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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1936

Page

5

Promises and Costs of New Welfare Setup

The plan spends 3 million annually on direct relief with 23,000 eligibles and uses a 105 thousand deficiency appropriation to run until July 1 when the new funding begins. Legislation directs 2.5 million for pension sections, with liquor profits debated as a source, counties to share costs, and state support for old age blind pensions and dependent children.

Liquor Commission Both Senate Commission Works Progress Administration West Virginia F. Witcher McCullough WPA Washington

Blood Flow in Arab Revolt In Holy Land Intensifies

Insurgents clash with Seaforth Highlanders at Mount Eba and near Tulkarem in renewed fighting over Jewish immigration policy. One Arab killed and three captured as toll rises to 78 since April 19, amid broader uprising in Palestine against British policy.

Mount Epa Seaforth Highlanders Mount Ebal Abraham Tulkarem Palestine Holy Land

Mussolini Defies Sanctions as European Peace Hopes Rise

London reports intense hope for two more years of European peace amid signs of a potential understanding between Mussolini and Hitler. Britain abandons anti Italian sanctions, amid cooling ties with Germany and a stern Commons test for Baldwin’s new foreign policy.

London Mussolini Italy Hitler Germany Universal Service England Stanley Baldwin House of Commons Baldwin

South Opposes Majority Rule in Southern Delegations

The Virginia senators and governors along with Texas Democrats voiced opposition to abandoning the two thirds rule. Governor Bibb Graves noted caucus decisions would guide Alabama’s delegation, while Byrd and Peery in Virginia signaled opposition and other southern states awaited incoming delegations. The rule, adopted in 1832 to back Van Buren, remains contentious.

Bibb Graves Alabama Virginia Harry F. Byrd George Peery Texas Baltimore Martin van Buren Andrew Shfe

Roosevelt Ticket Faces Left and Right In Philadelphia Convention

Delegates arriving for the Philadelphia convention hear speculation about a split with the Lemke Coughlin wing on the left and Smith group on the right. The Roosevelt forces are expected to win nomination with a platform endorsing his administration though debates loom on farm relief crop insurance and wage laws.

Liberty League Philadelphia Smith Roosevelt Lemke-Coughlin Union Siolth New York

Holworthy Hall Writer Dies of Pneumonia at 48

TORRINGTON Conn June 21 Harold Everett Porter novelist short story writer and playwright who used the pen name Holworthy Hall died last night in Charlotte Hungerford hospital of pneumonia He was 48 a native of Boston and Harvard graduate with multiple degrees His latest novel Colossus followed by other works Six Best Cellars Egan He belonged to the Authors Players and Harvard clubs He is survived by his widow and three children

Torrington Conn w—Harold Everett Porter Holworthy Hall Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Washington, Conn Boston Mass Harvard

Two Mothers Collapse At Funeral Services For Drowning Victims

In Lubec Maine a mass funeral for 17 children and 1 operator from a Lake Gardner dinghy accident drew about 2000 mourners. Nine children are buried at West Lubec cemetery and two at Mount Hope, with a 12th victim Daniel McCurdy to be honored tomorrow. Calvin Lundin, 56, a Lubec Ridge operator, collapsed at the service. grief-stricken mothers and several women also fainted.

Lupec West Lubec Mount Hope Cemetery Daniel McCurdy Lake Gardner Calvin Lundin Lubec

Trial of 39 Men Is Next Step in Drive Against Black Cult

Detroit officials outline next move in crackdown on the Black Legion. Thirty nine men linked to the hooded group are to face trial as charges pile up from the Poole case to plots against Kingsley Voisine and Penlan. Prosecution notes alleged Legion leadership in Ohio.

Detroit Chester P. O'Hare Duncan C. McCrea Black Legion Charles A. Poole Arthur L. Kingsley Highland Park Poole William W. Voisine Ecorse Village Robert Penlan Ecorse Oakland County Jackson County McCrea Martin , Davey Ohio Legion

Stabbing Case In City Court Today Arraignment Scheduled

Robie Hunt 20 of Estill street was stabbed in a rear downtown restaurant fight. Elzy Rhodes also of Estill street faces arraignment today before Municipal Judge Cyrus W. Ball on charges related to the incident. Police report a deep knife wound in Hunt's back firearm not involved.

Robie Hunt Estill Street Elzy Rhodes Cyrus W. Ball Hunt

Funeral services for William Burnette in Carbondale

Funeral services for William Alfred Burnette age 39 of Cannelton will be held at two this afternoon at Carbondale church with Rev Leland Smith and Rev Mack Farren officiating. Burial follows at Montgomery Memorial Park.

Duffield Driver Ermy Dies After Short Illness

Ermy and Duties Ermy, Dutheid, 39, a driver for Conlon Baking, died yesterday at a Huntington hospital after a brief illness. His body goes to Johnson and Dunningham funeral home. He lived on Bigley Avenue and is survived by his widow Blanche Duffield, daughter Vada Shanklin of Huntington, three brothers Clarence Duffield of Cleveland Brady Duffield of Wheeling Holly Duffield of Cabin Creek, and three sisters Ortha Duffield of Charleston Lloyd Bibbey of Pocataligo and Corda Thomas of Gay.

