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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1934

Page

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Anti-Strike Sentiment Among Steel Workers Overwhelming

Pittsburgh dispatch reports in June that large steel operators announce elections on a proposed nationwide walkout. Readings show overwhelming anti strike sentiment among workers, with about 120 000 ballots cast over two weeks as operators push for representatives to negotiate. Amalgamated president Tighe calls balloting biased toward operators while noting many workers are against strikes.

Pittsburgh Iientaver Mort Tighe Amalmated

Austrian minister and officials narrowly escape attack

Vienna reports a bomb scare and a near-miss on a train carrying minister of public security Emil Fey. Prince Ernst von Starhemberg and Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss also survived a separate office bombing with one injured. The incident prompted police to flag down the train en route to Budapest.

Vienna Austria Government Tv Emil Fey Fey Ernst von 7Sterhemberg Engelbert Gollfuss Budapest

Hatchet Slayer Pleads Insanity

LOS ANGELES June 12 4 Louis BR Payne 31 pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity today when arraigned in superior court on charges of murdering his mother and 14 year old brother with an axe May 80 That was not for July 46 The youth's father Suelus Payne former Bt Louis Utilities executive was with his son when his attorney entered the pleas The defendant did not seem to do it The court appointed Drs P J Orbison Gustave Boehm and Edward Wayte as a panel of three alienists to examine the youth before the trial These psychiatrists are in addition to those named recently by the district attorney Defense attorney said they also would engage alienists

Los Angeles Louis BR. Payne Superio Suelus Payne Bt. Louis Utilities Drs. P. J. Orbison Gustave Boehm Edward ‘Wayte Attorneve

Gazette to Hold Fight Party at Madison Square Garden Bowl

The Gazette prepares a free fight party for Primo Camera and Max Baer as they meet in a 15 round world title bout. A 3000 fan-capacity loud speaker setup will relay the Slow by blow account via Associates Prost wires. The entrance is scheduled around 8:30 with party access on The Gazette’s three acres.

Gazette Three Acres Primo Camera Italy Max Baer California Madison Square Garden Bowl Long Island Associates Prost

Tugwell Nomination Cleared by Senate Agriculture Panel

The Senate agriculture committee approved Rexford Tugwell as undersecretary of agriculture by a 16 to 2 vote. The nomination now goes to the full Senate. Democratic Leader Robinson plans to bring it up tomorrow. The panel met behind closed doors with little discussion after yesterday’s heated questioning.

Washington Senate Agriculture Committee Rexford G. Tugwell Senate Robinson Arkansas Tugwell Yesterdi Agriculture Committee White House Congress

Physicians Warn Against Changes in Modern Medical Practice

Cleveland June 12 A M A delegates warn against rapid shifts in medical practice after a three hour closed doors session. The body issued ten guiding principles and asserted current standards exceed those of other nations. They urged the federal radio commission to stop medical advertising and criticized moves to control medical practice by the American College of Surgeons board. A resolution also protested preferential hospital care for cabinet officers and lawmakers and their families.

Cleveland American Medical Association Tne Uation Bedford Bank Federal Radio Commission Board of Regenta of the American Collage of Surgeons

Tinkering Code Provokes Johnson Fire Code Charge

Washington dispatch says the Darrow review board likened NRA methods to military encampment and Johnson called the description ridiculous. The second report asserts NRA codes foster monopoly and tie to undisclosed agency changes in trade pacts, urging protest against surreptitious code alterations and warning of autocratic power benefiting large firms. Page 2.

Washington Darrow Review Board NRA Hugh Johnson White House Gyster New Darrow Board Gays Johnson

Duce to Meet Hitler on Plan for Europe Cooperation

Rome the Premier Mussolini prepared outlines for bringing Germany back into the League of Nations and closer German Italian cooperation. He will meet Chancellor Hitler Thursday to discuss the plan and effort to check France’s alliance system. The work is being done at Mussolini's summer home at Rocca Della.

Rome Germany League of Nationa Mussolini Hitler Tr Duce Mussolni Rooca Dells

12 Year Old Boy Drowns in Elk River Near Charleston

James Cornell, 12, son of Let Cornell, drowned while on a raft with friends near Wirgittts Street bridge in Elk River. Fire fighters recovered the body after an hour-long search. he was found in six feet of water. He is survived by his father, two brothers, and two sisters.

