Trucker Dies in Charleston Blaze Across Lumber Yards
A large early morning fire in Charleston destroyed a lumber yard, a woodworking plant, and a trucking terminal, with an estimated 250000 dollars in damage. William L. Stewart, 28, of Ripley Ohio, was found dead in the terminal after rescuers battled flames for hours. Garland Sabre, another trucker, suffered severe burns, and fireman Game Farris was injured by falling timbers while helping hose down a nearby house. The blaze began in the trucking yard and swept a west side block, prompting company officials to assess total losses.
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Charleston
William L. Stewart
Ripley’o
Stewart
Germannee Motor ‘Transportation Pany
Garland
Sabre
Gamee Farris
Summersville Lumber Company
Superior Wood, Working Company
Court ruling boosts drive for written labor contracts
Washington reports a Supreme Court decision upholding the labor boards power to require written contracts between employers and employees. CIO President Murray and AFL President Green praised the ruling, labeling it a rebuke to lip service. CIO leaders foresee a surge in collective bargaining as agreements spread across industries.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Labor Board
CIO
Philip Murray
AFL
William Green
Murray
Tal
Apne
Grafton Sentinel invites Mrs Towles to Strand showing
The Grafton Sentinel invites Mrs W L Towles of Blgeville to attend tonight's Strand presentation Of Excepe with Norma Shearer Robtt Taylor at the Strand theater Curft atrdton a Une Bie.
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Grafton Sentinel
W. L. Towles
Blgeville
Excepe
Norma Shearer
Rob Tt Taylor
Strand Tre
Knute Rockne
Pat ’ Cur
Atrdton
British Take Over Airfield Near Tobruk In Libya
British forces reached El Adem airport near Tobruk and seized 40 Italian planes damaged by prior raids. Tobruk, 70 miles west of Bardia, is a key Italian stronghold as General Wavell seeks to pin Italy’s Libyan army, with about 50,000 troops, on defense while naval forces block harbor approaches.
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Cairo
Egypt
Libya
el ‘Adem
Tobruk
Bardia
Sir Archibald
P. Wavell
Italy
Catro
Archibald P. Wavell
RAF
Bulgaria
Mans
King Ah | TI
Balkan
Sir
Mussolini
Naval probe underway aims to lift lag in program
The House Naval Committee summoned its first witness, Admiral Towers, to probe possible delays in naval aircraft and munitions production. The inquiry may reveal ties with Army projects, as contractors serving both services are to be questioned. Public release of testimony remains in doubt.
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Washington
House Naval Committee
Army
Vinson
D-Ga
Navy
Towers
John H. Towers
Naval Aeronautics
Roosevelt
State of the Union
Congress
City Gasoline Tax Planned in Charleston
A post league ordinance proposes a municipal gasoline tax of half a cent per gallon in Charleston. It could raise $60,000 to $65,000 yearly to fund new stop lights, motorcycle use, two way radio transmission, and additional police officers. The measure was introduced last night and referred to two city council committees for study.
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Iarleston
Harry Silverstein
Widlow granddaughters to share large estate
Ruth Joseph Broh widow of Julius Broh and their two granddaughters will share equally the income of Broh estate under a will filed for probate. Broh wealthy businessman and philanthropist died while vacationing in Florida and named Mrs Broh executrix. The other heirs are yet to be named in the filing.
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Huntington
Ruth Joseph Broh
Julius Broh
Broh
Florida
Snyder Promoted to Major in 201st Infantry
Melvin C. Snyder of Kingwood, Preston county prosecutor and 1938 Republican congressional nominee, was promoted today from captain to major in the 201st infantry. The promotion list, issued by Brig. Gen. W. L. Horner, takes effect on the federal induction date. Also promoted were Ross Ludwig to captain and Lieutenants Haskell Lanham, Lawrence Wilson, Hansford Ford, and Arthur Haney to first lieutenant, all of Fairmont, Arthurdale, and Salem areas.
