Firework deaths mark nation’s Independence Day toll
The Fourth of July holiday ended with at least 612 fatalities across 48 states, including four fireworks deaths from home made devices. Auto accidents caused 277 deaths, drownings 183, trains 29, shootings 36, plane crashes 8, and other accidents 10. Notable victims include Hildred Sawders, 14, of Marlin Texas, and Edward Fisher, 21, of Chicago.
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Marlin
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Chicago
Michigan
Lightning
West Virginia keeps Fourth of July safety record clean
Charleston July 5 West Virginia reported no traffic deaths over the holiday period despite five weekend fatalities. One drowning near Charleston and several fireworks related burns noted. State police cited heavy traffic and minor mishaps, with large observances at Grafton where New Deslers faced Republican chieftains at a Taylor county rally.
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Taylor County
The Grafton Sentinel Theatre Double Bill Tonight
The Grafton Sentinel invites BEA DEHLINGER at 101 West Boyd to tonight's Strand Theatre show Within the Law with Ruth Hussey and Flaming Lead with Ken Maynard and On Trial featuring John Litel and Margaret Lindsay at the Dixie Theatre as a double bill.
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Grafton Sentinel
Bea Dehlinger
West Boyd Street
Ruth Hussey
Strand Theatre
Ken Maynard
John Litel
Margaret Lindsay
Dixie Theatre
Hallanan Voices July Fourth Hope Roosevelt Nominated
Republican national committeeman Walter Hallanan urged in a city park Fourth of July address that Franklin D Roosevelt be nominated for a third term. He attacked New Dealers praising Roosevelt as salvation and warned that a third term could threaten constitutional government and lead to national bankruptcy. He argued the drinking debt and unemployment figures show the need for fiscal restraint and warned of a president elected for life.
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Six Die in Bus Car Crash Near Washington Pa
A light sedan collided with a passenger bus near Washington Pennsylvania early today killing six people including three children. Victims include Fred Wendt 35 and his wife 35 and two of their children Joan 4 and an eight month old, Albert Bailey Sr 55 and son Jimmy 14 from Wellsburg. Two Bailey children seriously injured. The Wendt car ran a stop sign and hit the eastbound Blue Ridge bus bound for Baltimore at 1 30 am. State police said the bus left the Washington terminal shortly before the crash.
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West Virginia
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Joan
Wellsburg
Albert Bailey
Jimmy
Follawsbee
Washington Terminal
Baltimore
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Five Hurt When Car Strikes Train in Huntington
Five people were injured early today when an automobile collided with a Baltimore and Ohio train near an amusement park in Huntington. Marvin Allen, 29, suffered a fractured skull. his mother Mrs. W. C. Allen had a broken arm. W. C. Allen and Marvin Allen’s other son Ray Harshberger of Barboursville were also hurt. two others were seriously injured.
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Barboursville
Youth Dies In Hospital Of Wounds In Knife Fight
In Bluefield a fatal knife fight at Smoky Hill left 8 year old Lillard Anwalt dead from wounds. An 18 year old Switchbank youth is held at Northfork for questioning about the death. Authorities held the suspect as the investigation continued.
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Northfork
Maxey Pare Santen Ape Seks
Woman Dies at Terra Alta Observance Gathering
In KINGWOOD on July 5, Mrs. Haden Hollen, 55, of Cumberland, Maryland, collapsed and died during an Independence Day celebration at Terra Alta. The death was attributed to heart trouble.
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Bleachers Collapse Injures Dozens At July 4 Pageant
In Waukegan Illinois a wooden stand collapsed during a Independence Day pageant injuring more than 50 people. About a thousand spectators fell as the structure gave way at the climax of fireworks. Police firemen and guardsmen aided victims and 20 000 spectators watched as 15 were hospitalized including four with broken bones.
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Ill
Crater's Widow Claims Judge Met Violent End
NEW YORK July 5 The widow of former Supreme Court Justice Joseph Crater says he died by external violent or accidental means and his body was disposed of by cremation This is her first definite theory about his fate expressed since his disappearance on August 6 1930 She is suing for double indemnity totaling 90000 from Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York and Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Co
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Supreme Court
Joseph Forer Crater
Stella M. Kunz
Justice Crater
Independence Day Rally Undeterred By Rain At Grafton Park
More than 5,000 people gathered at Grafton City Park for a Independence Day picnic hosted by the United Republican Club of Taylor County. Despite low clouds and a later rain shower, the program continued after a half hour pause. President James C. Holt announced the rally would be repeated next July Fourth with park plans for similar events. Police estimated over 1,000 cars parked nearby and many attendees arrived by bus or on foot.
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United Republican Club
Taylor County
James C. Holt
Wat City
Main St Beer Parlor Burglarized On Fourth
Burglars broke a rear window at the Brunswick beer parlor on West Main Street and stole several cases of beer and some change. Proprietor Herbert McVicker reported the loss. Police and a deputy sheriff investigated but found no fingerprints. footprints suggested two men were involved. McVicker estimated multiple beer cases stolen and an undetermined amount of money.
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Buunswick
West Main Street
Herbert McVicker
Hugh Woodford
City Police
Joe Maske
McVicker
Ben
Board Moves to Revoke Doctor's West Virginia License
Bluefield July 5 Dr S M E Simon of Williamson faced charges of malpractice before the West Virginia Public Health council. More than 50 witnesses were summoned as proceedings opened, with Simon, proprietor of Mercy hospital, potentially losing his license. The Mingo County Medical Society filed the charges, with state Medical Society and attorney general's office represented. Twenty six physicians began examinations for licensure in the state.
