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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1937

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Policy Group Created by GOP Amid Debate

Chicago November 5 AP Creation of a program committee to draft Republican policies was approved by the national committee. The group will have at least 100 members chosen by the executive body after consulting congressmen and party leaders. Its task is to study government issues and reflect the views of rank and file and various party affiliates. Objections arose from some members while others supported the move as a realignment away from stereotype politics.

Chicago Republican National Committee National Committee John D. M. Hamilion Btte Mutuarose Nes Pady Harrison el” Spangler Tows Had Creager Texas Spangler Alf ‘Mu Landon The Coccubl Hee

Bright Trade Outlook Seen for Charleston West Virginia

Charleston and West Virginia show brighter trade prospects as unemployment declines to a record low since the state employment service began and general relief claims hit a new trough. Production gains are noted in the state though national figures lag, with es timated output around 10,700,000 tons for four weeks ending Oct 27.

Charleston West Virginia Charleston Clearing House Association State Employment Service Department of Public Assistence West Virginks State Department of Money

Democrats Plan Dinner Tuesday Roosevelt day dinner in Charleston school cafeteria

The fifth annual Roosevelt day dinner will be held Tuesday night in the Charleston high school cafeteria under the auspices of the Young Democrats of America. Harry Trotter announces the national plan with Walter Virgil Hos s as West Virginia state chairman. Kanawha county clubs will be represented. Committees list includes Finance chaired by Harry Adams and Tickets with A E Hansbarger.

Charleston Auspieca Young Democratic Clubs of America Harry Trotter United States Walter Virgil Hoss Kanawha County Harry Adams Edwin B. Hutchinson Isaiah Simith Lois Ford Irene Summers A. E Hansbarger Theresa Egnor John Sheffield Josephing Fisher Dora Benedy Garland Wilkinson Raymond Osborne Carl Samples Charles Waener Clarice Bowles Walter Wagner Anna Blake Robert Price Dorothy

Libbey-Owens Co To Build Offices In Toledo

Libbey-Owens Co to construct an office building in Toledo costing about 100000. Bids for construction will be opened Tuesday at the Toledo office. The glass glazed exterior will use pre-molded concrete blocks, a process unique to the firm. Tucker and Silling are the architects. Several houses were moved from the site previously, and the 48 by 100 foot building will sit across the street PB the west outside the city limits.

Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company Owens Toledo Tucker and Silling Architects

Jury Ponders Hahn Verdict In Murder Trial

In Cincinnati the Anna Marie Hahn murder case jury deliberated over two hours without a verdict and was locked in for resume work tomorrow. Judge Bell explained three possible verdicts including death penalty or life sentence, and instructed first to determine Wagner’s killing before considering related deaths. The defense urged mercy as the state pressed for a verdict on the migrant’s alleged slewings for gain.

Bulletini Cincinnati Anna Marie Hahn Common Pleas Court Jacob Wagner Charles S. Bell Hahn Wagner

Labor Peace Asked by FDR

President Roosevelt used his influence to urge an end to labor's civil war as conferees from the CIO and the AF of L renewed peace talks. He said the administration would not take part, though a White House visit by CIO delegate Matthew Woll was planned. The CIO and AFL leaders discussed industr ial unions versus craft unions, with William Green urging seamen to join the AFL's maritime union. Curran criticized Greens stance as Green nears dotage.

Washington Roosevelt C. SO A. F. of L White House Matthew Woll American Federation of Labor Walens Green William Green Federation A. F Lea International Seamen's Union Joseph Curran C. I. O's Maritime Union

Scientists Isolate First Brain Disease Virus

Howard W. Blakeslee reports the first complete isolation of a brain disease causative agent. A protein substance in crystal form, isolated from horse brains by Dr. T. Ten Brook and Dr. W. M. Stanley, may link two human brain diseases to proteins. Potato proteins killing tobacco plants are noted as a related discovery.

Howard W. Blakeslee Philadelphia Science Today Dacter CT. Ten Brook Rockefellernstitute Princeton W. M. Stanley University of Pennsylvania Stanley

Duke and Duchess Cancel U S Visit After Labor Storm

Paris reports the Duke and Duchess of Windsor canceled their U S trip due to labor opposition and guide withdrawal. They postpone any future U S visit and will stay in Paris, sending thanks to inviting industrial firms and noting regret toward President Roosevelt.

Paris INS Duke and Duchess of Windsor America Charles E. Bedoux England Uner Bremen I. Fe Viel Roosevelt White House U. S Duke of Windsor I Fea Waal Duke Americcan Germany

Capital Stunned By Duke's Decision

Washington reports fear of international complications from hostilities toward the Duke and Duchess of Windsor led to the abrupt cancellation of their American tour. Officials feared demonstrations could be seen as a direct attack on British royalty and damage British prestige globally.

Washington Duchess of Windsor Edward

Windsors May Face Route to Soviet Russia or Scandinavia

London reports circulated that the Duke of Windsor may travel to Soviet Russia to study conditions or proceed to Scandinavia as part of welfare investigations. Friends of the couple criticize America for closing its doors, while Buckingham Palace circles favor the journey as the most likely immediate outcome.

