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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1934

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Congress Recess Delays Adjournment Amid Debates

Washington June 18 AP Congress delayed sine die adjournment as senators pressed for action on farm mortgage moratorium and railroad measures. A Friday night recess to Monday was voted after tense debate with House leaders preparing to join.

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Brain Trust Debate Sparks Ickes Mockery at Northwestern

Secretary Ickes taunts critics of the brain trust during Northwestern University commencement. He questions if cabinet members must be perfect to solve national issues and accuses critics of using brains to shield privilege. He notes resistance to reform and defends the administration’s approach.

Chicago Jims L. Ickes Claus Northwestern University Dma Ickes Shneoth Sociat

Union Leaders Seek Roosevelts Aid To Avert Steel Strike

Pittsburgh dispatch reports union leaders plan to meet President Roosevelt to press for a permanent settlement in the steel industry dispute. Michael Tighe and others will travel to Washington to present the plan backed by William Green of the AFL for a Roosevelt appointed board to settle all industry disputes. The move follows threats of a nationwide strike and aims to restore bargaining rights.

Pittsburgh Gue Michael E Tighe Amalgamated Association of Iron, “Steel and Workers Cora Washington Roosevelt Jn + Ta Unitn Amalgamated William Green American Federation of Labor

Judges of Hell Bombings Stymied by Alert Post Office

PARIB June 16 report says police halted the campaign of terror by the three Judges of hell. No new bombs found as post office staff remain vigilant. Ten internal mail bombs were identified, two exploded, fingerprints and suspects in insane asylums being checked. Authorities probe labs and materials to avert further attacks.

PARIB Hell Post Office

Chilton Files Notice Of U S Senate Candidacy

Former Senator William Chilton Sr announces formal notice of his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to the U S Senate saying his Roosevelt program backing will guide his work if elected. He notes support from other potential candidates and West Virginia interests he aims to advance with federal aid and policy.

W. E. Chilton U. S. Senate Roosevelt William Chilton, Sr Fis Dalton West Virginia Senate

Timber Strike Postponed by Labor Officials

The postponement of a timber strike involving saw mill and timber workers was announced last night. DY John B. Waston, president of the state Federation of Labor, along with Jena Connor of the National Labor Board and Ray, spoke on the issue.

Plank John B. Waston State Federation of Labor Jena Connor National Labor Board Ray

Genuine Scotch Now Comes From Japan

London reports that Genuine Scotch whiskey is now produced in Japan. William Gooch, managing director of a British firm in Yokohama, says over 30,000 cases have been drunk in America and that the Japanese spirit differs from Scottish whiskey though trained Scotsmen supervise distillers in Japan.

London Highlands Japan America William £. Gooth Yokohama Scotland Gooch

Hurricane Hits Louisiana Coast Hardest at Morgan City

A hurricane with 70 mph winds struck the Louisiana coast at noon causing near total damage in Morgan City and widespread destruction along the coast. Communication lines, railways, and highways were blocked, New Orleans fringed the blow, and a ferry pilot house was blown away. The storm rerouted toward Baton Rouge, with many structures wrecked or demolished. Residents were warned in advance as the storm moved inland.

Morgan City Gulf of Mexico Lfe Louisians Coant Mor- City Gulf Baton Rouge Railronda Redius Gulfport Miss Nether Crowley New Orleans Trera City Val Park Warriday Actos Netchez St. Thomas Catholi Armerican Legion Ferriday Atchafalaya

State allocates 21 teachers to Kanawha county emergency program

The state superintendent of schools yesterday allotted 21 teachers to Kanawha county for the emergency recreation program. Counties across the state received specific teacher allocations and material funds, with 48 counties included in the latest allotments.

Wi OW Treat Kanawha County Berhour Barbour County Berkeley Braxton Brooks Cabell Calhoun Clay Il Doddridge Fayette Gilmer Grant Greenbrier Hampshire Hancock Hardy Tne

World News At a Glance

Congress pushes for adjournment. San Francisco West Coast longshoremen’s strike settled. Libby-Bolman widow threats in Philadelphia. Hurricane leaves Morgan City in darkness. Pittsburgh union men seek ultimate settlement in Washington. Skelly killed in West Cornwall. Havana photographer questions on blast wounds president Mendieta and two dead. Hitler and Mussolini pleased with conferences.

