Reprieve in Florida for condemned kidnapper McCall
Doomed kidnapper Raiford Florida resident Franklin Pierce McCall had his electric chair execution postponed to allow a last appeal to the U S Supreme Court. McCall confessed to kidnapping five year old James Bailey Cash Jr last May and collecting a $10000 ransom before the child’s death. The stay followed tearful goodbyes as relatives prepared for execution and Governor Cone authorized the delay.
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United States Supreme Court
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Pred P. Cone
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Jasper
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Washington
St Jas Prison
Paul Fred Bunge
Tampa
Bunge
Bust of General Hines Proposed for West Virginia Capitol
Charleston February 20 Delegates Bowing bill would authorize the board of control to spend up to 700 dollars to place a bust of Major General John L. Hines US Army retired in a suitable spot in the state house. Hines a White Sulphur Springs native and West Point graduate commanded the fourth division at the war’s end.
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John L. Hines
West Virginia
Bowling
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White Sulphur Springs
West Point
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McDowell
The Sisters at Dixie and Sweethearts at Strand Showcards
The Grafton Sentinel invites Mrs Ella Welch of 25 West Washington street to tonight's theatre presentations. The Sisters stars Bette Davis and Errol Flynn at the Dixie theatre, and Sweethearts features Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy at the Strand theatre.
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the Sisters
Bette Davis
Errol Flynn
Dixie Theatre
Jeanette MacDonald
Nelson Eddy
Strand Theatre
Peru General Fails in Coup At Palace
In Lima on February 20 a failed coup attempted by Interior General Antonio Rodriguez aimed to topple President Oscar Benavides. Rodriguez was killed by Sergeant Major Rizo Patron as fighting left one police officer, two patrolmen, and a Japanese pedestrian dead and 38 wounded. The assailant seized the presidential palace and proclaimed himself head of the government before encounters halted further action.
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Peru
Antonio Rodriguez
Oscar Benavides
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Sergiant
Rizo Patron
Benavides
Europe
Rodriguez
Ismodes
Army Pilot Killed as Plane Crashes Into Lake
At Waldo Florida an army airplane pilot Lieut Theodore Proxmire Jr of Lake Forest Illinois died when his ship struck Santa Fe lake and sank in 15 feet of water. Second Lieut Budd Marks of Minneapolis escaped injury when his plane nosed over in a nearby plowed field during the landing attempt.
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Waldo
Fla
Santa Fe Lake
Theodore Proxmire, Jr
Lake‘ Forest
Budd Marks
Minneapolis, Minn
Too Young at 0 Says Farmington Store Man
Farmington man, aged 90, claims he is too young to retire after 54 years running his store. He works daily, missing time only for illness or when serving in the legislature in 1897.
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Farmington
Parole Bill Moves Through West Virginia Senate
Charleston February 20 a modernized parole and probation system moves toward enactment in the senate with one minor house change. The bill would place the system under state supervision, replace the current county led per diem setup, and create a full time director and broader executive structure.
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Tobacco Grower L. C. Riffe Ends Life At Home
Coroner J. F. Keeling ruled death by own action for L. C. Riffe, a 76 year old tobacco grower, who shot himself at his Hurricane home yesterday. Riffe’s health was reported failing. He leaves a widow and four sons.
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J. F. Keeling
L. C. Riffe
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Mob Violence Feared As Nazis Plan Rally
New York February 20 police prepared for violence at a German American Bund rally in Madison Square Garden. Sixteen officers guarded the building after a search found no bombs. Commissioner Valentine ordered 1,327 officers in and Bund leader Fritz Kuhn promised 3,000 uniformed storm troopers would assist in crowd control.
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Madison Square Garden
Lewis J. Valentine
Fritz Kuhn
OConnor urges action to back sensible Democrats in 1940
Former Rep. John J. O’Connor of New York calls for Democrats to push radicals from control and restore party leadership. He writes to Drewry, condemns delaying until the 1940 convention, and warns a GOP victory would follow if drastic steps aren’t taken. He notes a subcommittee surveys the national political situation.
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O'Connor
Drewry
Democratic Congressional Committee
Drewyy
Grafton and Fairmont Police Plan Shootout Night Open
The Grafton Police team will face Fairmont Police in a shooting match in Fairmont at 7 30 Wednesday night. A local elimination shoot at 1 30 tomorrow will select the five best shots for the team led by Chief A Lockard.
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Fairmont
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New peace approach sought in Spain crisis
France and Britain pursue a new path to peace and recognition of Franco as Spain's legal government. French emissary Senator Leon Berard and British agent Sir Robert Hodgson met in Burgos after talks with Nationalists demanded unconditional surrender. A showdown was expected Wednesday with Gen Count Gomez Jordana to discuss the crisis as Franco insists on unconditional surrender or final Nationalist victory.
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Britain
Spain
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Leon Berard
Robert M. Hodgson
Burgos
Francisco Gomez Jordana
Generatissimo
Teacher Resigns After School Strike Ends At Riddle
Ashland February 20 Thirty seven pupils returned to classes today at the Riddle one room school closed three days last week when children walked out to protest alleged severe punishment by teacher Miss Gwendolyn Workman 32. Miss Workman resigned at board demand after previously refusing to quit. Board president C S McNall said the board was prepared to present charges of misconduct and cruelty. The strike arose from accusations that Miss Workman struck children on the heads with books and gave severe switches.
