Three New Faces for A F C L Nely
Washington February 11 three new faces will join the Reconstruction Finance Corporation board after March 4 with two Republicans among them. Charles W Miller Republican president plans to return home March 4 health concerns. Roosevelt will appoint a Republican successor to Pomereno and possibly another Democratic member may resign. Cowles and Jones have been confirmed, while Jones, Harvey Conch, and Wilson McCarthy are noted Democrats.
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Directora
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Charles W. Miller
Corporation
Utica
N. Y
Roosevelt
Mills
Treasury
Miller
Atlee Pomarene
Cleveland
Hoover
Pmerene
Gardner
Cowles
der Moines
Jeece H. Jones
Texas
Harvey Conch
Arkansas
Wilson McCarthy
Utah
Ben
Senate
Debates Over Federal Cuts Face Senate Appropriations
The Senate appropriations committee battles proposed five percent department cuts and a billion dollar funding bill. Letters from department heads warn that further trimming harms key programs, while the panel adds funds for the Federal Trade Commission and veterans’ administration and adjusts salaries for top aides.
One Cent a Day Brings $100 a Month Policy Offer
An advertisement touts a National Protective Insurance Co plan promising up to 100 monthly benefits or 1500 at death for a penny daily, with a 365 day yearly price of 3.05. It claims quick approval with no medical exam and 480 Plekwick Building address in Kansas City Missouri, inviting free inspection for 10 days.
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National Protectives
National Protective Insurance Co
Plekwick Building
Kansas City
Suspected Bank Robbers Slain In Duel With Police
Two men believed to have robbed a bank at Washington Indiana of 96 600 were killed in a later highway duel with deputy constables. Deputy Constable Charles Bradley killed one man. Arthur Lazear was wounded. A car trunk held 4400 cash believed to be part of the bank loot. The incident unfolds en route to the county jail after the suspects, armed, attempted to shoot Lazear and fled from the car.
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Lois
Washington
Tnd
Charles Bradley
Arthur Lazear
Bradley Wanna
Lazear
Indiana
Lasser
Dagar
Lazenr
Bradley
Alonzaida
Allotment Bill Is Got Over Protest
Senate agriculture committee stripped the domestic allotment bill to wheat and cotton amid farm bureau opposition. A banking panel favorably reported the Hull bill for a two year moratorium on farm mortgage foreclosures, extending to city homes valued under $8,000. Other action included approval of a Smith cotton bill enabling producers to join a government pool in exchange for cutting output by 8 percent. House consideration of five of seven commodities was proposed. Legislature will discuss schools reorganization and possible four cent gasoline tax boost, with act enabling tax limit amendments and property classifications under study. Efforts to assess income tax feasibility noted. Abolition of teacher colleges suggested, including West Liberty and Bluefield State.
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Washington
American Farm Bureau Federation
Senate Agricultura Committee
Howard A. O'Neal
Farm Bureau
Epring
MortenRe
Smith Cotton
House
McNary
Oregon
Leadera
Xamp
John F. Bly
Sly Ja
Goodwin
Hia Tteacher College
Billa
Jackson County
Weat Liberty
Fairmont
Glenville
Concord
Shepherd
New River
Bluefield
Thane
Virginia
Rump
Avery Democratic
Avery
West Virginia
Theas
Democratic Party
Halanan
State reports alcohol stamps sales in quarter
The tax commissioner's office reports total booze stamp sales for the three months ending January 31 at 6356.87 dollars. Earlier months show November 2042.25, December 2881.99, and January 1932.60, reflecting ongoing revenue activity in Charleston amid the calendar period.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia Republicans Honor Lincoln Amid Economic Debate
A Republican event in Mercer County honors Abraham Lincoln while addressing West Virginia’s economic crisis. Speakers condemn Democratic spending, tout Lincolnian principles, and urge restraint and thrift. Attendees include Mrs. Thomas H. Scott and Mrs. J. B. Rich. Performances by Mrs. Henry Rodgin and Mrs. Phillip Lilly accompany the program.
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Thomas H. Scott
Woumb
West Virginia
Hie
Nancy Hawke
West Virgiis
Harold F. Porterfield
Young Republican Club
Lincoln
Republican Party
Women's Republican Club
Princeton
J. BR. Rich
Nawal
Fred M. Hawley
Mercer County Republican Executive Committee
Hugh Ike Stott
H. D. Tfeld
Swear Out Warrants For Former Tennessee Man
The state legal department swore out warrants for Joseph S. Reece former state commissioner of insurance and banking and his brother Lom attorney of Milzabeth ton in a case involving the disappearance of about 100000 in bonds from the Blue Sky division. Reece faces larceny charges and Lom receives stolen property charges with conspiracy alleged. Governor McAlister ordered an audit after a $100,000 discrepancy was found by new commissioner Joseph Tobin. Bonds were deposited with the Blue Sky division by the Fidelity Investment Association of Wheeling West Virginia and mainly consisted of negotiable utility securities.
