Stormy Year Continues With Global Turbulence and Regional Unrest
The year in review highlights General Kundt’s return boosting a military stance while neutral powers in Washington and Buenos Aires seek to end conflicts. The League of Nations issued warnings as regional disputes flare across South America, notably Leticia between Colombia and Peru. Honduras experiences a revolutionary year with strikes and uprisings following electoral gains by Tiburcio Carias.
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Kundt
Washington
Buenos Aires
League of Nations
Bolivia
Paraguay
Colombie
Leticia
Rio Grande
Chile
Arturo Alesandri
Salvadore
Ball Band Rubber Footwear Now At Low Prices
Warm dry feet prevent sickness and lasting harm. Miller's Shoe Store notes BALL BAND rubber footwear offers extended wear and lower cost, reducing risk of cold wet feet.
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Miller’s Shoe Store
Revolts and new leaders mark year end in Latin America
Zuniga Huete to take office next June as revolts shake Peru and Nicaragua's Dr Juan B Sacasa assumes the presidency on New Year’s Day with Marines withdrawing shortly after. Peru’s year ends with Sanchez Cerro’s struggles and revolts in Trujillo and February mutiny. Panama Mexico Paraguay elect presidents for 1932 into 1933. West Indies stay stable with Justo in Argentina and Machado in Cuba restoring order amid clashes. Martial law lingers in Havana as Haiti and Dominican Republic maintain order.
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Zuniga Huete
Peru
Juan B. Sacasa
Nicaragua
Luis M. Sanchez-Cerro
Trujillo
Panama
Mexico
Paraguay
West Indies
Augustin P. Justo
Argentina
Gerardo Machado
Cuba
Havana
Haiti
Dominican Republic
Christmas Vacation Programs At City High And Schools
City students miss a number of days with absences listed by ward and school. Tomorrow marks the start of Christmas vacation with 10:30 AM assemblies at the high school and 2:00 PM programs in all grade schools except Central and Garrison. West Grafton set a 2:00 PM program with carols, a devotional, solo by Helen Davis, and a Christmas story in song and picture by eighth graders.
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First Ward
Central
East Grafton
West Grafton
Garrison
City High
Mr. Eskew
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Helen Davis
Cutter Goes to Aid of Tanker off Cape Henry
New York dispatch reports the cutter PonteHagan was ordered to the scene to aid the tanker or freighter that ran ashore off Cape Henry Virginia. Weather and sea conditions hindered attempts as nine crew members were reported aboard the vessel.
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New York
PonteHag
Cape Henry
aTiere
Fire damages Pitt Cathedral skyscraper under construction
Pittsburgh December 20 a fire threatened the 40 story future University of Pittsburgh building the Cathedral of Learning. Fire Chief Richard L. Smith estimated losses around 10000 dollars as water lines circuits and temporary beams in the unfinished structure suffered damage. Classes were not in session during the two week Christmas recess.
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Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Pire
Richard L. Smith
Cathedral of Learning
Roosevelt Shying From Any Responsibility In War Debts
In Washington Democrats avoid active participation in Hoover s plan for a commission to review the war debt issue. President Hoover plans to proceed on his own initiative, while Governor Roosevelt leans sympathetic yet firm against sharing responsibility with the administration. The exchange shows the looming clash over who bears the burden of the war debt problem.
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Washington
Hoover
Capitol
Roosevelt
Virginia Tate Defends Sons In Murder Hearing
Mrs. Tate testified in Bruceton Mills West Virginia that her three sons killed Tate in September, asserting a life of severe lashings and forced beef meals. She described a brutal household where the whip with a long cracker was used on her and the children, while the father’s blood-stained jacket was shown in court.
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Virginia Hill
Tate
Bruceton Mills
W. Va
John
Vicks Colds Control Plan Warns of Flu Risk
Health authorities urge prompt cold checks to prevent flu complications. The plan advises early use of Vicks Nose Drops at first symptoms and VapoRub at night, plus rest and occasional laxatives to end a cold faster.
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Vicks Plan
Vicks Nose
Vicks
Widow testifies about abuse by George Tate in Bruceton Mills
The widow describes severe beating labeling George Tate the family’s black sheep. She recounts lashings to forbid church attendance and recess home confinement during school years. She says she was rarely allowed to leave Bruceton Mills to visit Uniontown, echoed by her daughter and niece.
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George Tate
Uniontown
Beckley Board Closes Schools Early Over Influenza Epidemic
Beckley district officials decided to close schools three days before Christmas due to an influenza outbreak. School physicians estimated 38 percent of pupils unable to attend. Shady Spring high school also shut for the same reason. The hearing on guilt was continued until today.
