Landon Urges Government To Safeguard Equality At Omaha Rally
Gov Alf M Landon urged Nebraska Republicans to protect freedom and opportunity during a breakfast conference in Omaha. He said the nation must avoid mortgaging rights and pledged government should aid with essentials. He resumed his cross country tour, planning seven appearances in Iowa and three in Illinois. He warned vital issues affect every American family and home as the campaign nears decision.
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Omaha
Neb
Alf M. Landon
Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Landon
Colorado
Roosevelt Holds Talks On Re election Drive At Hyde Park
At Hyde Park, President Roosevelt planned a conference with re election campaign managers as Alf Landon tours east to open his Republican bid. James A. Farley, Democratic national committee chairman, was invited to dinner and a meeting with Frank Walker and Forbes Morgan to discuss radio speeches and speaking plans. Farley has been meeting daily at New York headquarters.
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Hyde Park
N. Y
Alf M. Landon
Roosevelt
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
White House
Frank Walker
Forbes Morgan
National Committee
Farley
New York
Drive Safely After Car Plunges Over Embankment
A car plunged thirty feet down an embankment after a sideswipe while attempting to pass a vehicle heading in the same direction as it prepared to turn onto a side road. The incident, part of several similar crashes in three months, is cautioned by the Taylor County Safety Council with reminders to signal before turning and to avoid passing near side roads or service stations.
Union claims denied by firm workers in Calumet region
In Chicago on August 21, a firm response dismissed by Van A Bittner regional director as propaganda. Eight Carnegie Illinois Steel employee representatives claimed about 35 of them walked out during a meeting where a resolution supporting affiliation with John J Lewis committee on industrial organization was reported.
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Chicago
Calumet
Ilinois
Indiana
van A. Bittner
Carnegie Illinois Steel Company
Bittner
John J. Lewis
Committee On Industrial Organization, Steamroller
Education Body Member Nabbed on Forgery Charge
Beckley August 21 police arrested Asa Hurst 40 of Raven cliff a Wyoming county education board member on forgery charges The warrant charged Hurst with cashing a check issued to P B Hash a school bus driver
Three Navy Destroyers Search Pacific For S. S. San Joaquin
Three navy destroyers with searchlights scour the Pacific 560 miles west of Guadalupe Island after the S. S. San Joaquin reportedly sank. No trace found despite a line of ships and ongoing SOS reports. Crew prepared lifeboats as engineers report cement pouring for Tygarts dam proceeding at 60 percent of the total.
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San Diego
Canf
Pacific
S. S. San Joaquin
Guadalupe Island
San Joaquin
Naval Communications Office
Edward C. Raguet
Aylwin
U. S
Pittsburgh
Monarc
Ghan
Worden
Tygarts
Arthur J. Hepburn
United
Masked Slugger Sought For Attack On Actress
Ruby Lorraine, English film star and wife of Rupert Grayson, was assaulted in her home when a prowler entered with a drawn gun. He fired a wire shot grazing her and striking the ceiling before escaping in a car as police pursued. The incident adds to a day that saw an airplane crash near Mt. Rose explode, killing its pilot.
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Hopewell
N. J
Mt. Rose
Hollywood
Ruby Lorjraine
Rupert Grayson
London
Bristol
Chin
Hall Aircraft Corp
Resits
Charles W. Hall
Jeff Bristol
Washington, D.C
Condition of Wounded Widow Remains Grave
The condition of Mrs. Mary Alma Vandevender, age 17, who was shot through the right lung by her husband Earl J. Vandevender, 24, remains grave. Hospital staff report she is unchanged though physicians say she has a fair chance for recovery.
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Philippi
Mary Alma Vandevender
Earl J. Vandevender
Man Arrested In Mausoleum Break In Taylor County
State Trooper Mur phy announced the arrest of James L. Johnson 34 of Clarksburg in connection with a mausoleum break in at Simpson cemetery owned by G. E. Bailey a Taylor County coal operator. Johnson waived a preliminary hearing and is held on 500 bond for the September grand jury. Motive listed as breaking and entering with intent to steal. Case described as peculiar with no clear motive.
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W. E. Murphy
G. E. Bailey
Taylor County
Simpson Cemetery
Murphy
Clarksburg
James L. Johnson
West Pike Street
Grafton
Johnson
Ona C Jefferys
Philippi Woolen Mills Reopens With Two Shifts, Busy
In Philippi, the Woolen Mills now operates two shifts to handle new orders. Fifteen rooms are active, with carding, warping, spinning, and picking departments running day and night. Over fifty workers are employed as shipments resume after a 1929 closure, under manager T. L. Burner.
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Philippi
Prin Carpenter Named To Succeed Rasmussen
Philip pi August 21 J H Carpenter principal of the local high school for fourteen years is named state director of the National Student Forum on the Paris pact. He succeeds Tarlock Rasmussen principal of Grafton High School who was state chairman last year.
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Philippi
J. H. Carpenter
Tarlock Rasmussen
Grafton
Black Legion Leader Indicted Along With 21 Others
Detroit reports Virgil F. Effinger of Lima Ohio described as national head of the Black Legion was indicted with 21 others on criminal syndicalism charges. Indictments allege they advocated crime and violence for political reform, with maximum penalties up to 10 years and a $5,000 fine. five year terms on a related charge. Names of the indicted were withheld.
