A Poor Exchange and New York Communist Demonstration
A report on a midnight raid by a mob of communists on the German liner Bremen in New York Harbor. They tore down the German flag, tossed it into the harbor, and staged a two phase protest reflecting liberal opposition to Hitler’s regime. The piece compares radical extremes and cites Jerome D. Barnum on opposing economic recovery and revolution.
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New York City
Bremen
Germany
United States
New York
Washington Administration
Washington
Motives Back of The New Deal in Wheeling Intelligencer
The Wheeling Intelligencer sketches criticism of the New Deal, noting critics concede good aims but doubt methods. It cites a fear of changing the American government, with the American Bar Association warning of a political crisis and a slow drift toward collectivism in wealth, debt, and dependency.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
Los Angeles
American Bar Association
Taxpayers face rising debt as Washington spends grow
Press dispatches from Washington state reveal 12 month total spending of 7.375 billion dollars and a prior year 7.1 billion, creating a two year peace time record of 14.475 billion. The national debt near 35 billion implies 270 dollars per person. Colonel Robinson argues tax money is spent to expand circulation, condemning economy as out of date and urging awareness of political gifts funded by taxpayers.
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Oakland Republican
Washingon
Colonel Robinson
Yakima Washington Republic
Fifth Victim in Trempage Accident Continues
Near Gilbert Mrs Burton Belcher 41 mother of the dead boy died from a fractured skull. Mrs Goldie Belcher 20 daughter-in-law is seriously hurt with brain concussion. Elva Ferguson 21 daughter of Mrs Ferguson suffered a fractured skull and severe injuries. Harrison Belcher 24 son was hospitalized with deep cuts. Accident occurred near Trempage earlier.
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Gilbert
Burton Belcher
Goldie Belcher
Elva Ferguson
Ferguson
Welch
Harrison Belcher
Churchgoers in crash after car blinds drivers on highway
At 10 30 p m Saturday a group returning from a church service was struck when an approaching car blinded by bright lights caused their car to veer off the highway into pedestrians. Smith and Steele described the incident as the vehicle’s glare causing the collision with those walking along the road.
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Smith
Steele
Gun Fight at Chicago Station Leaves 2 Dead
In Chicago a robbery and pistol battle at the Chicago and Northwestern station resulted in two deaths and a gravely wounded officer. Elevator operator Dan Haskell, 46, died blocking the robbers from fleeing a drug store. Robbers escaped with $120. accomplice Sam Manno died the same day after being wounded by police. Detective James Frawley and Sergeant Franklin Smith were injured in the exchange.
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Chicago
Chicago and Northwestern
Dan Haskell
Sam Manno
James Frawley
Manno
Franklin Smith
Frawley
Haskell
Wife Held As Hubby Slayer In Maryland Inquest Soon
Pretty Dorothy Smith, 23, who married Wade L. Smith, 28, former state policeman, waited for questioning about his slaying. An inquest will hear details of the domestic quarrel in which she shot him in self defense. She failed in a suicide attempt and is jailed with no charges filed. Smith was found dead, drilled through the heart, on a bedroom floor.
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Laurel, Md
Dorothy Smith
Wade L. Smith
Lia
Venetian Glass
Mindrepore
Mille- Hove
Val
Sue
Ile
Cordray
State Firemen Gather For Morgantown School
Morgantown July 29 Firefighters from West Virginia and nearby states, totaling over 200, met to study 1935 fireman knowledge on hazards inspections and new ladder and hose developments. Speakers included Harry K Smoky Rogers, J W Just of Chicago, Robert B Chrisman of the Ohio West Virginia inspection bureau, State Fire Marshal Fred B Watkins and Fire Chief Lloyd Layman of Parkersburg.
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Morgantown
West Virginia
Harry K
Smoky" Rogers
J. W. Just
Chicago
Western Actuarial Bureau
Robert B. Chrisman
Ohio-West Virginia Inspection Bureau
Columbus
Fred B. Watkins
Lloyd Layman
Parkersburg
Negro gets life term for slaying last May in West Virginia
Princeton West Virginia July 29 The criminal court sentenced George White 43 of Bluefield to life imprisonment for the slaying of Luther Dean 27 in a case last May 16 A jury convicted him of first degree murder but recommended mercy
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Princeton
W. Va
George White
Bluefield
Luther Dean
New Bill Proposes Tax on Lower Incomes
Washington July 29. The house ways and means committee disclosed proposed tax rates targeting incomes as low as 50 000,000 and removing three quarters of that portion over 5 000 000, outlining a shift in tax policy.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
What's What at a Clan Washington
Two opposing forces push toward more strikes on Wall Street and in industry. Higher food and clothing prices loom from AAA rider powers while manufacturers cut prices to meet world markets. Labor seeks group action, unions fear living standards drop, and strikes threaten as armed guards and injunctions escalate.
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Central Press
New York
East 45Th Street
Leslie Eichel
Wall Street
Robert M. la Pollatte
Wisconsin
A Young Navy Man Faces Cordray's Curiosity On Birthday
Val suspects plane builder Cordray is probing his new rudder idea after overhauling a rival cruiser. Jan, Lia, and Sue mingle with Cordray at a birthday gathering. Cordray presents gifts and hints at a grand dinner that evening, stirring Val's jealousy and doubt.
Non-Workers: Beehler's County Controversy and Aid Requests
Beehler cites trouble in Roane after a man was sent to oversee relief work. Acting administrator Allen praised as capable, with plans to resolve issues. The transient bureau seeks 42 000 for August, higher than prior 25 000 to 30 000 ranges, amid uncertain federal funding and possible allotment cuts.
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Beehler
William N. Bechler
Kump
Roane
Allen
Mr. Allen
Grafton Board Covers Main Street Repaving and Local Projects
Over 100 join a meeting where topics include repaving Main Street, relocating the Fetterman bridge for better traffic flow, a new hospital, attracting industries, supporting existing ones, flood control cooperation, and development around the Grafton park.
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Main Street
Fetterman Bridge
Grafton
Tygart’s Valley River
Grafton Park
Contract Bridge Written for Central Press by Bev Shepard
A Central Press bridge column by Bev Shepard outlines practical mastery of contract bridge with emphasis on tools, planning, and blending sound defensive and offensive card play. It discusses opening bids, hand strength, and the shift from pioneer methods to modern design guided play.
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Central Press
Bev. Shepard
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