Ebert Criticizes Defense Spending and New Deal Policies
Mrs. Cora L. Ebert, West Virginia national committee woman, voices critique of Roosevelt administration actions on defense and social reform. She argues seven years of effort and seven billion dollars produced weak defense, cites Marshall figures on anti aircraft guns and mortars, and accuses heavy spending of failing to build real military readiness.
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Cora L. Ebert
National Committee
West Vir
Europe
France
United States
Gen
Het Wether
War Industries Service
Raymond Moley Putna
Blum
J. George Marshall
Senate Committee
Roosevelt
Oroe
Marshall
Hallanan
WPA
Congresman Vreeland
Vreeland
Thieves Active in Pineville Area. Several Burglaries Reported
Pineville correspondent reports a spike in thefts across the county. Red Jacket Coal store at Wyom is robbed with merchandise taken. Glen Morrison notes 620 feet of copper wire stolen. One youth injured in a bridge fall near Mathena and is hospitalized with a broken back and serious injuries.
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Pineville
W. Va
Red Jacket Coal Company
Wyom
Glen Morrison
Obituary fragment from Beck y outlines Stewart family ties
Mrs Stew was Stewart Mullens roolies from the home by the Rev G C Currie her husband two sons Lewis N of Francis and Paul of Mullens three brothers Crockett Cook Lorade Joe Cook Jesse and George Cook of Peach Creek and one sister Mrs Denny Acord Glen Fork a was made at Beck y.
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Stew
Stewart
Mullens Roolies
G. C Currie
Lewis N
Francis
Paul
Mullens
Crockett Cook
Lorade
Joe Cook
Jesse
George Cook
Peach Creek
Denny Acord
Glen Fork
Becky
Pineville Mayoral and Council Elections Preview
On Tuesday Pineville voters will elect a mayor and five councilmen. The Citizens ticket backs Allen for mayor and R L Cook for recorder with Walter Byrd among the nominees. Allen withdrew from the mayoral race to seek justice of the peace. Peoples ticket appears unopposed with all offices lacking opposition.
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Pineville
Citizens Nom T
Allen
Citizen's
Cook
Peoples
Citizens
R. L. Cook
Walter C. Byrd
Parent Council
For Justice of the Peace of
Center District
Young Basin Youth Recovers From Spinal Meningitis
The county health department reports 17 year old Our Graham of Basin has recovered after being removed to a Beckley hospital. Also improving is 11 month old Patricia Parks daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Parks Wyoming who is recovering from infantile paralysis.
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Graham
Basin
Beckley
Patricia Parks
Frank Parks
Wyoming
Mrs. Sara Bolen of Beckley Dies After Illness
Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Bolen 171 of Beckley and former Odd resident died last Thursday at Raleigh General Hospital after a long heart ailment. She had been in the hospital for more than a month. Survived by sons Carl and Levi of Odd and Mrs. Guy Hidden of Pinecrest and H. Summers and Mrs. L. D. Falls from bridge. Pred Johnson, 16, son.
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Sara Bolen
Sara Elizabeth Bolen
Beckley
Odd
Raleigh General Hospital
Carl
Levi
Theodore
Pinecrest
Guy Jiiden
H. Summers
L. D
County sportsmen depart for Norris Dam trip
A party of county sportsmen left Wednesday for Norris Dam near LaFollette. The group included Kert, C Holloway, and local Pineville residents Murvan ran George Wayne Cook and others. They were joined by Sy C Keeling and C B Houston at Welch.
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Norris Dam
LaFollette
Kert
C Holloway
Pineville
Murvan
George Wayne Cook
Wan Saumpenies
Sy C. Keeling Og
C. B. Houston
Welch
Condition Improves After Incident At Beckley
Ruby Parley was taken to Raleigh General Sambal in Beckley on Wednesday morning after a sudden illness on Tuesday. Reports say her condition is improving with medical staff monitoring her progress.