James Cornell Let Cornell Virginia Street Elk River Wirgittts Street Central Station Ind Bartlett Futters Charleston George Cornell Charlestom Hay Cornell Bluefield Sletere Mia Elizabeth Kinder May Cornell

Flat Chesters Are He Men Says Minneapolis Doctor

Dr Weleman of Minneapolis told the American medical association that flat chests are healthier than the rounded chest. He cited studies of 18,556 Minneapolis students aged five to eighteen, noting 60 percent of chest flattening occurs by age six and that early chest shape relates to potential tubercular issues. He argued pediatricians should correct misperceptions and identify problems early.

Chesters Minneapolis Cleveland A. Welsman American Medical Desociation Wela- Man Aaid Weleman

Neely Bittner Kump to Speak At NRA Program Holiday Proclaimed

United States Senator M M Neely Gov H G Kump and Van A Bittner president of district No 17 Walled Mine Workers of America are set to take prominent roles in the NRA program for NEAs and West Virginia anniversaries. The event at Laidley Field starts 1 30 PM with Governor Kump giving the welcome and Mr Bittner and Senator Neely delivering responses on behalf of the labor movement and the Roosevelt administration.

United States M. M. Neely H. G. Kump van A. Bitttner Districs No Ametize NEA West Virginia George L. Coyle Kump Bittner Organized Labor Neely Roosevelt Nations Administration Witcher McCullough NRA National Recovery Administration Laidley Field Coylesee

Garvin Announces For State Senate

Clarksburg June 12. State Benster Ray W Garvin of Clarksburg Democrat tonight announced himself a candidate for the nomination to the state senate from the 12th district comprising Harrison Doddridge and Lewis counties Byron B Randolph Clarksburg attorney and member of the house of delegates and John B Stump also of Clarksburg Democratic aspirant for the post John Southern former judge Harrison county criminal court Pease Zurn to Page 2

Clarksburg Ray W. Garvin Ciacksburg Harrison Doddridge Lewis Byron B. Randolph Sormiey House of Delegates John Stump Strar Ney Alsa John ©. Southern Harrison County

World News At a Glance summary from AP dispatches

United States signals credit concerns to Britain and entertains readjustment proposals while President Slone seeks tariff powers to fix import rates and negotiate trade deals. Tugwell nomination to under secretary of agriculture advances in Senate. Mussolini weighs closer Italian German cooperation and a move to reintegrate Germany into the League. Bombers dynamite a track front of a train carrying a minister in Prague. Honduras storms threaten thousands killed. Shanghai search for a missing Japanese vice consul intensifies amid tensions with China.

Ronme—Mussolini Fltler Germany Vienna Spt Fey

Probes Begin To Lift Crash Of Airplane

An air crash killing seven aboard American Airlines aircraft prompts a three fold inquiry. Authorities examine a secret explosive formula and chemicals found in a passenger’s luggage while coroners review medical artifacts and a Buffalo chemist keeps a handbag of specimens for the inquest. Stormy weather and terrain near Mongaup Mountain factor into investigators’ theories about the crash.

Liberty, N American Airlines Sullivan County Emist Alatriet Victor G. Bourke Mongaup Mountain Livingston Manor Herr Think Holbrook Clyde Holbrook Tomm

Dillinger chase roils Midwest as police hunt suspect

Chicago reports a broader hunt for John Dillinger moving solo toward Red Wing Minnesota. Agents sheriffs and police scoured Wisconsin and Minnesota in armored units after Mrs Carl Nordell of Chicago said her husband resembled the Indiana outlaw and may have altered a stolen car. Federal agents questioned her and joined the search spanning Baraboo Madison and Baraboo regions with H H Clegg and local authorities.

Chicago Department of Startion Wisconsin Minnesota Madison Wis Baratoo Red Wing Dillinger Indiana Mra. Mordell Delton Dells Baraboo Done Bank United States Jean Crompton Moll Tommy Carrol Prom St

Court Approves Refunding Bond Indebtedness Rulings

The supreme court ruled that governmental subdivisions may refund existing bonded debt without creating new indebtedness and that debt service for the refunding bonds may be levied like the original bonds. In a separate case from Kenowhe County the court said indebtedness cannot be deducted from money and credits for taxation. The cases involved Cabin erook district 1.615 million bonds and Union Mortgage and Investment Co of Charleston seeking to deduct 429,865,500 in 2101,190 of money and credits for 1933 taxes.

