurdale
Charleston
Solon Chooses Roosevelt as Berlin Lindy Debate Sparks
A Solon expresses support for Roosevelt amid discussions of sending Lindbergh to Berlin. He argues captains rule ships in storms and favors unity with the American team. He states he did not vote for the captain yet aligns with 100,000,000 others supporting Roosevelt over Hitler.
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Roosevelt
Hitler
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