London Duke of Windsor Soviet Russia U. S America Buckingham Palace Russie

Read Is Hanged At State Prison

MOUNDSVILLE Nov. 5 With a smile on his lips William Brown Read 25 died on the gallows tonight after a dramatic protest of innocence in the torch murder of W Earl Dollman He declared I am innocent and said he was in Richmond the night the man was killed Read named Joseph Kirby and Lawrence Gingell as the killers while the witnesses and compains serve life terms He faced 75 spectators before the hood was placed and spoke to a priest before death

Moundsville Wiliam Brown W. Earle Dallman Four Corners O. P. Wilson H. B. Ashworth West Virginia Read Charleston Braxton County Farle Dollman Richmond Joseph Kirby Lawrence Gingell Royal Redeemer BM. J. Coghlan Father Sergt J. P. Horne West Virginia State Police Martinsburg Sutton Tage 3 Cal

Family quarrel aired before FDR

Washington November 5 The bituminous coal commission carried its personnel and policy quarrel before President Roosevelt today. The seven members met with the president and left. Chairman Charles F. Hosford Jr said his resignation remains on the president's desk while the panel completes fixing minimum prices for bituminous coal next month. The split on staff appointments is four to three with J C Lewis of Iowa in the minority.

Washington Cnal Commission Roosevelt White House Toome Charles F. Hosford, Jr Hosford Nosford Commission J. C. Lewis Iowa United Mine Workers Sen. Herring D. Towa C. E. Smith West Virginia

Mrs. J. W. Dawson Succumbs in Charleston Hospital

Mrs. J. W. Dawson age about 00 of 1213 Virginia Street died in a Charleston hospital after a long illness. She was widow of a prominent coal operator. Survived by daughter Mrs. Hess travel from California. two sisters Mrs. Walter Ashby of Charleston and Mrs. Walter Harris of Virginia. a niece Mrs. J. W. Hubbard and nephew Joseph Ashby, both of Charleston. Body taken to Simpson mortuary.

J. W. Dawson Virginia Street Charleston Hess California Walter Ashby Walter Harris Virginia J. W. Hubbard Joseph Ashby Simpson Mortuary

Japs Thrust Chinese Back On Two Fronts

Japanese forces push Chinese from four villages along the Soochow creek and drive toward Shanghai's approaches, with reports of a foothold north of the creek and advances toward Taiyuanfu as Chinese retreat accelerates.

Shanghai China Soochow Creek Soochow Rubicon Village North China Tailyuanfu Peiping

Britain Urges Plan Approval in Civil War Isolation Effort

Britain pressed Spain and the insurgent regime to approve the non intervention plan to withdraw foreign volunteers from the 13 month civil war. London sent notes through the Valencia and Hendaye diplomats seeking quick replies to Franco and Iranco. Edges of European powers remained split on withdrawal methods and belligerent rights as Franco’s forces reportedly pressed into Aragon, signaling the campaign’s first phase.

London Great Britain Valencia Hendaye Francisco Iranco Europe Tehets Franco Aragon Spain Spanish Foreign Legionnaires

Chinese Mediation Report Sparks Brussels Conference Tensions

Brussels dispatch reports the Chinese delegation denying a Berlin claim that Hitler could umpire the Far Eastern conflict. Saburo Kurusu questions Japan's willingness to accept mediation, complicating an impasse over a peace note to Japan. Delegates seek amendments and a revised draft, with no clear path to a Japanese reply.

Brussels Hitler Germany Saburo Kurusu Belgium Japan Berlin China Heme Ribbentrop Rome Alee Bel Alan Paul Speak Jenan Kurusu Chine Mary Italy Luigi Aldravandi-Marcotti Ching Anthony Eden London

Russia Ready Declares Envoy at Carnegie Hall Anniversary

Soviet ambassador Alexander Troyanovsky told a New York audience at Carnegie Hall that Russia is ready for any emergency to defend its borders and warned against adversaries testing strength with the Red Army. He spoke on the twentieth anniversary of the U.S.-Soviet alliance era, criticizing certain nations for premature bravado.

New York Alexander A. Troyanovsky U.S Carnegie Hall U.5 S. H Troyanovsky Russia Lenin

Water Company Litigation Seen Skirmish in Charleston WV

A battle looms over Charleston's plan to take over West Virginia Water Service. At 10 am yesterday Solleiter Hill presented a formal notice to Cornelius Vandenberg, president of the water company, on authority from Mayor Dawson. Vandenberg denied having seen the notice and, with clerk sued, said no comment.

Aftidavit Chapman

Pleas for More School Funds At WV Conclave

Ten thousand West Virginia teachers studied the convention platform as pleas for more money for schools teachers and buildings dominated the State Education Association gathering. The group approved legislative reports urging a special session on teachers’ salaries increased school aid and property levy revisions. Charleston won the next year’s meeting over Wheeling, 130 to 120. The federation plan includes six groups: county teacher associations higher education principals and superintendents classrooms associations.

Clarksburg West Virginia Pall Teed State Education Association Charleston Wheeling West Virginia Association of Higher Education West Virginia Association of Elementary Principals West Virginia Association of Secondary Principals West Virginia Association of Superintendents Okey Eo

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