Addis Ababa Balks At New Peace Terms Involves Land Swap
Addis Ababa rejects proposed peace terms linked to swapping lands with Italy. Ethiopian officials warn Selassie could lose the throne if he accepts. The plan, seen as a device to justify further sanctions, envisions exchange of territory with Italy and Italy breaking covenants. Paris discussions aim to push penalties while a league committee may take over negotiations. Continued on page three.
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Associated Press
Great Britain
France
East Africa
Opetor Hille Selassie
Addis Ababa
Italy
Ethiopia
Il Duce
Ror
Mitgolini
Borah Talk Sparks GOP Speculation in Lndon Era
In Washington on December 11 Vice President Curtis discussed the political scene with Senator Borah. He expressed high regard for the Idahoan while noting ongoing speculation about his impact on Republican national politics. The 16 minute meeting in Borah's office followed Landon's return to Kansas and talks with Governor Landon as he builds support for the Republican nomination.
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Washington
Curtis
Borah
Landon
Rheir
Repub
Sie Askeen
Hiss ‘& Group
Poreks
Reen
Bazaar at West Main M E Church
A church bazaar begins at 1 o clock on Thursday December 12 at West Main M E Church. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
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West Main M. E
SEC seeks dismissal in case challenging utility act powers
Philadelphia December 11 The Securities Exchange Commission and other defendants in United Gas Improvement Company suit move to dismiss claiming the Eastern Pennsylvania district court lacks jurisdiction The group includes Attorney General Homer Cum mings Postmaster General James Farley and A S attorney Charles D MuAvoy plus Postmaster Jos. Continued on Page Three.
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Philadelphia
Securities Exchange Commission
United Gas Improvement Company
Public Utility Holding Company Act
Eastern Pennsylvania District Court
Homer S. Cummings
James A. Farley
A. S
Charles D. MuAvoy
Jos
Victim of Mad Slayer Located in Canyon Near Lindsay
In Lindsay Oklahoma on December 11 a body tentatively identified as Ray Evans a Shawnee civic worker and victim of the mad Chester Comer was found in a canyon six and a half miles north of Lindsay. Comer died from wounds after his arrest when Evans and others were reported missing. Garvin county deputy sheriff J P Mitchell said he had no doubt the body was Evans.
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Lindsay
Okla
Ray Evans
Shawnee
Chester Comer
Here
Comer
Evans
J. P. Mitchell
Garvin County
Beagle to Attend Wesleyan Grid Banquet
Dr Alden Beagle a prominent Grafton dentist will be among honored guests at a Buckhannon banquet honoring Wesleyan's 1935 Bobcats. Alumni praise the season noting the squad richly deserves a teal tribute for its efforts and loyalty over the years.
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West Virginia Wesleyan College
Alden Beagle
Grafton
Buckhannon
Bobcats
Weseyan
Regie
Call Writer for Quizzing About Murder
Minneapolis police reported Mrs Walter Liggett positively identified Isadore Blumenfeld Kid Cann as the slayer of her husband Walter Liggett publisher of the Midwest American The investigation also noted police would question A B Gilbert a Mound Minnesota political lecturer and writer as they awaited further word from Liggett's widow
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Minneapolis
John Hilborn
Walter Liggett
Isadore
Kid Cann) Blumenfeld
Minneapollis
Midwest American
A. B. Gilbert
Mound
England Declines Semiannual War Debt Payment
The British government released a note to the U S state department stating Great Britain will not pay the scheduled semiannual war debt installment of 117 670 765 05 dollars due December 16. The report mentions no change since 1934 and references a separate shooting incident involving Liggett and Gilbert. Continued on page eight.
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England
London
Washington
State Department
Great Britain
United States
Liggett
Gilbert
Loophole for Arthurdale Factory Approved
Washington reports Comptroller General John R. McCarl ruled the government could sell its interest in a Reedsville W V factory to a homesteader corporation. The Arthurdale association, a West Virginia nonprofit, formed to manage the project. The plant may open, initially employing about 100 people, with post office furniture plans abandoned.
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Washington
John R. McCarl
Reedsville
W. Va
West Virginia
Arthurdale Association
Suspect’s Release Considered After Prisoner Collapse
Mrs. Liggett offered to view the prisoner as soon as feasible following a collapse late yesterday. Reports indicate attempts could be made today to free Blumenfeld, with continuation on Page Two.
Egyptian Government Is Preparing Resignations
Cairo December 11 The cabinet of Premier Tewfik Nessim Pasha decided to resign under nationalist pressure to end British influence. The resignations will be submitted to King Fuad tomorrow and were expected to be accepted. The premier then visited Nahas Pasha, leader of the Wafd party, with Mohammed Makmud Pasha to brief him.
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Associated Press
Cairo
Tewfik Nessim Pasha
Fuad
Mohammed Macmud Pasha
Nahsa Pasha
Wafd
Mrs Roosevelt Visits Arthurdale School in West Virginia
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt toured Arthurdales Model School in Reedsville West Virginia as 300 pupils returned to class The first lady inspected five new buildings including a nursery and several facilities for education manual training noted as a key part of the curriculum She continued to Washington later in the day.
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Reedsville
W. Va
Arthurdale
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Federal
Washington
Brooks Reed Named Relief Administrator for Taylor County
Brooks Reed was chosen as administrator of Taylor county relief by a welfare board of local businessmen in yesterday's meeting. Final Charleston confirmation is awaited as the state relief administration had approved the appointment. Reed said funds are not yet received to meet this week's relief demands, with a check expected today or tomorrow. He warned there is no assurance the program will continue locally, but the state main office promised not to forget the needy.
