President Roosevelt’s Buenos Aires bodyguard dies
August Gus Gennerich 65 longtime Roosevelt bodyguard and former New York City detective died of a heart attack while dancing in a Buenos Aires restaurant. He joined Roosevelt’s detail in 1928 and accompanied the president on trips as official circles predicted possible changes to the sightseeing schedule.
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Buenos Aires
Gus) Gemerich
Roosevelt
Gennerich
New York City
Ross I. McIntire
Resurant
George Fox
Ite House
Jesslaunch
Mr. Roose- II
York
Gus” Genmerich
New York
Richmond district shows rise in trade and employment
Reports to the Federal Reserve in Richmond indicate higher activity across the fifth district with record trade, full time operation in birth district industries, increased coal output, more holiday hires, and stronger building trades. Department store safes rose nearly 17 percent in Oct-Nov 1936 versus 1935. Oct building permits reached 6 064 008.
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Richmond
Federal Reserve Bank
Fifth Reserve District
Richmond Federal Reserve Bank
Gles Bhow Advanced Bank
West Virginia
Bluefield
Charleston
Clarksburg
Llington
Fed- Reserve Bank
Roosevelt Arranges Busy Day of Sightseeing With Conclave
Delegates from 21 American nations praised the Inter-American Peace Conference as reflecting broad support for President Roosevelt. The U S chief executive would begin sessions at 6 p m 4 p m B S T. Roosevelt planned a busy day of sightseeing and official receptions including a visit to temporary residence, a welcome by Argentine leaders, a dinner hosted by President Justo, and a formal opening ceremony.
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Oosevelt
Buenos Aires
Roosevelt
Thy
United States
Carlos Saavedra Lamas
Julio Argentino Roca
Senate
Carlos Notl
Chamber of Deputies
U. S
Argentina
Steel Leader Proposes New Working Plan in Pittsburgh
Elmer J. Maloy, chairman of 50,000 Carnegie-Illinois Steel workers in the Pittsburgh district, unveils a plan for a militant “progressive” steel workers organization. The move prompts opposition from Mingo Junction mill representatives, while Maloy asserts he remains chairman and pledges a regional Pittsburgh meeting on December 20 for progressives from Cleveland to the region.
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Pittsburgh
Elmer J. Maloy
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation
Mingo Junction
John L. Lewis
Maloy
Cleveland
Huntington Circulator Killed By Train Collision
In Huntington, a Baltimore and Ohio freight train struck an automobile at a grade crossing, killing 24 year old Morris J. Robson, district circulation manager for Huntington Publishing. He died of a broken neck. This marks the fourth auto train fatality in eight days in the city, following three deaths on November 22 at a Chesapeake and Ohio crossing.
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Huntington
Morris J. Robson
Robson
Huntington Publishing Company
Chestnut Ridge Man Faces Prison Term After Guilty Verdict
Herbert Allen 30 of Chestnut Ridge was found guilty of malicious assault by a Barbour county jury in Philippi. He faces sentencing by Judge Herbert W. Dent after the current term. Allen stabbed William Ostrich 35 near Philippi with a knife following a months old dispute.
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Philippi
Barbour County
Herbert Allen
Chestnut Ridge
Herbert W. Dent
Allen
William Ostrich
Near
New Election Planned On School Bond Issue
Huntington voters may see a new election on a $600000 school bond issue to fund a million dollar building program. A citizens committee will ask the Cabell board of education tonight to call the new election after the measure failed to reach the 60 percent threshold in the November 3 vote.
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Huntington
Cabell Board of Deucation
Jailors Are Fooled By Old Prisoner In Newport
Newport police and jail attendants waited for 75 year old prisoner Sam Malusch to conjure up more money possibly as much as 300 dollars. He had been found reclining in his cell flipping a 50 cent piece into the air and whistling. A visiting brother Alex Malusch doubted the 300 to 500 dollar range and officers searched even his underwear. Police recalled his earlier earnings and changed cells as they tried to trap him.
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Newport
Sam Malusch
W. J. Ulrich
Malusch
Alex Malusch
Cold Springs
Leo Livingston
Sam
Historic Crystal Palace in London Burns to Ruins
The Crystal Palace in London burned, leaving smouldering ruins. Built in 1851 at 1.35 million pounds, the amusement center drew millions over decades. No lives were lost. the Duke of Kent aided the scene in boots and a helmet as fire crews battled the flames. Investigators probe a possible fire in a woman's cloakroom.
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London
Crystal Palace
Queen Victoria
Duke of Kent
Fire Brigade
Sloakroom
Duponts Top Contributors in Campaign
The Senate committee reports Dupont family members donated 144430 to Republican causes while Mrs. Davies gave 6500 to Democratic funds. J P Morgan contributed 50000 to ten Republicans and Mellon family members spent 40000. The panel will seek detailed data from all donors of 500 or more.
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Washington
Campign
Dupont
Roosevelt
Senate
Joseph E. Davies
Russia
Morgan
J. P. Morgan
Mellon
Social Session Planned After Initiation Tonight
Tonight at 8 o clock Grafton lodge No 308 B P O Elks holds its regular weekly meeting. E R Joseph Hussion announces initiation of 18 members of the James T Hallinan class and a social session in the guild room afterward. Important lodge business and committee reports are anticipated.
