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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1938

Page

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Spending Aims Recited By 5 Party Agents

Five of the administration's leading spending agents outlined the $8.373 billion lending program to revive business. Harry Zeemedie of Works Progress Administration described how funds would flow into trade, with $515 million for food and $220 million for doctors and construction needs. Secretary Wallace emphasized boosting buying power for farmers and workers. Toward A. Gray of the Works Progress Administration predicted new money would spur industry in the coming years, while the War Department joined in detailing how materials and construction would benefit the economy.

Washington Harry Zeemidee the Works Progress , Adm Wallace Congres A.gray Ery Works Siamp War Department Page Cal

State Druggists Meet Here Today

About 400 druggists attend the 32nd annual meeting of the West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association at the Daniel hotel. Geneve Geace and A. Mouiton preside as delegates arrive. Charles E. Hodges of Charleston chamber of commerce to greet, with G. S. Flesher of Cairo set to speak.

West Virginia State Scale Pharmaceutical Association Daniel ‘Hotel Isat State Des Associations Ielea Geneve Geace A. Mouiton New Hampshire Jareutical’ S Charleston Chamber F. Commerce Afternacia Pesident G. S. Flesher Cairo

German Jew baiters rest over Sunday

Berlin dispatch reports a muted Sunday in the capital amid rising anti-Semitism. Despite looting and defacement last week, with arrests of about 2,000 non Aryans, five painter squads roamed Kurfürstendamm daubing "Jude" and star symbols. Police said the actions did not reflect Nazi party orders and few complaints were filed.

Louis K. Lechner Berlin Germany Broadway Gestapo Kurfuerstendamm Ordinssily

Beckley Centenary Service Opens City’s 100th Year

Beckley marked its centenary with a mass Sunday school service at the high school auditorium under drizzle. Three thousand white clad children led by Woodrow Wilson High School band and Sons of Legion units gathered as Rt. Rev. W. L Gravatt conducted the service commemorating the city’s founder’s 100th anniversary.

Beckley Wrough W. L Gravatt

New Deal Invited to Sup At CIO Table in 1940 Plan

John L Lewis mobilizes CIO's 4,000,000 to back Roosevelt against anti New Deal factions as he rejects a fourth party bid. He distrusts Phil La Follette's Progressive move but remains close to Senator Bob La Follette. CIO shows no path to Republicans or Progressives and aims to block independent labor tickets. The Non Partisan League targets antiwar and reform measures and defends wage and farm legislation.

Washington INS John U. Lewis CIQ Roosevelt Democratic Party Crosputesmen i Lewis Phil la Follette Progressive Party Wisconsin Bob CIO Labor American Federation of Labor Seaarors Supreme Court

U S Studies Dollar Value Devaluation Talk

London reports secret talks among Washington London and Paris on a possible devaluation of the dollar within the tripartite framework. Washington seeks to learn attitudes toward a 35 percent reduction to ease deflationary pressure and promote American purchasing power without harming Britain or France.

London INS Washington Paris Britain France United States U. S

Modern Anti Aircraft Guns Batter Back Big Bombers

Berlin dispatch notes British public demand for stronger anti aircraft defenses in London. Reports praise new guns with three to five mile range, rapid fire and high accuracy for protecting cities and industry. Germans cite anti aircraft strength as lesson for American defense planning and question neglect of a second line of defense.

Berlin INS Hore Belisha London England Aly Germany America Washington Alantic Pacific Gulf of Mexico Balley

Chinese Airmen Sinking Japanese Ships in Yangtze Raid

Chinese officials report four Japanese warships sunk above Nanking in a Yangtze raid by eight heavy bombers. The attack, conducted in two groups, outpaced 12 Japanese escorts and used 9,000 foot drops. Japanese forces push toward Hankow amid floods and coastal bombardments.

Yangtze River Shanghai Nanking Hankow Jane Isle Vietorian Yangtze Valley Yellow River Hankew Yangtze Fukien Foochow Japanse Honan

New Factors From Copeland Death Reshape New York Politics

Washington dispatch notes Copeland’s death alters intraparty and interparty dynamics in New York. With a governor and two senators to elect, the 1938 convention and upcoming November elections become pivotal for Roosevelt and opponents. Wagner remains a key New Deal ally while Copeland’s stance complicates party leadership plans and ticket selections.