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Brooks Reed
Taylor County
Charleston
State Relief Administration
Reed
Mayor Failed to Learn Fate of Main Street Project
Mayor E Otto Waugh tried to contact Burr H Simpson, state road commissioner, and his aides to learn what happened to the Main street repaying project. Simpson and assistants were away from Charleston and not expected back for days. Waugh also could not reach Frank McInteer district engineer, who was out of Clarksburg for several days.
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E. Otto Waugh
Burr H. Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Charleston
Waugh
Frank MelInteer
Reed Unable to Continue with Defense at Court
The U S government prepared to rest its Bankhead cotton act defense in court after Solicitor General Reed fell ill and stayed home. Reed planned to resume, but illness halted oral arguments. he may file the brief and be replaced by associate counsel for the December 16 AAA amendments case affecting Louisiana rice millers and TVA-related issues.
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Washington
Justice Department
Supreme Court
Stanley Reed
Reed
Louisiana
TVA
Taxicab Driver Nabbed In Meat Cutter's Death
PARKERSBURG Dec 11 Police arrested Forrest Miller a taxicab driver after a coroner s jury returned a verdict of murder in the death of George Vargo Austrian war veteran and meat cutter Vargo s body was found in his room Police first said death gas poisoning but later two skull fractures were found Alec White head 17 was held as a material witness after he told Lt F H Dugan he witnessed a fight between Vargo and Miller over taxi fare.
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Parkersburg
Forrest Miller
George Vargo
Vargo
Alec Whitehead
F.H. Dugan
Building and Loan Firm Gets Court Protection
Wheeling Building and Loan Association resumes business under a temporary injunction from Circuit Judge J Harold Brennan. State banking commissioner George Ward ordered the company closed but the judge later restrained officials from appointing a receiver. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh urged Ward to act. Attorney A E Bryant said the firm is not subject to state bank laws as it is not a deposit institution and that only a court can order a receivership with insolvency proof.
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Wheeling
Wheeling Building and Loan Association
J. Harold Brennan
George Ward
Brennan
Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh
Ward
A. E. Bryant
Brerinah
Homesick Man Will Receive Present From Home Towners
Bethany West Virginia December 11. A penniless man, Harry C Far from Monongah, formerly of Bethany College, is promised a Christmas gift from hometown friends. Far has spent 57 years away but recalls the town fondly and remains connected to the college community through letters.
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Bethany
W. Va
Harry C. Far
Bethany College
Her
Monongah
Faber
Kinsey
Colknew
Lana Themes
WPA Special Grant Seen As Last Chance To Get U S Cash For Hospital
County faces a possible jeopardy in securing a hospital loan as the State Supreme Court of Appeals held the court powerless to issue bonds or borrow funds. The only remaining hope for a new county hospital rests with the WPA, with copies of the court decision received by the prosecuting attorney.
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U. S
Supreme Court
WPA
State Supreme Court of Appeals
H. W. Dent
A. R. Warden
Taylor County Court
PWA
Kiwanis Help Sought for NYA Youth Projects
George Jackson of Clarksburg urged Grafton Kiwanis to back NYA assisted youth projects for ages 16 to 25. He emphasized lasting county benefits and estimated Taylor County’s NYA allotment at 2500 to 5000 dollars. Beautification of city school properties was proposed but limited to under 60 percent of funds.
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Grafton Kiwanis Club
National Youth Administration
George Jackson
Clarksburg
NYA Advisory Council
Civic Club
Debendorfer
Cozy Rest Inn
State Pardon Board Hears 175 Petitions For Release
In Moundsville West Virginia the state pardon board opened its December session listening to 175 prisoner petitions for clemency before holiday releases. Pardon Attorney Frank Hill and board members review each petition prior to voting. recommended releases go to Governor Kump for final action with possible Christmas releases if granted.
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Moundsville
State
West Virginia
Frank Hill
Kump
Fan Dancer and Tavern Keeper Slain in Automobile
Chicago report says Miss Lillian Mann, 32, a fan dancer, and William B. Weir, 40, tavern keeper, were found shot to death in a car. Police Lt. Hein suspects Miss Mann killed Weir and herself. A cloth handbag with two holes and a pistol lay on Mann’s lap. Weir is married with a ten year old son.
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Chicago
Lillian Mann
William B. Weir
Stuart J. Hein
Defender of Franc becomes Swiss president for 1936
Albert Meyer, known as defender of the Swiss franc, was elected president of Switzerland for 1936 as parliament opened its regular session. Giuseppe Motta, who has led as president four times, was named vice president.
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Berne
Switzerland
Albert Meyer
Giuseppe Motta
Cuba’s president resigns as Barnet takes office
Cuba’s chaotic politics prompt President Mendieta’s resignation. Secretary of State Jose A. Barnet becomes provisional president at 71, as ministers and the council of state prepare to elect a new leader within 48 hours. Military units flood Havana in a nationwide security sweep following a radio station raid and a kidnapping case involving Nicolas Castano.
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Associated Press
Havana
Cuba
Carlos Mendieta
Jose A. Barnet
Mendieta
Barnet
Gerardo Machado
Auguste
Council of State
Nicolas Castano
Cowloss case ties Mrs Baker to insured murder plot
Kansas City dispatch reports farmer John Best learned of an insurance murder plot amid a missing cow dispute. Detectives say Sally Alice Baker offered 200 dollars for Best’s death after insuring him for 6000 dollars with her as beneficiary. Baker, held for questioning, declined to talk until speaking with her husband.
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Kansas
City
John Best
Frank Howland
Clarence Ketron
Sally Alice Baker
Best
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