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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1934

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Accord Likely As Union Girds For Strike Vote

Pittsburgh dispatch reports union leaders predicting only government intervention can avert a national steel strike within 72 hours as a convention nears. The amalgamated association, led by Louis Leonard, awaits a possible peace proposal from government mediators while Donald Richberg negotiates in New York. atenção

Pittsburgh Jume West End Algamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Louis Leonard Donald R. Richberg NEA New York Tron Afd Steel Institute Leonard Nold M. ¥. Tighe Tighe Hugh 5. Johnson Washington

County Schools To Close Today For Summer Break

Kanawha county ends the school term affecting 13 000 pupils. Classes end at noon yesterday with report cards to be distributed this morning. Senior high graduates receive diplomas tonight as commencements proceed in Wegro and South Charleston districts.

Kanawhe County Counter

Willie Willis Trainin' Gat Ledse at Mrs Brown Church

In a local scene, Willie Willis faces questions about a church affair with Mrs Brown. An incident described as training gat ledse sparked inquiry, with Willis asking if that was the reason for her serstchin. The wording reflects a dialectal report on a domestic or religious matter involving named individuals.

Tugwell Nomination Stirs Senate Hearing Drama

June 13 1943 Washington Tugwell the president’s pick for undersecretary of agriculture faced grilling by the Senate agriculture committee. Critics led by Sen Smith charged he knows little of farmers problems while Bailey and Wagner pressed Tugwell’s past remarks and how his testimony could fit policy decisions.

Washington Rexford G. Tugwell Ptay Senate Agriculture Committee Sen. Smith D-Sc Tugwell Smith Senate Agriculture Appriculture Tugwril Baley North Carolinian Qalum Bla University Wagner D-Nx Bailey

Ship Knut Hamsun Fire Tragedy Claims 18 Missing

A Norwegian freighter Knut Hamsun burned and sank 150 miles off the Nicaraguan coast. Captain and 16 crew were rescued by the United Fruit liner Zacapa after drifting in a lifeboat for nearly three days. A second lifeboat with the mate and 16 others was abandoned as search efforts ended at midnight.

New York Carrbbean Res Knut Hamsun United Fruit Havana Panama Quita Suena Beak

State Grants 87000 For Airport Program

Washington reports federal emergency relief grants totaling 82,276.10% to five states. West Virginia receives 87000 for completing the airport program while Tennessee gets 300000 for finishing the rinachoola program.

Washington West

Senate shifts adjournment burden to Republicans

Washington June 18 The Senate Democratic leadership says quick adjournment and passage of labor and related bills hinge on Republicans. Senator McNary will hold a Republican conference to decide if the remodeled measure passes. If approved adjournment on Saturday seems likely. if not, work may extend into next week. The administration housing bill and a deficiency bill remain, with Tugwell confirmation anticipated tomorrow. A large portion of the day was spent approving hundreds of minor measures by unanimous consent.

Washington Senate Sen. McNary Oregon Rexford G. Tugwell Administration Housing House Tugwell

Federal State Power Fight Foreseen Over Water Power

Government and state officials forecast a clash over control of water power at Hawks Nest in New River. The federal government seeks to enforce the Federal Power Act before dam construction, while West Virginia asserts state ownership and licensing rights. A federal suit names Union Carbide, New-Kanawha Power, and Electro-Metallurgical. The case may raise constitutional questions about federal authority.

State Capitol Washington Department of Justice New River Hawks Nest West Virginia Federal Kanawha Union Carbon and Carbide Company New-Kanawha Power Company Electro-Metallurgical Company

Baer Rest as They Wait for Gong

New York reports a near calm before the World heavyweight title bout between Max Baer and Primo Carnera at Madison Square Garden. Promoters forecast gate receipts around 300000, far short of earlier hopes, as Baer and Carnera rest at camps in Asbury Park and Pompton Lakes and prepare for weigh-in and noon ceremonies.