Associated Press Washington Congress San Francisco Philadelphia Libby — Bolman Smith Reynolds Morgan City Pittsburgh Stern West Cornwall Coun Ftal Skelly Havana Ques— Honet Mendieta Rome Hitler Mussolini Hame

Parade Honors NRA Birthday in Charleston

The longest parade in Charleston marked the NRA birthday with over 5 000 marchers from downtown to Laidley Field. Soldiers, miners bands, and 11 bands provided music as spectators lined streets in patriotic decorations and flags.

Charleston Natory NRA Laidley Field Roosevelt Polieles Latchley Geld Hartwell McDowell United Mine Workers Mareh Busin Beas

Camera Man Held In Cuban Bombing

Havana reports an expansive inquiry into a bomb attack at Tie Coro naval station and detention camp that injured President Carlos Mendieta and others. Alberto Guerrero, a photographer, is the primary suspect as authorities cite his camera box as the bomb’s alleged launcher.

Havana Carlos Mendieta Alberto Guerrero Tiecoroin Naval Station Guerrero Angel Gonzalez bebAlf Gonzalez

Miners Rally Behind NRA as City Welcomes Noted Figures

Several thousand West Virginians celebrated the NRA anniversary and Roosevelt’s New Deal in Charleston. General Hugh S. Johnson hailed the reception, with Donald Richberg and Gov. H. G. Kump among speakers. heat and crowds marked the event, including a parade, noon arrival, and a citywide show of support timed with the recovery effort.

West Donald RK. Richberg NRA Tabor

NRA Not Yet Through in Roosevelt Message to West Virginia

Franklin D Roosevelt told Charleston crowds that the NRA has expanded employment and raised wages, promising further benefits from the recovery program. He delivered a letter to Gov H G Kump, urging focus on results over controversy and urging continued progress for honest labor.

NRA Franklin D. Roosevelt Charleston Eurest H. G. Kump Milmers Latchey Field Roosevelt

Richberg Addresses Charleston Bar Luncheon

Washington NRA chief counsel Consid Rendall Richberg spoke at the Charleston Bar Association luncheon at the Hotel Karawha urging that security not come at freedom’s expense. He denied being communist and said learning to march to a goose step is a high price to pay. Campbell presided while Arthur Koontz introduced Richberg, noted author and coauthor of the railway labor act and the NRA’s national recovery act.

Consid Rendall Richberg Washington NRA Humcheon City of Charleston Karawha Richberg Campbell B. Campbell Theazecclation Arthur B. Koontz Richberg As

NRA Birthday Remarks Highlight Coal Industry Recovery

NRA President Roosevelt and the national administration are praised as the coal industry recovers under the recovery act. Van A Bittner of district No 17 United Mine Workers of America cites wage improvements and industry revival while Donald Richberg warns that public obligation must guide any benefits. He recalls June 16 1953 as a turning point and notes progress but stresses accountability.

Roosevelt van A. Bittner Uniten Mine Workers of America Laidler Field NRA Minera Buttner Franklin BD. Roosevelt Hugh 3S. Johnson United Mine Workers Donald R. Richberg Richberg Bittner Brent

Record Run From Wertz Field to Daniel Boone Hotel

Three state police escort a high profile party led by General Johnson racing through West Charleston to the Daniel Boone hotel in under 15 minutes. The Conder biplane landed at the airport after a publicity filled sequence with press, crowds, and a NRA chief awaiting the arrival.

General Johnson Ale Pearly Wertz Field Daniel Boone Hotel Conder Genéral Johnson Dunbar West Charleston Laidley

Sound Films of NBA Celebration rushed for early showings

New York era and movie fans nationwide may soon see sound footage of yesterday's NBA and Weak Virginis celebration. Paramount cameraman Henry te Siena and technician Lewis Case filmed from an automobile at State and Lee. The team praised Charleston's NRA event as a standout.

New York NBA Virginis Henry Te Siena Paramount Dound Bo Siena Lewis Case State and Lee Streets Ne Siena Gazetts Charleston NRA Paramount Fox Metrotone News Hugh S. Johnson Laidley Field Municipal Mst Washington

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Gen. Johnson Long Robinson FDR Tighe F of L Paris Bollinger Hugh Johnon Party of National Recovery Jestersiay Wertz Neld Donald KR. Eichberg Mise Jamoes Robinson Benedet Crowell Ohio Johnson Meyer BR P. DeVan Edward F. McGrady Labor Kanawha World News Terois Unwenenrees Jesun Witcher McCullough National Emergency Council Recovery Administration Miss Frances Mr. McGrady Daniel Boong Bla Aonor Laidley Hell Langley Field Army Gauley Bridge Wertz Fed Streste Donald Richberg Eignt Eoon United States Army American Airways
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