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Ruby Parley
Beckley
Capital Attaches
Visit to Red Jacket Mine Highlights Ritter Organization Ties
Recent inspection visitors to the Wyoming plant of the Red Jacket Coaltion included M Ritter Washington D C chief stock holder and founder of W M Ritter Lumber company, W M Pryor Cal Ohio chairman of the Ritter Lumber board, J W Damron Rut ned president of the Red Jacket operation, M Wolfe Asheville inspection superintendent, Lee Salvet general agent Lane Creek Coal, BE Pryor Ritter division superintendent, George Schaller Red Jacket chief engineer, D L Runyon Wyoming plant conductor, guest of Frank Crowley at L J Morgen Pineville home.
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Red Jacket Mine
Wyoming
Red Jacket Coaltion
M. Ritter
Washington, D. C
W. M. Ritter Lumber Company
Red Jacket Concern
W. M. Pryor
Cal Ohio
J. W. Damron
Rut Ned
After
Acket T the
Red Jacket Sone
M. Wolfe
Asheville
Invsion
Lee Salvett
Lane Creek Coal Corporelle
BE. Pryor
Tendent
Ritter Company
George Schaller
Red Jacket
The
Coal Company
D. L. Runyon
Comonetion
Idea
Frank Crowley
Ritter Organization
L. J. Morgen
Pineville
Special Court Term Set by Judge Easley for June
Wyoming circuit court officials announce a special term called by Judge D M Easley for Monday June 10 at 9 am. The announcement follows a call from Judge Easley and includes docket setting for the July term. Awaiting motions, officials plan to meet within the next week. Wildlife club of Wyoming county to hold regular meeting June 3 at 6 pm in Malens barber shop. The Squire Circle sponsors its vermin tilting contest with valuable prizes.
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Wyoming Circuit Court
D. M. Easley
East
Easley
Wildlife Club
Squire Circle Wildlife Club
Wyoming County
McKinney
Malens
Republicans Rally Under New Officers For Fall Campaign
An article from the West Virginian describes Republican leaders in West Virginia rallying under new officers as they outline a platform. Key figures Nesbitt and Vreeland criticize New Deal spending and urge defense readiness while pledging unity for the fall election.
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Keey
Nesbitt
New Deal
Dem
Important Resolutions Committee
West Virginia
United States
West Wir S
Adbeck
Cleveland
Paulson
Excelsior
Federation
Westle
Retired Railroad Man Is Honored
Seventy five guests attended a West Virginia hotel banquet honoring Andrew Fraz Bowler a house foreman at Blues. The event featured speakers including Ta Wortinghouse Philadelphia Taylor superintendent of steam engines and Huntington’s J Mastin retired foreman of the Norfolk and Western R J Cousins N and W general ne of elec Rouse supin of the Hane ard plant Keatucky and West Phi agne Stopessane local baritone and Frank Smal.
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West Virginian
Andrew Fraz Bowler
Blues
Ta Wortinghouse Company
Philadelphia
Taylor
Pony
Harryrvic
Westinghouse
Huntington
J Mastin
Norfolk and
W - Way
R. J. Cousins
Norfolk and Western General Ne
Elec- Rouse
Haneard
Keatucky
City and Coalfield Items: Local notices and ads
Roanoke pianist Harry Haffen offers monthly tunings for a weekly fee. Ads market housekeepers specials, dresses and coats discounts, wallpaper bargains, painting supplies and services. Beauty shop and hat remodel services listed along with clothing and jewelry promotions.
Democrats Name A Hale Watkins
Fragmentary text shows a primary campaign scene with references to A Hale Watkins, West Virginia crowds, and discussions of nomination. The piece hints at post primary activity and political affiliations but lacks clear events or outcomes.
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Aedirginia
Neely
Reity
West Virginia
Eine
Long Flight Over North Franche Battlefield
A narrator describes a night flight over the North Franche battlefield, noting electrified gear and a cautious approach to the front. From Montmedy to Abbeville the battleground line is faint, with artillery flashes and German anti aircraft fire nicknamed Poums Poums. The view shows rivers Aisne and Somme tracing the line.
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Uds
Montmedy
Maginot
Tab Stenay
Ooe Rethel
Ateau
la Fere
Chauny
Ham
Gritigs Seek Curb On Power Sought By National Guard
A page one continuation discusses actions aimed at curbing power claims within the National Guard. The piece notes the guard’s about 225 000 enlisted and 15 000 officers, distinct from the regular army, and describes federal authority to mobilize such portions needed to maintain neutrality and safeguard defense.
