Board of Control Slashes State Budget Across Agencies
Charleston dispatch reports the West Virginia Board of Control proposed nearly 1 million dollars in annual cuts to institutions and departments for the 1933 fiscal year. Key changes include eliminating 175,000 dollars for salaries from collections, shifting 110,000 to general revenue, and major reductions at the penitentiary and West Virginia University. New appropriations cover elevator installation, library remodeling, and fire protection.
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Charleston
W. Va
State Board of Control
Budget Commission
Morgan Memorial Commission
West Virginia University
Algo
Marehell College
West Virginia Training School
Auto Driver Held In Traffic Death
Tommy Beggs aged 22 of Pinoak Mer ter county faces manslaughter charges after Jim Lambert 47 of 1117 Wayne street was killed Sunday night at Princeton avenue and Scott street. Morris Thompson 22 of Rock is held as a material witness. Preliminary hearing set for 7 o'clock tonight before Magistrate McNeal. Lambert had just left a train after visiting his father in Narrows Virginia when struck while crossing the street. Ford coupe driven by Beggs eastbound. Doyle described the accident to investigators.
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Tommy Beggs
Pinoak
Merter County
Jim Lambert
Wayne Street
Princeton Avenue
Scott Street
Morris Thompson
Rock
Beggs
W. W. McNeal
McNeal
Municipal Court Room
Thompson
Lambert
Narrows
Princeton
Ayenus
Iean J. H. Doyle
Doyle
Monroe Street
Hunger marchers in Wilmington after tear gas outbreak
About 1200 men and women marching to Washington were quartered in an old Wilmington church. Twenty four were arrested in Wilmington. A field hospital staffed by doctors and nurses accompanied the caravan. Women patients were said to be overcome by tear gas.
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Wilmington
Washington
Legislatures to Sherwood Come Eve State Costs Out of Hiding
A 1932 AP survey shows state legislatures next month face deep deficits and broad economy measures. Governors and lawmakers are pressured to honor pre election pledges with cuts, bureau eliminations, department consolidations, and reallocation of gas tax and license receipts. Virginia and New Jersey examples highlight budget balancing and reform efforts as states plan retrenchment. Cardis Walker claims Sherwood’s power of attorney, says he will fight for rights. Sherwood reportedly moving toward Canada and Europe.
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Associated Press
New York
California
Maine
Oklahoma
Tennessee
New Jersey
Virginia
Kentucky
Appeals date sought in Appalachian Coals case
The Appalachian Coals Incorporated asks the supreme court to set January 8 for oral arguments in its appeal from a federal anti trust ruling. Counsel for the corporation was Thomas D. Thacher. The case centers on Sherman anti trust act violations alleging price fixing and industry impact on 187 producers in the bituminous coal field.
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Washington
Appalachian Coals, Incorporated
Supreme. Court
Thomas D. Thacher
Supreme Court
Dowell County Court selects Dr. Peters to fill Jones term
Dr. I T Peters of Maybeury was chosen by the Dowell county court to fill the unexpired term of the late Col James Ellwood Jones. He was sworn in immediately by County Clerk H K Carper and resigns as president of the Elkhorn district board of education. Peters, Mercer county native, has practiced in McDowell county for fourteen years after medical study at the Medical College of Virginia.
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I. T. Peters
Maybeury
Dowell County
James “Ellwood Jones
Johnson
Big Creek
Peters
W. P. Kearns
H. K. Carper
Board of Education
Elkhorn
N. A. Steadman
L. B. :Irk
Mercer County
McDowell
Medical College of Virginia
McDowell County
Rally Against Repeal Church Meeting Urges Prohibition
About 200 people attended a Sunday rally at Bland Street Methodist Church where the Woman's Christian Temperance Union urged members of Congress and the President to defeat repeal of the eighteenth amendment and oppose Volstead Act modification to legalize beer and wine sales.
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Woman's Christians Temperance Union
Hamilton Hall
Bland Street Methodist Church
West Virginia
Congress
House Members Reject Dry Law Repeal Resolution
In a tense opening day at the Capitol the House voted 272 to 144 against a repeal of national prohibition after 40 minutes of debate, signaling a prolonged fight. The Senate planned an early decision, mindful of President Hoover's annual message, while Democrats faced turnover and a somber mood following deaths in the Senate.
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Washington, D. C
Seventy Second Congress
Garner
Blue Coate
Senate
Hoover
Congress
Roosevelt
House
Senator Jones
Washington
Waterman
Colorado
Fear 105 Members of Destroyer Crew Lost
The destroyer Sawaraki, struck by a storm about 100 miles off northwest Formosa, was found drifting upside down. One hundred six crew members are believed lost with sixteen survivors rescued, one of whom died later. Surviving crew were saved by three sister ships. Naval commands ordered additional ships and a carrier to join the search.
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Tokyo
Navy
Sawaraki
Formosa
Tatusta
Notorso
Sasebo Naval Base
Mako
Isuzu
Kitakami
Secrecy Veils Action Of Mercer Democratic Chiefs
Mercer county Democratic executive committee met in closed session at Democratic headquarters to review job recommendations for county and state offices. Many aspirants, estimated 110 to 120 for about ten to twelve county positions, were held back from disclosure as the committee considers eliminations. Federal appointments were not recommended, with a process likely to pass to the county body.
