Budget cut trims West Virginia budget estimates
Charleston reports the state budget commission reduced the board of control estimates by 39 000 for the next biennium and cut the state printing appropriation by 30 000. deficiency requests for the penitentiary and two hospitals were announced, while a graduate school plan at West Virginia University moves to later consideration.
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Charleston
W. Va
Board of Control
State Budget Commission
Potomac State School
Howard B. Lee
F. W. McCullough
Huntington
Fairmont
West Virginia University
John Roscoe Turner
Conley
Commission
W. C. Cook
Lee
Cook
State Board of Pharmacy
State Board of Examiners
State Board of Dental Examiners
State and County Groups Join West Virginia Relief Effort
Charleston December 16. A central executive committee of nine including Governor Conley will direct West Virginia s war against unemployment to aid 43 140 jobless. The group to draft relief plans for the legislature and cooperate with county and municipal committees.
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Central Committee
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
Conley
Howard M. Gore
John W. Smith
West
Gore
Monty White
Williamson
Three Estate Senate
Ramon Franco speaks on Spain revolt and exile in Portugal
Major Ramon Franco recounts his role in the abortive Cuatro Vientos uprising. He describes escape from a Madrid prison, the attempted seizure of the Cuatro Vientos airfield, and betrayal by Madrid artillery. He praises the fight for Spain’s freedom and denies Communist involvement.
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Ajor Ramon’ Franco
Portugal
Spain
Lisbon
Associated Press
Ramon Franco
Mafra
Cuatros Vientos
Alverca
Alfonso
Madrid
Major Shepard Denies Marrying Before Wives Death
In Kansas City Kansas Major Charles A Shepard testifies under cross examination that he did not propose marriage to Grace Brandon until months after his wife Mrs Shepard's death from alleged poisoning. He denies poisoning his wife and says alcohol and narcotics ruined her health and he helped her overcome the liquor habit. He will resume testimony tomorrow.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Charles A. Shepard
Grace Brandon
Shepard
Miss Brandon
Spain Quiet After Wide Strike and Siege Declared
Madrid reports a calm night amid a sweeping general strike that shut down many sectors. 75 000 troops and civil guards enforced martial law after Premier Berenguer proclaimed a state of siege. clashes occurred in several cities, but officials deny bloodshed.
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Madrid
Spain
Damaso Berenguer
Barcelona
Cuenca
Orense
Gijon
Sarafossa
Lerida
Zamora
Ferroll
Huelva San Sebastian
Santander
Allevia
Firing Reported in Guatemala City Amid Political Turmoil
Radio dispatches from Guatemala City say an armed movement sparked street fighting at 4 am after General Lazaro Chacon fell ill and a temporary president Baudillo Palma was named. A state of seize and earlier student unrest are noted figures in recent turmoil.
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Mexico City
Guatemala City
Guatemala
Lazaro Chacon
Council of Ministers
Baudillo Palma
Chacon
National University
Cunarder Mauritania Sails with 3000 Mail Sacks
The Cunarder Mauritania set sail from New York on December 16 to reach English and French ports before Christmas. The departure was delayed 20 minutes to hoist aboard the last of 3000 mail sacks, filling the hold to capacity.
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New York
Henry McCloud slain in Oran holdup attempt
Henry McCloud 72, a longtime Oran merchant, was shot and killed Monday night in his store between Blue Stone Junction and Nemours. Neighbors found his body Tuesday morning. two suspects fled after a pistol was fired. Tracks and footprints suggested two men, one larger, and an inquest returned a verdict of death by unknown party or parties. The widow and son Ernest survive. minimal loot was taken and McCloud’s loaded pistol remained in his hand.
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Henry McCloud
Oran
Bluestone Junction
Nemours
McCloud
A. L. Wagner
Montcalm
J. O. Mangus
J. M. Harrison
J. R. Coleman
J. H. Cromer
K. E. Hamilton
J. W.’. Brooks
T. B. Whitney
J. M. Adams
Ernest McCloud
Pocahontas
Wagner
Washington Notes: Drought Relief, Immigration, and Tariffs In Limbo
The Day In Washington reports leaders shelving Christmas recess until drought relief reaches the president. Highlights include a conference committee on a 116 000 0900 public works bill, a two year immigration suspension for new entrants, and inquiries into Hyde and Hyde administration drought measures. Senate moves to confirm tariff commission nominees on January 9. The United States recognizes the Palma government in Guatemala.
