Roosevelt to propose four fold plan to reform federal agencies
President Roosevelt moves to send Congress a four part restructuring package unifying relief operations under a new public works agency and a separate public welfare agency. The plan, including merger of works programs and housing authority, targets bureaucratic consolidation with 60 day approval window. Senator Byrnes signals opposition and a push for related relief legislation.
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Works Progress Administration
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U. S. Housing Authority
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Flying Prelate Succeeds Hayes as Archbishop of New York
Pope Pius XI named the Right Reverend Ton J. Spellman auxiliary of Boston to succeed the late Patrick Cardinal Hayes as Archbishop New York. Boston’s aging church circles note his cardinalate future and seating in the College of Cardinals, while the transition draws strong church commentary.
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Pius XI
Ton J. Spellman
Boston
Patrick Cardinal Hayes
New York
College of Cardinals
Henderson Named to SEC by Roosevelt in April
President Roosevelt selected Leon Henderson to fill the Securities and Exchange Commission vacancy created by William Douglas. Henderson, 44, is a forecaster of business trends and has held posts with the WPA NRA and the Joint Investigations Committee. His term may begin with a full five-year appointment after Senate confirmation.
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Roosevelt
Leon Henderson
Securities and Exchange Commission
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William ©. Douglas
Jerome Frank
Jr. Investigal Committee
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WPA
NRA
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Great Britain
SEC
British Warn Hitler on Peace Plea Rejection
Britain signals no peace terms with Nazi Germany after rejection of a peace offer. Ambassador returns to Berlin amid talk of possible Ribbentrop talks and potential Hitler meeting. Chamberlin opens Anglo Romanian talks with Grigore Gafencu in Parliament as Britain seeks trade and defense exchanges.
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Forest Fires Spark Across Pocahontas District
Report shows 58 fires in Pocahontas district with McComas area most serious. Mercer 14, McDowell 16, Wyoming 7, Logan 13, Mingo 3, Wayne 2 fires. Lincoln and Boone counties not reported. McNees notes most blazes originate nearby and urges stringent precautions to curb the menace.
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Mercer County
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Wyoming
Logan
Mingo
Wayne
Lincoln
Boone
Cotton price climbs on subsidy plan in New York
In New York on April 24 cotton futures rose sharply as foreign orders surged buyers, lifting next March delivery to 39.40 a bale. Other futures gained before profit taking trimmed gains, leaving prices near the day’s high.
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New York
United States
Methodist meet hears Landon at Boston University
Alf M. Landon, 1936 Republican nominee, attends a Methodist unity session in Boston as 8,000,000 Methodists gather to form one church. He speaks on divine aid for world peace and church welfare, while delegates from Methodist Episcopal South and Methodist Protestant attend the conference.
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Alf M. Landon
Uniting
Boston University School of
Episcopal Church Southentire
Missing West Virginia doctor found wandering in Florida
A 70 year old retired physician and amateur naturalist from Bridgeport West Virginia wandered the Florida jungle while collecting tree snails near Key West. He was traveling along the Overseas Highway when companions reported him missing and later rescued him.
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John Folk
J. H. Smith
Bridgeport
Key West
Bart
Fires Strike West Virginia Forests Amid Emergencies
Charleston West Virginia reports April 24 7 fire crews ordered to man lines as forest fires threaten towns. The alert mobilizes 1200 men to control spreading flames and protect communities, with details continued on page 10.
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W. Va
U.S. Steels New Cotton Wheat Swap With Allies
Secretary Hull announced that the United States is in talks with Great Britain Belgium and Holland on a massive barter. America would exchange surplus cotton and wheat for rubber tin and other strategic war materials. He suggested the deal may exceed initial estimates.
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Hull
United States
Great Britain
Belgium
Holland
Repeal of Neutrality Act Urged by General Johnson
General Hugh S. Johnson urged repealing the Neutrality Act and replacing it with a cash and carry policy. He warned against risking economic warfare while hoping for peace and argued the policy could aid Britain and Japan without guaranteeing war. He viewed the current approach as a gamble with potential vast losses compared to minimal gains.