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Giillroom
James T. Hallinan
Grafton Lodge No
B. P. O. Ellis
Glenn Davis
Joseph Hussion
Bishop Warns King That He Needs God's Help
The Bishop of Bradford sharply criticized King Edward VIII's private life at the Bradford Diocesan conference in London. He urged the monarch to recognize his need for God's grace, noting it was the first public church remark on the king's personal affairs amid rumors of his relationship with Mrs. Wallis Simpson.
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London
Bradford
Edward VIII
A.W. F. Blunt
Church of England
Edward
Wallis Simp
Seal Sale To Begin In Taylor County For Tuberculosis Drive
Taylor county's annual tuberculosis seal sale will begin this week with a quota of 375 dollars to be raised between now and Christmas. The effort funds an early clinic to test for TB to be held December 7 in Grafton. Dr G Ralph Maxwell Morgantown and Dr George F Evans Clarksburg will conduct the one day examination. Mary Murray arrives to organize preliminary work and contact prior cases. (Continued on page six)
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Taylor County
George C. Rowell
West Virginia Tuberculosis Association
Rowell
Mary Murray
Grafton
Elks Club
East Main Street
G. Ralph Maxwell
Morgantown
George F. Evans
Clarksburg
Beckley Man Arrested After Car Kills Child
CORPORAL R D Platt charged Claude Meador of Beckley with manslaughter in the death of seven year old Lonzo Day Jr. The hearing is set for December 7. Meador said the child ran into the path of his car while he was driving near Corrine School where the boy was playing ball.
London to Spend Record on Christmas Toys and Gifts
London toy trade expects spending surpassing 1 250 000 pounds this year, the highest since the downturn. Trade officials note revived demand and a strong move toward British goods despite competition from Germany and Japan, with slogans urging local purchases.
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London
Royal Children
Germany
Japan
West Virginian Held For Theft of Clothing
Pittsburgh police questioned Harry Martin, 35, of Charleston West Virginia, after he was booked on the theft of jewelry and clothing valued at 160 dollars from Nick Cort’s Wilkinsburg home. Officers said Martin was about to board a plane to Washington, D C.
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Pittsburgh
Harry Martin
Charleston
W Va
Nick Cort
Wilkinsburg
Martin
Washington, D. C
New Highway Laws Sought To Cut Fatalities
Charleston reports a statewide push to reduce highway deaths led by Superintendent P D Shingleton and safety officials. A plan seeks legislative appropriation to hire more troopers and implement annual vehicle licenses and inspections, with current patrols stretched to 12 to 18 hours daily.
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Charleston
P. D. Shingleton
Shingleton
Will C. Easley
Gordon C. Graham
National Safety Council
Department of Public Safety
Many Brands Dropped By State Liquor Commission
Charleston dispatch reports the state liquor commission ordered removal of 71 brands due to low demand, leaving over 300 brands available. Governor Kump instructed the action on November 11 to streamline administration, with consideration of possible reduced prices for remaining stock.
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State Liquor Commission
Charleston
The
Liquor Commission
Kump
Cold wave sweeps eastern lake shipping slows canals
A Canadian born cold wave moved across the Great Lakes into the east bringing subfreezing temperatures. New York reported 12 above zero at 5 30 am with a high of 30 later. Canal traffic inland was hindered by ice as a flame thrower cleared locks on the Erie Canal.
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New York
Great Lakes
Pennsylvania
Lowell
Mass
Erie Barge Canal
Lake Erie
Hudson River
Albany
Driver Gets Six Months In Death Of Kid Martin
Doug las Lewis, 22, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Aubrey Kid Martin, a state lightweight boxing champion, and received six months in prison. Martin died from a fractured skull after a truck rollover when Lewis failed to navigate a curve. several other occupants were injured but not seriously.
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Beckley
Douglas Lewis
Aubrey
Kid” Martin
Martin
Lewis
Capture of Hospital Clinico Fights in Madrid
In Madrid a government assault captured the Hospital Clinico from insurgents after heavy cannonading and mine blasts. The battle, described as the heaviest since the war began, followed insurgent bombardment of government lines in Rosales and Cuatros Caminos. Socialist commanders reported the attack as the fiercest yet.
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Madrid
Clinico
University City
Rosales
Cuatros Caminos
No- Man's -Land
el Escorial Highway
Anglo French Pact Rumored
Paris reports the possible Anglo French military accord promising mutual aid if attacked. French ambassador Corbin informed Britain of France’s pledge, echoing Eden’s prior guarantee to Belgium. Cabinet members reportedly reviewed defense issues amid evolving prewar tensions.
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Paris
Great Britain
France
Charles Corbin
London
Anthony Eden
Belgium
Leon Blum
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Taylor County Safety Council
Presbyterian Church
Duponts
Mello
Bishop
King
God
Ernesto Bosch
Central Press
Col. Shingleton
Kid Martin
Humera
Baltimore & Ohio Co-Operative Traffic Program
Eddie Snyder
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