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Mercer County
Democratic Executive Committee
Democratic
Law and Commerce
Executive Committee
Mercer
Sherist'a
State Road Commission
Repeal Vote Forecasts Extra Congress Session
Warm Springs Ga Dec 5 AP rejection of the prohibition repeal resolution by the house threatened an extra session of Congress early in the new administration. Franklin D Roosevelt began preparations for his Albany return after the action. Some aides warned the repeal vote could signal failures of beer legislation if vetoed. Farm relief also drew attention as Democrats sharpen their program. Governor Harry Woodring of Kansas spent over two hours with him.
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Warm Springs
House
Congress
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Albany
Pine Mountain
Roosevelt
Harry Woodring
Kansas
Italy Will Pay Interest Charge
Rome reports the grand council of Fascism led by Premier Mussolini recommends Italy pay the entire 1,245,437 dollar interest due December 15 to the United States. The council urges settlement to open negotiations for a new accord by June 15, citing Hoover and Roosevelt positions and maintaining Italy’s current rights. Italy had previously not joined France, England, and other nations in the discussions.
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United States
Rome
Grand Council of Fascism
Muesolini
Italy
Council
Mussolini
Hoover
Roosevelt
Eho
France
England
School State Aid Fund Not Available in West Virginia
Charleston December 5 Officials said the department of education cannot distribute the usual pre Christmas school state aid due to lack of funds. About 500000 was planned but less than 100000 remains in the treasury. No borrowing will be attempted and prospects depend on tax collections by sheriffs and other agencies.
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Charleston
W. Va
E. A. Bowman
Department of Education
Bowman
Treasury
Neely names WV appointive choices for revenue and d a offices
United States Senator M M Neely in a Washington telegram announced his recommended appointees for West Virginia internal revenue collector and two district attorneyships. Walter Thurmond of Logan would head internal revenue, Howard G Robinson of Clarksburg northern district attorney, and George S Neal of Huntington southern district attorney Mm Neely said vacancies would be filled as they arise and about 8900 applications had been filed for the 40 WV posts.
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Fairmont
W. Va
United States
M. M. Neely
Washington
Internal Revenue
West Virginia
Neelly
Walter Thurmond
Logan County
Howard G. Robinson
Clarkeburg
George S. Neal
Huntington
Neely
Thurmond
Thurmond Coal Company
Argyle Coal Company
Rum Creek
Logan Coal Operators Association
Robinson
Harrison County
Clarksburg
Washington and Lee University
Democratic Committee
Neal
Chamber of Commerce
Milton
Cabell County
Democrats Fail To Force Prohibition Repeal Vote
Washington December 5 A bold Democratic bid to push an outright repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment through the House failed by a 272 to 144 vote, dimming prospects for further action in the short session. The defeat signals a possible spring special session after Roosevelt’s inauguration to pursue repeal, with Garner aiming a beer bill before Christmas.
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Washington
House
Capitol Hill
Congress
Roosevelt
Garner
Senate
Farmer-Labor
Rainey
Ilinois
West Virginia Split Over Eighteenth Amendment Repeal Vote
Washington December 5 The West Virginia delegation split on the repeal resolution with the House defeat. Representative Norman was absent and did not vote. Republicans Bowman Hogg and Short opposed repeal while Bachman and Democrat Smith supported it.
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Washington
West Virginia
House
Representative Hornor
Bowman
Hogg
Short
Bachman
Smith
Women crowded galleries vote to keep prohibition rule
Washington census of politics shows a full gallery of women and lawmakers filling the chamber as the house stands firm on a prohibition policy adopted fifteen years earlier. The floor and galleries overflow as members who voted in 1917 remain seated, while the scene reflects a tense but orderly parliamentary session.
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Washington
Nine New Members of Congress Begin Terms
Washington reports the opening of a short congressional session with nine new members sworn in. Three senators and six house members took oaths, including Walter Walker of Colorado and Mia Willa B. Hslick from Tennessee. Several incumbents and appointees also began service.
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Washington
House
Congress
Walter Walker
Colorado
Karl C. Schuyler
Robert R Reynolds
North Carolina
Cameron Morrison
BE. S. Grammer
Wesley L. Jones
Richard B. Russell Jr
Georgia
John 8. Cohen
Mia
Willa B
Hslick
Tennessee
B. T. Castellon
Chins Recraies Saint Oe Jeaeneaymocrat
Jon Largandy
Robert L. Davis
Upublicans Ateh
Pennsylvania
Joseph W. Biddle
Peangyly Vanig
Joel W. Flood
Erat
Virginia
BLUEGOAT SQUADS BLOCK PARADE OF CAPITAL MARCHERS
Demonstrators encamped in Washington near the capitol are allowed a parade past the Capitol and along Pennsylvania Avenue to present a petition to Congress. Police reinforcement and crowd control measures surround the 2000 marchers as they chant for entrance, bread, and protest against beer. The vice president said he would meet a petition from a small group.
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Washington
Ernes J . Brown
Capitol
Pennsylvania Avenue
Congress
Williiam Reynolds
Detroit
Michi« Ran
Herbert Benjamin
Chicago
Tater Demalion
Oscar Luhring
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Curtis
Benjamin
David Levinson
Philadelphia
Einstein angers at political questions in Berlin opene
Berlin December 5 Professor Albert Einstein angered today after questions about his political beliefs were raised at the American consulate during talks about a U S invitation for scientific research. Frau Einstein denied he is a Communist or anarchist. Investigators challenged his party sympathies and visa forms.
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Berlin
Albert Einstein
United States
State Department
Washington
Woman Patriot Corporation
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