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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1938

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GOP Gains Leave FDR Unperturbed

President Roosevelt and Rep. Rayburn said Tuesday’s election does not threaten the New Deal program. The Chamber of Commerce predicted closer congressional scrutiny of business bills, while Republicans and conservative Democrats may try to block liberal legislation. Roosevelt and Rayburn stressed Democrats will likely support the administration, with Warm Springs talks possible to outline forthcoming legislation.

Washington Roosevelt Rep. Rayburn Chamber of Commerce of U. S Congress Rayburn Texan Promam Business Review Chamber of Commerce Busin Georgia Senate House Warm Springs

Garment Union Declines Join CIO In Convention Row

In Pittsburgh on November 11 the International Ladies Garment Workers Union rejected joining the CIO. CIO Chairman John K Lewis and allies expected a split but viewed the garment workers as likely to return to the AFL. ILGWU cited dual unionism and feasibility concerns in Washington.

Pittsburgh CIO John K. Lewis New Industrial Union Movement International Ladies Garment Workers Union Garment Workers Washington CIQ Lewis U.G.W.U American Federation of Labor Ll.g.w.u David Dubinsky Dubinsky Alder Afl Ll.g.w.a 1.L.G. W.tt

Wally Accepted Socially, Duke Rejoins Family

Paris dispatch reports a cordial Armistice Day meeting as Edward VIII and his Windsor spouse join the Gloucesters for a reunion with the Duke of Windsor. The visit signals royal acceptance and plans for Christmas near London, with warm exchanges noted among the couples.

Wally Duke Paris Duchess of Gloucester Duke of Windsor Edward VIII Duchesses Fulkeran Edward England London King George Maurice

Husband's Calm Provokes Wife in California Divorce

Lawrence Lund testified he faced relentless accusations from his wife Teie Lund. He described his calm refusal to argue as infuriating her, causing violent rages and making married life unbearable. The couple wed in 1926 and separated last June after she relentlessly p pick ed on him over trivial matters.

San Jose Calif Lawrence Lund Teie Lund

Speakers Urge Preparedness Across West Virginia

Associated Press reports orators across West Virginia urged readiness as dictatorships threaten world peace. Gov Holt at Welch warned the danger persists even after Armistice Day, urging continued vigilance while noting the holiday’s technical breach of state law.

Associated Press West Virginia U. S Holt Welch W. Elliott Nefflen American Legion Elkins Roy EB Clarksburg

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Coal and rails linked for West Virginia comeback

Morgantown November 11. West Virginia coal conferees heard that coal and railroads must move together to revive the industry. S. C. Higgins urged constructive legislation to end lean days, while George Ritchie emphasized stronger salesmanship to help carriers dig out. Higgins, secretary of the New River Operators association, warned the future depends on rail readjustment.

Morgantown uPp West Virginia S. C. Higgins George Ritchie Higgins New River Operators Association

Bathhouse John Coughlin Dies at 78 in Chicago Ward Boss Era

Chicago figures John J. Coughlin known as Bathhouse John dies of pneumonia at 78. Alderman with Hinky Dink Kenna arranged funeral rites and shared long political power in the 1st ward. Both once ran saloons during Chicago's rough days and shaped local politics.

Chicago John John J. Conghiin Michael “Hinky Dink Kenna Coughin Coughlin's

Dies Promises New Disclosures From Subversive Probe

In Cleveland on November 11, chairman Martin Dies of the Dies congressional committee said the preface to its exposé on subversive activities in America is written and pledged new disclosures will be more startling than expected. He asked Congress to fund 2 to 3 million dollars for two more years of investigation, noting the current 25 thousand appropriation expires in December without new funds. He charged intellectual turmoil in Washington has hampered his inquiry.

Cleveland Dies Congressional Committee America Martin Dies D-Tex American Legion Dies Congress Tomiiia Washington

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Logan Couple to Adopt Day Old Foundling

Logan at November 11 report says Mr and Mrs Charien Shad of Mr Gay will adopt a day old girl found by Shad yesterday near their home. The infant, half frozen and wrapped in a blanket, was taken to a hospital for restoration. Doctor said the baby was born Wednesday and appears healthy.