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Charleston
Melvin C. Snyder
Kingwood
Preston County
Congress
201St Infantry
Snyder
W. L. Horner
Ross
Ludwig
Fairmont
Haskell O. Lanham
Lawrence Mervin Wilson
Arthurdale
Hansford Dayton Ford
Salem
Arthur Flavius Haney
Germany Denies Bombing Dublin and Blames RAF
Berlin officials state Germany did not admit responsibility for bombs near Dublin on Jan 2 3 and consider it possible its planes flew over neutral Ireland on Jan 1 2. The government pledged to continue talks with Ireland over the flights and any damage, offering regrets and reparations if investigations prove German fliers caused the incident.
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Berlin
Germany
Dublin
Ireland
Bire
Ex-Congressman Named Puerto Rico Governor
President Roosevelt nominates former Pennsylvania congressman Guy J. Swope to govern Puerto Rico and New York attorney Charles Harwood to govern the Virgin Islands. Swope would follow Admiral William D. Leahy and Harwood would replace Lawrence W. Cramer who resigned.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Guy J. Swope
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Charles Harwood
New York
Virgin Islands
Swope
William D. Leahy
France
Harwood
Lawrence W. Cramer
Bad Weather Causes Lull In Bombings Near London
Heavy gunfire and planes were heard over a town near London but no bombs were reported A German raider was seen over an East Anglian town shoppers sheltered as machine-gun fire sounded Snow and bad weather kept Luftwaffe bombing to a minimum Royal Air Force limited operations to a few reconnaissance flights along the channel to Germany Invasion ports incidents quiet along the south coast with distant explosions but no major raids Broadcast news from London continued later.
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London
Ufe
Royal Air Force
Germany
England
Broadcasting House
British Broadcasting Corporation
Race Hatred Law Upheld By New Jersey Justice
Sussex County Judge John C Losey upheld the constitutionality of New Jersey race hatred statutes and set January 31 for sentencing of Wilhelm Kunze Bund leader and eight Bund associates on indictments charging promoting hatred against people of the Jewish religion. None appeared in court. attorney John Winans said he would appeal. Maximum penalties are three years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
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Newton
N. J
Sussex County
John C. Losey
New Jersey
Wilhelm Kunze
Can Bund
Bund
Body of Crash Victim Returning To Bluefield
Friends were informed that the body of Navy man David Everett Ferguson, one of 11 killed in a bomber crash, will be brought to Bluefield Monday. The body will rest at the home of sister Mrs. E B Scanland until funeral services at the Presbyterian church in Princeton. Mrs Ferguson will accompany the body.
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Bluefield
David Everett Ferguson
Navy
Bluefield Monda
E. B. Scanland
Presbyterian
Randolph and Lafon vie for Senate presidency
Two Democratic factions in the 1911 legislature prepare for secret caucuses to decide officer candidates. State Senator Byron Randolph challenges Senate President William M. Lafon, with A Hale Watkins opposing Charles Lively for the senate clerk post. In the House, Malcolm Arnold faces Speaker James Kay as the party braces for a day of formal elections when the 44th legislature convenes.
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Charleston
House
Senate
Randolph
Noted Woman Flier Drowned In Thames Estuary
London reports the body of Amy Johnson Morrison, noted British woman flier, was being searched for in the Thames estuary after she bailed from a plane flying for the air transport auxiliary. Papers bearing her name found on site. whether anyone else was aboard remained undetermined.
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London
Amy Johnson Morrison
Thames Estuary
Air Transport Auxiliary
German Leaders Silent On Roosevelt Message
Berlin officials cited atmospheric radio interference delaying official German reaction to President Roosevelt's congressional address. They warned it may take about 12 more hours to gauge Hitler's considered response, while DNB released a brief summary of the message.
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Berlin
Roosevelt
Congress
Wilhelmstrasse
Adolf Hitler
DNB
Physical Condition Stops Col Robison From Service
Examination of enlisted men of the 201st West Virginia infantry resumed today at Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind. A question arose who would command in active service. Col C C Robison 54 of a blood condition from infected teeth asked War department for a one day extension to receive medical treatment and hoped to rejoin his regiment later. Brig Gen William L Horner noted National Guard status.