Supreme Court Caas Keniwhe Theo Keeney Cabin Erook Union Mortgage and Investment Company of Charleston

President Signs Tariff and Takes Duty to Revive Trade

President Roosevelt signed the administration tariff bill and assumed sole power to fix rates on all imported articles and to negotiate reciprocal trade deals. The act reduces or eliminates restrictive tariffs, repeals old provisions, and aims to revive U.S. trade, with executive authority to adjust duties and forge agreements without congressional ratification.

Washington Slone Roosevelt United States Uncent Congress

Pay Up: U S Demands Britain Debt Readjustment

Washington reports President and Secretary Hull present three points to Sir Ronald Lindsey. Britain should cover the June 18 installment to avoid default under Johnson law. No link between U S debts and Britain’s debts to others. U S ready to entertain readjustment proposals or payment in goods and services.

Associated Press Comeectic Washington United States Britain Great Britain Bayne Ronald Lindsey Bacre Tary Hull

Former Governor Graves Leads in Alabama Primary

In Birmingham on June 12, former governor Bibb Graves surged ahead of Mayor Frank M. Dixon in a Democratic runoff. Returns from 1,413 boxes of 191 precincts gave Graves a commanding lead, signaling a possible historic return to office. Graves touted his 1927 1931 record as the campaign's main issue and promised continued progress and prosperity.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Graves B. M. Miller

Congress Hesitates Over Adjourning as Labor Talks Continue

Washington reports a slim chance Congress may adjourn this week after a White House labor talks session. Senator Robinson of Arkansas noted ongoing discussions on labor legislation amid threatening steel strikes. A final decision was deferred and a formal announcement was expected tomorrow.

Washington Congress Sen. Robinson Arkarsse White House Senate Sd. Perkins Sen. Wagner Walsh Senate Labor Donald Richberg NRA Representative Byrnes Robinson Finsl Labor Karler Wegner Congresa

Pope Asked to Avert War By Bishop of Canterbury

London June 12 The Archbishop of Canterbury Champ Gordon Lang urged Pope Pius XI to avert war and unite all Christian churches to promote a spirit of Christianity. He said the pope’s unique influence could mobilize world support for peace and international cooperation as the only path to security and economic recovery.

Canterbury London Champ Gordon Lang Bish Pius XI Church of England Universal Christian Council Pontine Iti Gejae

Admitted Mass Slayings Rock Small Town Grocery Scene

Sheriff says Alosi confessed to killing five people at the Beter Aloat grocer home citing a grudge with rival Jos Fazio and naming a big enemy in the dispute. The victims included a wife, a daughter, and a neighbor as investigators turn to page 2 for details.

Étihets Beter Aloat James Leavitt Alosi Feniea Jos Fazio Mane Asia Pazia Grocer

Girl Shot and Placed on Train Tracks in Nes Junction

Helen Dexter, 17, of Central City, Texas, was found dead on Missouri Pacific tracks at Nes Junction believed shot and placed on the rail line. Investigators reported a bullet through the heart and a train paused over the body. a young man she quarreled with near Yaleley Station was initially questioned. Relatives said the body should be sent home to Banicky.

Hearne Tex Helen Dexter Central City Missouri Pacific Nes Junction Yaleley Ban Texas Gene Detter Illinois Central Railroad

Tugwell Cleared by Senate in Muddy Cleansing

MOLLYWOOD Calif June 12 The latest papers say Mr Tugwell passed scrutiny and was cleared after facing charges of being a menace. The jury showed sympathy for a dirt farmer, a returning veteran, and a prairie land farmer, deeming his conduct conservative and acceptable in troubled times.

Mollywood Calif Tugwell Lear Donary

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Amalgamated U. S Hatchet Willie Willis Robert Quillen Ask Radio Holiday Garvin World News Liberty Neven Thgucigatpa Honduras Aganpan Warna China Holbrook Ly Associated Press World Exchange State Department Ada Huckeby Stewariess American Airways New York U.S Dixon Glad Tugwell
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