Best Military Brains In Soviet Destroyed, Tacticians Declare
Paris reports Stalin executed eight top Red Army leaders including Marshal Mikhail Tukhachevsky in a purge blamed on foreign influence. The move sparks fear of lowered morale, questions about Soviet Germany relations, and rumors of Russo-German alignments.
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Doctor's Prescription Free For Liquor Habit
A doctor’s prescription once fed for years to aid those addicted to alcohol is now offered for home treatment. It is not habit forming and can be taken with liquor, tea, coffee, or food, with or without the user’s knowledge. It claims to curb cravings and restore usefulness, with money back if not results. Write Western Chemicals, Inc. Dept. 44c Washington for a free trial. Immediate discreet shipment. Do it today.
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Fire Causes $4,000 Loss at Charles Town
Charles Town investigators say an early morning fire of undetermined origin damaged Leverly apartments, with losses estimated between $3,000 and $4,000. The blaze occurred in Charles Town on June 12.
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Father Petrie to Speak on Communism at Knights Meeting
The Rev Father Thomas Petrie of Sacred Heart parish will address the Knights of Columbus lodge on a Message on Communism at the hall in the hearse building tomorrow night at 8 o clock EST. Remarks will include comment by foreign military and air attaches in both capitals. The piece notes Paris tensions as Tukhachevsky and aides face death amid claims of foreign service and a secret war among major powers.
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Map and Guide to Washington for You and Your City
A promotional item offers an up to date color map with street index and sightseeing, plus a six page leaflet on Washington. It details arriving in the city, hotels, public buildings, theaters, shopping, and how to see the capital, with a coupon to obtain both publications.
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Big Ben Clock Claims World’s Largest Timepiece
From London readers report Big Ben on the 300 foot tower of Parliament is claimed to be the largest clock in the world with four dials each twenty one feet across and reputedly the most accurate. A Russian plant is noted elsewhere with 200000 acres of forest.
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Hungarian 106 Year Old Dies As Wife Follows Hearse
The oldest Hungarian resident Joseph Reismann died at 106. His wife aged 10 years and his 103 year old successor to the title joined the funeral procession. The couple had 43 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Seven living children include a 74 year old, with grandchildren and many names listed among heirs.
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Elkview Boosters Club Picnic and Swim Party
The Elkview Boosters Four-H Club held a picnic and swimming party Thursday at the Kanawha Four-H pool. Present were Glenda Grimm Maxine Hively Leota McCoy Geraldine Vickers Mary Pauley Jean George Freda Casto Ruth McCoy Ilen McCoy Helen McCoy Eloise Shelfer Helen Ross Betty Stover Mable Crouser Mabel Christy Jene Hall and Maxine Chapman.
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State Library to Close for Painting
The state library in the department of archives and history will be closed Monday and Tuesday while the interior is being painted.
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Department of Archives and History
Crowding Goldfish Brings Three Arrests
London reports show the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals handled over 33 000 maltreatment cases in the last year. Notably overcrowding goldfish is cited as a common market crime with three Brits fined last year. An official notes women are kinder to animals than men.
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