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Charleston
201St
West Virginia Infantry
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
C. C. Robison
War Department
William L. Horner
National Guard
Congress Back Roosevelt on Foreign Aid to Britain
Washington report says congressional sentiment favors broad British aid and swift armament production, despite critics. Presidents and leaders push for a detailed plan to lend or lease billions of dollars in weapons to England and other democracies, with budget figures awaited.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Washington
England
Leahy to Meet Petain to Present Credentials
Ambassador William D. Leahy announced he will present his credentials and a personal Roosevelt letter to French chief of state Philippe Petain at noon tomorrow. He told reporters he has no special mission beyond his role as ambassador and will not discuss policy.
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Vichy
Brant
William D. Leahy
Roosevelt
Philippe Petain
Leahy
FDRCHUM HELD IN NAZI PRISON
Berlin dispatch reports Captain Charles Davis Morgan, U.S. citizen and Roosevelt friend, held in a German prison camp. Morgan, who joined British forces in Flanders, was captured in June. Embassy notes his case has reached the White House but under international law he is a British soldier.
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Berlin
Charles Davis Morgan
United States
Roosevelt
Morgan
Louise Warfield Morgan
Baltimore
Duchess of Windsor
Flanders
White House
Defense Order Ignored In Plane Plant Strike
Farmindale New York area reports a strike at Fairchild Engine and Airplane Ranger division after 212 union workers voted to strike at 7 45 p m amid stalled talks with the company and United Automobile Workers Local 661. The walkout follows a $1 478 million Navy contract approval and seeks wage increases and reclassification.
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Farmingdale
Ranger Engineering
Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corporation
Aircraft Company
Aviation Division
United Automobile Workers
CTO
Fairchild
Young killer Herbert Niccolls freed on parole after nine years
Herbert Niccolls, who killed Sheriff Wormell at age 12 while burglarizing an Asotin store, was granted executive parole by Governor Clarence D. Martin. At 21 he earned a high school diploma in prison, began work as a machine shop apprentice, and vowed to vindicate the governor's faith. He was kept apart from most inmates and tutored during his lengthy confinement.
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Seattle
Herbert Niccolls
Nicolls
Clarence D. Martin
Herbert
Idaho
Insame
John Wormell
Asotin
Wash
Wormell
Martin
Watts Walla
U S Asked To Declare Wall Defense Project
Huntington officials urged the National Defense Commission to classify the $300,000 Guyandotte flood wall as a defense project to protect the International Nickel plant which supplies 95 percent of nickel castings for armament work. City leaders worry the wall could be abandoned without defense relevance.
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Huntington
Jan
Guyandotte
International Nickel Company
Claude V. Swann
National Defense Commission
City Hall Cockroaches Doomed By New Mayor
Huntington's new mayor Claude V. Swann vowed to remove roaches from city hall and improve jail conditions, declaring vice must go and promising humane treatment for inmates. He also hinted at kitchen changes including pork in beans and coffee over chicory.
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Huntington
Claude V. Swann
Italy Stands Firm in Axis Loyalty as Balkan Crisis Grows
Premier Mussolini’s cabinet reaffirmed Italy’s fidelity to Germany and resolve to continue the war amid British estimates that 40,000 Italian troops were lost or captured in North Africa in 28 days. Balkan tensions rise with 400,000 Turkish troops massed in Thrace and threats of a Turkish march into Bulgaria if German forces reach the Danube.
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Associated Press
Mussolini
Italy
Germany
North Africa
Balkan
Thrace
Danube
Bulgaria
Hitler
Romania
Europe
Greece
Turkey
Rus
Health bill prepared for national program in line with Roosevelt
A comprehensive proposal for an expanded national health program was prepared for introduction in Congress. Senator Wagner said he and others would sponsor the plan, calling for federal land state cooperation in a broad program estimated to cost 98 million dollars in the first year. The measure follows Roosevelt's push to widen medical care and opportunities.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Wagner
D.-N
Senate
Mrs L W Sinnsel Attends Dennis OKeefe Moore Show
Mrs L W Sinnsel of 325 Maple Avenue will attend tonight's presentation at the Opera House Theatre featuring Dennis O Keefe and Moore in I'm Nobody's Heart Now. The show runs this evening at the Opera House.
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Grafton Sentinel
L. W. Sinsel
Maple Avenue
Dennis O'Keefe
Moore
Opera House Theatre
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