Taft Five-Point Plan Aims to Clear Budget Deficit
Senator Robert A. Taft outlines a five point program to balance the federal budget within two years. He proposes eliminating bureaus cutting subsidies and subsidies and reorganizing relief and housing programs. Taft speaking in Chicago to the Bar Association and on NBC urged tough scrutiny of army and navy estimates and local public works funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Chicago Bar Association
National Radio
NBC
Roosevelt
Cote
Taft
Army
Navy
Labor Board top advisor seeks new role amid investigation
Washington report says a close Roosevelt advisor is pressing to move a National Labor Board official under fire before a House inquiry. Madden, the board's chairman, is also eyed for a federal judgeship on the Third Circuit as Congress debates essential personnel changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
la Board
House
Madden
Frank Murphy
Board
J. Warren Madden
Third Circuit Court of Appeals
Congress
Theatre invites Mrs J E Young to Daytime Wife and At the Circus
The Grafton Sentinel invites Mrs J E Young of 360 West Main Street to tonight's Strand showing of Tyrone Power and Linda Darnell in Day Time Wife and to the Marx Brothers in At the Circus at the Dixie Theatre with Kenny Baker and Florence Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Grafton Sentinel
J. E. Young
West Main Street
Tyrone Power
Linda Darnell
Strand
the Circus
Kenny Ba ‘Keer
Florence Rice
Dixie Theatre
Enclosed Fire Truck Secured For Grafton
The city of Grafton will purchase an enclosed fire truck instead of the original open model from L. L. Hunter company at an extra 150 dollars. Mayor P. F. Gillispie stated the enclosed truck equals any state model and delays are due to enclosing the equipment. He added, after consulting the fire crew, the enclosed truck is more desirable and delivery will be delayed beyond the initial month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
L. L. Hunter Company
P. F. Gillispie
Schwab Died Poor, Newspaper Claims In Pittsburgh Report
Charles M. Schwab once a steel magnate, is described by the Post-Gazette as dying “a poor man” after decades of wealth eroded. Former associates recall the shrinking Schwab fortune, with his will probated in New York following his September 18 death. An accounting by executors was not filed, and Edward Schwab said a six month limit applies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Charles M. Schwab
The
Post-Gazette
New York
Edward Schwab
Cats blamed for elderly woman's gas death in Philadelphia
Police say three cats found on a gas stove activated a burner and caused the asphyxiation of 85 year old Mrs. Catherine Mulligan in her sleep. The incident occurred in Philadelphia on January 6, with investigators citing the felines as the probable cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Fynes
Catherine Mulligan
Ex Cabinet Officer Charles Nagel Dies In St Louis
Charles Nagel former secretary of Commerce and Labor in Taft’s cabinet died at his St Louis home aged 90 from a cerebral hemorrhage. A prominent lawyer he served in city government and the Missouri House of Representatives and was a member of the Republican National Committee from 1908 to 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Charles Nagel
Commerce
Taft
Nagel
Missouri House of Representatives
Republican National
Carol Warns Red Leaders Over Bessarabia Defense
In Chisinau King Carol warned Soviet Russia that Romania would stand united as a wall against any invasion of Bessarabia. After reviewing a massive parade, he vowed Romania will remain Roman in arms. General Argesanu announced the army stands ready to defend the eastern border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chisinau
Rumania
Carol
Russia
Bessarabia
Kishinev
George Argesanu
Third Army
Confesses He Murdered Nagging Mother-In-Law
Chicago January report says Samuel De Lao, 49, confessed to killing Nellie Sharp, 65, whose body was found in a trunk. De Lao, husband of Sharp’s daughter Cleota, 40, claimed the motive was nagging and said he struck her with a hammer after an eight hour questioning by Chief Detective John L. Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John L. Sullivan
Samuel de Lao
Nellie Sharp
Sullivan
de Lao
Reds Driven Back Report RedS Driven Back
Military observers predicted a winter siege of the Mannerheim line on the Karelia isthmus as Russian invaders were reported driven back on eastern fronts around Finland. A Finnish communique said Voika was bombed, two killed and sixteen wounded, with 400 enemy soldiers killed and 40 captured in two encounters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsinki
Mannerheim
Karelan
Finland
Arctic
Salla
Leningrad
Koivisto
Viipuri
Gulf of Finland
Red Army
Voika
Kirvesmaki
Fairmont Western Union Office Robbed at Gunpoint
Fairmont police report a Western Union telegraph office heist costing $200. A man signed a telegram under the name Tolden and demanded cash when the drawer opened. Clerk James Yancey was offered a $10 bill before the gun threatened further money. Detective John C. McKinney described the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Western Union Telegraph Office
Tolden
John C. McKinney
James Yancey
Richmond
Yancey
Budget Probe Idea Gains Backing in Senate Inquiry
Senate investigation of national defense budget needs gained backing as bipartisan support appeared. Senators Brown Borah and Harrison urged independent action and delaying final approval of appropriations by 60 days while a joint 24 member committee reviews expenditures against receipts and potential tax needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell
Senate
House
Brown
Mich
Borah
Idaho
Congress
Harrison
Mis
Tydings
Jackson Appointment Approved by Subcommittee
President Roosevelt’s nomination of Robert H. Jackson to be attorney general won approval from a senate judiciary subcommittee in under five minutes. Senator King chaired the panel and moved approval, with all members concurring without discussion. Jackson, then solicitor general, would assume the attorney general role once Frank Murphy is confirmed and moves to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Robert H. Jackson
Senate
King
Utah
Jackson
Frank Murphy
Supreme Court
Wife of Union Official Brutally Murdered in Aberdeen