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Detroit
Virgil F. Effinger
Lima
Ohio
Duncan C. McCrea
Black Legion
James E. Chenot
Effinger
West Middlesex Set to Welcome Governor Landon
Officials and townsfolk prepared for Governor Alf M. Landon to open his presidential campaign in the east before an expected crowd of 100,000. Two 6,000 gallon water tanks were filled for the gathering on the 125 acre golf course where he will speak at 3 p.m. EST. Food counters run along the road to the club and the Kansas governor is expected to speak about 30 minutes.
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Middlesex
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Speed Boat Racing On Centennial Program
Wheeling marks its jubilee centennial with speed boat racing on the Ohio River. A parade of boats led by the U S S Penova drew crowds along banks and bridges as thousands watched boats including yachts steamers tugs John boats and canoes with outboard motors. Officials estimate over 500000 visitors by Saturday night wrap-up.
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Wheeling
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
John
Ohio Determined To Free All Bridges Says Stevens
Wheeling August 21 chairman Nick Stevens of the Ohio Bridge Commission pledged to acquire and free from tolls all bridges crossing the Ohio between Ohio and West Virginia. Robert B. Lucas joined in the promise at a meeting, while Burr H. Simpson was absent due to his father's illness. Carl Jensen presided at the conference which formed a committee to coordinate the anti toll drive across states.
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Wheeling
Nick Stevens
Ohio Bridge Commission
Ohio
West Virginia
Robert B. Lucas
Burr H H. Simpson
Carl Jensen
Wheeling Island Community Association
Governor Offers Help In Settling Seattle Press Strike
Seattle August 21 Gov Clarence D Martin offered to help arbitrate the nine day old Seattle Post Intelligencer newsroom strike. He said law and order has not failed and avoided state patrol or national guard. He urged arbitration and pledged his services as newspaper executives and Guild claimants butt heads over discharge. Hearst in Rome argued about free press and cost of the strike, defending press rights against mob rule. Continued on page four.
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Seattle
Hearst
Clarence D. Martin
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Municipal
King Punty
Portland
Ore
State Patrol
National Guard
Martin
American Newspaper Guild
Rome
Italy
William Randolph Hearst
The
Monongalia Health Head Resigns to Leave State
Morgantown reports Dr. R. C. Farrier Monongalia county health officer resigning to become health director of Delta County Michigan. He will start September 1 and had served as director since 1929, reflecting a long tenure in the county health office.
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Monongalia Health
Morgantown
R. C. Farrier
Monongalia County
Delta County
Michigan
Work Better Report Shows Rising Industrial Employment
Charleston August report from the state Labor Department shows 177011 people employed as of June 30, up from 135829 in 1932 and 127175 in 1930, excluding coal mining and lumbering. Commissioner C L Jarrett says demand for skilled trades exceeds supply amid a booming building sector.
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Charleston
Department of Labor
Commissioner of Labor
C. L. Jarrett
Jarrett
Error Causes Overpayment At Federal Agency
The Washington Post reports thousands of Resettlement Administration employees received two or more paychecks during agency setup last year with overpayments totaling 000. About 9800 has been collected with 20 000 outstanding. Assistant director J C Foulis says efforts continue to recover the remaining amount. A bookkeeping error, mainly from June to September last year, is cited by Max Wasser man as the cause.
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Washington
The
Washington Post
Resettlement Administration
J. ,C. Foulis
Post
Max J. Wasserman
Warden Rites Set Sunday At Bartletts
Funeral for Dr Alfred Roger Warden 76 year old Grafton physician will be held 2 30 Sunday afternoon at Bartlett Funeral home McGraw avenue after two year illness. He requested no flowers and asked gifts to the poor and needy children. Rev William E Knox pastor Andrews Methodist Episcopal church will preside. Interment Bluemont Cemetery active pallbearers Cedric Reynolds Dr L L Pain and others named in notice
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Bartlett
McGraw Avenue
Alfred Roger Warden
Grafton
Barrett Street
Warden
William E. Knox
Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church
Bluemont Cemetery
Cedric Reynolds
L. L. Pain
Youths Fall Thirty Feet Both Are Seriously Hurt
Two boys aged 10 and 9 fell about 30 feet into a pit at Pond Creek Colliery property while riding in a dirt bucket. Jack Estep suffered a fractured skull and Roland Spinosi fractures of both arms. Doctors and hospital attendants report serious injuries.
Picture trail leads to fugitive capture telegram
G men scoff at escape tale as small town jailbird flees. Police chief, unnamed by DOJ, mailed six photos of the fugitive in different poses to a nearby city chief. Hours later a telegram arrived claiming five men jailed and the sixth soon to be found.
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Washington
G-men
Justice Department
Struggle of Two Factions Tense Across Europe
German press blames Soviet Russia for trouble in Spain as fascism and socialism clash. Lisbon reports quiet though talks of a Portuguese revolt surface. Mussolini reportedly ready and directing reaction to neutrality talks, while Germany threatens force with sixteen warships in Spanish waters.
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Associated Press
Portugal
Mussolini
Lisbon
Paris
Germany
Russia
Tr Duce
Spain
Soviet
U S policy keeps hands off Spanish crisis
The United States reiterated a non intervention stance in Spain while expressing hope for an early end to the conflict. Acting Secretary William Phillips rejected Uruguay’s mediation proposal and affirmed America’s reluctance to intrude in another nation’s internal affairs, though wishing the Spanish people peace.
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Spain
United States
William Phillips
J. Richland
Uruguay
Americas
Besi
Phillips
Joel Espalter
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