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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1939

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Job Placings by Bureau Set Record in October

The Social Security Board says October private industry placements reached 308,400, the highest in bureau history, with about half in ongoing jobs. Public offices added over 57,000 placements, totaling more than 356,000 for the month, the largest since June 1937.

U.S. Social Security Board Washington INS Social Security Board Employment Bureau Today Columbia Hawaii Pacific Coast

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Record Pay Going To Steel Workers

Pittsburgh dispatch notes steel workers expect the largest Yuletide pay in three years as booming output sustains near full employment. About 80,000 furloughed men recalled since July, with employment near 535,000, and operating rate at 95 percent of capacity likely to stay through January.

Pittsburgh

Boy Playing Outlaw Fatally Wounds Father

In Troy New York, 9 year old Lawrence Devoe fired a .32 caliber pistol while playing an outlaw. The mildewed bullet struck his father Fredenburg Devee, 31, a laborer, in the right lung and he died a few hours later. Lawrence said he hardly touched the trigger and was just playing.

Troy Lawrence Devoe Lawrence Fredenburg Devee Devee Marshall Quandt

Gandhi Firm On Aid Terms

ALLAHABAD India Nov 23 INS reports rioting in several provinces as the All-India Congress working committee adopts a resolution sticking to independence demands while leaving room for negotiations with Britain. The body says it will seek an honorable settlement but will not supply military or economic aid until India’s independence is guaranteed. Britain responds with a watchful waiting policy via Viceroy Linlithgow.

Allahabad India INS All-India Congress Britain England Congress Mohandas K. Gandhi Lord Linlithgow

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Escape leaves Newark airliner safely on forced landing

In Newark New Jersey an American Airlines pilot Capt. W B Whitacre and a calm stewardess guided a 15 passenger three crew airliner through a forced landing on a 3700 foot runway at Newark airport. No one was injured during the incident and Buffalo was destination.

Newark N. J INS American Airlines W. B. Whitacre Buffalo

Destitute Peddler Leaves $31,000 Behind

In Indianapolis a destitute itinerant peddler known as Charley Mike died in a dingy room near Union Station. Moses Katter, appointed administrator, revealed the man real name Albert Howraney had $31,000 in bank and building and loan association deposits.

Indianapolis Union Station Charley Mike Moses Katter Albert Howraney Bank and Building and Loan Association

Romania Cabinet Resigns Over German Trade Demands

Romania refused Germany's push for higher oil and food shipments at lower prices, prompting Premier Constantine Argetoianu's cabinet to resign. King Carol appointed former premier George Tatarescu to try forming a new government as trade negotiations with Germany faced uncertain futures.

Bucharest Romania Constantine Argetoianu Carol George Tatarescu Argetoianu Tatarescu Reich France Liberal Party Germany

U S Withholds Envoy to Berlin Amid Tense Relations

Washington reports that the United States will not send an ambassador to Berlin a year after the withdrawal of both nations' envoys. The vacancy follows Hugh R. Wilson's recall and resignation over Poland's invasion and reflects the administration's stance toward Germany and its war actions.

Washington U. S Germany Berlin Great Britain France Canada Australia New Zealand Hugh R. Wilson Poland Wilson Roosevelt Hull Russia

Charleston Observes Quiet Thanksgiving

Charleston kept a Sunday like Thanksgiving with crowds at a football game and theater, while Rooster Day events spread to Richwood. Gov Holt led the observance with a turkey dinner at the executive mansion as temperatures hovered in the 30s and a light snowfall touched parts of the state.

Charleston Roosevelt Holt Richwood Charleston High School East Bank Laidley Field

Thanksgiving Peace Moment Across Nation Splits on Date

The nation marked Thanksgiving on varied dates amid a war shadow. Americans in 25 states and D C celebrated on one date while united by peace as the sentiment of thanks focused on the hope for peaceful days ahead and productive efforts at home. Messages from President Roosevelt and church leaders echoed the theme of gratitude for peace and charitable action during the holiday.