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Beckley
Board of Education of
Shady Spring
Appalachian Coals Files Brief In Case
Appalachian Coals Inc and mine operators in Virginia West Virginia Kentucky and Tennessee filed in the Supreme Court a brief supporting an appeal to set aside their conviction for violating the Sherman anti trust law. Oral argument is scheduled for January.
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Washington
Appalachian Coals, Inc
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Supreme Court
Christmas Gift Ideas at Miller's Shoe Store
Local shoppers are invited to Miller's Shoe Store for practical Christmas gifts. Silk hose from Archer and Ben ning offered at $1 per pair or three for $2.85 and $2.15 respectively. Ball Band slippers priced from $1.50 to $2.25, Daniel Green slippers range $1.50 to $4.00.
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Miller’s Shoe Store
Archer
Benning
Daniel Green
Owens Child Dies Of Hurt In Auto Sled Accident
Catherine Owens aged 10 daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry C Owens of Fairmont died in Fairmont Emergency Hospital from injuries suffered when her sled was struck by a automobile on Maryland avenue near the Owens home. The driver was absolved of blame. Funeral plans are incomplete. The family is well known in the city.
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Catherine
Harry C Owens
Fairmont
Fairmont Emergency
Maryland Avenue
Owens
Ed. White
Fetterman
Market Setback Early Trading Recovers Some Losses
New York December 20 stock market faced a moderate setback at the open and then recovered some losses as the session progressed. American Telephone and American Tobacco B dropped over two points while New York Central fell one to two points. U S Steel both classes down over one. Standard Oil of New Jersey and Pennsylvania held steady. In a separate court house note Clerk Hewitt and deputies testified there was no tampering with ballots or boxes in the clerk's safe and vault with box 23 checked for tampering.
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New York
American Telephone
American Tobacco
New York Central
U. S. Steel
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Court House
Hewitt
Christopher
Ode Cole Stroke Victim in Beaumont Addition
Ode Cole, about 65, a former constable and city patrolman, is slowly recovering at his Beaumont addition home after a stroke. His condition is near satisfactory though his voice is partially affected and words are largely unintelligible. He previously suffered a stroke last summer with leg infection leading to amputation, and had been hospitalized.
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Ode Cole
Beaumont
Mr. Cole
Cole
City Hospital
Debate over 3.2 beer bill and tax plans in Congress
Chairman Collier said the Ways and Means Committee would not meet to consider a general sales tax this session as the House prepares debate on the 3.2 beer bill. Democrats push amendments while legal experts from dry groups weigh possible court actions, including federal and state suits. President Hoover favors a 2.25 percent sales tax to balance the budget.
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Coliolr
Senate
United States
Washington
Collier
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Hoover
Dunlop Named New Alderson Broaddus College President
In Hinton on December 20 Dr. W. S. Dunlop pastor of the Alderson Baptist church accepted the presidency of Alderson Broaddu College, succeeding Dr. W. W. Trent who has been elected as state superintendent of schools.
Blaze damages royal palace left wing in Brussels
Fire today in the left wing of Brussels Royal Palace damaged the outer framework and balustrade. Officials said neglect by workers enlarging Prince Charles apartment caused the blaze.
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Brussels
Belgium
Royal Palace
Prince Charles
League of Nations Assembly Calls Recess In Sino Manchurian Row
Geneva December 20 The League of Nations Assembly committee of 19 failed to reach agreement on a settlement proposal for Sino Manchurian tensions. Cooperation was split and a final vote was postponed to January 16 as debate continued and arguments were prepared for a full council discussion.
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Assembly
Geneva
Switzerland
League of Nations
Posal
Navy Cross Country Meet Four Opponents This Season
Annapolis Md December 20 The Navy cross country team will meet four opponents here in 1933 The schedule announced today includes Navy and West Virginia University The Navy race slate lists a December date and a matchup with W V U among others.
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Annapolis
Navy
West Virginia University
Five Day Week Favored By Printers Union
Indianapolis dispatch reports the five day week proposal from the International Typographical Union was approved by members 32 073 to 18 010 in the official tally completed today.
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Indianapolis
International Typographical Union
Lower Dams Possible In Ohio River Districts
Cincinnati December 20. due to heavy ice in the upper Ohio river Col Roger G Powell U S section engineer says dams in the Cincinnati and Louisville districts may be lowered at any time without advance notice.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River
Roger G. Powell
U. S
Loisville
Christmas Specials at Clark's Plumbing and Hardware
Mirrow and Wearever album specials for Christmas at Clark's Plumbing and Hardware Store mark reduced prices. Local merchants promote holiday discounts on home goods and tools.
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Mirrow
Wearever
Clark
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