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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1934

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Tugwell Quizzed Amid Turbulent Senate Hearing

Rexford Tugwell testified before the Senate agriculture committee on his nomination as under secretary, defending constitutional and Democratic government principles while clashing with members. The session drew a large, vocal crowd as spectators applauded, interrupted, and pressed Tugwell on his views of planning and social policy.

Washington Rexford G. Tugwell Senate Agriculture Committee Lange Emnote J? P. Morgan Tugwell Sen Byrd Ben

G O P State Salon Quits Under Fire

Malone New York June 11 A GOP state salon leader was summoned to convene eight divergences past upon his crime day unveiling Thayers sale relations with the Pennsylvania Gas and Electric corporation after correspondence between Thayer and company officials became public at a hearths mission in Washington. Thayer said some senate associates feared that supporting his attribute on power legislation could harm constituents and Republican party interests.

Malone N.Y Cmne Thayere Selae Pamsnctaced Gas and Electric Corporation Thayer Hearths Washington Senate Sithough

Willie Willis Practices Fast Out Curve in Light

Quote captures Willie Willis practicing a fast out curve near an arc light. The speaker explains it was mere practice, not an attempt at throwing at the arc light, reflecting a casual sports moment.

Truster Declares Professor Was Not Ace in Senate Hearing

Washington observers relayed questions from a senate committee probing Bexford Guy agwell during his fitness examination. The exchange touched on plows, mud, dollars, oath, and whether he is the ace brain troster, with Tugwell responding no to that label.

Washington Bexford Guy Agwell Senate Ser. Murphy John Tugwell

Senate votes down immediate bonus. approves silver purchase plan

The Senate rejected a proposal for immediate payment of soldiers bonus certificates and passed the administration’s silver purchase plan. The bill would back a quarter of the nation’s money with silver and issue silver certificates, sending the measure to President Roosevelt for signature. The silver bill passed 55 to 25 after earlier defeats of bonus amendments, with party lines and several notable votes shaping the outcome.

Washington Senate White House Roosevelt Ship Stead FL. Minn Shipstead Lore Farmer-Labarite Yobing

532 Graduates to Receive Degrees at State U

Morgantown June 11 The West Virginia University board of governors approved 532 graduates who will receive degrees at the 67th commencement. John Barton Payne will be the commencement speaker and honor guest at a banquet. Governor Bump cannot attend due to a Washington conference. A resolution praised Arthur B. Koontz for a 25000 grant and loan from the PWA for dormitories. Koontz became an honorary Phi Beta Kappa member. Honorary memberships were also given to several state officials and Morgantown ministers. An alumni meeting elected Dr. Gary Hogg as president.

Morgantown Board of Governors West Virginia University John Barton Payne Washington American Red Cross Bump Monnegahela Valley Authority Charleston Arthur B. Koontz PWA Xoontz Fhi Beta Kappa W. W. Trent Otis G. Wilson Glenville Charles McCamb Wheeling William E. Brooks Thomas Porter Hardman Gary Hogg Lewisburg Circuit Tudgs Lewis ‘H. Miller Ripley William Thompson Payetteville

Union Frowns on Steel Peace Plan Compromise Likely

Union leaders condemned the government peace proposals and set Thursday for a convention to decide ways and means for a nationwide strike. Amalgamated Association head M. Tighe demanded recognition and argued for union-only negotiations with employers for workers who belong to the union. Roosevelt discussed the strike with Wagner as talks of government action continued, and plans for General Hugh Johnson to attend the convention were canceled tentatively.

Pittsburge Steel Workers’ Union M. ¥. Tighe Amalgamated Association of Iron Tinana Steel Workers Dalop Tighe Amalgamated Wilsen Roosevelt Washington Robert Wagner Wagner Hugh §. Johnson WRA Tighe Hat Ipbosan NRA Steel Institute Inst Apmi Emproyere Tigie Tyf R Bolidey Housevelt Hugh Johnson

Geneva Arms Meet Adjourns Amid Global Security Efforts

The disarmament conference adjourned for a breathing space as four committees form to study air forces, arms manufacture and traffic, and enforcement of future conventions. The United States seats on three committees while the fourth covers European security and mutual assistance pacts. Hungary rejects regional alliance links, Italy acts as observer, and Germany’s return is awaited.