New York Daffydils Max Baer Primo Corners Madison Square Garden Bowl Long Island Baer Max Pompton Lakes N. J Aha New York State Athletic Commission

Musser Wins Cup At Flower Exhibit

Roses shown by Harry P. Musser of Edgewood won the silver cup in the West Side Woman's Club fourth annual flower show. Mrs. Arthur S. Dayton won first for artistic arrangement. Charles A. Midsburg exhibited a noncompetitive arrangement of Talisman rasts. James Imbotleh and Elizabeth Quarrier took prizes for garden and miniature arrangements.

Harry P. Museet Edgewood West Side Woman's Club Arthur S. Dayton Charles A. Midsburg Mr. Musser James Imbotleh Uhird Elizabeth Quarrier AU Parte of Charleston West Side

World News At a Glance

World dispatches report various items from Washington London and Geneva. Debates over war debt payments and a potential new agreement surface while Rexford Yarwell eyes talks. Airliner wreckage details emerge as union leaders threaten walkouts without government action. Tales of fatalities suit a California incident and labor disputes loom in multiple nations as officials seek resolution.

Associated Washington Pattony Wasilington Senate Ste- Mainity Agters Vale Mredies Mighlash Park Mathee Lake Fin Atndilleide Ungton—Administracion Tuntts Congress Arended Wagner Sebor Porelen Ventee Misotin Gleepa Nanulean Mier Nanking Geneva Aapin and Rossioth

Death of Girl Puzzles Police in Newark

An automobile salesman faced a manslaughter charge after a night drive ended with 23 year old Eleonor Coleman dead beside him. Doctors cited a broken neck and rib injuries as the cause while investigators questioned his tale of a late return and a missing moment before discovery on a Morris county road.

Newark J-T Carmine Berardinelli Essex County Vernon B. Shelters Silesman An. Ulitomo Vile Agency Miss Coleman Morris County Rockaway Town

Kump Proposes Power Project for Monongahela Valley

Gov H G Kump outlined a broad plan to develop energy and water resources in the Monongahela valley with state and federal backing. He spoke with federal officials in Washington and planned a Morgantown meeting to advance coordination of power, flood control, and related surveys and disposal efforts. The program aims to rehabilitate residents displaced by past prosperity, create long term development, and address unemployment through a Tennessee Valley like effort.

Monongahela Valley H. G. Kump Washington Morgantown Tennessee

Clock chimes signal Charleston Gazette timing

The Charleston Gazette schedule notes a time around 8:30, with publication actions set to occur promptly after. The notice implies standard timing for early edition release and distribution.

Mother and daughter die by binding themselves to swim into Lake Michigan

A Morning tragedy at Highland Park Beach as Mrs Alice King Bott 63 and her daughter Margaret seek death by tying their bodies with rope. The mother drowned while the daughter, found alive, clung to her mother and was revived by a physician. The 22 year old spoke of wanting to die together.

Lake Michigan Jimmy Murphy Beach Lane Varely Alice King Bott Margaret

Darrow Board Rebel Resigns Over NRA Critique

Washington dispatch reports O. Thompson, a former partner of Clarence Darrow, resigned from the national recovery review board. He criticized the NRA as a “fiasco” and said it shows a trend toward racism. Darrow said he was surprised by the resignation and that the supplemental report was Thompson’s idea.

Washington W.o. Thompson Rouer Clarence Darrow National Recovery Rerview Board Tiny Fam Chicago Roosevelt NRA Thompson United States Review Board Darrow St. Luke

Quintuplets Gain but Mother Is Resting After Crisis

Corbeil Ontario June 12 A mild relapse due to excitement of quintuplets prompted Mrs Ova Dionne to be confined again. Dr A R Dafoe expects a week or two more rest for her. The five newborn girls gained weight in the last 24 hours and are described in generally good condition. Dionne, 124, mother of 11 children with 10 living, is recovering well from birth complications after 11 days in bed. doctor warns against renewed household excitement.

