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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1939

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British Seize Nazi Exports In Retaliation

London reports Britain begins seizure of all German exports on the high seas in retaliation for Allied and neutral ship sinkings since Saturday. Prime Minister Chamberlain calls German naval actions ruthless and in breach of international law. Royal Air Force says it shot down one Dornier 17 over the east coast. Several British ships, including trawlers and escorts, have been sunk by mines or submarines amid the ongoing conflict.

London INS Great Britain House of Commons Chamberlain Air Ministry Royal Air Force Germany Simon Bolivar Hinet Thomas Hawkins Mastiff Delphine Admiralty

Parley Adjourned In Chrysler UAW Wage Talks

DETROIT Nov 21. Ins. Deedlocked over a blanket five cent per hour wage increase and paid vacations, CIO and Chrysler Corp negotiators adjourned late today to 10 tomorrow. Federal Labor Conciliator Dewey said Chrysler rejected the wage increase demand but made substantial concessions on wage proposals.

Detroit INS CIO Chrysler Corp James F. Dewey Chrysler United Automobile Workers

Ban Lifted on Hunting in State Counties

The hunting ban in 18 southern counties is lifted and upland game open season resumes if weather allows. Commissioner H. W. Shawhan said days lost in affected counties may be made up at season end. Continuing rain and snow hinder fires as snow aids mountain eaters. snow depths reach up to two inches in Pocahontas Randolph Tucker Pendleton and Grant. Road crews report five inches on U S routes 216 and 6. snow plows and sanders mobilized.

Mercer McDowell Mingo Wyoming Leigh Fay Boone Lincoln Kanawha Putnam Greenbrier H. W. Shawhan Mountain Secion Eee D. B. Bean Gepih Pocahontas Randolph Tucker Pendleton Grant Road Commission U. S Org

Deficit Slash Sought by FDR

President Roosevelt and budget officials plan to reduce the 1941 federal deficit by about 1 billion dollars below this year’s level. They project a fiscal 1940 deficit around 2 billion, with 2.5 billion seen as more likely, due to defense costs and economic improvements. Economies may hit relief, public works, farm aid, and admin expenses.

Washington Roosevelt White House Stephen T. Early Harold D. Smith Early

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Miners Certificates Rising in West Virginia

West Virginia reports near eighty thousand miners' certificates issued to date under the 1929 safety act. By the end of November about five thousand more will be certified as experienced coal miners, with over one hundred thousand expected by January 1. The program waives fees for applicants approved by foremen after six months in state mines without a lost-time injury due to personal fault. After January 1, miners must show a certificate to work. foreman denials may be appealed.

West Virginia N. P. Rhinehart Department of Mines

Kuhn Denies Stealing Bund Funds and Explains Spending

Fritz Kuhn defended himself in his larceny trial claiming he did not steal from the German American Bund and saying he could spend its money as Bund leader. He admitted sending flirtatious telegrams to a divorcee and said funds were used to transport a friend's furniture because they liked each other, noting she later repaid about 700 dollars to the treasury.

New York Fritz Kuhn Bundsfuehrer Florence Camp Elsa

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Utilities Told To Refinance

Washington report says at least 20 public utility holding companies with combined assets of about 6.5 billion dollars must be recapitalized due to arrears in stock dividends. The SEC noted 43 holding and 65 operating companies were in arrears at end of 1938, but most could clear arrears without recapitalization. the 20 face arrearages large enough to require reorganization to eliminate deficits.

Washington INS Public Utilities Division SEC

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Three WPA Executives Reported Resigning in West Virginia

Huntington dispatch reports the resignations of three Work Projects Administration leaders in West Virginia. Ben H. Puckett deputy administrator and finance chief C L Heaberlin state compensation officer and office manager Mrs Scott Camp are stepping down, with dates set for Nov 30 and Dec 31.

Huntington Work Projects Administration West Virginia Ben H. Puckett C. L.heaberlin Scott Camp Heaberlin Puckett Camp Heatherlin WPA F. Witcher McCullough Charleston The Herald-Dispatch

Reich Hails Blows At English Shipping Hints More Action

Berlin reports hailed German coup blockade success against England and warns sea routes to the British Isles often lead to death. Nazi experts say sea warfare against England can be intensified. Nazi press lauds recon flights over France and Britain and notes British sea disappointments as neutral trade pressures rise.

Reich British Isles Berlin INS England Adolf Mohr Rave Planee France Britain Nachtausgabe DNB Belgrade Chamberlain High Seas Amsterdam

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Pendergast Denied Parole By Federal Board

The federal parole board refused to grant parole to Thomas J. Pendergast the former Democratic boss of Kansas City who is serving 15 months in Leavenworth for tax evasion. The board said parole would be unjustifiable and not in the public interest though good behavior could reduce the term to the May 30 1940 date. Pendergast is 67.