Germany Warns Jews Abroad On Jewish Question

Berlin reports a nationwide anti Semitism surge led to secret police raids on upper class Jews and plans to reestablish a medieval style ghetto in the Reich. Goebbels defends action, warns foreign Jews their behavior affects Germany, and says outside world can have the Jews it wants.

Berlin Germany Nazi Reich U. S Goebbels Paul Joseph Goebbels

Nazi Consul’s Home Guarded After Bomb Threats

New York police placed a 24 hour guard on German Consul General Hans Borchers home after threats to bomb the consulate. Bomb squad detectives searched the 22nd floor offices and found no explosives. Officials noted anonymous warnings have become common and stressed there is nothing to alarm.

New York Hans Borchers Downstown Borchers Germany

Siamese Execution Method Praised by Prince Chalermbol

New York dispatch reports Prince Chalermbol of Siam praising his nation's method of executing murderers and traitors with a heart-targeting machine gun aid. He claims it is more humane than beheading, notes Siam is free of stickups and kidnappings due to firearms limits, and that sex crimes are rare. He arrived from Europe after studying police systems, describing police pay and conduct rules.

New York Prince Chalermbol Siam Eton Sandhurst Europe

Armistice Day Observed Amid Global Tensions

President Roosevelt and King George VI meet on the U S Canada frontier on May 29 to unveil a joint memorial at the frontier and discuss peace hopes. Pershing urges immediate action to avoid repeats of Munich era force. World war memories linger as British leaders condemn anti Jewish violence and German terror while London, Belfast, and Paris reflect uneasy quiet.

William Millman III Moy Roosevelt King George Queen Elizabeth U. S Canadian Frontier Specia Ottawa United States Territory Wilk George the Sixth Canada World Copyright by_International News Service Quebec Montreal Toronto Washington Mackenzie King Ronald Lindsay U.S Frontier Legion One Guard Hull American Legion Associated Press Munich Americas Arlington Cemetery Stephen F. Chadwick America Army Navy Congress John J. Pershing Arlington England France Germany Europe London George VI Whitehall Britain Westminster Paul de Labilliere Chamberlain Clement R. Attlee House of Commons Richard Austen Butler Archibald Sinclair Liberal Party Paris

Inonu Becomes Turkey’s New President After Ataturk

Gen Ismet Inonu took office as president of Turkey pledging to continue Ataturk’s work for peace and progress. The 58 year old premier for 13 of 15 years Under Ataturk assumed office by national assembly vote as Turkey faces Balkan and German pressures. Inonu did not address foreign policy but has been a key spokesman in signing a pact with Russia, an additional foe of the era.

Ankara Turkey Ismet Inonu Kama? Ataturk Doughty Inonu Ataturk National Assembly Germany Srilain Twony Russia

Peace Parade Marks 20th Armistice Anniversary

Charleston celebrated the armistice with a 10 000 strong parade sponsored by the American Legion. Col Charles K Nulsen urged stronger national defense while noting military engineers and doctors aid in development and public health. A sham battle was staged to close the event.

Charleston American Legion Broad Kanawha Streets Charles K. Nulsen U. S. Army Alsen Army Navy

War Department Adopts Highly Effective Guns

The War Department announced two new 37 millimeter guns to counter airplanes and tanks. A 5,000 pound anti aircraft gun fires rapidly up to 16,000 feet while an anti tank gun is lightweight yet powerful. Tests and funding details are noted along with the plan to expand under a broader rearmament program.

Washington War Department Congress Army

Ex-Soldiers Die in Last 20 Years Since Armistice Day

Washington notes on Armistice Day show 545 199 former soldiers have died since the first armistice day, about 19 times the number killed in action. The veteran roster is 4 088 784 and diminishing, with an average of 86 deaths daily and 68 287 veterans in hospital care.

Washington Veterans’ Administration Agle Diers

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