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Ashland
Riddle
Gwendolyn Workman
Mrs J Horner Davis Killed Near Stockbridge Mass
Funeral services were scheduled for Mrs J Horner Davis 35 of Clarksburg after she was killed by a train near Stockbridge Massachusetts on Saturday She reportedly jumped in front of the train near the Riggs foundation hospital where she had been treated for a nervous disorder She was wife of a Charleston attorney daughter of the late W Brent Maxwell Survived by husband mother and two sons James H Davis and William Maxwell Davis Services to be held at 3 p.m. from her mother's home
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J. Horner Davis
Stockbridge
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Riggs Foundation
Geo
Wickhard
Lee
Charleston
W. Brent Maxwell
Maxwell
James H. Davis
William Maxwell Davis
Runaway Engine Crash Kills Two in Iowa
HARLAN I A Feb 20 A three way investigation is under way into a bizarre crash involving a runaway freight engine and a passenger train. The explosion tractor-like engine backed into its own car and surged into the oncoming passenger train killing Henry Miller a passenger engine and A D Sellers a fireman both of Clarion Town. Three were injured critically Walter I Taylor of Continued on Page Two
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A. D. Sellers
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Walter I Taylor
Cold Wave Heading East As Abnormally Warm Weather Prevails
Abnormally warm conditions in the region give way to a midwest cold wave moving east after a weekend of rain and snow. Forecaster H A Downs reports sub zero temps across the Dakotas to Nebraska, with near zero expected in Wisconsin Michigan Illinois and Indiana tonight. Ice and snow create travel disruptions in Mackinac Straits and Houghton Michigan records 49 inches on the ground as temps dip.
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Local Elks to Attend Fairmont Rally
No session of Grafton lodge No. 308, Elks, is planned for tomorrow night. Exalted Ruler Dr O L Cook will head a delegation to Fairmont where State Association President John Pancake will be the guest of honor. A venison supper is planned.
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Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
O. L. Cook
Fairmont
State Association
John Pancake
Annual Wage Pacts Urged by Official in Washington
Wage hour administrator Elmer P. Andrews predicted broader use of guaranteed annual wage contracts by seasonal industries under the fair labor standards act. Such contracts pay workers on an annual or semi annual basis and set a maximum of 1000 hours in six months or 2000 hours in a year. Continued on page six.
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Elmer P. Andrews
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Nine Americans Ready To Leave War Section
Nine Americans prepared to depart from Kuling in the Lushan mountain resort where they had been stranded for months as Chinese Japanese fighting raged nearby. A U S gunboat officer reported 45 foreigners hoped to travel to Shanghai on a transport provided by Japan, amid coordinated aid from British naval officers.
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Lushan
Charles R. Jeffs
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Kalling
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R. S. Stafford
Ladybird
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Kiukiang
Tcheng Loh
Chen Lu
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German Press Attacks FDR Over Caribbean Cruise
Berlin reports claim the German press ridiculed President Roosevelt for considering shortening his Caribbean cruise amid world events. Headlines describe him as a peace disturber and propose a theatrical coup in Washington. Criticism questions whether his actions aim to push Europe toward war to aid arms interests.
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Roosevelt
Caribbean
All America
Washington
Gloria Vanderbilt Celebrates 15th Birthday with Private Party
Gloria Vanderbilt, heiress of over 4 million dollars, turns 15 today with a private party at her half sister’s Connecticut estate. The birthday marks a long custody saga involving her mother Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt, and custody remains with Mrs. Whitney following a protracted court battle. Vanderbilt is currently abroad.
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New York
Gloria Vanderbilt
Connecticut
Lawrence Wise Lowman
Whitney
Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt
Honor Students Given Right To Cut Classes
In Emporia Kansas twenty eight seniors and twenty juniors with high marks will be permitted to cut classes at the College of Emporia whenever they feel like it with the condition they must pass final examinations.
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Emporia, Kas
College of Emporia
For all Masons and Naomi Chapter 12 Ladies at Eighth Street
Notices invite all Masons their wives and visiting Eastern Star members of Naomi Chapter No 12 to a gathering at 0 E 8. on a date to be announced, with details in the lodge.
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Eastern Star Ladies of Naomi
Slayer Near Collapse In Court Today
Ira Curry a 64 year old Booths Creek farmer was brought into Taylor county circuit court in a weakened state and sentenced by Judge Herbert W Dent to 15 years in the state penitentiary at Moundsville for second degree murder in the September slaying of George Hawkins 77 in a cornfield dispute. Curry asked to speak claiming he was framed as his appeal plans emerged. Prosecutor Francis Warder recommended the 15 year term.
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Ira Curry
Booths Creek
Taylor County
Herbert W. Dent
Moundsville
George Hawkins
Curry
Joe Maske
Virgil Poe
Gene W
Joreney
Francis Warder
J. C. Holt
Dent
King Confers on Defenses Ahead of Parliament Debate
King George VI and Prime Minister Chamberlain met with defense chiefs in London as tensions rise over Spain and Italian-French frictions. Viscount Gort Admiral Chatfield and Admiral Backhouse joined talks ahead of a likely costly peacetime rearmament program approval in Parliament.
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House of Commons
Spain
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Britain
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Roger Backhouse
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