Famine Threat Looms as Spanish Strike Spreads
Famine threatens in a dozen Spanish cities amid a general strike despite martial law. Riots rage in Santander and refugees head toward France. A mobilization of 75,000 troops concentrates in key centers while Madrid’s government faces unrest. In Lisbon, aviator Ramon Franco is interned as authorities weigh extradition.
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Santander
Rijle
France
Madrid
Ier Berenguer
Lisbon
Ramon Fr
Yesterrevolt
Portugese
Poincare Serious Ill Amid Anxious Paris
Paris reports Raymond Poincare, French statesman, seriously ill with partial paralysis at his home. Initial death rumors were denied. slight improvement noted but no real hope of recovery. Doctors described a brain vein rupture and hemiplegia as the condition's nature.
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Paris
Raymond Poincare
M. Tardieu
Poineare
Borden
Coal Miners Donate $102 For City Charity Relief
Captain W H Arnold of the Salvation Army reports urgent charity needs in the city and county after a coal load, a $102 donation from Getty Allas and Rosemont mines, and new overcoats from Klein's store. About 300 locals require aid. 80 tons of coal expected Wednesday to be unloaded at West Side siding for distribution.
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W. H Arnold
Salvation Army
Getty, Allas
Rosemont
J. H. Reppert
Klein's Clothing Store
Charles H. Warder
Taylor County
Sinsell
Trapp Springs
Arnold
Army
Weat Main
Citadel
Army Home
East Main Street
Mr. Klein
Christmas Baskets to Be Distributed Friday by Schools
Grafton school children in grades and high school will distribute Christmas baskets next Friday through the Jr Red Cross Hi Y Club and Girl Reserve Club. Lists of those needing aid have been turned in by the schools monitors will handle distribution. Surplus goes to the Salvation Army. The plan is led by the Junior Red Cross with the Hi Y and Girl Reserves coordinating at the high school.
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Grafton
Jr. Red Cross
Hi-Y Club
Girl Reserve Club
Salvation Army
Fanior Red Cross
HIV
Major Shepard Testifies In Wife Poisoning Trial
Major Charles A. Shepard testified in his trial for his wife’s alleged poisoning. He portrayed Mrs. Shepard as addicted to alcohol and narcotics and said his life with her began to unravel after their 1916 honeymoon. He described attempts to quit liquor and noted narcotic use discovered at Fort Riley in 1929. A separate note mentions Jackson County, Oregon collecting $39,000 in grazing fees from cattlemen.
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Kansas City
Kan
Charles A. Shepard
Shepard
Army
Grace Brandon
San Antonio
Jackson County
Ore
Einstein sails for California to continue scientific work
New York reports Dr. Albert Einstein sails for California aboard the Bergenland to join American scientists. The itinerary includes Havana for Dec 24, Panama Canal voyage, Los Angeles New Year’s Day call, and visits to Pasadena’s Institute of Technology and Mount Wilson Observatory. He will stay weeks at Pasadena working with the institute and observatory, despite media interviews and social events during departure.
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New York
Albert Einstein
Califoria
Bergenland
Havana
Panama Canal
Thera
Los Angeles
San Diego
Calif
Einstein
Pesadena
Eas
Immigrants, Budget Clash Hit Washington
Washington discusses a House Immigration Committee vote to suspend most immigration for two years, with relatives of residents allowed entry until quotas fill. Heflin proposes stock exchange trading limits and penalties, while Wagner seeks a Senate price restraint probe. Charleston dispute over WVU graduate school funding follows.
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Washington
House Immigration Committee
New York Stock Exchanges
Heflin
Alabama
New York Stock Exchange
Senate
Wagner
New York
McFadden
House Banking Committee
Fill an Empty Stocking and Santa in Grafton
George L. Rob ert urges Christmas charity in Grafton citing the biblical nativity and St Nicholas. He appeals to readers to donate gifts to Salvation Army stockings to aid needy local children and bring Christmas cheer to those in humble homes this season.
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Santa Claus
Grafton
Bethlehem
Christ
St. Nicholas
Salvation Army
Record Cold Wave Sweeps From Rockies to Maine
A sharp nationwide cold snap froze readings from the Rockies to Maine. Temperatures ranged from four degrees in Boston and Albany to 26 in Kansas City and 22 in Norfolk, Virginia, with Owls Head New York hitting 17 below zero and several Vermont towns logging record lows. A blizzard in Canada's maritime provinces and Newfoundland coated coastlines in snow.