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Nashville
Tenn
Febek
State Legal Department
Joseph S. Reece
State Coumiealonar
Insurance
Lom
Milzabethton
Blue Sky Division
Insurance Department
Joseph 8. Tobin
McAlister
Department
Challee
Fidelty Investment Association of
Wheeling
W. Va
LOG CABIN MENU HONORING NANCY HANKS 1938 FEAST
Menu honors Nancy Hanks mother of Abraham Lincoln on February 12 1938 featuring navy beans pork chops broiled fish corn beef and cabbage beef ragout johnny cake creamed ima boana cabin fried potatoes stewed tomatoes poor man's rice pudding caramel custard roasted apples and coffee Also notes Nancy Hank cooked on ashes over wood fire and stones at home Jimmy's Restaurant touted for turkey steak dinners and seafood specials at 60c
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Nancy Hanks
Abraham Lincoln
Nancy Hank
Grilling of Roanoke Men Prompted by Lindbergh Case
The article outlines conflicting statements by Stapleton Bryant and Harvey over a supposed agreement to divide money in a Lindbergh related extortion plot. Bryant claimed discovery of a $17,000 check in a tree stump, while Harvey denied any deal. Mrs. Harvey said Bryant visited with wet clothes claiming to be down in the woods reading love letters. Police and federal agents prepared for hearings after arrests, as investigators sift evidence and close loose ends ahead of Monday sessions.
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Stapleton
Sryant
Harvey
Bryant
Keith
Lindbergh
Johnson reports state fund is overdrawn
Charleston West Virginia February 11 overdraft of 2274779.09 in the late general revenue fund as of February 1 reported by Treasurer W S Solingon. The figure marks an increase of 75781.08 from January 1. The general revenue fund covers ordinary government costs while total cash balance after overdrafts in three funds stood at 5110400.60. Other funds showed overdrafts including the capitol building fund 146767.55 and the Virginia debt sinking fund 23324.38. The treasurer had on hand for school districts municipal taxes a total of 2332504.90.
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Charleston
W. Va
Solingon
Capitol Building Fund
Ovardraft
Virginia Delet Sinking Fund
Siek
Moosehaven Anniversary Celebration At Moorefield West Virginia
The Moosehaven Tenth Anniversary close will be initiated at a frolic in Moorefield Bluefield WV Friday night February 17. Special a peneation new members six dollar initiation fee old members reenroll for one dollar. Election of officers, refreshments and general good time.
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Moose Legion
Moosehaven
Moore Hell
Bluefield
W. Va
Moose
Legionnaires
Ita CG. Wills
Great North’ Moose
W. G Peck Herder
Army Games Debate Over Proposal to Open Camps
Washington in early February saw Senate debate on using army camps to house jobless youths in Vagrant relief plans. Support from Senator Tydings and others aimed to fund the measure with prohibition enforcement money, while opponents warned it would undermine discipline and foster government dependence. Robinson urged broader federal reform beyond the narrow bill.
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Washington
Jobleau
Senate
Robinson
Couzens
Michigan
Cty
Smith
South Carolina
Army Peate
Benater Tydinga
Maryland
Tydings
Benator
Republican
New Mexico
Couron
Congresa
Depot agent near Hintons killed by eastbound train
Hinton area West Virginia deputy depot agent H. P. Beasley, 73, of Meadow Creek, was killed at Glade today when struck by an eastbound passenger train of the Chesapeake and Ohio. Companion Rev. David Richmond was seriously injured and taken to a hospital. Beasley, station agent at Glade, had stepped onto the tracks when a truck incident occurred.
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Histon
W. Va
H. P. Beasley
Meadow Creek
Glade
Chesapeake and Ohio
David Richmond
Beasley
Elkins Hiccough Victim Improves
In Biking West Virginia Mrs M J Wast of Elkins has ended a seventeen day hiccough spell. Doctors report the patient remains weak and nervous but the hiccoughs stopped Thursday afternoon and have not returned. Recovery is now expected.
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W. Va
Mra. M. J. Wast
Panig Is Waning Say 6 W Watson
Fairmont West Virginia February 11 Declaring that business recovery will not be brought about by political measures but by genuine improvement, Clarence W Waters former United States senator asserts the depressions are waning and better times are ahead. He notes reduced corporate expenses, rising ore movement, and expectations of stronger steel and coal output in early 1933. He cites ore shipments in 1930 1931 and 1932 and predicts higher steel production in February and beyond.
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Alxty-Gie
Plarom
Fon
Smoke Eaters Answer Four False Alarms
In bitter cold conditions, unidentified persons triggered four false fire alarms in the South Blue field neighborhood between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. The first at 418 Oakhurst Avenue, then boxes 45 at South and Jefferson, 46 at Pon Mar and Frederick, and a second alarm at 418 at about 12:30 as firefighters responded.
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Bluefield
Oakhurst Avenue
South and
Jefferson
Pon Mar
Frederick Streets
Get Up Nights Juniper Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts a bladder remedy claiming to purge impurities and relieve nocturnal urination. It promotes a “5 cent” box from local druggists, promises relief within four days, and guarantees money back if symptoms persist. Local distributors listed include Goofykoonta Drug Co and Spangler & Co in several towns.
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Goofykoonta Drug Co
Bluefeld
W.v
B. Spangler & Co
Princeton
W. Va
Bukets
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