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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1940

Page

6

Mine Inspection Bill Attacked in Senate Debate

Washington June 13. Jesse V. Sullivan WV Coal Association secretary challenged the federal mine inspection bill as the House subcommittee finished hearings. He argued the Neely bill cloaked in safety aims had shown emotion over Bartley disaster and warned against overlapping duties and added burdens on industry. He denied mechanization blamed for hazards and cited 70 percent of accidents occur when workers are alone.

Washington Tate U.S Jesse V. Sullivan Sullivan West Virginia Coal Association House National Coal Association United Mine Workers of America Neely-Keller Senate Ivan Bartley W. Va Sen M. M. Neely Homer A. Holt West Virginia Rep Keller D. al Ernest L. Bailey

Gannett Opposes U S Involvement in War

Springfield report quotes Frank Gannett Rochester publisher and Republican aspirant saying the United States should stay out of the war and be prepared for any eventuality. He criticizes preparedness appeals and Roosevelt's defense policy while urging scrutiny of defense expenditures amid rising bank debits in the city.

Springfield Republican Party America Frank Gannett Rochester Gannett Britain France Aggvestors Roosevelt

War Talk Banned By Redskins' Owner

Washington owner George P. Marshall ordered Washington Redskins employees not to discuss the European war to avoid ram pant war hysteria. He warned dismissal for violation, saying it is hard to pay attention to business when talking about war and that war is the business of governments.

Washington George P. Marshall Washington Redskins

Ton Clearing House weekly total climbs over prior year

Bidded total of 11,786,780 for the week ended June 12 reported by the Charleston Clearing House association shows a 10.94 percent rise from the same week last year and a 20.37 percent rise from two years ago. A typhoon damaged a Japanese railroad coach, pushing it 20 miles.

Charleston Clearing Hoise Association Aza

GOP Declared Needed at Helm

Washington June 13 Republican national chairman John Hamilton warned that a third Roosevelt term risks totalitarianism and urged GOP leadership. He outlined a Philadelphia convention plan, stressing its historic importance to rescue the nation from the New Deal. fellow Republican Dewey pressed Congress to stay in session to prevent one man from steering U S fate in a world crisis. Hamilton’s schedule includes June 24-26 convention machinery and nominee speeches led by Stassen Haover and party leaders.

Washington John Hamilton Roosevelt Republican Party Philadelphia Hamilton Dewey Thomas Congress U. S New Yor Harald FE. Stassen Minnesota President Haover Ume

Holt Proclaims West Virginia Flag Day Observance

Gov Holt issues an official proclamation setting aside today for Flag Day observance in West Virginia. He calls on public officials and citizens to display the U S flag and participate in activities ceremonies and exercises.

Holt West Virginia U.S

Delegates From 15 Aeries to Visit Local Lodge Meeting

Delegates from 15 aeries of the Fraternal Order of Eagles gather for a three day state convention at the Ruffner hotel. Charleston aerie No. 19, organized in 1904, joins the sessions with plans to form a state-wide group.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Ruffner Hotel Charleston

West Virginia Ohio group hosts state session speakers

Mayor Dawson will welcome delegates at 2 p.m. as M. L. Brown of Springfield and John A. Abel lead the state area session. Initiation of new members follows a 12:30 p.m. Ruffner dinner. Dances and floor shows Tonight and tomorrow, arranged by E. C. Pat Carver.

West Virginia Ohio M. L. Brown Springfield I-State John A. Abel Grand Worthy Press Dawson Wheeling E. C Pat" Carver

Real Estate Activity Speeded by War in Kanawha Valley

The European war and re armament program in the United States have accelerated real estate activity in the Kanawha valley. Charleston Board of Realtors reported at a weekly luncheon in the Ruffner Hotel that several members noted increased home sales in Charleston and nearby areas. A special meeting was held.

LU. S. Hare Kanawha Valley Charleston Board of Realtors Ruffner Hotel

Study on administering the multiple visiting system

A meeting was held Tuesday at 4 p m in the Rufinr hotel to discuss methods for administering the multiple visiting system.

Rufiitr Hotel

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