Union Cancels SWOC Contract With International Nickel
Pittsburgh August 23 The Steel Workers Organizing Committee SWOC cancelled a long standing contract with International Nickel of Huntington West Virginia alleging a company union and discrimination against SWOC members Philip Murray SWOC chairman said the action aimed to wreck union strength and to delay elections won 374 to 273 and disputed by the company which pledged to appeal to the National Labor Board and possibly the Supreme Court The New Haven plant had a recent election and the NLRB will decide the outcome
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Pittsburgh
International Nickel Company of
Huntington
W. Va
Te Cio
Steel Workers Organizng Committee
SWOC
Steel City
Philip Murray
National Labor Board
Murray
International Nickel
New Haven
Conn
Henry S. Wingate
NLRB
Supreme Court
Laundry Office Robbery Failure Upheld by Police
ELKINS August 23 police report thieves tore into the Elkins Laundry office but failed to crack the safe. The note left read thanks, we'll be back. Thieves secured only small change and a few articles of clothing, state trooper Fred Cunningham said.
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Elkins
Fred Cunningham
Drunkenness warrant case nets $5 fine in Mt View area
Harry Wilson of the county section pleaded guilty before Justice A B Kna benshue on Mt View route 250 Saturday night. He paid the $5 fine and costs and was released.
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Mt. View Camp
Harry Wilson
Justice of the Peace
A. B. Knabenshue
Young Wilson
Hagan Ice Cream Ad Promotes Pure Rich Snack Treats
An advertisement urges mothers to serve Hagan Ice Cream between meals, claiming it is a rich pure food that builds strong sturdy bodies. It emphasizes its absolute purity and a price of 25 cents a quart for the best quality.
Tucker County Fair Draws Hundreds for 25th Year
Parsons reports hundreds of visitors filled the mountain town for Tucker County Fair events. A band concert and a fireworks display highlighted the day, with a parade of business leaders, farmers, and lodges planned for tomorrow. Miss Wanda Maxwell of Hendricks is to be crowned queen by Representative Jennings Randolph after the parade.
Mdivani Sued by Film Star
Mae Murray testifies in deposition for 12000 annual support for their son Koran 12 saying she was left penniless after divorce. Prince David Mdivani lists 300000 wealth with oil wells and overseas contracts while denying requests for funds. Superior Court hearing set for August 31.
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Los Angeles
Mae Murray
Prince David Mdivani
Koran
Santa Barbara
Playa del Ray
Prince Alexis
Barbara Hutton
Alexis
Europe
Prince Serge
England
Miss Murray
David
Hitler says Polish crisis nears set by new pact
The article reports a Nazi memorandum pressing aims in Poland with Britain and France sidelined. It notes Henderson’s return and a likely showdown within days after Ribbentrop signs a non aggression pact with Russia. Nazi circles expect possible fighting but no Allied intervention, amid talks of German expansion.
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Britain
France
Germany
Poland
Henderson
Chamberlain
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Moscow
Russia
Foreign Office
Dienst Aus Deutschland
Europe
Wilhelmstrasse
Nazi Germany Recalled Bismarck Policy In Allied Press
The controlled press cites the Iron Chancellor as model for Nazi policy while condemning Kaiser Wilhelm. German readers see side by side photos of Soviet premier Molotov and German Foreign Minister Ribbentrop, a rare public juxtaposition since 1933.
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Otto von Bismarck
Bismarck
Russia
Kaiser Wilhelm
Doorn
Netherlands
Adolf Hitler
Vyacheslaff Molotoff
von Ribbentrop
Youth Hunted Pantin 200 Sono et
A report details a violent incident where Richard, after a quarrel, allegedly killed Billy Williams by garroting him with copper wire and fled on a bicycle. Williams died en route to hospital as authorities pursued the case. Richard had earlier been committed to Whitier State School in 1938 as an incorigible and was released to his parents last June.
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Qeaurace
Richard
Billy Williams
Williams
Whittier State School
Italy Gears for Balkans Inbound to Eastern Europe
The article notes Italy's focus on zones in the Balkans and near east with strategic interest. It warns Greece Turkey and Romania of the pact's strangulation risk to British French aid. Fascist commentators, praising the pact, portray Stalin almost as a hero in Europe’s shifting dynamics.
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Italy
Balkans
Near East
Greece
Turkey
Romania
Britain
France
Europe
Joseph Stalin
Roosevelt Is Continued At Press Conference On War And Neutrality
From Langley radio the Tuscaloosa reports Roosevelt discussing neutrality law reluctance and war risk. Questions were raised about a possible special congressional session, recall of Ambassador Steinhardt, and any non routine talks on Europe. The president outlined plans to move to Sandy Hook instead of Annapolis, Md.
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Roosevelt
Langley
Tuscaloosa
Congress
Steinhardt
Moscow
Washington
Sandy Mook
Annapolis
Stock Market Slips as War Fears Persist in New York
New York stock prices drifted lower as traders watched the Danzig dispute. Among declines were Youngstown, General Motors, Bears Roebuck, American Telephone, Consolidated Edison, American Smelting, Westinghouse, Du Pont, Philip Morris, Santa Fe, U S Steel, Chrysler, Montgomery Ward, New York Central, and American Water Works. The Shovel share list also shows curbed activity.
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New York
Danzig
Youngstown
General Motors
Bears Roebuck
American Telephone
Consolidated Edison
Amercan Smelting
Westinghouse Electric
du Pont
Philip Morris
Santa Fe
U.S. Steel
Chrysler
Montgomery Ward
New York Central
American Water Works
Inum Ltd
Union Baptist meeting draws nearly 200 attendees
In Philippi on August 6 nearly 200 people attend the Union Baptist association's 135th annual session. A joint session with the West Virginia Baptist assembly is held at Alderson-Broaddus College.