Geneva United States Great Britain Corbett Ashby Hungary Italy Germany Arthur Henderson

President Garners Nine of Ten States in Digest Poll

In the latest Digest poll, President receives nine of ten states. Incomplete returns from ten clues across cities such as Chicago Louisville Paterson Charlotte Fargo and Madison show the measure of support with varying tallies though the results are not final.

York Literary Digest Roose West Mesa Resorta Chicago Louisville Paterson Armigionny Charlotte Fargo N. B tCulsu Kia. Y Rohnstown Nee Madison Wis Richmond

Ban on Radio Advertising Of Drugs Medicine Asked

Two resolutions on health insurance and the abolition of radio advertising of drugs and medicines were placed before the American Medical Association House of Delegates. The debate opened in Cleveland with secret sessions to come. a Michigan proposal urged an early probe to avoid repeating England facts, and criticized Chicago moves by the AMA board.

American Medical Association Howard W. Blakeslee Associated Freee Cleveland American Medicine House of Delegates American Medical Assolution American College of Rriysicians Alligeops Board of Chicago American Medical Association Nouse ‘of Charles J. Whelan M. D Michigan State Medical Society United States England Michigan Michigan Society Comemittes

Bids Sought by Road Commission for 100 Plus Miles of Highway

The road commission announced bids for building over 100 miles of highways with June 8 bid opening. Projects include Barbour 11.79 miles surface treated stone base and others across Doddridge Wayne Roane Marion Harrison Bristol Pendleton Clay Fayette counties involving surface treatment grading draining and concrete surfacing.

Road Commission Barbour County Bellington Nestorgills Doddridge Union- Gilmér County Wayne Cabell County Line Tavailette Wayne-Crum Road Spencer Harricon Marion County Vine Haywood Harrison Bristol West Summit Pendleton Tidy Gap Circleville Clay Junction Ivydale Fayette chilton-Lay

World News At a Glance Debruse 5 dead in Chicago air line wreck

In a condensed abroad roundup, a Chicago area airliner crash leaves seven and a half dozen casualties as reports filter through. Rexford Tugwell discusses constitution and democracy in Washington. Senate backs silver purchase plan while health insurance ads prompt AMA resolutions. Soldiers' bonus payment defeat darkens Capitol mood. Pittsburgh steel workers threaten a nationwide strike. California police hunt knife slayer. Belgium and Czechoslovakia refuse war debt payment. Hurricane toll surpasses two thousand in San Salvador. Geneva disarmament talks pause for a breathing spell. Argentina plane crash claims ten lives. Berlin funds drive emphasizes industrial push.

Debruce Chicago Pinne Washington Rexford G. Tugwell Svonle Hety Senate Cleveland Amestcan Medical Association Wasrington Pittsburgs Cilif Belgium Czechoslovakia

Mass Slayings On Coast Said To Jealousy

SUSANVILLE Cal June 11 AP a killer apparently mad with jealousy slashed five people to death in the night. a man washing bloodstained clothing afterward was taken into custody. Victims include Joe Fazio 45 his wife Sadie 22 their son John 26 and neighbor Lena Amiulani 42. A friend of the family Peter Alosi 46 was questioned.

Susanville Cal Joe Fazio Sadie Fazio John Fazio Lena Amiilani James Leavitt Peter Alos Leavitt Alosi

Tariff Measure Law Tomorrow

President Roosevelt will sign the new tariff bill at 8 20 p m. tomorrow after Customs closes. The measure raises duties on autos trucks paper timber gun powder explosives bicycles and other imports from higher tariff countries. It repeals conflicting sections of the 1930 tariff act to uphold most favored nation equality in duties.

Washington Roosevelt United States E. S

Maggie Cline 7 Dies in New Jersey Variety Star

Maggie Cline a seven year old who billed variety shows in the Tingites died at her Salt Haven New Jersey home after a stroke left her in poor health for forty months. The late performer known for songs like Throw Him Down McCloskey had a storied career as the Irish Queen of the stage lasting nineteen years before the new century. Her childhood home was Haverhill Maine and she was praised by John B. Ryans wife for her career and the song’s enduring fame.

