Three CCC boys die in Norris camp fire
Norris Tenn December 12 Three CCC youths Elwood Kramer 20 Nutley New Jersey Charles De Palma 21 East Orange New Jersey and Jacob Klein 20 Bronx New York City died when a fire swept three wooden barracks at their Norris area camp near the new Norris dam. Four others suffered minor burns as officers spread the alarm and residents fled into the night. Fire started shortly after midnight in barracks housing officers or staff, with the cause undetermined.
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Norris
Tenn
CCC
Norris Dam
John W. O'Daniel
New York City
OCC
Tee’ ‘Pinger
Ten
Wallace Defends Agricultural Adjustment Program
Secretary Wallace, in his annual Roosevelt report, defends the agricultural adjustment program as economic democracy and balanced abundance. He notes pre June 30 progress by the adjustment administration and emergency actions with other agencies, says farmers support the act but opposes crop curtailment and production reductions amid foreign losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wallace
Roosevelt
Department of Agriculture
Bombs Wreck Four New England Theaters in Dawn Attacks
Explosions ripped interiors of four movie houses in southern New England. The Majestic and Tremont in downtown Boston, the Capitol in Pawtucket Rhode Island, and the Capitol in Lynn Massachusetts were damaged by planted bombs. No injuries. properties suffered extensive damage and fear gripped the city as bomb squads investigated.
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Boston
Moving Picture
New England
Majestic
Tremont
Capitol
Pawtucket
R. I
The
Lynn
Mass
Capitol Theater
Tremont Theater
Majestic Theater
Almos
Tremont Street
Capitit Theatre
William P. Connely
Dennis Coughlin
Bolyston Street
Tremont and
Page
Legion appoints committee to curb communistic activity in West Virginia
Charleston December 12 The West Virginia department of the American Legion announced the appointment of a committee to combat Communist and Red activities in the state. Temporary chairman is Col R L Osborne of Clarksburg, former state police superintendent, with members Col William Eubank of Welch William Cotton of Wheeling Col C F Robinson of Morgantown and Crut GG Springston of Speti
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West Virginia
Couple Held After Police Raid Cabin Near Marion County
J K Bartrug 40 and Mabel T Campbell 27 were arrested after a midnight raid on a two room log cabin near Route 250 on charges of unlawful cohabitation. Prosecutor James C Holt and welfare official Glyde Cunningham investigated after a boy’s commitment to the State Industrial School at Pruntytown. Officers disarmed Bartrug, who with Campbell occupied the same bedroom amid children in the cabin and a small amount of moonshine seized. Bartrug, an employee of West Penn Company, refused to separate from Campbell. Continued on page six.
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Pruntytown
J. K. Bartrug
Mabel T. Campbell
Marion County
Route 250
James C. Holt
Glyde Cunningham
State Department of Public Welfare
Miss Cunningham
W. @. Rightmire
Lee Bennett
Harry Batson
James Guth
Claude Hefner
W. G. Wamsley
Bartrug
Miss Campbell
Wamsley
Fein
Bartrus
Weston Hospital
Olive Bartrug
West Penn Company
Rivesville
Campbell
Flood Control Plan Proposes $150 Million System
Army engineers submit a vast flood control and navigation program to Washington. The plan calls for 39 reservoirs along the Ohio River and its tributaries including the Allegheny and Monongahela in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. R G Powell, division Army engineer of Cincinnati, said funds depend on congressional approval.
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Pittsburgh
Congress
Washington
Army Engineers
R .G. Powell
Army Engineer
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Allegheny
Monongahela
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Recreation Scene Early Today of Small Blaze
A small fire on West Main Street prompted Grafton firefighters after a 1 30 am alarm. A short circuit in a beer sign ignited Christmas decorations in front of a restaurant. Employer reported the blaze, firefighters arrived to find it nearly out, and flames on the decorations were subdued with minor damage.
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Grafton Fire Department
West Main Street
Outlaw Communist Activities Proposed by U S Chamber
The United States Chamber of Commerce distributed a proposal to outlaw communistic activities seen as bearing the torch of revolution by violence. The board did not approve or deny, sending the document for consideration at the next annual meeting. The piece labels Soviet Communism transplanted to the United States as the current foe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Brackett
Washington
America
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Posal
Dafoes See New York Sights on Grand Tour
Dafoe of Corbeil Ontario visits New York with his brother Dr. William A. Dafoe and Mrs William Dafoe. He has never traveled so far before and experiences the city’s sights.
Best Year For Business Since 1931 Figures Show
New York December figures from statisticians indicate 1934 was the best year for business since 1931, with gains over 1923 in most lines. Industrial production appears near last year’s level in the final month, aided by the low base and the banking crisis aftermath. The data include totals in coal, freight car loadings, and automobile production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude A. Jagger
Associated Press
New York
Storn
Market steady after spill boosts on steel and power data
The stock market regained footing after yesterday's drop with scattered selling, rising steadily on favorable steel and electric power production statistics. The bond market improved while commodities moved narrowly. Washington heard Judge Hutcheson criticize the penal system as purposeless and haphazard amid calls for nationwide crime conferences and impartial judges.
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New York
Washington
Joseph C. Hutcheson
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Attorney General
Scott M. Loftin
American Bar Association
Bazaar on West Main Street Parsonage Supper
Dec 13 at 1 p m at the West Main Street Parsonage features fancy work and home baked articles. Supper served 5 to 7 pm, each serving 5 cents. Auspices of West Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church at 293-26.
