Politics warm up as nation eyes 1936 prospects
Washington reports rising political activity ahead of 1938 with broad issues dominating debate. Roosevelt tests recovery and AAA effects while potential rivals Landon Hoover Borah and Knox remain key figures. Third party talk persists and La Follette warns only major party purge could avoid independent growth.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
AAA
Landon
Kansas
Hoover
Borah
Idaho
Col
Frank Knox
Chicago
New York
Phillip LaFollette
Wisconsin
Formidabe
Republicans rally behind Landon amid Knox endorsements
Developments this week show Gov. Landon gaining firm endorsements from state Republican leaders while Col. Knox attracts support from Kansans and from Illinois and New Hampshire admirers. Democrats appoint Senator Guffey of Pennsylvania to head their senatorial campaign as eastern electoral votes loom. Republicans prepare amplified speaking tours from a new midwestern Chicago headquarters.
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Gov
Landon
Col
Knox
Mlinois
New Hampshire
Guffey
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Britain and Italy Face Growing War Sanctions and Tensions
The piece reports Britain moving toward severer sanctions on Italy with a potential blockade, Sweden and thirty three nations enforcing arms embargoes, and U S neutrality rules limiting actions. It notes Mussolini’s stance on peace terms, Britain’s reluctance to withdraw ships, and no mutual agreement on Libya or Ethiopia settlements.
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Great Britain
Italy
League
Britain
Sweden
Mussolini
Stanley Baldwin
United States
Roosevelt
Yalu
Ethiopia
Africa
League of Nations
Rome
Mediterranean
Libya
League of Nations committee eyed settlement elements
British observers view the set of settlement elements as complete, suggesting the stalemate could end soon. Optimism is noted regarding progress on the dispute amid the committee’s efforts to finalize terms.
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Holt Faces Roosevel ties in State Sovereignty Debate
A critic labels Holt’s sovereignty stance as empty talk and predicts he will back away when pressured by Democratic voters. The speaker argues Holt cannot run on anti Roosevelt, pro utility records and doubts he gains payroll support.
Albert Stern's Death and Schultz Case Chronicle
The piece traces the Schultz murder saga with claims that The Boss Schultz shot Stern and that Schultz’s henchman Rosen Krantz carried a deputy badge. Deputy Chief Haller predicts women will play larger roles in the drama, while bystander John Gaul was wounded. The prose notes ongoing hunts for the pea green suit bodyguard and probes into tavern ownership and alcohol agency inquiries.
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Schultz
John Haller
John J. Gaul
William Wachenfeld
Sherif Louis Batchelor
Bernard Rosen Krantz
D. Frederick Burnett
Hull Reaffirms Neutrality Act and War-Trade Embargo
Hull reaffirms the neutrality act with an embargo on arms and war materiel to both belligerents. He warns American business against transactions with either country and cautions travelers from using ships of the combatants. He says the steps show independent U S policy and intent not to be drawn into war or prolong it.
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Hull
United States
Aviators Move To Tolley Field After Airport Dispute
Visiting aviators Bill Maycock and Irvin Davis moved their base from Scott field to Tolley field off the Johnstown road after New River company officials barred use of Scott field. A Mt Hope trustees meeting earlier in the week had decided aircraft operations would not resume until the airport is completed. Maycock and Davis planned a Lynchburg round trip today leaving at 8 o clock with local passengers.
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Scott Field
Bill Maycock
Irvin Davis
Tolley Field
Johnstown Road
Mt. Hope
Maycock
Davis
Lynchburg
Harper Murder Mystery Deepens in North Carolina Town
French Harper, a longtime postmaster of Harper, was shot and killed near his store. Police found three bullet wounds and limited personal belongings on his body. An autopsy was underway as investigators traced a note that $500 had been sent away on an eight o'clock train. Relatives including wife Pearl Harper and children Rosella and French A. Harper Jr. survive, with funeral plans incomplete.
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Herbert Harper
Raleigh General Hospital
French Harper
Caltec
Pearl Harper
Frank Barkalow
Morgantown
Rosella Harper
French A. Harper, Jr
Jeff Harper
Enoch Harper
Huntington
C. H. Rogers
Raleigh
N. C
T. K. Laing
I Glen Jean Pair Hurt in Auto Smashup
Edward Kincaid and his wife, both colored, of Glen Jean, were injured early today when their car collided head on with another near the Cranberry road intersection of routes 18 21. Occupants of the other car were uninjured. They were taken to Raleigh General Hospital by Sam Diggs. The woman had a severe laceration to the right temple and the man minor cuts.
