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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1937

Page

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New War Fears Rise as Major Powers Quit

Four powers Britain France Italy and Germany withdraw from a nonintervention council after three days of talks over Spain and alleged torpedo attempts on the German cruiser Leipzig. UK backed by France refuses to meet Germany and Italy demand for a naval demonstration near Valencia. Authoritative sources expect Germany to act soon, possibly a mass naval display against the Spanish government as Europe watches for a drastic move.

London Europe Germany Great Britain France Italy Leipzig Britain Tefuael Valencie Latpel Spain Topon Socae British Foreign Office Anthony Eden Dino Grandi Ambas Mage Joachim von Ribbentrop Charles Coehi

Accord Urged By President Urged By President

President Hoostvelt urged Tom Girdter and other executives at major steel firms to act to end the stalemate in the steel industry. He spoke at an afternoon conference via telephone with heads of independent steel companies but declined to detail possible measures. Jake L. Lewis, head of the Committee for Industrial Organization, returned to his Cleveland office after mediation talks.

Waidngton Hoostvelt Tom Girdter Gyems Wead Jake L. Lewis Clevabnd Jabor_medi mediation center

Troops Enforce Peace In Steel Cities Of Ohio

Ohio National Guard moved into Mahoning valley to keep order as Mahoning Valley steel mills stayed closed after pro union protests. 4800 guardsmen arrived in Youngstown district while companies refused to reopen without a contract with the United Steelworkers.

Ohio Youngstown National Guard Associated Press Ohio National Guard Mahoning Valley John L. Lewis Cal v Igtn Ural Youngstown Military Martin L. Davey

Burlew Funeral Scheduled Today

Funeral services for Gen. N. 5. Burlew, 56, who died Monday at his Kanawha street home, will be held at 4 this afternoon at the residence. A member of First Presbyterian, interment at Spring Hill mausoleum. Honorary pallbearers listed. page 2 continuation expected.

Gen. N Burlew Kanawha Street Gen. Burlew Charleston Kanawha Valley R. H. Merrill James I. Ficklen First Presbyterian Church

Last Avenue of Escape Cut Off By Holt Refusal

Willie Becknter led the last avenue of escape from the Yallows when Gov Holt declined to interfere with the verdict. A Kanawha county jury found him guilty of first degree murder late last night.

Holt Willie Becknter Lezt Fils Yallows

Taft Sees Strike Peace Progress

Taft and the federal mediation board reported progress toward settling the seven state fleet strike affecting about 100000 workers. National guardsmen wearing steel helmets patrolled steel plants under modified martial law as Taft and two other board members continued discussions.

Youngstwn Charles P. Taft Federal Mediation Board Taft

Betrayal Tale Told by Girl In Federal Court

Delleht Jewett, 17, testified in Los Angeles on June 22 about alleged sexual assaults by John Yusst Hunt and co defendants associated with Father Divine followers. She described attacks in Beverly Hills and claimed Hunt proclaimed her as the New Redeemer. The trial records the cross country trip and participation of HB. Smith Mrs. Elizabeth Peters and Mrs. Agnes Gardner.

Los Angeles Delleht Jewett Rave Manus Leon R. Yankwich John Hunt Mel California HB. Smith Elizabeth Peters Agnes Gardner Father Divine Ite Gott Daily Wired Daily Telegraph Jesus Christ Father Diving Dolla Delight Hont Christ Beverly Hms Benver Mary Christinos Beverly Hills Amistant

New Yorkers Accused of Tax Evasion Tactics

Six New Yorkers allegedly dodged half a million dollars in taxes by using fictitious operations with a Bahamas life insurance outfit. They bought 15 million in policies then borrowed back funds to deduct interest, lowering tax payments. Named defendants include Ricard E. Dwight and Winfield Ayres among others in New York firms and brokerages.

Bohema Washington Treasury Mason B. Leming Revenue Bureau Congressional Erown Leming The Roswell Magill Ricard E. Dwight Charlce Evans Hughes, Jr Hughes Hughes, Schurman and Dwight New+York Winfield Ayres Henry W. Lowe Johnson Mod Higgins Lawrence Marx

Roosevelt's relief measure wins in Senate

Washington June 22 Roosevelt overrode opposition to push the next fiscal year's 1.5 billion relief appropriation through the Senate in the form preferred by the administration. The bill provides 200 million more in unobligated balances and extends the public works administration for two years with 40 million from the PWA revolving fund for grants.

Washington Roosevelt Torres Senate Sen. Vandenberg R. Michi Chamber House Public Works Administration PWA

Flashes of Life In These United States

Chicago reports two cars ran a seven mile test trip to Joop under police guidance. One driver sped through signals and outpaced others, the other followed cautious driving and arrived two minutes later. Fort Madison Iowa notes Mrs. M L Jones applied for beer permit renewal with 20 300 pennies enclosed for count.

