Union Distrust of General Motors Blocks Accord
Michigan Governor Frank Murphy and U.S. Labor official James F. Dewey met GM leaders and UAW delegates to avert a general strike in GM's automotive division. Officials called the outlook hopeful as talks continued amid 51,808 workers idle in 19 plants. In Flint, George E. Boysen organized the Flint Alliance to defend local jobs and community stability.
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Detroit
Frank Murphy
Michigan
James F. Dewey
U. S. Department of Labor
General Motors Corporation
General Motors
Dewey
Murphy
General _ Motors
Flint
Mich
Fisher
George E. Boysen
Flint Alliance
Boysen
General ‘Motors
Lewis Keeps Up Campaign in Auto Strike
United Mine Workers officials say John L. Lewis may go to Detroit to aid the General Motors strike if needed, though not currently considering such a move. He chairs the committee for industrial organization and stays in daily touch with UAW officials and with John Brophy.
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United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Detroit
General Motors
Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
United Automobile Workers
John Brophy
Drive Safely Warns Of Road Hazards In Winter
The notice from the Taylor County Safety Council explains dangers on rural roads near Elkins due to falling rocks and boulders left by drivers blocking wheels. It urges caution and watchful driving to prevent crashes into culverts and other hazards.
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Peiping launches wide scale drug raids in Chinese crackdown
Chinese police swept Peiping den areas arresting about 100 prisoners in a government bid to curb narcotics, with officials hinting at possible executions Friday. The crackdown targets an alleged addict population of 100000 as heavy squads combed the illicit dens amid strict security measures.
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China
Pope Pius XI Shows Signs of Recovery Plans Busy Work
Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XI, refreshed after sleep, examining a wheel chair and eager to resume tasks his doctor permits. He greeted Cardinal Pacelli, read correspondence, dictating replies while in bed, and perused biographical accounts of former popes.
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Glass Strike Remains Stalled With Pittsburgh Plant
In Pittsburgh on January 7 representatives of the Federation of Flat Glass Workers and Pittsburgh Plate Glass failed again to reach an agreement to end an 11 week strike. About 6,000 workers seek higher wages a closed shop and union dues check off. Glen W. McCabe and R. L. Clause attended.
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Princess Juliana Weds German Prince in The Hague
Two million Dutch celebrate as Crown Princess Juliana marries German Prince Bernhard zu Lippe-Biesterfeld in civil and church ceremonies in The Hague. The bride wears ivory satin with orange blossoms. groom in full dress uniform. Ceremony ends with royal pomp and public rejoicing.
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Bernard Zu
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Smith to Ask Congress To Assist With Money
Representative Joe L. Smith of Beckley West Virginia said he would seek specific appropriations for three public works projects in his district if funds are not allotted by PWA. The plan includes a $1,000,000 Elk River bridge, a $425,000 Charleston public auditorium, and a $55,000 Stratton negro high school at Beckley. PWA officials noted no further grants pending Congress action or program expiration in June. Charleston has approved bond issues to cover its share of the bridge and auditorium costs.
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Joe L. Smith
Beckley
W. Va
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Elk River Bridge
Charleston
Congress
Woodsman fashions crutch after log injury
W. D. Rogers, 66, was cutting logs in a timber tract near Webb City Missouri when a tree fell on his leg, breaking it in two places. He improvised crutches from tree limbs, then hobbled to a highway. Motorists did not stop, so he walked a mile and a half to a farm and was later taken to a hospital.
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W. D. Rogers
Rodgers
Adair Dies in Baltimore While Former Local Leader Passes
William A. Adair about 65, a former prominent local citizen, died early today at his Baltimore address 2902 Garrison Boulevard. He formerly served as chief clerk to the Bal timore and Ohio Railroad’s Monongah division and later managed the local district of Metropolitan Life Insurance. Cause of death not known. his passing surprised friends. (Continued on Page Eight)
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Garrison Boulevard
Baltimore
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Night Classes to Start At Broaddus February
registration for Alderson-Broaddus college night and Saturday classes opens Monday February 1 at 7 o clock. Credit earned requires Charleston station FCHS registration by the class meeting. Examinations run January 30 to 22 and a 10-year lease upgrades the new Midhelburg auditorium building. John A Kennedy comments on alterations of about ten thousand dollars.
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Midhelburg
John A. Kennedy
Clarksburg
Charleston
Traffic Exhibit Costs City Bill For Stripping
Kansas City city traffic engineer T vy Seburn borrowed a wrecked auto from salvage dealer Jake Bratt to use as a safety exhibit in a boulevard park. The car was later hauled back to the shop for a prospective buyer, but Bratt sent the city a bill for 150 dollars after thieves stripped the wreck of its valuable parts.
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Vy. Seburn
Jake Bratt
Boulevard Parkway
Bratt
Ten Story Annex Proposed for Charleston Capitol
Charleston officials consider a 10 story annex to West Virginia's capitol to house departments created since completion. Semi official sources say the legislature will be asked to authorize construction on a road commission site near governmental headquarters. Advocates cite saving rent for agencies like the automobile division, liquor control, public assistance, unemployment compensation, and possibly the compensation commission.
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State Liquor Control Commission
Department of Public Assistance
Unemployment Compensation Department
Compensation Commission
Congress Divisions Loom as Court Clash Raises Tension
Congress faces a split as Roosevelt weighs court strategy amid calls for liberal interpretation. In recess, House Ways and Means plans committee assignments while Senate votes 80 to 0 and House 403 to 1 to bar arms to Spain. Budget message due tomorrow promises potential surprises and a pay as you go approach.