Associated Press States District of Columbia New York Bowery America Roosevelt

Nazis Confiscate Thyssen's Plants

Fritz Thyssen, once a Nazi benefactor and now an emigrant to Switzerland, has had the Ruhr steel mills and other Thyssen property confiscated by the state. Thyssen, 66, left Germany in August as plants operated for war. He aided Hitler’s rise in 1931 by connecting him with Rhine land industrialists. He was located at Locarno on November 15 with his wife and child, offering no comment on his departure.

Berlin Ruhr Fritz Thyssen Switzerland Thyssen Germany August Krupp Reich Adolf Hitler Nazifuehrer Rhineland Duesseldorf Locarno

Temblor Felt In Two States

An earthquake tremor was felt in Missouri and southern Illinois centered near St. Louis with effects reported as far as Milwaukee. No damage immediately reported as residents and officials received numerous calls seeking the cause. The St. Louis zoo monkey house reacted with an uproar during the quake.

ST. Louis Missouri Illinois J. B. McElwane St. Louis University Milwaukee St. Louis Zoo Ralph Baker

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Maryland bank holdup tied to South Charleston loot

State police linked two Maryland bandits who stole 6000 at the White Hall bank to a November 13 South Charleston robbery of 19000. Investigators note both crimes involved time vaults. West Virginia police seek descriptions as federal agents report 3800 of the South Charleston loot found in Columbus banks.

White Hall First National Bank of South Charleston Maryland West Virginia James Fillinger Columbus

Britain Faces Protests Over Export Seizure Policy

Neutral Netherlands and Belgium protest Britain's policy of seizing Germany bound exports in retaliation for vessel destruction off England. Dutch note delivered to Sir Alexander Cadogan. Belgian protest to be handed to Paris. Berlin radio cites Dutch view of heavy trade damage from the blockade.

London Netherlands Belgium Britain Germany England Foreign Office Michiels van Verduinen Alexander Cadogan Brussels Paris Holland van Verduinen Sir Alexander Berlin

Nervousness Aid Is Reported

MEMPHIS TENN NOV 73 P The common vitamin B One sold at drug stores described as a treatment for extreme nervousness and a possible preventive of some forms of insanity Dr James A Willie of Oklahoma City told the Southern Medical association He said it is not a cure all but has proven effective in rapid treatment of several physical and mental disorders Including a psychosis with arterial brain changes that cleared up after a high B One treatment It is used in chronic alcoholism when food or vitamins are lacking and can lead to milder insanity with hallucinations or delirium tremens Also noted for insulin shock treatment where fever vomiting and rapid heart rate may occur and B One has helped restore patients to normal.

Memphis Tenn James A. Willie Oklahoma City Okla Southern Medical Association Willie

Britain Expands Sea Patrols and Minesweeping Push

British authorities announce plans to counter Nazi minelaying along the east coast and Thames estuary by developing a new minesweeping method and boosting air and sea patrols. Six ships were reported damaged or sunk by mines or submarines, with several crews missing or dead.

London Thames Estuary

Allies Claim Air Victories Over Western Front

Paris reports intense aerial combat over the western front with claims that at least 10 German warplanes were shot down in 48 hours by French and British air forces or anti aircraft fire. Berlin counters with claims of British planes downed and an engagement between nine Nazi and seven French aircraft.

Paris Berlin Saarbruecken French War Ministry

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Sabotage Allegations Against British Intelligence

Berlin reports an official statement claiming a German emigrant employed by British intelligence conducted several acts of sabotage on German Italian and Japanese ships from 1937 to 1938. It cites the Athenia as the first English origin ship possibly targeted by order of the intelligence service, and mentions Captain Stevens as a link cited by captors.

Berlin Athenia Stevens

Britons Held as Spies Said on Peace Mission

An official Netherlands statement says two British army officers seized near Venloo on November 9 and held in Germany as alleged Munich beer hall bombing accomplices claimed they were engaged in peace negotiations. It notes an unnamed Dutch officer and J Lemmens were abducted and taken to Germany. Sigismund Best and Richard Stevens reportedly said they were in charge of negotiations to explore peace possibilities.

Hague Netherlands Venloo Germany Munich J. Lemmens Sigismund Payne Best Richard Henry Stevens Secret Service

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