Eleven Held In Lynching In Missouri
Eleven indictments were returned by the Buchanan county grand jury for suspects in the lynching of Lloyd Warner a 19 year old Black man. The panel called for the ousting of Sheriff Otto Theisen and police officers for neglect of duty and failing to protect Warner. Three names were made public Aaron Levin John Zook and Walter Garton all charged with first degree murder and Garton also with malicious destruction of property. The jury blamed sheriff and police plus spectators who encouraged the lynching as guards tried to stop the mob after Warner was seized from the jail and hanged, burned and set aflame in view of officers.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Lloyd Warner
Buchanan County Grand Jury
Otto Theisen
Theisen
Gig B. Park
Sthose
Aaron Levin
John Zook
Walter Garton
Garton
Theisenvatter
Warner
Kump Moves Tax Battle and Holiday Extensions
Kump reports estimated $25,000,000 tied up until a collection act meets court rulings to keep levies within constitutional limits and pay debt charges. Governors says tax problem not nearer resolution since January. Court decisions boost belief the tax limitation amendment is unworkable in present form and must be made to work. Holiday extensions appear as schools weigh longer Christmas breaks while state support for nine month terms faces $14,000,000 funding gap. Local units fear ongoing public function funding remains uncertain.
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Kump
Atate
Trent
Supreme Court
Gov Kiwap Warns Against Broad Grants For Local Needs
Governor Kiwap argues constitutional limits block broad state grants to localities for free schools and mental institutions. He warns such grants invite extravagance and erode self-government, favoring only limited, equitable aid for essential state functions. Judge Hatcher urges the court to help craft an act that could pass judicial scrutiny during the tax emergency.
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Kiwap
John H. Hatcher
Supreme Court
Hatcher
Martial Law in Romania After Duca Assassination
After Duca is assassinated, Iron Guard violence surges as police round up suspected members. King Carol appoints Angelescu as premier, vows order, and a state funeral is planned. The attacker Thien is linked to the Iron Guard opposition to fascism, corruption, and Semitism.
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Tonesett
Duca
Iron Guard
Cornelius
Codreanu
Buchavent
Constantinescu
Carol
Sinaia
Bucharest
Angelescu
Romania
Thien
Levee Levy Deferred After Court Ruling
County school commissioners will meet Tuesday to discuss the tax levy issue in light of a supreme court ruling. The state tax commissioner advised postponing final action on levies until legislature acts, suggesting a January 2, 1934 meeting to recess and later adapt estimates to new law. Dr Wynne advocates full bottle labeling of spirits ingredients amid efforts to regulate liquor disclosures.
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Supreme Court
Wynne
New York
Verdict Set Aside Again in Nichols vs Raleigh Mining
For the third time in as many years a verdict in Earl Nichols vs Raleigh Wying Mining Co. was set aside and a new trial granted. Judge C. M. Ward dismissed the September term verdict granting Nichols $10,000 damages. Kathleen Nichols died crossing between two coal cars at Edwight three years ago. The circuit judge's move requires a fourth trial in local courts. Foster Jacy, convicted of voluntary manslaughter for slaying Paul Morgan, was released on bond pending appeal from the criminal decision.
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Earl Nichols
Raleigh Wyoming Mining Company
C. M. Ward
Kathleen Nichols
Edwight
Nichols
Supreme Court
Friday
Foster Jacy
Paul Morgan
Jle
Winding Gulf
Outlaw Wilbur Underhill Wounded as Bandit Ring Raids Hideout
The raid leaves Eva Mae Nichols fatally shot and Wilbur Underhill wounded after officers fire when Underhill seizes a pistol. Authorities recover $5,300 in bonds from Franklin Title Land Trust Co. exploits. Colvin and Frank Smith among rescuers observe surrender and injuries.