Mrs. Dick Law wife of a Gray Harbor county CIO millworkers union official was slain at her parents home last night while her infant daughter slept upstairs. Coroner Dr Jon W Stevenson said the skull was crushed by a double bit axe and a bloodstained weapon was found near the house. The dwelling showed a struggle with overturned furniture as investigators searched for missing items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Wash
Dick Law
Gray Harbor
Democrats Seek to Raise Campaign Cash By Dinners
Democrats aim to raise funds at Jackson Day dinners to erase debt and build a campaign treasury around 590000. National treasurer Oliver A. Qualye Jr said they target 700000 or more, expecting to top last year’s 400000 due to broader state campaigns. The effort would cover about 219000 debt reported January 1 and roughly half a million to rebuild the party’s treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oliver A. Qualye, Jr
Pink
War Minister Replaced as Chamberlain Revamps Cabinet
London Jan 6 ministers swapped roles in a cabinet shakeup aimed at quelling dissent. Hore-Belisha is replaced by Oliver Stanley as War Secretary while Lord MacMillan becomes Information Minister. Reith takes Imperial Airways post and Rae Duncan leads the Board of Trade amid tensions with France and broader debate in Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Leslie Hore-Belisha
Ruddy
Oliver Stanley
Board of Trade
John Reith
Imperial Airways
Lord MacMillan
Andrew Rae Duncan
London Daily Mail
Hore-Belisha
House of Commons
Lord Gort
France
Adva
Western Front
Maurice Gustave Ramelin
Kingsley Wood
Neville Chamberlain
Stanley
Hore-Belsha
Federal Men To Assist Police Training School
FBI field agent J W Warnes announced lectures and Bureau equipment will support the West Virginia Police Training School opening in Wheeling on January 9 and running through February 8. Law enforcement officers from West Virginia and nearby states are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Federal Bureau of Investigation
West Virginia
Police
Wheeling
J. W. Warnes
FBI
Britain Sends Arms to Sweden and Finland Amid War
London reports disclose that British arms and munitions are being shipped to Sweden and Finland, signaling a shift in Nordic neutrality as Nazi presses urge strict neutrality and caution northern countries against aiding the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sweden
Finland
Berlin
Norway
Britain
William Powell Weds Rising Young Player at Nevada Ranch
Hollywood reports William Powell 47 married Diana Lewis 21 after a 3 week acquaintance. The Nevada ranch ceremony follows a surprise elopement that sparked excitement in film circles as Powell, a 20 year screen veteran, begins a new chapter with a young actress noted for auburn hair blue eyes and film pedigree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
William Powell
Nevada
Diana Lewis
J. C
Lewis
Asbury Park
N. J
Young
Mickey Rooney
Powell
Miss Lewis
Bartlett Named Head of Mount Clare Yards in Baltimore
Richard P. Bartlett of Grafton, a veteran Baltimore and Ohio Railroad official, is promoted to head the Mount Clare yards in Baltimore. Thomas J. O Connell becomes Clarksburg yardmaster, and Michael Murray transfers to Fairmont. Bartlett began as yard clerk in Clarksburg after high school, rising through roles including yardmaster at Fairmont and Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard P. Bartlett
Grafton
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Clarksburg
Mount Clare
Baltimore
John Edwards, Jr
Bartlett
Murray
Thomas J. O'Connell
Fairmont
Michael ‘Murray
Grafton High School
Fairmont State College
Waynesburg College
Railroad
Dam
Parkersburg
Tygart
Furleigh
Shanghai Official Survives Assassination Attempt
Shanghai January 6 Commissioner general and secretary of the Shanghai municipal council C Godfrey Phillips escaped injury in a daring attack as two men in jinrikishas blocked his automobile on Avenue Haig in the French concession. When the car swerved the assailants fired six bullets from both sides as Phillips dropped to the floor and the chauffeur sped away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Godfrey Phillips
Alleged Spy Executed In Nazi Capital Berlin
Heinrich Gebhardt aged 22 was executed by a headsman in Berlin on suspicion of spying for an undisclosed power. The event marks a harsh act within the wartime security measures of the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Heinrich Gebhardt
Cold Wave Spreads Across Regions With Snowfall
Frigid air grips the East hitting the Middle West easing slightly. Snow flurries to 10 inches hit the East, Middle West, Southwest and Rockies. A two day storm dumps up to 1 inch in Utah and southern New Mexico. Denver reports cold streets and few airliners. Wyoming covered in snow. Maryland Virginia Pennsylvania see their coldest night. Hing 3 below at midnight in Maryland region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlewest
East
Southwest
Rocky Moutain
Weather Bureau
Albuquerque
N. M
Continental Divide
Western
Mexico
Wichita
Eas
Oklahoma City
Utah
Jisho
Nebraska
Denver
Ier
Wyoming
Maryland
Atlantic Seaboard
Carolinas
Virginia
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
West Virginia Endures Low Temperatures Across State
West Virginia faced a deep cold snap with sub zero readings in Tucker and Felton counties and temperatures barely climbing above freezing in many areas. Four degrees below zero in Tucker and two below in Felton contrasted with six to 14 above elsewhere as valley roads stayed clear and the morning sun failed to lift the chill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West Virginia
Tucker County
Ston County
Road Commission
Simcs
Rent Jars Becomes Reg to Attend Bop Ger Be
Fragmentary OCR note lists L. Decole of Wabunt Street registered to attend a bop event. The readable portion suggests a rental or housing reference tied to the register, but details are incomplete and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Decole
Wabunt Street
Bop
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sen. Taft
U. S
NLRB
Probers
Dixie
Minneapolis
Central Press
Marlboreign
Serge
Fairmont Western Union
U.K
Chamberlain
R P.bartlett
Middle West
Rockies
Far West
Associated Press
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!