Corbeil Ova Dionne A. R. Dafoe Dionne Wio

France Delays Debt Payment As Allies Seek Pact With U S

France informs Washington it cannot pay the June 15 debt installment but seeks a new agreement acceptable to both sides. The note aligns with Britain Belgium and Czechoslovakia in deferring payments while discussing possible terms including goods and services. The United States notes Hoover moratorium limits and lists current installments due and default status.

Washington United States Great Britain Belgium Czechoslovakia Roosevelt England Pep France Faisure Hoover Andre de Leboulaye Ferdinand Veverka

Four Babes With Same Initials Given Numbers

Sac City Iowa June 14 four Wycolf quadruplets born to nurse and doctor care through four days in an improvised incubator. To avoid mixups the doctor and nurses assign numbers by birth order No 1 Lester Dean No 2 Laverne Darlene No 3 Lavene Danene No 4 Lorraine Delaine, weights 4 3 1/4 3 2 1/4 pounds respectively.

Sac City Iowa D. W A. Swearingen Lavenne Danent Laverne Darlene Lester Bean Lorraine Delainees Laverne Laverne Pone Lester Dean Laverine Danene Lorraine Delaine Morses

U S Enters Plane Probe After Fatal Crash

Livingston Manor New York June 1. Federal investigators moved on the airliner crash that killed seven and seized all papers and three chemical bottles found in luggage of Willem A Bater chief engineer. A Naval intelligence officer avoided naming himself after a two and half hour conference with Dr Victor G Bourne Sullivan county coroner. Bourke said he was sworn to secrecy and turned over documents to higher authority.

Livingston Manor WN. Y Willem A. Bater Naval New York City Victor G. Bourné Sullivan County Soroner

Oil Men Reelect State Officers at WV convention

The West Virginia Oil Marketers Association reelected state officers at its eleventh annual convention at the Daniel Boone Hotel. John W Wright Charleston, president. J. H. Triplett St Marys, vice president. David E. Frierson Charleston, secretary-treasurer. Dr John W Frey and Paul E B Hadlick spoke on industry problems and price cutting. All attendees were from Pennsylvania and Ohio. The banquet featured a floor show with Miss Jean Pisher and Misses McConshay and Ballard. Wright presided at the business sessions and banquet.

West Virginia Daniel Boone John W Wright Charleston J. H.triplett St. Marys David E. Frierson John W. Frey Petroleum Administration Paul EB. Hadlick Petroleum Industry Hadlick Pennsylvania Ohio Jean Pisher McConshay Ballard Wright

Charleston Named NRA Headquarters for One Day

Charleston will host the NRA on its first anniversary of the recovery program with a parade in downtown Charleston. An estimated 25 000 coal miners will participate, and newsreel teams will cover the events with sound. Officials including General Johnson and NRA chief Rugh Johnson will attend the celebration praised as West Virginia’s largest public event.

West Wilsemia

Duce Welcomes Hitler With Lavish Venice Prep

Mussolini slept in Napoleon's villa at Stra for Hitler visit while Venice prepared a splendorous welcome. A guard battalion patrolled the villa that Mussolini frequents as he awaited the chancellor’s arrival. Mussolini planned a morning motor ride to Piazzale Roma then a motorboat trip to Lido for Hitler’s landing.

Venice Jung Fremier Mussolini Napoleon Plsant Stra Hitler Germany Frivto Suvich Ander Hiteler Ville Willch Piazzale Roms Lido Jelands

Europe Debt Talk Resurfaces As Election Gag

Hollywood, June 13. The idea of making Europe pay resurfaced in a political letter noting that many past proposals failed to recover funds. The author mocks prior efforts while suggesting a platform pledge to force Europe to repay. The letter emphasizes using debt as a campaign issue before the confessional election.

Hollywood Cal Wea Washington Europe

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