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Germany
MT Hope Store Manager 15 Held For Robbery
Mount Hope West Virginia April 24 a store manager identified as De Pace was held for robbery at the Kroger Grocery store. Police Chief Jess Spade reported $600 in checks and $800 in cash taken.
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W. Va
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de Pace
Raves
Kroger
Jess Spade
Oomph Girl Sues in Los Angeles Latter Edition
Yvonne Du Val a 24 year old actress files a lawsuit in Los Angeles court alleging a dispute over a publication. The case centers on rights and compensation related to a later edition of the magazine.
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Los Angeles
Yvonne du Val
Lord Lothian Named British Envoy to United States
London says King George VI approved the appointment of the eleventh Marquess of Lothian as ambassador to the United States. Sir Lindsay will retire this summer after serving since 1930. Lord Lothian, 57, will take up his first major diplomatic post and assume the role following the U.S. visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
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Foreign Office
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Marquess of
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Lord Lothian
French naval base reports fire not menacing depot in Toulon
Fire at a French shipyard near Toulon was not seen as threatening a nearby military powder depot and gasoline stocks authorities said. An investigation followed reports of sabotage linked to the earlier liner Paris incident at Le Havre last Tuesday.
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Two Held for Murder in Wyoming Co Death
Pineville West Virginia April 24 two men Ronnie Mullens and Arnold Morgan were held for grand jury action on a murder charge after the body of Lacy Stewart was found. They waived preliminary hearing before Magistrate A A ing. Stewart’s body was recovered from the Toummmdotte river. The 41 day mystery follows injuries sustained in a boating incident.
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W. Va
Lacy Stewart
Ronnie Mullens
Arnold Morgan
A. A. Ing. Stewart
Toummmdotte
Bell Pleads Guilty in Five-Cent Fraud Case
Bell pleaded guilty today to a five-cent fraud scheme and is sentenced to two years in prison. The case involved a financial misdirection and misappropriation related to a burial fund, with the defendant denying other charges.
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Tineeenneaith
Aone Holtold
G. Bryan
AFL GALLS FOR MINERS TO VOTE
Washington April 24 AFL demands the miners vote in a peaceful election to decide their bargaining agency. President Green argues workers should choose representation and whether to accept a closed shop, aligning with self determination in labor relations law amid the coal wage dispute.
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American Federation of Labor
John R. Steelman
U. S. Conciliation Service
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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William Green
Oan Workers of America
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Court allows appeal to Bluefield Supply
The West Virginia Supreme Court today allowed Bluefield Supply of Bluefield an appeal from a lower court order dismissing its bill of discovery against Harris Broome, president of the Mercer County Central Labor Union, to uncover who contracted for 124.27 dollars of merchandise sold to the union. Other writs include Wyoming county allowing Virginia Railway an appeal in a condemnation suit against the Sprague Land Company for rights of way on Clear Fork.
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W. Va
Supreme Court
Bluefield Supply Company
Bluefield
Harris Broome
Mercer County Central Labor Union
Wyoming County
Virginian Railway
Sprague Land Company
Clear Fork
Kentucky and West Virginia coal operators stand firm on contracts
Appalachian wage talks stall as Southern West Virginia operators insist on no closed shop and keep penalty provisions. Pocahontas Williamson and Kanawha groups back old basic terms while threatening to halt coal output after April 1 if negotiations fail. Union leaders warn continued deadlock harms 250 000 workers nationwide.
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Kentucky
Senate
Big Sandy and Elkhorn Association
Appalachian
Pocahontas Association
John J. Lincoln
Elkhorn
W. E. E. Koepler
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O. L. Alexander
J. W. Carter
Pocahontas Operators Association
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UMWA
New York
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Logan
Tug River
Virginia
Williamson Group
Kanawha Association
Charleston
William Blizzard
United Mine Workers District 17
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