Washington Federal Parole Board Tom Pendergast Kansas City Leavenworth Pendergast Thomas J. Pendergast

Big Guns Roar On West Front

Paris dispatch reports intensified artillery action along the west front with heavy and medium cannons in use by both sides. German guns east of Sarreguemines and south of Zweibruecken delivered a sustained barrage, while German reconnaissance planes and pursuit ships flew over French territory, with one Allied and two German aircraft shot down in clashes with defense forces.

Paris Sarreguemines Zweibruecken

Neutral Law Repeal Urged by Carter Glass

Sen. Carter Glass urged repealing the new neutrality law when Congress convenes in January. The Virginia Democrat said no neutrality statute is needed as the executive branch would direct foreign policy under international law. He predicted Congress would repeal the act.

Washington Carter Glass Congress Virginia Democrat Executive Branch Glass U. S

Cell-Block Critics See Smash Success for Revue

MOUNDSVILLE November 21 AP Starring a convicted robber as Snow White and a burglar as Young Tarzan the Pen Revue opens tomorrow its 35th annual run for about 1 000 convicts with guards as chaperons A convict orchestra under a guard baton plays the finale God Bless America The revue titled Songs of Yesteryears features a 200 member chorus including 30 life termers created by Pete Haberstick the amateur show director Rehearsals grant brief freedom from cells and box office receipts fund prison education and recreation programs

Moundsville Snow White Tarzan West Virginia Jimmy Valentine America Pete Haberstick Haberstick

Governor Rebukes Huntington Mayor Over Publicity For Raids

Governor Holt released a letter sharply criticizing Mayor George Seamonds for publicizing a conference on state police raids. Holt said it was not proper for the governor’s office to publicize such events and warned of the department of public safety’s concern over flagrant law violations. Seamonds said he believed the raids lacked city police consultation but offered no protest.

Holt George Seamonds Huntington Department of Public Safety

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Troopers Raid In Huntington Reach Third Wave Of Raids

State troopers and deputy sheriffs raided two Huntington establishments arresting J H Philbrook Douglas Page and John T Walton on charges of possession and sale of indecent literature and pictures. Walton and Page posted bonds and were released. Philbrook remained jailed. Raid led by Sergt Duckworth produced seized books pamphlets and pictures with prices from ten dollars. Prosecuting attorney Winters commented on ongoing operations.

Huntington State Liquor Commission John Dodd Barboursville J. H. Philbrook Douglas Page John T. Walton Walton Page Claude Spurlock Philbrook E. S. Duckworth E. E. Winters, Jr

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Nude Window Models Said Bad For Morals

In Muncie Indiana on November 21 INS the city council warned window trimmers to cover wax models in shop displays to protect morals of schoolchildren. Councilman Hareld proposed an ordinance making nude exhibition a misdemeanor with notes on lifelike models provoking remarks from passersby.

Muncie Ind H. Hareld Stanley

German police reveal confession in Munich beer hall bombing

Berlin dispatch reports Nazi secret police announce the arrest and confession of Georg Elser of Munich as the man who planted the time bomb at the November 8 beer hall bombing aimed at killing Adolf Hitler and top aides. Himmler accuses British secret service with Otto Strasser backing the plot.

Berlin INS Munich Hitler Secret Police Heinrich Himmler Gestapo Georg Elser Secret Service Otto Strasser France London Bri Himmler Europe

Union Services Are Scheduled in Charleston Area

Churches across Charleston and surrounding areas plan union services tomorrow morning for Thanksgiving observances. East side congregations meet at St Marks Methodist at 10:30 to hear Rev Joseph C Hoffman, Christ Methodist. West side join at Boyd Memorial Christian at 10:30 with Rev Ray N Shaffer of Weekley Memorial United Brethren delivering the sermon. Emmanuel Baptist holds 6:30 sunrise services and Schwamb Memorial Presbyterian opens at 9:45 with Rev W M Christie preaching. Kanawha City churches host 7:39 p m services at Mor Church.

Charleston East Side St. Marks’s Methodist Church Washington Dickinson Streets Joseph C. Hoffman Christ Methodist Church West Side Boyd Memorial Christian Church Delaware Avenue Randolph Street Ray N. Shaffer Weekley Memorial United Brethren Church

Five Thousand Dollar Payment Tied to Pennsylvania Leader

In Harrisburg on November 21, a gravel dealer testified at David L. Lawrence's trial that Lawrence pressured him to pay over 5000 dollars in exchange for state contracts. Bowser named Lawrence in alleged grand jury proceedings and said the plea was to avoid highway business withholding.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania David L. Lawrence Lawrence Spurgeon Bowser Eesi George H. Earle Bowser E Commonweath Earle Highway Department J. Lawrence

War News Readers Remember That War

Readers of The Gasetis maid recall the Great Conflict with vivid memories of rationing, frontline reports, and community resilience. The page reflects on wartime, sacrifice, and shared identity as citizens recount experiences from years past.

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