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Raymond Roe
Atlas Ralph Rowe
Eva MaeNichols
Underhill
Hazel Hudson
Roe
Colvin
Wilbur
Nichols
Franklin Titleland Trust Co
Kentucky
Frank Smith
Oklahoma City
Kansas City Union Station
Trent Urges Plan to Support Schools and Local Responsibility
Trent presents a blended funding approach for schools, opposing full state control and arguing for local initiative with a state basic salary for six months and an equalization fund. He cites costs of about 11.5 million dollars and outlines revenue allocation tied to bonded debt status, as legislators focus on school finance after a recent legal ruling.
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Trent
Ttwo
Holt
J. Lewis
Education Committee of the Horse
Norton
Lawmakers debate state funding for scholars and schools
D. Cabell chair of the judiciary committee and Peters of Mercer advocate greater state support and possible full financing for scholars. Some state officials warn that full school cost funding would need about 14 million dollars annually in new revenues, which they say is virtually impossible to raise.
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Cabell
Judiciary Committee
Peters
Mercer
Russia’s New Five Year Plan Aims to Triple Output
The Associated Press reports Moscow details a vast five year plan to nearly triple 1932 Soviet output by 1937, with 447 giant enterprises planned and annual goods valued at 351 billion nominal rubles. It envisions rapid expansion across coal, iron, oil, copper, aluminum, cotton, textiles, silk, and footwear, submitted by Molotov and Kuibyshev to the political bureau for approval ahead of January 19 congress.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Russia
Vyacheslaff Molotoff
Council of Commissars
V. Kuibysheff
Supreme Council of National Economy
Political Bureau
Congress
Hatcher Sees Constitutional Clash In Tax Amendment
Judge Hatcher argued the tax amendment conflicts with constitutional provisions and that lawmakers face ongoing inhibitions. He urged the court to hint at legislative avenues around barriers while noting the majority opinion worsens legislative perplexity. Judges Watcher Woods discussed debt assumption to fund schools and roads, and Maxwell suggested expanding state support for the school system.
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Hatcher
Watcher
Woods
Maxwell
Passenger Train Wreck in Richmond Kills Two
In Richmond yards a passenger train derailed killing two men and seriously injuring a third. The dead are engineer Robert B Campbell and Benjamin F Patman general foreman of the car repair shops who collapsed from shock. Fireman Tom Clarke was severely scalded as the engine cabin occupant died. The train from Danville carried seven passenger coaches and two baggage cars. Cause not immediately known.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Robert B. Campbell
Benjamin F. Patman
Campbell
Tom Clarke
Ianville
Roosevelt Prepares Congress Messages On Budget And Prices
President Roosevelt completed his national survey and began drafting messages to Congress. He focused on the budget, receiving a cost of living report to guide possible restoration of government pay cuts. Speculation persisted on a new move in the gold standard and monetary program ahead of next week’s congressional session.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Douglas
Morgenthau
Treasury
Governor Black
Federal Reserve Board
State Tax debate urges funds for free schools and roads
In a discussion on tax limitation and public finance, the court emphasizes that local governments must pay bonded debts and the state cannot assume them. The piece traces waste and rising taxes, the push for a reorganized school system, and considers limited grants in aid to sustain free schools and essential government services while preserving self-government. Local citizens are urged to keep their poise as fiscal pressures mount.
Regulations On Silver Issued By Morgenthau
Acting Secretary Morgenthau issued detailed regulations governing silver coinage under Roosevelt’s proclamation. He requires all persons delivering silver to federal mints to file monthly production reports with affidavits from the deliverer and supporting affidavits by the miner.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
Morgenthau
Roosevelt
Treasury
Smith 60 Years Old As Ex-Gov Smith Reflects
Alfred E. Smith, the former New York governor and 1928 Democratic nominee, celebrates his 60th birthday in a Manhattan office. He discusses economic improvements, repeal of prohibition, and the role of natural laws and industrial policy while greeting callers and declining more political talk.
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Associated Press
New York
Alfred E. Smith
Utah
Smith
Pope Pius for Roosevelt Plan
Vatican paper calls Pope Pius silent on world danger, linking his restraint to President Roosevelt. It argues the pope’s silence and the leaders’ ambitions threaten peace, framing the Christmas address as a strong critique of global political passions.
