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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1937

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Deadlock Pushes Lewis From Talks At Coal Parley

Union leaders say Chrysler strike talks failed to resolve union recognition for about 80,000 idle workers. John L. Lewis leaves for New York, return expected later, with Lee Presman and Richard Frankensteen stepping in to press for sole bargaining agent status for 47,000 Chrysler workers. Conference extended to Monday as parties stay in touch.

Lansing Mich Chrysler John L. Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization New York Lewis Frank Murphy Murphy CIO Lee Presaman Cecrmtices Richart T. Frankensteen United‘Automobile ‘Workers Walter P. Chrysler Use Automotive — Corporation Lawis K. T. Keller B. E. Hutchinson

32 Await Rescue From Freighter

In San Francisco on March 28 07 thirty two or more aboard the sinking freighter Vol unteer await daylight rescue by the steamship Fresno City which arrived after a 240 mile run. The wireless report said passengers were aboard the damaged ship but numbers and identities were not known. The Volunteer cargo ship could carry a limited number and a few names were listed.

San Francisco Volunteer Pacific Fresno City Giobe ‘Wireless Uist Atekken

Green Opposes Sit-Down Strikes Across Labor

Washington reported the American Federation of Labor disavows all down strikes as illegal seizure of property and harmful to labor. President William Green warns against the tactic, calling it detrimental to organized labor and signaling a demand for a presidential statement amid Congress debates. The White House conference noted federal action is not authority, while manufacturers push for public clarity on the issue.

Washington American Federation of Labor Willam Green John Lt. Lewis Green Isbor A. F. of Federation White House Congress National Association of Manufacturers Tage Cal

Had Right Idea, But Wrong Place

Denver reports a botched robbery at a grocery as three men arrived in a vehicle and fled with 345 after entering the store but not entering the temple. Wachl, behind the counter, waited as the trio fled the scene.

Denver Wachl Eregmery

Pact Unreached as Coal Strike Deadline Nears

New York March 28 AP soft coal wage talks deadlocked with three days to deadline. If no agreement by Wednesday midnight, 400000 soft coal workers may strike. Both sides claim progress yet refuse final concessions. Committee members include former union officials with deep mining ties.

New York United, Mine Workers Appalachian Contrict Offferms Philip Murray Duncan Kennedy Scotland Thomas Kennedy Pennsylvania van A. Uiitnes Southern

Memorial Service For School Dead At New London

Memorial held in New London Texas for 455 victims of a school gas explosion ten days earlier. Hundreds of relatives gathered at the wrecked school site as officials read condolences from the president and Texas governor. Graves in nearby cemeteries dot the derrick dotted landscape amid blooming redbud and dogwood as the nation mourns.

New London Tex Molal Foster United States Texas

Our Own Resurrection Prophesied Says Moyer

The Rev. W. Tt. Moyer, pastor of Shepherd M. E. Church, preached yesterday that in the risen Christ lies a prophecy of our own resurrection. He cited 1 Cor 15 20 and spoke of Christ as the first fruits of those who sleep, noting the brightening effect of resurrection on the church and society. The sermon quoted lines about flowers and Christ’s resurrection and urged faith in the harvest to come.

W. Tt. Moyer M. E. Church Christ Gisen Christ

Pope Weeps As He Blesses Easter Mass At St Peter's

Pope Pius XI wept as thousands filled St Peter's cathedral for the pontifical Easter mass and later appeared on a balcony to bless vast crowds. Despite a strong wind and cold, his voice remained firm as he blessed worshippers. The German ambassador and embassy members were absent, seen as protest over the pope's encyclical on state church issues in Germany.

Vatican City Pius XI St. Peter's Cathedral Nee Aeal Pope Pius St. Peter's St Peter's Square Amant Milent Holy See Rssuing Germany Holy Father Pope Plus XI Russia

Easter Observances Across the World Amid Cold March Winds

Devout Christians marked Resurrection Day worldwide as March winds chilled Easter fashion. Paris Madrid and Vienna saw limited parades and subdued attire while Pope Pius XI blessed throngs at St. Peter's. London and New York churches reported cold crowds though devotion remained strong. Russia offered little fanfare.

Associated Press Madrid New York England George Vienna Duke of Windsor Prince of Wales Ten

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Three Found Slain in Home in New York

In a Good Friday murder near Nancy Evans Titterton's old apartment, Easter dinner guest Joseph Gedeon found his daughter Veronica Gedeon, his wife, and a man identified as Frank Byrnes dead in their East Lett Street residence. Medical examiner cites manual strangulation and criminal assault in the killings.

