Bloodhounds Track Missing Cross in Abbey Murder Case
In a ne er do well Frank Reid assists Colindale as Colonel Graham deploys bloodhounds from his estate to trace Sir Henry Severinge’s disappearance. The hunt centers on the abbey study where a missing silver cross is linked to the chapel and a thief in the case is suspected. The room is locked and the trail grows tense as clues surface.
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Jack Heid
Sir Henry Severinge
Reid
Sir Henry
James
Severinge
Sir ‘Henry
Graham
Colindale
Colonel Graham
Rychem Reids
Standeratone
South Africa
Tilda Severinge
Eric
Jack
Colonel Grehem
Lady Severinge
Hilda
Coats
Kirton Dan
Kirton Grim
Dan
Grim
Confidine
61A
Henry
Ham
Didor
Élothe
Public ownership debate cited by Dr. Dyer
The Wheeling Intelligencer notes Dr. Gus W. Dyer argues public ownership fails to deliver efficiency. He cites the post office, resettlement costs, and electricity history, claiming private firms lead technical progress while government plants lag. He concludes public ownership is a political luxury we cannot afford.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
Gus W. Dyer
Southern Economist
United States
Dyer
Tugwell
Resettlement Administration
Drive to Make Streets Safe Prompts Nationwide Action
In the Hinton Daily News summary, a Nova Scotia mine rescue draws parallels to road safety. The piece cites the National Safety Council estimating 24 000 lives lost to motor vehicle accidents over a decade without standard driving license laws. It notes campaigns in at least 18 states and upcoming legislative sessions in 43 states, with many lacking proper license laws.
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Hinton Daily News
Nova Scotia
Draegermen
National Safety Council
Drivers license laws urged with three essential teeth
The council’s public safety chief urges three safeguards for effective license laws. Tests for vision and knowledge, periodic vehicle condition checks, and centralized authority would keep defective drivers and cars off streets. Oklahoma surveys show 90 percent back standard licenses, signaling rising public support.
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Sidney J. Williams
Council
Oklahoma
Roosevelt and Landon Meet in Informal Washington Visit
In Washington two former rivals, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Alf Landon, spent an hour together in a private office, sharing a cordial, nonpolitical discussion. The meeting, described as a pleasant, candid exchange, showed mutual respect and no ill will despite past campaigns.
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Morgantown Post
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Alf M. Landon
Fred Essary
Baltimore Sun
Roosevelt
Gov. Landon
Process of Moving Is Delayed By Illnesses
In Point Pleasant on December 29, Sheriff Gus R. Douglass and Sheriff-Elect W. W. Rowsey fell ill. The planned relocation from the sheriff's quarters has been postponed due to their illnesses.
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Point Pleasant
Gus R. Douglass
W. W. Rowsey
Strike halts car movement at Fisher Body plant
A three hour blockade by 15 railroad cars disrupted the Fisher Body plant in Cleveland as a United Auto Workers crew refused to move them. After Robert Bates read a telegram from National Organizer Wyndham Mortimer promising cars would not be used at strike plagued Michigan plants, the cars were moved and the sitdown strike at the plant continued.
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Cleveland
Fisher Body Company
United Automobile Workers
Robert Bates
Wyndham Mortimer
Michigan
Bates
General Motors Corporation
Louis F. Spisak
Lincoln R.seafe
Fairmont Teacher Named Official of Fraternity
St Louis December 29 professor E Turner Stump of Kent State University Kent Ohio yesterday was elected grand director of Alpha Psi Omega dramatic fraternity at a convention here. Professor Russell F Spiers of Colgate University Hamilton New York was elected vice president and Dr Paul F Opp of Fairmont State Teachers College Fairmont West Virginia business manager.
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ST. Louis
E. Turner Stump
Kent State University
Kent
Alpha Psi Omega Dramatic Fraternity
Russell
F. Spiers
Colgate University
Hamilton
N. Y
Paul F. Opp
Fairmont State Teachers College
Fairmont
W.va
Reach Crisis Seeks Settlement as Shipowners Reject Machinists
The ship owners committee led by T G Plant denounced a demand to include striking machinists in negotiations at San Francisco Bay shipyards, calling it a bombshell that undermines any hope for peace. Plant said shipowners and waterfront employers have no relations with the machinists, minimizing any direct talks.
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T. G. Plant
San Francisco Bay
Plant
Gold in Kentucky Vaults Sparks Washington Debate
Central Press columnist notes Representative Lemke's claim that the treasury gold reserve buried in Kentucky has no value, while expert DuPuy argues gold’s practical demand remains. The piece questions why such vast gold storage exists if demand is so limited, yet acknowledges public liking keeps gold valuable.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
William Lemke
North Dakota
Lemke
Union Party
Washington
Kentucky
William Atherton DuPuy
Treasury
DuPuy
Uncle Sam
Sauerkraut Center to mark centennial with Doaks statue
Central Press reports Sauerkraut Center celebrates its 100th year on New Year’s Day with a statue in Public Square honoring the Doaks boys, Big Gypper and Nipper. The piece recalls their rough-and-tumble origin and misfit history, including a past horse borrowing claim resolved by local authorities.
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William Ritt
Central Press
Sauerkraut Center
Big Gypper
Nipper
Main
First Streets
Sauerkraut Center Pride
Doaks Boys
Chamber of Commerce
County Historical Society
C. of C
Doaks
East Bicycle
Masters Mates and Pilots Strike Question Standoff
The masters mates and pilots union dodged answering if walkouts at eastern and coast ports would derail settlement. The operators said negotiations ended when they refused union preference for licensed officers. Plant stated the committee cannot accept union interference with the free selection of licensed officers including marine engineers.
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Marine Engineers
Plant
Long Hunted Negro Returned to Fairmont
County officers say John Henderson alias Red Wine, a negro, is held over the Memorial day killing of Robert Sherers. Henderson was arrested in Macon Georgia and returned to Fairmont. He admits shooting Sherers but claims self defense.
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Fairmont
John Henderson
Red Wine
Robert Shérers
Henderson
Macon
Sherors
Two Accused In Morgantown Theft Case
Police charged A. C. Stackhouse and Bill Molter with stealing $40 from Harry Taylor in Morgantown.
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Morgantown
A. C. Stackhouse
Bill Molter
Harry Taylor
Pope's Death Update From Vatican One
Reports say Pope remains stable but sick with a partial paralysis spreading from legs to left side and arm. Doctors note no clear improvement, while officials delay most New Year ceremonies and plan private audiences with Pacelli at St. Peter's. attendees report mass continued with his secretaries.
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Amanti Milani
Vatican
To Pacelli
St .the
Papal
Hope for Pope Recovery Amid Silent Mass Messages
Amid fragmented notes, readers hear calls of mass for the pope and prayers for his recovery. The writings show concern yet keep faith that the pontiff may regain strength, reflecting a moment of solemn vigilance within the church.
Two arrests tied to game law violations in Beckley
Andy Weaver of Glen White faced two arrests for alleged game law violations. Authorities say he sold his gun after being fined the second time.
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Beckley
Andy Weaver
Glen White
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