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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1937

Page

4

President Silent On Strike Appeal

Roosevelt faces questions as officials review a strike appeal from Johnstown Pennsylvania. White House comments are limited while Labor Department officials plan further federal intervention. Pickets allegedly interfered with mail delivery and Congress weighs post office probes into strike interference and arms concerns.

Wadongton Roosevelt Heya John L.lewie Strikehroubler Johnstown White House Daniel’ J. Shields Irs Uberjustice Labor Departments Mary Perkins Phip Lewist Steel Sun Perkins Senate Wermta Post Office Committee Ales Chergea Fed House Post Office Committee Hep. White R. C Farley Congress Saturnia Ohio

Tax Evasion Probe Opens Amid Treasury Dispute

A fragmentary report notes an upcoming tax evasion probe opening today. The committee and Morgenthsy chair Tadry TGagill of the treasury deny any broader mandate while details press toward presidential involvement and enumeration of actions.

Road Repair Contracts Allegedly to Be Awarded

Fragmented OCR text notes road repair and surface treatment contracts across multiple counties and towns. Mentions Wallace and Foleors road, Engin county Creek, Buffalo road, Mount Olive, and pale surface treatment with limited legible details.

Fetcel Wallace- Foleors Ste Mall Engin ‘County Creek Buffalo Road Eckson Colunty Mount Olive

Purge Drives Across White Russia Amid Conspiracy Charges

The Soviet purge accelerates as charges of wrecking and diversion target White Russia. Minsk officials led by N M Goloded and former commissars are arrested amid alleged plots. Gen Uborevitch and eight army officers executed for a plan to dismember the Soviet Union. White Russia, a Soviet republic, spans about 0.5 million square miles with 5.3 million people.

Joseph Atin White Russia Minsk White Russia N. M. Goloded Counsell of Commisars Cherviakoff Communist Party L P. Uborevitch Hed Rusala Soviet Union Ukraine Union Republes

Harmony Meeting of Democrats Stated

A report from the senate Judiciary Committee dominates a Harmony meeting of Democrats. With 407 Democrats in Congress and limited club facilities in Annapolis Maryland, one third will visit daily as Roosevelt and leaders stay over the weekend. The week’s sharp dispute over the Supreme Court reorganization bill sits as the era’s most intense political fault line.

Robinson Chesa Bay Ielend Annapolis Roosevelt Supreme Court

Women and children flee Bilbao amid rebel bombardment

From Hendaye Franco-Spanish frontier June 18 dispatches describe a brutal air raid and artillery duel on Bilbao. Refugees flooded to Santander as 12-inch shells and insurgent bombs devastate streets, killing and wounding many while Basque forces counterattack. Barricades rise and officials evacuate.

Hendaye Blibso Dilhsp Franco Durango Hilbao Martime Las Arenas St. Jean de Luz

Johnstown Mayor Appeals to FDR Over Steel Strike

Johnstown amid a major steel strike as Mayor Shields appeals to President Roosevelt to intervene. Reports of kidnappings, vandalism, and hostile picketing surface at Bethlehem Steel and Youngstown Sheet and Tube sites. Police report a dynamite blast near Gautier plant and rising tensions fuel the industrial clash across Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Gautier Woodvale James Adams Youngstown Front Ohio Parnell Youngstown Sheet and Tube Ray ZL Thelats Purnell C. L ©. Iéadera Youngstown Detroit

South Side assault arrest follows riverfront chase

A man named Davis was charged after an attack on a girl near the South Side bridge. The victim identified him and witnesses placed him at the scene shortly before the assault. A second charge was added as police stated he denied both accusations. The case went to the grand jury of the intermediate court.

South Side Davis Shuck Dayin Havi Intermediate Court

Monks Pawn Shanghai Pagoda for Debt to Rice Shop

Monks of Lunghua temple mortgaged the Lunghua Pagoda in Shanghai for 300 to a nearby rice shop. The abbot faced embarrassment when asked to settle a large rice bill contracted by the temple, reputedly insolvent, and was pressured to surrender the pagoda to the shop owner.

Lunghua Pagoda Pagea Shanghai China Lunghua Temple

Court plan enemies accept challenge

Senate leaders claim firm opposition to Roosevelt court enlargement. Burton Wheeler chairs a steering group of eight to ten, planning to oppose any increase in the Supreme Court, with leaders stating no compromise will be accepted and readiness to debate the measure any time. Also notes 45,000 British road accident victims aided by St John Ambulance and Red Cross.

Senate Wheeler Supreme Court Audi & Proposal Washington Burton K. Wheeler Montana Roosevelt Montanan Seat Aa Forcer Sta. Wheeler Copeland New York Bulow South’ Dakota van Nuys Indiana Burke Nebraska Byrd Burke CD Coaliion St. John Ambulante Brigade British Red Cross Society

Venereal Disease Fight Intensified Across West Virginia

Garnett said the department is collaborating with the health department and U S bureau of health to map a campaign against syphilis and venereal diseases. The effort faces difficulty in southern West Virginia where many are made unemployable and placed on state relief rolls due to congenital syphilis.

Ment Department Health Department U. S. Bureau of Health Garnett West Virginia

Great Bog to Bloom New Zealand Project Plans

Great Bog to Bloom New Zealand will spend four years and 900000 dollars to reclaim 200 square miles of Taupuri bog. The project aims to boost agriculture and unlock scientific potential by studying preserved life and possibly locating evidence of ancient populations, including female remains, in the bog.

New Zealand Taupuri Wellington

Dead forests and fossil wonders unearthed during work

Fragments indicate work will uncover dead forests and fossils. Observers anticipate discoveries may reveal ancient flora and fauna. Details remain unclear as excavation proceeds.

Ceretain

Non-Strikers Demand Jobs at Youngstown Strike Continues

The piece reports steel workers seeking employment amid the Youngstown strike with leaders like Frank Parnell warning for worker protections as Police Chief Carl Olson pledges to safeguard life and property. Pickets remain steady at struck plants while the National strike headquarters offered no immediate comment amid ongoing tensions.

Thomas

Relief for Itching of Eczema Promised at Home

An advertisement claims Zemo provides relief for eczema itch and burning. It describes soothing effects and gentle action for tender and irritated skin, urging readers to use it for comfort at home.

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