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Conference
House Immigration Committee
Mellon
Eugene Meyer Jr
House
Housericulture Committee
Hyde
Wagner
Senate
Heflin
Walsh
Massachusetts
Tariff Commission
United States
Palma
Guatemala
Road Rights Case Argued In Court
A three judge federal court heard final arguments in a challenge to West Virginia condemnation laws for highway rights of way. Liberty Trust Company trustees for Greenbrier Junior College bondholders contend the law allows entry before title is obtained. Defendants defend summary proceedings as necessary for timely road construction and eventual compensation.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Liberty Trust Company
Meredith C. Jones
St. Louis
Greenbrier Junior College For Women
Lewisburg
State Road Commission
Greenbrier
R. A. Blessing
W. Elliott Nefflin
Peeon
Coal Shipments Set From Bishop Mine In June 1931
Pocahontas Fuel company expects to start coal shipments from its Bishop Virginia mines on or about June 1 1931. Link Bell Corp crews prepare a 200000 dollar steel tipple with a 4000 ton daily capacity set to serve two mountains. The project runs on 20000 acre tract across Tazewell and McDowell counties with 16 main entries underway and rail line work extending about miles above Bishop.
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Pocahontas Fuel Company
Bishop
Link Bell Corporation
Con
Jacob's Fork
Crockett's Cove
Tazewell
McDowell Counties
Next Springs
Christmas recess stalled as drought relief bill wobbles
Congress leaders delay Christmas recess as drought relief fights intensify. Republicans press for a $30 million measure while the administration favors $60 million. Secretary Hyde to testify on relief views. Jones seeks approval without amendments, while Dill and McKellar push for Senate insistence.
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Washington
Capitol
House Agriculture Committee
Senate
Hyde
McNary
Senate Agriculture Committee
Department of Agriculture
Conference
Jones
Senate Appropriations Committee
Dill
McKellar
Tennessee
Garner
Texas
House
Tilson
Connecticut
Watson
Indiana
Robinson
Arkansas
White House
Senator Shipstead
Farmer-Labor
Minnesota
Hoover
Bank Robbers Dead or Captured After Farm Pursuit Near Sidell
Five bandits fleeing from a Citizens bank hold up near Clinton Indiana eluded capture until a farm near Sidell, Illinois. Two were dead, three captured. one died by self-inflicted action, another shot by pursuers, and a third wounded. Deputy Joe Walker was fatally wounded in Dana Indiana pursuit. Loot estimated at 15000 dollars nearly all recovered. Bandits fled in a car that broke down. they seized a farmer’s gold before being cornered. The wounded man identified as E H Hunter, likely from Terre Haute or Clinton.
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Sidell, Ill
Indiana
Ilinois
Sidell
Joe Walker
Dana
Ind
Citizens Bank of
Clinton
Ernie Boetts
E. H. Hunter
Terre Haute
North Carolina Governor Names Cameron-Morrison to Senate Seat
Governor Gardner appoints North Carolina figure Cameron-Morrison to fill the late Senator Overman Lee in the United States Senate. Longtime Democratic leader, he will represent the state in Washington.
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AMER
Cameron — Morrison
North Carolina
United States
Senate
Gardner
Lee
Overman
Bank Bandits Hold Up Pittsburgh Bank in daylight
Four robbers, one described as a mere kid, escaped with 520,000 from the Manchester Savings Bank after forcing vault access with revolvers and shotguns. A fifth man waited outside in a stolen auto as officials, staff, and patrons were herded into the main room. The heist follows two prior holdups in ten days and has spurred banks to install private guards districtwide. The manager of the bank's real estate division, Adam Hoffman, 72, was struck trying to reach a basement door.
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Pittsburgh
North Side
Manchester Savings Bank and Trust Company
G. C. Gerwig
J. Dravo Grumken
Adam Hoffman
Banking Attacks Rise Over Refunds and Mellon
Washington lawmakers pressed Secretary Mellon and Eugene Meyer, the nominated Federal Reserve chairman, amid charges of refund misstatements and ties to international financiers. Representative Garner accused Mellon of misleading the public about refunds, while McFadden linked Meyer to J. P. Morgan and Rothschild interests. Page Five.
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Washington
House
Mellon
Eugene Meyer
Federal Reserve Board
McFadden
Banking Committee
Senate
Meyer
Garner
Texas
Federal Reserve
J. P. Morgan and Company
Rothschild
Lason
Texan
Treasury Department
Wright Patman
Eee
New Jersey Judge Rules Dry Amendment Invalid
Federal Judge William Clark in New Jersey rules the eighteenth amendment invalid arguing ratification requires constitutional conventions not state legislatures. Immediate effect limits arrests under state law while higher court review proceeds. decision may travel to the U S Supreme Court.
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New Jersey
Newark
N. J
William Clark Hoo
Clark
Philip Forman
Jada Clark
Higher Courte Bs
Federal Dist
United States Supreme Call
United States District Court
New York County Law Association
William Sprague
United States
Winter Storm Slams Western Nations and States
A cold front brings snow and ice across West Virginia Pennsylvania Ohio Kentucky Virginia Maryland and other states with below zero readings in New England and upper New York. A fatality is reported in the southwest near Oklahoma City as temperatures plummet and aid for the needy increases.
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West Virginia
Atlantic Seaboard
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Kentucky
Virginia
Maryland
Georgia
New England
New York State
Ces
Oklahoma City
Pittsburgh
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