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Edward Kincaid
Glen Jean
Cranberry Road
Raleigh General Hospital
Sam Diggs
Townsend Plan Urged On Group
Chicago October 26 leaders of Dr Francis E Townsend pension plan promised the first convention of the Townsend plan would win by 1936. Rep Martin S Smith said no power can stop the plan and preparatory steps include a 10 cent monthly contribution to organize the effort. Smith and Townsend organizer Gilmour Young predicted Congress would enact the bill, with a retirement age of 60 and $200 a month. some supporters urged the idea could lower to 45 in time.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Francis E. Townsend
Congress
Smith
Roosevelt
Edward Marget
San Francisco
California
Long Beach
Calif
Townsend
Committee to Discuss Social Security Plan in WV
Charleston West Virginia October 26 The special legislative committee meets Monday at 2 p m in the Senate Presidents reception room to study the federal social security program for West Virginia Governor Kump requested 12 members study the issue and prepare recommendations in case an extraordinary session is needed Charles Lively clerk of the senate announced the meeting Hodges Pelter called the session
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Special
West Virginia
Charles Lively
Senate
Charles E. Hodges
John J. Pelter
House of Delegates
Kump
Teachers Return From Meet At Charleston
State teachers left for home after the annual convention in Charleston drawing over 10 000 to the capital. Final sessions occurred in the morning with social events and group meetings continuing into the afternoon. Asgell Asgersson, former premier of Iceland, cancelled his address due to illness and rested at a hotel. Dr James Edward Rogers of the National Recreation Commission in New York delivered the final speech.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Asgell Asgersson
Icelard
James Edward Rogers
National Recreation Commission of
New York
Bride of Three Weeks Killed in Car Crash at Sardis
In Clarksburg West Virginia Isabell Criss Williams 21 a bride of three weeks was killed when a car driven by her husband Ernest Williams 22 plunged off the road near Sardis Arthur Williams 29 was bruised the husband jailed as a manslaughter warrant is expected Williams says his wife grabbed the steering wheel during a curve
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Associated Press
Clarksburg
W. Va
Isabell Criss Williams
Sardis
Ernest
Arthur Williams
T. K. Long
Williams
Long
Service Insignia To Be Given To Police
The state police will receive a new insignia combining stripes and stars as the latest department of public safety innovation. The insignia will be distributed to state troops to mark service.
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Department of Public Safety
Legion speakers address Raleigh County Post No 32 meeting
Dr J O Baliff Mullens first vice commander of the state American Legion and post commander Harper Preston Ashland Ky led the Raleigh County Post No 32 gathering in the Memorial building Friday night. A large turnout attended the event and the Junior Auxiliary served refreshments.
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State Department
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Harper Preston
Ashland
Kentucky
Raleigh County
Memorial Building
Service insignia described for years of service
The past week saw insignia awarded with a star for every ten years of service and a diagonal stripe for every two years. The gray green symbols appear on a black background and are worn on the left sleeve a few inches above the cuff.
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Americans Cash to Win Prizes in Irish Sweepstakes Draw
Dublin Irish Free State Oct 26 Americans were assured at least a million dollars from the Irish Hospital Sweepstakes in the first round of drawing today as 97 horses were matched to 1,261 tickets. Americans held 636 tickets, about 43 percent of the prizes, with payouts set for the top horses and substantial consolation and residual prizes. The prize fund totals $6,490,358.17, with first place paying $147,300 per winning ticket and other tiers paying accordingly.
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Dublin
Irish Free State
Irish Hospital
Newmarket
Reity
Galips
United States
Drum and Mansion House
Law Court
Pegasus
New York Stock Market Edges Higher On Light Volume
In New York on Oct 26 the market posted widespread small gains pushing many equities to new highs for the year or longer. The Associated Press average of 60 shares climbed to 52.9, up 4. A few higher priced industrials led gains while most minor divisions also advanced amid a reactive commodities tone.
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Associated Press
New York
Motors
Market quiet as grains slip while rail gains lead
Wheat fell up to 15 percent to 1 1/1 cents a bushel in Chicago and corn edged lower with small shifts. In New York cotton quoted a narrow range from a 5 cent gain to 25 cent loss. Bonds neglected. Wall Street noted signals of improving business including an extra stock dividend by Sun Oil and stronger third quarter earnings from National Cash Register, American Bank Note, and Amerada. Rail lines showed September net income gains, while General Motors rose to a new high since 1930 at 5444 up 14.5 points on rosy third quarter profits. General Electric also rose to a peak since 1930. Local notes mention residents returning to Crab Orchard and Beckley shopping, with various visits and illness updates.
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Wall Street
Sun Oil
National Cash Register
American Bank Note
Amerada
Rails
General Motors
General Electric
Sermon Draws Large Crowd in Shady Springs
Rev William Parret of Raleigh delivered an engaging sermon at the Shady Springs church Sunday evening. His family provided special music for the occasion. Mrs Vella Farrow and children Clara and Junior stayed with Mrs Frank Simmons Friday. Miss Reba Bryant and Alva Bell of Beckley quietly married last Monday, surprising friends. Mr and Mrs Overton Lilly are improved after a flu attack. Mr and Mrs Pete Moorefield also mentioned.
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Wm. Parret
Raleigh
Theami
Vella Farrow
Clara
Junior
Frank Simmons
Reba Bryant
Alva Bell
Beckley
Overton Lilly
Pete Moorefield
Beaver School Hosts Concord Educator at PTA Meeting
S L McGraw of Concord State Teachers College spoke at Beaver school's PTA gathering on Tuesday. The program featured devotionals by Mrs Ed Hambrick and musical selections by Miss Sarah Epperly and Miss Louis Hambrick. Mrs John Hall chaired the meeting.
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Concord State
Athens
Parent Teacher Association of the
Beaver School
Ed. Hambrick
Sarah F. Epperly
Louis Hambrick
John Hall
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