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Philippi
Union Baptist Association
West Virginia Baptist Assembly
Alderson- Broaddus College
State business gains slowly in West Virginia tax returns
West Virginia reports partial gains in indirect tax receipts as June consumer sales tax receipts reach 790,264.56 dollars, up from 722,682 a year earlier, while April and May show mixed results. Tax Commissioner Ernest K. James cautions more increases are needed to meet budgeted estimates, though July figures may raise confidence if trends continue through 1940. Total 1938 income tax receipts to date amount to about 1.39 million, near the 1.40 million budget goal, with 1937 data suggesting higher future collections.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Ernest K. James
James
Tax Department
Bolivian Dictator German Busch Wounded
LA PAZ Aug 23 The Bolivian president German Busch 35 was reported by palace physicians to be in a dying condition from a pistol wound. Initial reports did not specify the wound and palace notes said the injury was so grave anyone would have died soon. General Carlos Quintanilla Vice President Baldivieso and Interior Minister Salinas rushed to his bedside.
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LA Paz
German Busch
Bolivia
Carlos Quintanilla
Enrique Baldivieso
Interior Salinas
Western Maryland Razes Roundhouse for Modern Replacement
Western Maryland railroad workers begin demolition of a 44 year old roundhouse in Elkins yards to make way for a modern replacement structure, officials say.
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Maryland
Old Roundhouse
Elkins
Western Maryland Railroad
Sale of War Material Abroad Banned by Board
London reports the Board of Trade issued an order banning export of essential war materials from Britain except under license. The ban covers aluminum copper lead iron and steel scrap raw cotton rubber and nickel with strict enforcement to follow.
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London
Board of Trade
Britain
Kidnapped Pastor Returns Home From Arab Captivity
Rev Gerould R Goldner of Mogadore Ohio, 29, recounts his 28 day ordeal with a Palestine Arab band outside Jerusalem. He describes teaching captors poker with deuces wild and winning shoes, hat, rope and more. He was freed after ransom paid for his son and father.
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New York
Gerould R. Goldner
Mogadore
Ohio
Goldner
Jacob Goldner
Cleveland
Jerusalem
Briton Runs World Speed Records On Water
Sir Malcolm Campbell of London, in a Rais ton designed boat, smashed his world water speed record with an average of 141.74 miles per hour last week. Cobb reached 369.23 mph on the north run yesterday but stalled on the return. This morning, no difficulty was encountered.
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Malcolm Campbell
London
Raiston
Cobb
MIMIC BATTLE OPENS IN ADIRONDACK MANEUVERS
Plattsburg New York August 23 a mock invasion moves through Adirondack foothills aiming at New York City. The clash will climax the first army maneuvers pitting 52000 peace time troops against 36000 Black force with 350 umpires judging outcomes led by Lt Gen Hugh A Drum and Maj Gen James Woodruff.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
New England
Adironack
New York City
7Th Cavalry
Hugh A. Drum
First Army
James A. Wood
Ruff
Salesman Is Exonerated In Killing Of Infant
Parsons, Aug 23. State trooper R C Coen said Irvin S Iden tobacco salesman Morgantown and Davis will not face charges after his auto struck and killed Robert Raese Jr near his home in Davis. The child’s skull was fractured. Initial reports suggested a hit and run. The father Robert Raese, an aviation enthusiast, was taking a pilot’s test in Elkins at the time.
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Parsons
R. C. Coen
Irvin S. Iden
Morgantown
Davis
Robert Raese, Jr
Coen
Robert Raese
Elkins
Fat Davis
She's a Champ Baby Wins at Ocean City Pageant
Seven month old Sandra Judd Kirchmann was named winner in the annual baby pageant in Ocean City New Jersey. The event drew families from across the region with judges noting her bright eyes and cheerful demeanor as key factors in the victory.
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Sandra Judd Kirchmann
Ocean City
Britain and France Ready For War Over Poland
British and French leaders pressed for a wartime stand as they prepared for swift mobilization to deter Germany and defend Poland. Diplomatic moves included a potential German Soviet pact, with Kennedy set to meet Halifax as Moscow circulated cautious optimism about mutual aid.
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Germany
Poland
Europe
Henderson
Hitler
Britain
Sir Nevile
Lord Halifax
France
London
Moscow
Russia
London Times
Rike
Asselated Society of Locomotive Engineers
Hog raisers face trouble as government slaughter program nears six years
Chicago August 23. The six year pig slaughter program nears a repeat of past production curbs as abundant feed lifts hog output toward drought era levels. Wholesale hogs average 5.56 per hundredweight, down over two dollars from last year and seven cents below last August, with pig population shrinking from 49 million at the start of 1939 to about 39 million on January 1, 1935.
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Chicago
Government Loans Lose Ground In Bond Market
In New York on August 23, U S government loans fell as turnover rose across several issues. Midday losses reached about 2 3 4 points with Federal farm mortgage 35 of ’49–’44 leading declines on sales exceeding 50 000 face value. Brokers blamed weak British bonds for pressure and noted traders waited to review September financing plans.
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Vhenee Ury
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Malone
Deep Cut Rate Drug Store
Opera House
Romeo
John Kent
Tommy
King Kong
Fay Wray
Robert Armstrong
Jackie Cooper
Sun
Mon
Douglas Fairbanks, JR
Tucker County
Mdivani
Jung
Baers
Grafton Drug and Chemical Company
Pantin
Union Baptist Meeting
RCA Victor
Victrola
Georgeous
Victor Tubes
RCA
Adirondacks
Alcatraz
Jack Chantoh
Vitaphone
U. S
Crane Wilbur
Lee
Lucien Hubbard
Warner Bros
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