New York Nogele Cline McCloskey Salt Haven N. J John B. Ryan W. Kelly Tony Pastor Philadelphia McGinty Maggie Mel Cluskey Haverhill Mags Maggie Cline Bowery

Dead in Catskills crash of Chicago to Newark liner

Debrue New York June 11 seven killed in crash of American Airlines Chicago bound liner in the Catskills. Wreckage found on Last Chance Hill after fog and storm. Names include Clyde Holbrook pilot and John Barton co pilot, Ada Huckeby stewardess, and others. Four died in Argentina crash nearby. Memphis correspondent notes death of Captain J M Barron.

Chicago-Newark Argentina Debruce New York Chicago Last Chance Hill Catskills Mountainesda Clyde Holbrook la Grange John Barton, Jr South Ada Huckeny Jackson Ronold €. Coppins Buffalo F. N. Burt Company Wiliam A. Cass EF. Ne Burt Company Dartmouth Bele Aree Ada Huckeby Pashengtin Capt. Fox Mongaup Mountain Mongeup Sullivan Wister American Air Lines Matt Sitman Holbrook Amet Mapa Tex Victor G. Burks Bullivan County Ccromer Liberty Livingston Mano Siste Attobney Jusin Mar Chriquite Charles P. Lindenberg Los Angeles H. Greig Véeder Maria Milin Martinez Chile Carlos Almstrndt Marta Martines Worgan J. Ft. Fraley Ireoe Texas Mar Smith Antiago Bineer

Widow Claire Holbrook Faces Loss From Airline Crash

Claire Holbrook widow of pilot Cly Holbrook faces the death of her husband after the Amerie Airlines Jiner crash east of Chicago. Holbrook, once wartime bride in France, learned of his presumed death then return from a German prison camp before news arrived. John S. Pricer conveyed the news while Holbrook stood, four-year-old daughter at home. Stewardess Ann Huceby, 28, waited at the airport Saturday night, refusing to believe the ship was not safe.

Chicago Claire Holbrook Cly Holbrook Amerie Airlines Jiner Holbrook France Claire Holtook John S. Pricer Holbrooks

Negro Killed In Miners War In Alabama

In Alabama s iron ore fields the weekend violence left one man dead and several injured as dynamite bullets and clubs were used during a renewed miners strike. A Black worker, Green Fatton, was killed by five white men who chased him on a streetcar. a second Black miner from Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Co. suffered serious injuries. A third Black miner was reported dead earlier in the strike and another worker remained in critical condition with suspected limb injuries from a dynamite blast.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Republicated Corporation Tenesses Coal, Iron and Hallroad Company

Nations Join Defaulter Parade In Debt Settlement Edict

Belgium and Czechoslovakia joined Britain in announcing they will defer debt installments due June 5 as part of a European defaulter parade. Finland plans to pay its installment in cash in New York on Friday. Ten other nations owe the United States a total of over two billion, with most due June 15.

Washington Belgium Czechoslovakia United States Great Britain Finland New York City Ttely Pest

Mother Blames Crowds For Death Of Quintuplets

REVIL Ky June 11 The mother of quintuplet boys born years ago at Mayfield Ky recalls the time when the world talked of her babies killed by too many people She is Elizabeth Lyon 78 who lives with son Marion Lyon She bore 13 children four living the quintuplets died in five days The sturdiest John lived 14 days Lyon blames crowds who touched the babies She plans to write to a Canadian mother Olivia Dionne to warn her to keep crowds away Lyon dreams of visiting Cashell Ontario and the Dionne babies She recalls naming the quintuplets Matthew Mark Luke John Paul and says she knew she would have many babies in a dream

Revil Mayfield Ia Mré Elizabeth Lyon Marion Lyon John Bae Matthew Mark Luke Che Paul

Will Takes Fling At Bargaining Clause

Hollywood, Calif June 11 When the national recovery act was drawn up there was one clause in it regarding collective bargaining and it could mean almost anything. The article notes that the issue may go to the Supreme Court for a final definition and urges plain branding of the first interpretation.

Hollywoon Calif National Recovery NRA Apt Supreme Court

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