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Associates
Vatican City
Pope Pius
Roosevelt
Observatore Romano
Althoeth
Low Temperatures Delay Christmas Festivities in Yukon
Yukon reports three weeks of frigid weather delaying almost all Christmas and New Year celebrations. Towns like Tagish 70 below, Horse 62 below, Selkirk 78 below, Mayo 68 below and Dawson 7 below, with barometers showing no change.
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Associated Press
Dawson
Y. T
Yukon
Tagish
Horse
Selkirk
Mayo
Pettry II Jailed Over Moonshine Charge
Hubert Pettry was jailed after failing to pay a fine for possessing a gallon of moonshine liquor. State Troopers A Scalise and TE WH Gribble arrested him in Raleigh after a police discovery yesterday afternoon. Professor A A Berle Jr. may become city chancellor of New York under the La Guardia administration.
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Hubert Pettry
Lainre
John Anderson
Pettry
Raleigh
A. Scalise
WH. Gribble
A. A. Berle Jr
Roosevelt “Rain Trust
City Chamerlain
New York
la Guardia
Legislature in Session Cites Duty to Carry On
The participants pledge to continue essential services as the legislature remains in session. A resolve to find a way forward is stated, emphasizing duty and perseverance amid ongoing work.
Condition Of Banks Better
The Associated Press reports a strong banking year end with deposits up, assets higher, and loans enlarging across the national system. With the federal deposit insurance to begin, banks will have up to 2500 guaranteed deposits initially, then phased guarantees. West Virginia bankers praise cooperation keeping 84 state banks aligned in the plan and look to liquidate failed banks with RFC loans.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
Treasury
Federal Deposit Insurance System
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Clear Shaver
Chairman Johnson
R. F.C
Johnson
Lewis H. Clark
Federal Bank
Congress to Meet January 3 in Economic Revolution Era
Washington reports the first regular session of the 73rd Congress opens January 3 with Democrats holding large majorities and backing President Roosevelt's economic program. Republicans plan cautious opposition and look to the budget message for guidance, while elections next fall loom over party strategy and unity. The session faces major issues, inflation debates, and continued emergency relief actions influencing policy and public interest.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
McNary
Oregon
Phillips Rites Corrected Time and Location
Funeral services for Mrs. Lula Maud Phillips will be held at her Glen Hedrick home with Rev. Paul Smith of Beckley officiating rather than at the minister’s home as previously stated. Burial will follow in Kincaid cemetery at Glen Hedrick at 2:30 this afternoon.
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Calfeo
Lula Maud Phillips
Glen Hedrick
Paul Smith
Beckley
Kincaid
Roosevelt approves retail food code for NRA trade
Washington December 30 President Roosevelt signed a code to govern the vast retail food and grocery trade. The measure covers about 480 000 stores nation wide and completes the NRA organization of the retail sector. The grocery code goes into effect January 6 and was stripped of agricultural administration influence in its final form.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
NRA
Farm Administration
Hugh S. Johnson
South Carolina
Bernard Baruch
Agricultural Administration
Princewick Couples Quietly Wed At Beckley
Miss Bessie Pigg and Floyd Gray wed quietly at Beckley with Rev. Dixon performing the ceremony. Gray, employed at Lillybrook, will reside with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Pigg. The community gets word of the nuptials as the couple plans to live with the Pigg household. In local notes the Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Henry Moore’s home and other community updates follow.
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Bessie
Pigg
Floyd Gray
Beckley
Dixon
Gray
Lillybrook
Bie
E. L. Pigg
Peent
Henry Moore
E. L. Pigs
Olli Lester
Lillian Lilly
Blue Jay
Goff Meadows
J. A. Myers
Marvin
Evelyn
William White
Killarney
Raemas
Skelton
Dunns
Edith Bowden
McComas
Clarence Walker
C. K. Tolbert
Ola Meadows
Tom Read
Billie Brakefield
Edgar Dolinger
Fireco
Carl Pigg
Hub Kaylor
M. Allen
Jack Reed
Claud Rittter
Sprague
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