New York Nancy Evans Titterton Mon Staty Joseph Gedeon Mary Veronica Ronny” Gedeon Frank Byrnes Trayas Anid Bint East Lett Street Ag Realdente

Easter Parade Mystery Deepens In Disappearance Case

Sheriff Gillan said investigators lean toward foul play in the vanishing of J David Smith on the eve of his wedding to Miss Kathleen Bard of Chambersburg. Smith, last seen leaving for Marist's shop, failed to appear at the farm or church. Police noted his nervous temper and a theory he may have been attacked, while others doubted he left voluntarily. The search, led by volunteers, focused on South Mountain as officials pressed for clues.

Chambersburg Pao Marcel C. H. Gillan Sho J. David Smith Young Smith Shippensburg Antie Furniture Jett Marist's M. Kathleen Bard Farmat Smith Gillan South Mounitain Pesalis Anita

Ashurst Sees Court Proposal Law by July

Washington March 26 AP Chairman Ashurst of the senate judiciary committee said he believes Roosevelt's court plan will become law by July. He also warned there will be no compromise with opponents. Debates and radio addresses in support and opposition followed as the nation watched court action and a possible Supreme Court ruling on labor and social security issues.

Washington Senate Democrats Glasa Virginia Senate Robinson Arkansas Supreme Court Warner Labor Relations Act Roosevelt Charles C.,. Steward Machine Company Alabama Executive Council Junior Bar Conference

Mattson Kidnap Suspect Taken in Mexico City

Mexican police after a running gun battle arrested Alfonso Moreno 47 in Mexico City as a suspect in the December kidnap murder of 10 year old Charles Mattson son of a Tacoma Washington physician. Authorities say the tip came from the American embassy. FBI says it has no orders and knows nothing of Moreno. Five companions fled the scene during the raid and Moreno was booked under alias Alex Janta Pompez. The Mattson case shocked the nation last winter.

Mexico City Alfonso Moreno Charles Mattson Tacoma Wash Moreno Washington Federal Bureau of Investigation Pala Atlas Alex Janta Pompez Mattson United States

Nine Are Killed In Pennsylvania Mine Explosions

Two blasts in a Northwest Mining and Exchange coal mine near Dubois Pennsylvania killed nine miners. Five trapped workers died in the first blast. four rescue workers perished in a second blast. Fire followed but was contained. Bodies were found together about a mile from the entrance as rescue operations continued.

Dubois Pennsylvania Northwest “Mining, and Exchange Company Kramer Nairn State J. J. Forbes United States Bureau Minea Station Pittsburgh Beene

Third Death Follows Crash in Beckley

Beckley March 28.9 Young G. C. Kennedy of Oak died today as the third victim of a truck crash into a crowd watching a fire. State police say driver R. K. R. Wingo struck a group then a car, with Ane Thony Serg of Youngstown tentatively identified as the car’s driver. Troopers charged Wingo with manslaughter as investigators pursue the sequence of events surrounding the incident.

R. KR. Wingo Serg Youngstown C. Willeford Vic Christian Amine B. F McLaughlis Thomas’ Hamilton Wingo Willeford

Tron Lung Saves New Born Baby in Iron Lung

New York report details a Brooklyn Bethel Hospital case where an iron lung revived a newborn whose breathing apparatus failed. Dr Marty Schentman applied artificial respiration and the infant recovered after about 45 minutes, marking a first use of the device for this purpose.

New York Bethel Brooklyn Estelle Levin Marty Schentman Phyal

Memposcope described as memory testing device in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh reported the memposcope a new electrical testing apparatus by Marshall and Pakala of Westinghouse research labs. It stores a pulse as an image on copper foil segments and aluminum foil, travels on a rotating commutator brain, and can trip a camera shutter to record a memory of ignition trouble.

Pittsburgh B. E. Marshall W. E. Pakala Westinghouse Research Laboratories Observaton Bach

Dollman Slaying Trial Opens Today in Kanawha Case

Youths once sought by two states face trial in Charleston for the murder of elderly farmer El Mathews whose body was found along a roadside. Prosecution alleges a carjacking forced the victim to drive then robbers dumped him beyond the city. Detected leads included a bank attache and interstate police work over two weeks.

Sutton Ibn W.earle’ Dollman Charleston Joseph Kirby Baltimore Lawrence Gingell Kenasington Willem B. Nead J. Blackburn ¢ Watts Kanawa County Will Agaist aChuslags Detiele Braxton Coun

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