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S. M. E. Simon
Williamson
West Virginia Public Health Council
Simon
West Virginia
Mercy Hospital
Mingo County
Council
Not Going To Be The Goat Smith Claims
Dr James Monroe Smith, president of Louisiana State University for nine years, faces embezzlement charges of 100000 dollars. He spent a night in parish jail after failing to post 50000 bond, while his wife was released on 7500 bond. He later asked to see District Attorney Sanchez and said he would not be made the goat in the case.
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Baton Rouge
James Monroe Smith
Louisiana State University
Canada
Sanchez
Comptroller Seeks Bank Condition Reports For All Banks
The comptroller of the currency ordered a condition report for all national banks as of June 30 1939. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Federal Reserve Board also issued calls, totaling 13 589 banks including 5 206 national banks 1 122 state banks in the federal system and 1 252 other insured state banks.
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Comptroller of the Currency
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve System
B O June Carloadings Rise From Year Ago and May Increase
Baltimore and Ohio carloadings for June totaled 182,586, with 119,482 loaded on line and 63,104 from connections, up 16,148 from May's 166,438. The June gain also exceeds last year's June total by 29,654, with June 1930 total at 275,967 and 1, line loads and 91 from connections.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Totel
Doctor's Wife Stricken While Swimming at Malden
ST ALBANS July 5. Mrs T H Hutchingson, wife of a physician, seized with cramps while swimming near the Coit river lower falls as family watched. The incident occurred during a quiet family outing with bystanders uncomprehending.
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St, Albans
Security law change urged for old age grants
Senate Finance committee members urged amending social security to give larger federal grants to poor states for old age assistance. Current monthly payments range from Arkansas 6.05 to California 32.36, with Byrnes proposing a per capita income based formula to reduce gaps. The federal share matches state funds up to 15 dollars per recipient. House recently moved to 20 dollars but kept the matching rule.
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Senate Finance Committee
Byrnes
Arkansas
California
House
One Killed One Wounded In Logan Quarrel Report
Logan report details a fatality and a serious injury from separate quarrels. Charles Menona 45 and George Procopio 45 involved in a dispute at Procopio’s restaurant. Procopio allegedly drew a pistol as officers pursued. Menona died at the scene. Goldie Branham 34 and others questioned.
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Logan Row
Blanche Maway
McManaway
British Seek Russian Pact Amid Poland Security Fears
In the House of Commons Laborite E S Cocks pressed for an immediate British pledge to defend Poland if aggression occurs. Foreign Undersecretary Richard Butler said Britain would resist only if Poland’s independence faces a clear threat. Amid Danzig tensions, Britain and France moved to ease Soviet objections to their mutual aid accord. Prime Minister Chamberlain said the government will not fail to take any steps necessary.
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House of Commons
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Poland
Laborite
E. S. Cocks
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Danzig
Europe
Russia
Chamberlain
Commons
Buffalo Creek Floods Mannington Pauses Traffic Detour Ordered
Rapidly rising Buffalo Creek waters flood Mannington causing three to four feet of water on Route 250 and Water Street. Highway four feet deep at Downs and in Brookside addition. Traffic between Clarksburg and Wheeling detoured via Pine Grove as rain continues. State police report ongoing flood conditions.
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Local Drum Corps Wins Honors At Oakland Md Parade
The Sons of the Veterans of Foreign Wars drum and bugle corps, transported by special bus, won first prize for junior corps in Oakland Maryland's July fourth parade yesterday. The Piedmont corps took senior division honors. Oakland Director Leland Price reported the unit made a big hit despite rain during the parade.
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Sons of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Piedmont Corps
Leland Price
Independence Day Celebration Thanks by Taylor County Republicans
Thank you to all who attended the Independence Day celebration and to those who assisted in any way. The United Republican Club of Taylor County expresses appreciation for the help that made the event a success.
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Republican’ Club
Taylor County
Flood Disaster Strikes Eastern Kentucky Town
In Morehead Kentucky a flash flood drowned at least eight residents and left eleven bodies recovered as bridges and radio tracks were washed away. The Red Cross sent field representatives to establish relief offices while nearby towns faced isolation.
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W. W. Crutcher
Kentucky
Crutcher
Joe Duncan
Hel
Duncan
Teleline
Paul Morthorst
Louisville
Warren C. Lappitt
Arthur Gamble
W. PA
Paintsville
American Red Cross
Sheridx1
Connally
Lerton
Rowan County
Clearfield
Monetary Bill Vote Is Today
Washington July 5 decisive senate vote on extended presidential control of the monetary system looms as Roosevelt returns to take the helm. Western senators appear to influence the outcome with the stabilization fund lapsed June 30. Key treasury measures and neutrality bills are under study before the final roll call.
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Washington
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Senate
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
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Tech
Invitation to Missing Girls event at Opera House
Mrs A Hy Carroll of 121 East Wilford Street invites attendance tonight to a performance titled Part of Missing Girls featuring Allen Roan and Hen Ble Bill at the Opera House.
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A Hycarroll
Wilford Strest
Allen
Roan
Henble Bill
Opera
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