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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1937

Page

2

Ariel and Caliban Kiss Make Up in Hollywood Reunion

Hollywood June 12 Ariel and Caliban Barrymores John and Elaine reconciled today ending a pending divorce. Elaine returned from tour to meet John at a depot in Hollywood and the couple greeted with hugs and kisses, signaling an abrupt end to their separation and possible future appearances together.

Ariel Caliban Los Angeles Hollywood Calibban Barrymores John Elaine Shaana Eleine Lea Maerel

New Yorkers Evaded Taxes, Probers Told

Treasury testimony outlined schemes by New York residents to deduct 1.48 million from taxable income using fictional policies. Officials described insurers as shells and cited names including Jean Hughes and Dwight in an ongoing probe.

Washington Treasury Citinesus New York Drvight Jean Hughes Ian Dwight Thio Sen Lac Vollette Sen.Walsh Maze Leming Magill

Child Celugdy and Martha Jean Norman Tale

Fragmentary item notes individuals Celugdy and Martha Jean Norman, with addresses on Randolph Street and a general hospital context in Charleston. No clear event or outcome provided.

Martha Jean -Norman and Birk A. M. Norema Randolph Street Sophy Charleston General Hospital

High Basque Official Reported Captured by Insurgents

BAYONNE France June 22 Spanish Insurgents claimed they captured a Basque commercial plane en route between Toulouse and Santander forced to land on Zarauz beach twelve miles west of San Sebastian. They said Alfredo Inoza Basque minister of public earth was aboard along with Ezpinosa a French reserve officer Georges Rouge and the Spanish pilot Jozo Yangues.

Bayonne France Alfredo Inoza Public Earth Toulouse Sentander Zarauz San Sebastian Reporta Cald. Ezpinosa Georges Rouge Jozo Yangues

Taft Sees Progress in Strike Mediation Talks

President Taft reported progress in mediation efforts over a major steel strike. He traveled from Cleveland to meet with Youngstown Sheet and Tube leaders along with union figures including John L. Lewis of the CIO. Attendees expressed optimism as discussions continued despite earlier walkouts by company representatives in Cleveland.

Taft Roosevelt Cleveland Fonk Hee Youngstown Sheet and Company Sonaninion Ateel Cleyland Furth John L. Lewis Committee For Industrist Organization Tat Purnell le Dee Ee Alse Warth Grady Dean Lloyd Garrison University of Wisconin Law School

Lurid Betrayal Tale Suppressed by Girl Witness

A girl recounts a lurid betrayal involving attorney Jack Powell and others. She describes arriving on December 29 and being directed to share a bed, then being assaulted as John allegedly forced himself on her while she sought shelter in Hunt's room. The narrative centers on fear, coercion, and an attempt to resist the assault.

Tageth & A Jack Jack Powell Smith Hunt John

Hearings Close on Wage-Hour Bill in Congress

Washington June 22 Hearings closed on the Black Connery wage hour bill indicating Congress will pass the measure substantially as drafted. Opponents warned the proposed labor standards board would invite overreach, while supporters argue it curbs hours and raises wages with a 40 cent minimum. Donald Richberg opposed the plan, citing NRA pitfalls and fear of price fixing and excessive discretion.

Washington Connery White House Labor Standards Board Donald Richberg Ace Brain Richtberg NRA

Roosevelt Reveals Long Working Hours Amid Steel Strike

Washington January reports President Roosevelt said long hours forced by the steel strike emergency kept him at his desk from late night to early morning. He noted much work occurred over the telephone and said he spoke with labor and management representatives and the mediation board, but did not name them.

Washington Jane Roosevelt Government Mediation Board

Troops Enforce Peace In Ohio Steel Cities

Labor unrest in Ohio's steel regions escalates as President Roosevelt's mediation board meets with CIO leaders and steel executives from Republic Bethlehem Inland and Youngstown Sheet & Tube. Gov. Davey orders troops to avert violence while guards control cities including Warren Niles and Canton amid mass plant vacancies and court orders restraining pickets. Postmaster Farley battles mail shipments amid the national strike as politicians debate governor Earle's actions in Cambria Works and broader Great Lakes region unrest.

Cleveland Roosevelt John L. Lewis Jr Republic Bethlehem Inland Youngstown Sheet & Tube Charles P. Taft Ald Davey Irhead Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company Youngstown Akron CIO Elx-Rmille Big City Tores Scolch Warren Ohio Canton-Massillon James Sect Canton Polite Seccombe Niles Ita Ang Warren and Washington Farley United States District Court Wnhharges Aad Sud Post Office Union Rep Roffman R-Mich Pennsylvania Sabath D.-Iii George H. Earle Cambria, Pe Bathlehem Steel Corporation Chicago Great Lakes

Pontiff Receives Franco Diplomat in Vatican Audience

Pope Pius received Marquis Antonio de Magaz, diplomat of Franco’s regime, in private audience at Castel Gandolfo. Vatican observers see this as cautious signals toward possible recognition of Generalissimo Franco's government as Spain’s insurgent occupation of Bilbao proceeds. Magaz plans to depart for Bertin. Franco’s envoy to Germany will be replaced by Marquis Pablo do Churruce.

Castel Gandolfo Italy Pius de Magaz Rome Vatican Spain Bilueo Francisco Franco Romano Hewsbapar Sisner Antonio’ de Magax Batalan Magar Bertin Franco Germany Pablo Do Churruce

Old Railroaders Will Be Honored at Cincinnati Meeting

Diamond pins will be awarded by W J Haraban president of Chesapeake and Ohio Railway to 50 year veter ans at the Veteran Employes association annual meeting in Cincinnati Ohio. Recipients include EA Zimmerman Clifton Forge VA Hyde Huntington Milburn retired To Irdo Cummins Richmond VA Shaw Lexington KY We Glem Ashland Glover Clifton Forge Pierce Richmond VA.

Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company Veteran Employed Association Cincinnati Vete Tran Piaa W. J. Haraban Zimmerman Clifton Forge Vai BR

Coat Not Owned By Mrs. Parsons

In Stony Brook New York June 22 a jacket resembling the missing Mrs. Alles McDonnell Parsons' claimed coat was found by two youths and later checked by federal agents who announced it was not her property. Inspector Earl J Connelley said the coat was not the Parsons garment and holes in it were not bullet tears. Earlier Lieutenant Stacey Wilson said the jacket resembled the victim’s usual wear in the suspected kidnapping case.

Stony Brook Alles McDonnel Parsons G-men Earl J.connelley

Dallas Court Uses Midnight Wake-Up To Tardiness

In Dallas on June 22 Judge Williamson devised a method to handle late traffic defendants. Police visited 15 offenders at their homes between 11:30 p m and 6 a m awakening them and escorting them to court. Defendants faced fines up to 200 dollars and further penalties.

Dallas Tex Corporation Court King Wiliamson

Barnhart Resigns From State Senate Amid Health Note

Barnhart resigns from the state senate citing mixed emotions and aims to serve in a new post. He was elected in 1934 as a Charleston lawyer and formerly served as prosecuting attorney of Putnam county. Gov Holt may call a session or Hodges may appoint a temporary member to the interim committee.

Tudge Littlepage Atate Senate Barnhart State Senate Charleston Senate Putnam County Holt Charles E. Hodges

Roosevelt's Relief Bill Wins Senate Battle

The Senate blocked a substitute by Ben Vandenberg aiming at $1.25 billion in federal grants to states and dismissed Bridges proposal for a $1 billion appropriation. An amendment by Sen. Ledge to reserve $20 million for an unemployment census failed 48 to 30 as Democrats and Robinson backed local relief burdens.

House Senate Ben Vandenberg Bridges Ben. Bridges R. N. HL Ledge Maes Vandanberg Robinson Ark Ceater

Accord Urged On Steel Crisis by Mediation Board

The report describes mediation efforts in the steel strike with Lewis stating readiness to respond to the mediation board and noting no real progress yet. Senator Bridges says Girdler will testify Thursday as Republic Steel chairman is a prime figure. The piece mentions Farley denying any understanding with steel leaders and Chicago officials to testify on Memorial Day deaths.

Lewis Universal Service Miediation Board Senator Bridges RNHL Girdler Senate Republic Steel Corporation Washington White House Farley Atelke Bridges J. L. Mooney Thomas Killroy Chicago

Presidents of State Schools Reelected By Education Board

D N Mohler of Charleston said the state board of education renewed heads and most faculty at state educational institutions with about a five percent salary increase. The board finished work a day early. a full list of appointments was not available last night.

State Board of Education Charleston Mohler

Beckner to Die Friday in Gallows Tragedy

Beckner must die on Friday as the Xenowha county youth Beckner faces execution for first degree murder in the Cy' Page case. Warden McClintic notes no time yet set for the hanging after a court-ordered sanity review found Beckner not insane. The case, reviewed by the supreme court of appeals, rested on Beckner’s admission and testimony, with counsel admitting lack of substantive defense and mercy pleas.

Cy’ Page Sissonville Cone Xenowha County C. F. B McClintic Holt Supreme Court of Appeals Beckner Lyjoe Walt Oble Mercer

New War Fears As Major Powers Quit Communique Says

The text notes Germany and Italy resuming cooperation with the non-intervention committee after withdrawals last month following a Spanish air attack on their warships. It cites assurances that attacks on neutral ships in Spanish waters would be a common concern, while Foreign Secretary Eden stated Britain would not join a large naval demonstration off Valencia.

Germany Italy Eden Britain House of Commons Valencia

Premier Chautemps Forms French Cabinet in Crisis

Paris June 22 Premier Camille Chautemps announced a new Popular Front cabinet to stabilize France's finances. Georges Bonnet becomes finance minister with Yvon Delbos at foreign affairs Vincent Auriol justice Edouard Daladier defence Cesar Campinchi marine and Pierre Cot air minister. Blum remains influential guiding the socialist bloc as the cabinet seeks approval from the chamber of deputies.

Paris Trenti Leon Burs Camille Chautemps France Socialiat Vies Chautemps Popular Front Blum Georges Bonenet Yvon Delbos Vincent Auriol Edouard Daladier Cesar Campincht Air Pierre Cot Parifalie - Blum Ba Vita Albert Serraut Maurice Vici Dette Paul Faure Affort Chautemou Chamber of Deputies Leon Blum Blum Wen Georges Baonnet U.S Pimiet Senate

Burlew Funeral Service Held Today Amid Mourners

The funeral for notable figures includes B. Ruby Edward Snyder and a list of doctors and former officials. Active pallbearers named include CR Morgen M M Parker George L Coyle and others. The service proceeds with regional civic figures in attendance.

B. Ruby Edward Snyder HL Robertson W. S. Shepherd A. H. Boyd S. H. Phillips A. B. White CC Lin Russell Edwards Robert Healy PJ. Walsh George &. Lashley Harrison B. Smith Joseph Holt Gaines Morgen M. M. Parker George L. Coyle Charles F. McCaba T. Latelie Burdette Howard

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