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West Main ST
W. Main St. M. E. Church
Youth Burned When Tank Bursts in Philippi House
Orval Post 16 and William Gribble 42 were repairing a hot water heating system at Mrs. Carrie Robinson’s High Street home when a boiler exploded. Post suffered burns over much of his body and Gribble had severe burns to face arms and legs. Albert Cross, an electrician, aided victims and ambulance crews. The men were rushed to Myers Clinic in critical condition while the crowd watched.
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Philippi
Orval Post
Myers Clinic
Carrie Robinson
High Street
Young Post
William Gribble
Robinson
Gribble
Albert Cross
Robinson Home
Herman Poling
Sheriff Announces Large County Debt Payout Tomorrow
Sheriff Lee Bennett said about 12 000 to 15 000 in county road work orders will be paid at his office starting 9 a m tomorrow. The orders settle back indebtedness for work contracted before June 30 1934, as approved by the County Debt Commission and Taylor County Circuit Court. Most claims are small and remaining funds may be paid next week as the county clerk's office prepares the checks.
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Lee Bennett
Taylor County
County Debt Commission
Taylor County Circuit Court
Ceterk
Roosevelt Moves to Curb War Profits in Defense Push
President Roosevelt calls for legislation to take the profit out of war and backs Nye proposed measures as the senate munitions committee probes War profits. A 1920 Penrose Watson duPont letter is read, quoting Penrose urging Watson to push favorable dues legislation. Nye signals possible next-session action amid calls for restraint and full investigation.
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Washington
Senate Munitions Committee
Roosevelt
duPont
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Watson
duPonts
Congress
Nye
Senate Committee
Senate
Penrose-Watson
Jon Ing
Postponement of Naval Parley Sought by G B
London dispatch reports the British delegation backing a spring postponement of tri power naval talks with Japan and the United States. The cabinet weighs a recommendation, as Britain seeks to continue discussions but cites slim chances for an immediate agreement amid Washington's firm stance on tonnage equality. A cabinet session opened to assess the recommendation.
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London
Aime
Japan
United States
America
Tokyo
Doctors Seek Control of State Sanitariums in WV
Charleston December meeting set by the West Virginia Medical Association to consider placing all state hospitals and sanitariums under a technical council and creating a hospital division within the state health department. Joseph W. Savage, secretary, anticipates proposals already years in consideration.
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Charleston
State Health Department
West Virginia Medical Association
Joseph W. Savage
Modification of Transient Care Planned in New Orleans
William Plunkett of the National Transient Division of the Emergency Relief Administration announced a shift from aid to a local homeless support system. The program, to take effect within six weeks, aims to replace transient relief for travelers who are homeless and without income. About 263,900 transients are currently being assisted under the old system.
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New Orleans
William Plunkett
National
Emergency Relief Administration
Engineer Firemen Die In Denver Train Wreck
In Debeque Colorado an eastbound Denver and Rio Grande Western passenger train struck a huge boulder at Nice Hill, throwing the locomotive into the Colorado River. Engineer Allen Young of Pueblo and Fireman McDougal of Grand Junction were killed. A baggage car and coach derailed but all 40 passengers aboard remained unharmed. The wreck tore up track and the locomotive rolled down an embankment into about a 10 foot deep river. The firemen and engineer are believed to have drowned.
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Debeque
Colo
Denver and
Rio Grande Western
Nicer Hill
Colorado River
Allen Young
Pueblo
McDougal
Gran Junction
Salt Lake City
Denver
Fleming Speaks at Kiwanis Club Dinner Address
Jay Fleming, executive vice president and cashier of First National Bank, was the principal speaker at a Kiwanis Club dinner in Blen Ave. He discussed "The Fallacies in the Present Economic Structure" offering an insightful critique. Officers for 1936 were installed January 2 with ladies invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Jay Fleming
First National Bank
Kiwanis Club
Blen Aven
Canadian Distillers Face Arrest for Smuggling Liquor
Montreal December 12 police moved to arrest 61 people tied to Distillers Corporation Seagrams Limited and other firms accused of defrauding the Dominion and Quebec governments of 5 million dollars in liquor smuggling. The blanket warrant names a sum likely to grow. four individuals including Sam Bronfman were publicly identified as sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Seagrams Limited
Dominion
Quebec
22 BODIES TAKEN FROM HOTEL RUINS IN MICHIGAN FIRE
Fire at the Hotel Kerns in Lansing leaves 22 dead as searchers pull charred remains from icy debris. A morgue near the scene holds the first identified victim. Officials list several named dead, with many others still unidentified.
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Lansing
Mich
Kerns Nexan
Michigan
Grand River
Unemployment Insurance Proposed as Labor's Goal
Washington reports the 1935 unemployment insurance plan backed by William Green would be funded entirely by a five percent payroll tax, with workers spared from direct levy. Labor leaders say producers would bear the rest through higher prices. Separate push favors a 30 hour week as Congress weighs action amid Roosevelt administration caution.
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Washington
Unition
William Green
Legation of “Labor
A. P
Roosevelt
William P. Connery
D-Magss
House Labor Committee
Connery
Senator Black
D-Ala
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Norris, Tenn
AAA
Dad
Small
U. S. Chamber OF Commerce
A. R. Dafoe
William Dafoe
Allen Roy
G. B
Fleming
Henry Howlett
Gregory
Bever Veethies
Alan
John W. Goodwine
Marlette
Charles D. Parker
Otisville
Donald W. Sias
Midland
McFarland
Dayton
Ohio
Isaac Wishneff
Los Angeles
James Gatrix
Chicago
A. B. Bosman
Grand Rapids
Clarence Smith
Coldwater
Konn
Green
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