Chicago Joop Fort Madison M. L. Jones

Real Not Bottled Tourist Car Crash in Minneapolis

A Massachusetts licensed tourist car sped through Minneapolis prompting a page turn to continued reporting. The incident involved a rapid intake of details as authorities reviewed the crash scene and potential injuries. Further information on outcomes or charges was to be provided in later columns.

Minneapolis Minn Massachusetts

Louis Knocks Braddock To Claim Heavyweight Crown

Chicago June 22 Joe Louis defeats James J Braddock in the eighth round to become the fifteenth heavyweight champion since Sullivan and the second Black holder. Braddock, battered, remains upright briefly as the crowd roars then falters and is carried from the ring. Braddock showed courage despite bloodied face and shaken legs.

Ramon Runyon Universal Service Comiskey Park Chicago Joe Louis James J. Braddock Haddock John L. Sullivan Alabama Arabs Braddock Braddock New Jersey Paderm Ile Tommy Chile Brad Courage Max Baer Louis

Local Attorney Named Intermediate Judge in Kanawha

Sen Alvin J Barnhart resigned from the West Virginia Senate to accept Governor Holt’s appointment as Kanawha County Intermediate Court judge. The vacancy followed the death of S Collett Littlepage. Barnhart will step away from private law work before taking office. In Chicago a strike ballot was authorized by 150 railroad brotherhood delegates to press for a 20 percent wage hike, with votes to be tabulated July 28.

Alvin J. Barnhart Charleston Kanawha County Holt Collett - Littlepage Barnhart Chicago Cedar Rapids Brotherhoods Phillips Order of Railway Conductors Dakota Philips F. Whitney Fala Railroad Workers

New Heavyweight Champion Triumphs At Local Rings

Local fight fans pack Hale Street for sweeping victory as Joe Louis defeats James J Braddock at Comiskey Park in Chicago. The Gazette crowd hears blow by blow updates from Associated Press wires and cheers Louis who claims the title after eight rounds. Notables Riley Wilson Dowell Bartley and A L Hardman address the Hale Street gathering as the crowd awaits results and celebrates the historic win.

Comiskey Park Chicago Joe Louis James J. Braddock 2 Gazette Three Acres Hale Street Inter Muler Distiana Max Schmeling Germany Ite Louis Charleston Iewas Riley Wilson Virginia Dowell Bartley A. L. Hardman Sporta The Gazette

No Parking Ban Proposed in Charleston Streets

A Charleston conference of the city council traffic committee and the chamber of commerce traffic subcommittee approved a no parking rule from 7 a.m. to night across key streets including Capitol Kanawha Hale Summers Quarrier Fite Leek Washington and Donnally. The plan, backed by Gordon Graham and W C Ensley, would amend the traffic ordinance with a 15 day warning period to acquaint the public with new rules. Fire Chief J Louis McLane cited routine delays for fire apparatus during peak hours due to parked cars along business streets.

Charleston Dire Eity Council Capitol Street Kanawha Street Donnally Hale Summers Virginia Street

Franco Warns Santander to Surrender or Face Siege

Insurgent Generalissimo Francisco Franco warned Santander to surrender or endure a siege like Bilbao. Airplanes dropped leaflets over Santander stating defense would be futile and bloody. Reports say insurgents push from Bilbao toward Santander while Basque troops retreat west of Bilbao, with water and gas services restored in Bilbao.

Henday Froner Francisco Franco Santander Bilbao Franco Standander Insurgenta Basgque Capita Oquenda Gadagua Diame Inalde

Brick Employees and Officials Confer Over Blanket Contract

Representatives of three Charles son brick plants met labor union officials to discuss a proposed blanket contract covering hours wages and working conditions. John B Easton of the State Federation of Labor and William Bliszard CIO leaders joined George M Sutherland of Standard Brick and Tile. Union leaders briefed on counter proposals as talks planned for Friday with no return-to-work plan agreed.

Charlesson Brick John B. Easton State Federation’ of Labor William Bliszard United Mine Workers and Cio West Virginia George EL. Sutherland Standard Brick and Tile Sutherland Charleston Brick Company Ranewha Brick, Company

Third Annual Amateur Photo Contest Offered by The Gazette

The Charleston Gazette announces a third annual amateur photo contest with prizes totaling 10300 dollars. Entries may be submitted in multiple shots with no limit, and both weekly and final awards are planned by The Gazette, The State Newspaper.

The Gazette Charleston Gazette

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