East River mountain fire-prevention effort gains small cost
Local group on East River mountain spurred by old beliefs about luck organized a patrol with state backing to prevent forest fires. The north slope now enjoys protection with minimal expense, reducing annual damage that once plagued the area. The piece contrasts with nostalgic vignettes of Bluefield scenery, street doctors, and old modes of transport.
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East River Mountain
State Department
Lewis Furniture Company Buiching
Knee pants for men spark fashion debate across oceans
A satirical critique laments knee pants for men as an awkward fashion trend for evening wear. The writer mocks the odd leg shapes and bone yard imagery, arguing women should keep these dramatic outfits, as men struggle with looks and propriety.
Value of time in United States doubles since 1914
The text notes that the value of time in the United States has increased by 100 percent since 1914 and that life is worth twice as much now as before World War I, offering two methods to judge life: by production or by its inherent value.
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United
Prohibition Debate Sparks Clash Between Darrow and Wheeler
Clarence Darrow and Wayne Wheeler clashed in Carnegie Hall over prohibition. Darrow called the law a minority tyranny and failure, urging repeal or nullification, while Wheeler defended prohibition as successful and championed enforcement. The debate offered no official verdict.
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New York
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Carnegie Wheeler
Darrow
American Forum
Wheeler
Lloyd Berraud Named Navigator for New York to Paris Flight
Air mail pilot Lloyd Bertaud is chosen as navigator for the Bellanca plane attempting the New York to Paris flight. Bert Acosta and Clarence Chamberlin, who piloted the endurance flight, will accompany the crew.
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Loyd Bertaud
Bellanca
New York
Paris
Bert Acosta
Clarence Chamberlin
Charleston Educator Reports Nanking Looting Fatality
Professor Horace G Robson of Charleston West Virginia recounts the Nanking University looting in late March. He says Dr John Williams was unarmed and killed by a nationalist soldier after a watch protest. A student shielded Robson from gunfire as he fled the chaos.
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New York
Nanking
John Re. Williams
Shawnee
Nanking University
A. J. Bowen
Horace G.robson
Orient
Robson
Charleston
W. Va
Williams
Robsen
Soft coal production drops 208000 tons in week
Washington reports the week ended April 16 saw U S soft coal production at 8,017,000 tons, down 238,000 from the prior week due to a holiday and a broad union-mining suspension starting April 1. The suspension has cut production by about 44 percent to date.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Mines
Bureau
New Speed Mark Set For Seaplane Classes
Washington April 23 A new world speed record for seaplanes carrying 1102 pounds was made by Lt. H. W. Callaway US Navy flying a Vought Corsair over a 25 kilometer course at Hampton Roads Virginia. He averaged 147.263 miles per hour for 100 kilometers, beating the former record by about 21 miles per hour.
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Washington
8. W. Callaway
Navy
Hampton Roade
Preacher Found Alive to Aid Murder Case in West Virginia
Rev. Sylvester S. Stout, 65, long thought murdered in Webster county, was found alive in Spencer Roane county near Marpleton. He said he preached in Webster county until 1922 and helped local anti moonshine efforts. Stout indicated a letter urged his return to free Edward Perrine, jailed for murder. He now runs a shoe shop in Spencer and preaches at the Spencer mission.
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Parkersburg
W.va
Webster County
Sylvester
Stout
Spencer
Roane County
Karl T. Lee
Edward Perrine
Brown Mountain
Marpleton
Calhoun County
Spencer Mission
Flooded Delta cities evacuate as Mississippi floods widen
Memphis reports thousands homeless across Mississippi and Arkansas flood zones. Greenville and Helena are evacuated while motorboats rush to aid victims. Red Cross and government agencies mobilize to rescue, with fears of hundreds dead and property losses mounting.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mississppi
Hovses and Horne
Spote Landing
Greenville
Mise
Illinoia
Missouri
Arkansas
Mississippi
Mall
Misejsippi
Louisiana
Red Cross
Henry M. Baker
American Red Crown
Memphia
Hoover
Coolidge
Memphie
Davie
Q. T. Ashburn
Helena
Leland
Scott
Court House
Red
Ouachita
New Orleans
Natchez
Baton Rouge
Donaldsonville
Yazoo
Vickeburg
Delta
Wer
Red River
Shreveport
Cuchaita
Camden
Radio Permits For 560 Stations in United States
Washington reports about 550 of 732 U S radio stations had temporary permits to continue operating on the eve of the law date. Some applications still pending before the FCC. No station expected to close tomorrow for lack of permit unless notified of a permit refusal.