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Associated Press
Rockies
Maine
Boston
Albany
Portland
Montreal
New York
St. Paul
Chicago
Denver
Kanggs City
Norfolk
Abilen
Tex
Owls Head
N. Y
White River Junction
Northfield
Berlin
N. H
Malone
Springfield
Mass
Canadas Maritime Pr
Newfoundland
Blizzay Peisterday
City Schools Plan Holiday Programs in Grafton
Grafton public schools prepare Christmas programs and closing exercises for next week. Superintendent Harold A. Rice says dates undecided with some events likely at night to save on costumes. South Side may host the most elaborate operetta Friday night with a small admission. Central schools skip a program due to no auditorium. East Grafton and West Grafton schedule night and Friday afternoon shows. First words date undecided.
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Grafton Public
Harold A. Rice
Rice
South Side
Central Schools
East Grafton
West Grafton
Governor Conley to keynote Morris Harvey commencement
Barboursville announcement says Governor Wm G Conley will deliver the commencement address at Morris Harvey College on June 16 1981. President David Kirby also notes Bishop W F McMurry to preach the baccalaureate sermon for the class of 1991 slated to be held June 14.
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Barboursville
Wm.g. Conley
Morris Harvey, College
David Kirby
Kirby
W. F. McMurry
Miller's Shoe Store Quality Outshines Lower Price Merch
Compare the merchandise you buy at Miller's Shoe Store with any you may find at lower prices and you will quickly discern the difference. Quality speaks for itself.
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Miller's Shoe Store
Snake Tale Spreads After February Snowstorm
Charles O. Larue arrived in town and recounted a famed snake story claiming he killed a Black Snake during a February snowstorm 50 years ago. His brothers Will and John will attest, as miners near Scotch Hill and Bethelchurch recall blasts that drove the snake into sunshine, prompting laughter and oldtimer tales.
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Charles
Larue
Tarue
Hems
Will
Fairmont Pike
John
Maple
Scotch Hill
Bethelchurch
Mr. Blackmake
Copperhead
Goudy Rites to Be Held on Wednesday
Funeral services for Charles H. Goudy retired Baltimore and Ohio Railroad man and Civil War veteran will be held Wednesday at 2 PM from his daughter Mrs H L Potts home on Walnut Street with Rev French Boone officiating. Interment in Webster cemetery. Goudy died yesterday afternoon at 2 30 at Mrs Potts home afterill health. He was born in 1841 in Elizabeth City Md and worked at Norfolk Navy Yards and Mt Claire shops before joining the B&O in 1869. He married Jennie L Helms in 1870. Eight children survive. Continued on Page Three.
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Charles H. Goudy
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
H. L. Potts
Walnut Street
French Boone
Webster
Bartlett Funeral Company
Goudy
Elizabeth City
Robbers Hold Manchester Savings Bank in Pittsburgh
Six bandits hijacked the Manchester Savings Bank and Trust in Pittsburgh using revolvers and shotguns, forcing the vault open and escaping with about $50,000 in currency. A stolen car, later found, was used in the getaway. One manager suffered a minor head injury while alerting police. The incident follows a prior bank holdup in Verona within ten days.
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Pittsburgh
Manchester Savings Bank & ‘Trust Company
Superior Fire Insurance Company
Telter.dt
Aenea
Third Bank
Tive
Perry
Verona
Gerwig
Adam Hoffman
Hoffman
Manchester
Penvaria
Dravo Grampton
Miller's Store Friendship Ad Urges Customer Visit
A local ad emphasizes that friends will know you value friendship by shopping at Miller's Store. It advises readers to visit the shop before making a purchase to show appreciation and support.
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Miller's
Lamont Urges Americans to Work for Business Recovery
J P Morgan partner Thomas W. Lamont told New York Stock Exchange members that Americans have set to work to improve the business situation. He cited efforts to correct overproduction overbuying and overborrowing and noted continued pressure from overspeculation before October 1929.
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New York
Thomas W. Lamont
J. P. Morgan and Company
New York Stock Exchange
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