Washington Royal S. Copeland New York State Senate Roosevelt Maine New York Copeland Sen Wagner

John and Anne Roosevelt Honeymoon at Campobello Island

John Roosevelt and Anne Lindsay Roosevelt arrive at Campobello Island for an extended honeymoon at the Roosevelt summer home. They travel from Rye Beach by Mescoaw ferry amid storms, then receive a welcome from island residents and seek privacy and rest. The couple is greeted by families and officials as they began their quiet retreat.

Campobello Island W. B John Roosevelt Lunight Cammdian Island Roosevelt Anne Lindsay Qlars U. S Tecrential Reist Maine Rye Beach N. H

FDR Heavily Guarded in New York City Visit

New York June 19 President Roosevelt arrives by yacht Potomac for a wedding and crossing from Nahant Massachusetts to Hyde Park. Police Commissioner Valentine directs top security as crews mount protective measures along East and Hudson river shores and on seven Manhattan bridges. The Potomac delays reaching Manhattan until early tomorrow. a brief stop at the Brooklyn Navy Yard is planned for Capt Woodson.

New York INSI New York Area N Valentine East Hudson River Battery Park Roosevelt Hyde Park Nahant Maes John Manhattan Brooklyn Navy Yard New York Yacht Club East River Woodson Potomac Poughkeepsie Yde Park Long Island Sound Battery Poughkeepie

Ozanic Strikes Back at United Miners in Eskdale Clash

President Joe Ozanic declared the fight is on as United Mine Workers mobbed Eskdale on Saturday, forcing him off the air. He called the crowd a drunken mob of CSO supporters and defended free speech while blaming the disruption on miners and rivals in West Virginia.

Progressive Miners of America Joe Ozanic United Mine Workers Eskdale Ozanic Russia West Virginia U. S CSO William Blizzard United Workers District Pace

Sunrise services in Indiana draw golfers and motorists

In South Bend Indiana Reverend Robert M Selle of the First Methodist Episcopal Church reports dawn services for fishermen golfers and motorists were a success. He says the plan could spread to thousands of Protestant churches nationwide and notes many in his congregation attended while enjoying Sunday outings.

South Bend Ind Insi

Wreck of Olympian passenger train leaves dozens dead

At Sulphur Springs the Olympian passenger train derailed during a cloudburst 25 miles from the station. Fifty to sixty people were feared dead as six cars plunged into a creek. Rescue teams battled floodwaters, with dozens rescued and hospital trains rushing the injured to nearby towns.

Nashville, Chattanooga Chicago Aix Lother Reral Transportation

Hypnotic Birth Delivers Pain-Free Baby in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles a healthy baby girl was born without pain to Mrs. Ethel Pardie Gaynor after a three week post hypnotic suggestion by doctors G. P. Kallonzes Grand Gould Speer and Lea Gaynor a psychotherapist and the mother’s husband. The birth, first of its kind here, was described as painless by Mrs. Gaynor who hopes the method aids other mothers. Doctors state hypnosis can be a humane remedy and the experiment was fully successful with no pain observed.

America

Wreck Horror Described In Inter Mountain Tragedy

A Montana photographer recounts the crash scene with twisted wreckage, bodies visible through shattered windows, and passengers dragged from sleeping cars stuck in Custer Creek. The report notes the mass of wreckage and the terrifying sight as rescue efforts unfold.

CMS International A. A. Morang Miles City Aid Mont Custer Creek

Youth Was Thrown From His Berth On Train Crash

Paul Gehrig recounts a railway wreck near Miles City Montana dated June 19 as told to INS. He slept in his berth when the car plunged into a creek. The collision sent passengers into aisles, some moaning as water began to flood the car.

Paul Gehrig INS Miles City Mont Col

Umbrellas Protect Choir At Greenbrier Services

In Lewisburg 500 umbrella sheltered choir members sang before 4600 worshippers as Greenbrier county marked its 160th anniversary, recalling the first three churches west of the Alleghenies. Tomorrow will feature coronation events for Minnie Frazier Preston as Queen of Greenbrier and the "Greenbrieres on Parade" pageant.

Lewisburg Greenbrier County Alleghenies Minnie Frazier Preston Greenbrier Greenyries Robert Elliott Speer New York Presbyterian David Switzerland

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