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Washington
United States
Federal Radio Commission
Goodwill Fliers Back on Native Soil Again
The U S army Pan American fliers return to Miami after four months of spreading friendship across Latin America. A collision near Buenos Aires on February 26 cost Capt Clinton W Woolsey and Lieut J W Benton, leaving the squadron reduced. They landed at 2 57 PM from Havana, completing a 20000 mile flight in three hours 12 minutes escorted by Major General Mason M Patrick and nine planes, amid cheering crowds.
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Miami
Fla
United States Army
Buenos Aires
Clinton W. Woolsey
J. W. Benton
Army
Mine Home Eviction Warrant Case Paused by Court
Pittsburgh April 23 A rule from common pleas court halted the execution of eviction warrants on union miners living in houses owned by the Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation at Coverdale. The company plans to reopen the Coverdale mine next week while the union reports 57 to 125 non union miners arrived from southern West Virginia. Philip Murray, union vice president, said the workers left Coverdale after a special train arrival.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation
Coverdale
United Mine Workers
Common Views
Cover
West Virginia
Philip Murray
Musical Whistles Put on Chicago Suburban Trains
Chicago engineers unveil a four toned locomotive whistle on CBQ suburban service engines to cut noise and save fuel. Tests show the new whistle uses five pounds of coal per minute versus fourteen for the ordinary whistle, reducing coal consumption and offensive sound.
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Chicago
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Road
West Virginia Wins Theater Tournament at Northwestern
Chicago April 23 West Virginia University victory with its play The Valiant in the Northwestern theater tournament. The West Virginia Thespians receive the 1927 Cumnock cup and $250 prize. Kansas Agricultural College with The Giants' Stairs takes second, North Dakota State Teacher with The Pinetree third.
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Chicago
West Virginia University
Northwestern University
West Virginia Thespians
Kansas Agricultural College
Giants
North Dakota
Peacee
Bluefield College Announces Six Week Summer Session
Bluefield College will run a six week summer session starting June 13 offering both high school and college coursework. Vernon Wood will direct the program with Edwin Wade overseeing college education work and a seven member faculty planned. Courses cover education topics and academic college subjects with fees of 15 dollars per college subject and 10 dollars for each additional subject. Enrollment is expected to be large.
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Bluefiel! College
Cummer
Bluefield College
Vernon Wood
Edwin C. Wade
Achoola
Beaver Pond
Blanche V. Straley
Princeton High School
Sehe
Los Angeles Dirigible Leaves for Pensacola Training Flight
The Los Angeles dirigible departs Lakehurst for a Cape May to Pensacola training flight estimated at 1200 miles. Commanded by Lieut. Commander Rosendahl, it carries 89 crew, with Admiral Moffett aboard as observer. Destination Pensacola Harbor to moor at the mast ship Patoka after 26 hours.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Los Angeles
Naval Air Station
Pensacola
Patoka
Pensacola Harbor
Cape May
Cape Henry
Wilmington
N. C
Charleston
D. C
Jacksonville
Tallahassee
W. A. Moffett
Naval Bureau of Aeronautics
Carland Sutton
Charles E. Rosendahl
Detroit
Mercer WyomiR Circuit Plan Passed By Legislature
Charleston W Va April 23 The legislature passed a bill creating Mercer and Wyoming as a judicial circuit and McDowell with Mingo as another circuit. It will take effect January 1 1929, after the next election of circuit judges. The bill, already approved by the Senate, sped through the House with other measures as final week actions continued.
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Mercer
Wyoming
McDowell
Mingo Counties
Charleson
Mercer County
Monroe County
Greenbrier
Pocahontas
Stull
Mingo
Wayne Counties
Wyoming County
Wayne County
Mingo County
Logan
Senate
House
Charleston
W. Va
Wyomi
Judicial Circuit
Tax Commission
J. B. Easton
State Labor Federation
West Virginia
State Conservation Commission
Building and Loan Association
Colleges and Normal
State Se Committee
Charleston Gazette
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Bluefield
National Home Study Council
Jersey
Princeton Court
Prohibition
Shanghai
China Press
Standard Oil
Hankow
Briggs Manufacturing Company
J. W Carter
Service Department
Charles T. Earl
Thomas J. O'Grady
John French
Robert M. Toms
French
Nt Department
CET Radio
Goodwill
South America
Wolff
Misa Marion Wolff
University of Georgia
Pennsylvania
West Vrrginia
Florida
Judicial
M’dowell
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