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Associated Press
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House Ways and Means Committee
Roosevelt
Spain
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Supreme Court
Twelve Men Are Added To Tygart Dam Forces
Prospects of easing unemployment rise as nine workers join the contractor staff and three join government forces at Tygart dam, per Pittsburgh officials. Maintenance and readiness for a larger return are planned, though full reopening is not expected soon.
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Tygart Dam
Pittsburgh
Public Forum Tonight On Americanism And Fascism
Alden G. Alley speaks at 8 pm in Grafton High School on Americanism and Fascism. The talk marks his first Jaton appearance for the Trico Puue rurm amid renewed forum interest after a two week holiday lull as Morgantown officials restart meetings with timely topics for residents.
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Alden G. Alley
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Trico Public Forum
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Alley
Rural Electrification Expands in Barbour County
Rural electrification work speeds up in Barbour County under Barbour County Power Co supervision led by engineer Harry C. Wolfe. A ten mile test line from Philippi to Belington serves 50 Monongahela West Penn customers. Additional lines from Philippi to Marys Chapel and four mile routes from Tacs to Kalamazoo, Cove and Elk areas serve about seventy homes with transformers due soon. Planned lines extend across Valley district, Buckhannon pike beyond Mount Hebron, Chestnut Ridge, Midway road, Volga, Hodgesville, and more, at a cost of 937.73 dollars per mile, as the county and West Penn cooperate.
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Barbour County Power Company
Harry C. Wolfe
John Wilmoth
Belington
Monongahela West Penn Company
Talbott
Mary's Chapel Church
Paul Smith
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Tacs
Kalamazoo
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Cove District
Flatwoods
Century No. 2
Volga
Elk Line
Elk City
Valley District
Raymond Murphy
Buckhannon
Mount Hebron
Chestnut Ridge
Midway Road
Teter
Hodgesville
Valley Purnace
Kassonin Cove
West Penn Company
Fortney Recommended By Cong Randolph For Morgantown Postmaster
Representative Jennings Randolph of Elkins West Virginia says he recommended John R Fortney for appointment as postmaster at Morgantown West Virginia Fortney has served as acting postmaster since January 1.
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Washington
Jennings Randolph
Elkins
W. Va
John R. Fortney
Morgantown
Fortiney
Court Opens To Light List For January Term
As the first term of circuit court of 1937 opens Monday morning, chancery actions lead the docket before Judge Herbert W. Dent in the 19th judicial circuit. More than 15 divorced cases are slated. criminal cases expected to be few. Federal court in Clarksburg will hear United States versus Robert J. Smith and others concerning leasing land in the basin of the Tygart dam for flooding, potentially costing Smith his property. U S Files Appeal Commission view set $13,500 valuation on the land.
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19Th Judicial Circuit
Francis L. Warder
Tygart Dam
Will
Pear
Clarks
Burg
United States of America
Robert J. Smith
Mr. Smith
U. S. Files
Canal Zone Army Band Seeks Helicon Player
In New York on January 7 an Army band stationed in the Canal Zone requested a helicon player from headquarters. The band owns a helicon but lacks someone to play it. The helicon is described as a horn like a bass tuba in the dictionary, with other meanings including a Greek mountain and an ancient harp outfit.
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United States Army
Canal Zone
Greece
Federal Kidnap Warrants Issued Against Bad Trio
Charleston reports federal kidnap warrants issued for Joseph Kirby 22 Lawrence Gingell 25 and William Reed 25 on charges tied to the Washington taxi driver William E Brown case. Warrants seek FBI aid in Reed search while Kirby and Grisell are tied to the torch slaying of Charleston salesman W Earl Dorman and Maryland slayings of Elwood Mathews.
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Charleston
Joseph Kirby
Lawrence Gingell
William B.reed
Charles Love
Washington
William E. Brown
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Reed
Grislell
Kirby
W. Earle Doll
Sutton
Maryland
Elwood Mathews
Silver Springs
Gingell
Aera
Legislative Delegation Shuns State Club Dinner
In Washington on January 7 only one senator and one representative attended the West Virginia Society banquet honoring the state's delegation. Senator Rush D. Holt and Representative Jennings Randolph were present. Senator M. M. Neely cited a coal conference as keeping him away.
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West Virginia Society
Rush D. Holt
Jennings Randolph
M. M. Neely
President Talks With Rail Labor on Proposed Labor Acts
President Roosevelt convened leaders of railroad labor and management to discuss new labor legislation. He suggested a conference could resolve some proposals without new laws. Topics included financing the old age retirement plan unemployment insurance and a 30 hour work week.
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Washington
Railroad Labor and Management
Roosevelt
President to Sign Embargo Tightens Spain Arm Shipments
United States authorities prepare to enforce a Spanish arms embargo as the House and Senate push rapid passage. DoJ agents coordinate with a federal bureau probe after a shipment of planes and arms was found moving toward Loyalist forces. Assistant U.S. Attorney Dailey cites the criminal code with penalties for enlistment drives and potential three year terms and fines up to one thousand dollars.
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U.S
Dailey
Federal Bureau
Washington
House
Senate
Presidente
Richard Ley
San Francisco
Spain
Robert Cuse
Jersey City
Congress
Dineley
Britain eyes prompt reply on Spanish civil war
Britain warns on possible non intervention in Spain as ships mass in Spanish waters. Observers note a blockade could occur if force is deemed necessary while Glasgow defense co ordination signals no army mobilization. The mood links to American action and fears of European intervention. Continued on page.
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