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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1937
Page
6
Fragmentary text suggests accusations of tax evasion and financial manipulation. Mentions De Mille, a committee session, and possible insurance or borrowing actions to deduct interest from taxable income. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
Charleston bankers will join more than 500 attendees for a three day West Virginia and Virginia Bankers association meeting at White Sulphur Springs. Gov George C Peery of Virginia will speak, with Charleston participants including John L Dickinson Hayes Picklesimer Bo B Lewis and J E McDavid among others. Crickard arrives from New York and attended Rotary in Nice France, with other entertainment features planned.
A schedule notes a balk tonight and tomorrow features a women s bridge luncheon and a men s golf tournament open house at 6 30 tomorrow night followed by a joint banquet at 7 30 and a closing event.
Reported fighting near Portugalete and Bilbao describes Basque snipers firing on insurgents from the Portugalete store area. Fires burned several buildings, population evacuated, water supply concerns linger as insurgents press toward Bilbao while radios announce daily routines and citizen activity.
An article notes a split in party unity since 1933 and hints at a permanent realignment. It reports upcoming conferences on Jefferson Island, Chesapeake Bay, involving the president and Democratic leaders from both houses, fueling speculation about court bills and faction alignments.
The report describes charges against pickets involved in mail disruption amid a steel industry dispute. John L. Lewis, leader of the Committee for Industrial Organization, demands a signed contract with independent steel firms. Lewis’s warning of civil war stirs the Senate as he asserts democracy requires readiness to defend it against dictatorial watchers.
Rufus Schoolcraft a Butt Lick merchant was arrested by state police on a charge of attempted rape of four young girls. He was held to the grand jury under a $2000 bond by Justice W W Redet of the Big Sandy district and confined in the county jail.
The Senate voted 863000000 for the army for the next fiscal year, the largest peacetime appropriation. The measure moves to conference to reconcile differences with the House amid debate on civil training funding and loyalty concerns. Senator Borah condemned Fascism and Nazism, warning against disloyalty while noting foreign support for the Spanish Civil War.
The lengthy nine week trial ended with the younger Parker being found guilty of snatch and facing a possible death sentence though Judge Clark ruled that option out. Bail was set at 25000 for the younger Parker and 10000 for the elder, with sentencing tentatively scheduled for the next day as the jury heard extensive testimony and legal argument.
Mr and Mrs Edward Leftwich of Truslow Street announce the birth of a son in June Pie.
The strike continues with John L. Lewis firm on preconditioned contracts, a peace board debates possible compromises for five days, while speculation grows about outcomes if talks fail. Ohio Governor Davey vows to keep Youngstown plants closed by the National Guard for a reasonable time.
Britain warned Nazi leadership against overt action as Graf Spee sailed from Wilhelmshaven to Spain to reinforce the Nazi fleet in Spanish waters. Mussolini threatened armed reprisals against the Spanish government if new attacks on Italian or German ships occurred. France reportedly ordered Mediterranean fleet crews to defend any French ship molested. Britain prepared for a possible Italo German blockade of Spanish ports as German and Italian forces concentrated near Spanish waters. More than 10,000 Italian troops were landed at Malaga with thousands more en route.
A leaked official warning from Italian quarters states that any future aggressions against Pascisti or Nazi warships will be met with instant retaliatory action. The crisis worsened as merchants vessels faced attempts to halt.
The two leaders, Italy and Germany, stood ready with naval and military forces to back their threats. Faced with Britain's firm stance, Mussolini urged Hitler to hold off for the moment as tensions persisted.
Reported plans for a joint Italo German naval display off Valencia and the Spanish coast signal possible blockades of Spanish ports. Mines and warships were reportedly under consideration by the Italian and German dictators.
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