Ermy Dutheid Conlon Baking Company Huntington Johnson and Dunningham Funeral Home Bigley Avenue Blanche Duffield Vada Shanklin Clarence Duffield Cleveland Brady Duffield Wheeling Holly Duffield Cabin Creek Ortha Duffield Charleston

Congress Returns Home Amid Tax Battle and Probes

Congress adjourns for a recess as the administration pushes a broad corporate tax plan. The House and Senate approved a soil conservation program and a soldier bonus bill, while investigations begin into railroad mergers, campaign expenditures, and political contributions during the break.

Congress Supreme Court Interstate Commmerce Committee Lonergan D. Cons Senate Committee Black D. Ala Lobby Committee

Rising tensions between Japan and China spark regional unrest

Reports indicate Japan and China escalating friction with crew members under scrutiny and Beijing accusing Tokyo of facilitating smuggling into North China. Shanghai sees student protests quelled by government troops at a rail station as leaders in Nanking push for war. Canton faction signals civil conflict while Chiang Kai-Shek warns Kwantung and Kwangi troops to pull back from Hunan. troops withdraw from Hunan already.

China Japan Shanghai Nanking Canton Domei Tha Generatissimo Chiang Kai-Shek

Va Group Plans Caucus at Convention

The newly elected national committeeman Dr. Gary Hogg of Lewisburg and retiring committeeman Herbert Fitzpatrick of Huntington await formal presentation of Hogg's name to the convention. Mrs. Douglas Brown of Huntington was named the new national committeewoman, succeeding Mrs. J. C. Burehinal of Fairmont. The two national members were chosen by the state Democratic executive committee. The caucus will decide the delegation's stance on abandoning the two thirds rule for nominating. Early arrivals report little discussion on the group’s planned position.

Gary Hogg Lewisburg Herbert Fitzpatrick Huntington Hogg Mra Douglas Brown J. C. Burehinal Fairmont Biady TwoThirds Fight St-Large

Prosecution Ordered Over Collusive Bidding Claims

A commission cites reasonable ground that bidding on Uiree projects violated laws and recommends referring the matter to the Attorney General. It also suggests that all government purchasing officials be asked to collect evidence on identical bidding.

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Roosevelt Refer to Commerce Commission for Action on Collusion

Mr Roosevelt noted the federal trade commission found collusion and sent the matter for action. He asked Cummings to draft letters to purchasing agents and a draft of congressional recommendations. The commission could not confirm German steel sheet piling dumping at lower U.S. prices.

Ummings Roosevelt Federal Trade Commission Commission Jand Cummings Congress United States Germany

Irish Republicans Arrested in Drive

Police fired on an Irish Republican Army meeting in Dublin as authorities moved to suppress the group. Twelve people were arrested including Count and Countess Plunket. nine were released later. Police raided multiple locations seeking secret IR A meeting spots while all Dublin police leave was canceled during the emergency.

Irish Republican Army LRA Dublin Plunket Irish Independence Movement Apeskera I. R.A Bridewell

Letter May Offer Clue to Slaying

Police files include details on rape lengths and a claw hammer found twisted around Mrs Feely s neck near the bodies. Charles Young discovered the evidence after breaking into the apartment in his home. Detective Wheeler traced the rope to a wholesale house but found no lines of inquiry. The Feely home was locked. officers questioned physicians about Mrs Feely s mental state amid a mayoral feud over the safety director.

Charles Young Mra. Feely

Nazi Official Dies in Berlin at age 51

Bernard W. Von Buelow, German secretary of state for foreign affairs, died in Berlin aged 51 from complications of a lung inflammation caused by grippe. He passed away on June 21 after serving in the ministry.

Berlin Bernard W. von Buelow Foreign Affairs Grippe

Public Works Board Cuts Utility Assessments

The Public Works Board reduced several utility assessments including Glen Jean and Eastern rail line from 200 to 400 thousand, raising or cutting others. Major changes affect Monongahela West Penn Public Service water and electric tariffs, Panhandle Traction Wheeling, Chesapeake and Potomac Telephones, Western Union, and various regional bridges and water companies across West Virginia and neighboring areas.

Hem Company Pittsburgh West Virginia Glen Jean and Eastern Ara Interstate Street Railroad Steubenville, East Liverpool and Beaver Valley Traction Company Tri-City Traction Company Newell Bridge and Ralwey Company Hancock County Roust Monongahela West Penn Public Service Company Intrastate Street Railway American Telephone and ‘Telegraph Company Western Union Postal Telegraph Cable Company Water Company West Virginia Water Service Company Charleston Potomac Light and Power Company Point Pleasant Water and Light Company Appalachian Electric Power Company

Nationalists clash with French police in Paris streets

Nationalists clashed with police as a large protest moved along a broad avenue in Paris before being dispersed at Cun narde after hours of street battles. Police made numerous arrests as reserves maintained order in Montparnasse, while public warnings by Petain echoed concerns over German remilitarization.

Plat Cunnarde Petain Hitler Rhineland France Verdun Sigentia Bette Inchic Petein Paris Montparnasss

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