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Gritigs
Guard
National Guard
Regular Army
Fed
National Def
Italian Peace Move Expected as War Ends Soon
The article discusses a likely Italian peace initiative amid ongoing conflict. It suggests government leaders may press for a swift conclusion to hostilities, with key figures Mussolini and Hitler influencing the stance.
Two Bystanders Hurt At Fire In East End
Mrs. Marion Schrader and Mrs. Bud Schrader of Bluefield were injured last night when a chimney collapsed during a fire on Eneoveste Street in the East End.
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East End
Marion Schrader
Bud Schrader
Bluefield
Eneoveste Street
World Championship Wrestling at Sportarena Friday Night
World Championship wrestling match set for Friday June 7 at 8 30 p m at the Sportarena Bluefield West Virginia Jim Lo vs Joe general admission 1 00 plus tax tickets available at Peters Restaurant Commercial Hotel Building Bluefield WV</s>
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Sportarena
Jim LO
Joe
Psers
Bluefield
West Virginia
New Plane Housed At Princeton Port
Princeton airport will host a new $16,000 fire company, Bluefield, with Sam Worley Jr as manager. Worley, a Denver Den Wright graduate, has eight years of flying experience and serves as flight inspector for the Civil Aeronautics Authority, enabling local pilot tests locally.
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Princeton
Bluefield
Sam Worley
den- Wright
Denver
Pocahontas Air Transport
Worley
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Washington
French thwart an attempted Nazi drive on Paris
Allied forces report repelling a German push toward Paris with heavy activity along the Somme. Dunkirk defense holds as French and Allied troops resist the assault, aiming to prevent a breakthrough near Amiens while strategic talks with Italy influence the broader war effort.
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Paris
Survivors Reach England Amid Wartime Evacuations
Reported arrivals describe children from menaced communities being sheltered along Britain's east and southeast coasts with operations starting soon. Detention of Tyler Kent, a clerical employee dismissed by the U S embassy, sparked espionage rumors tied to the Home Secretary's actions in London. Italy's possible entry into the war was met with calm by officials awaiting developments.
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Britain
Panen So Wares
Wenn Ene
Tyler Kent
United Aescompeee
Law London
Kent
Sa ¢Ae
U. S
Joseph P. Kennedy
Italy
Records Reveal Blitzkrieg Plan Copied From U G
The article discusses what it calls a mobilization blueprint resembling the German blitzkrieg approach, detailing factory integration and front logistics. It argues the United States could deploy a similar plan, given its greater resources, if Congress authorizes war.
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Austria
Immedia
Vienna
Hitler
Congress
United States
Germany
Bluefielder Named State Elks Officer
Charleston reports the election of Bluefielder as president of the West Virginia State Elks Association. Ira D. Maynor of Charleston was named secretary, with P. Parkersburg as chaplain, Charles C. Tickle of Ida as sergeant at arms, Moundsville serving as inner guard, and H. C. Moore of Newton as tiler. The item notes a 42 pound knife valued at $1851 as the largest ever made.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
State On Association
Ira D. Maynor
P. Parkersburg
Charles C. Tickle
Moundsville
H. C. Moore
Nington
Jimmy's Restaurant Offers 275 Dishes and More
Jimmy's Restaurant advertises over 275 dishes in Nature's Air Conditioned City. The copy touts fried live soft shell crabs on toast, broiled steak, lobster, chow mein, and chicken chop suey as highlights.
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Peither
Pineville, W. Va
Uae K. Johnson
Mathenen
Cara L. Ebert
Parkersburg
Walter G. Hallanan
Pred Johnson
Charlotte Davis
Bowling Green
Ky.) College of Commerce
Harry Haffen
Roanoke
Bland Road
Harry
Poanoke
Bradley's
Paint & War
Raleigh Street
Wn - Bradley
Sheppard's Paint & Welocom Co
Raleigh St
Bradley
Virginian Beauty Shoppe
Octavia Hendrix
C. H. Moore
Inel Z Inclucine Coven
Weed & Vary
A. Hale Watkins
Armstrong County
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D. L. McElroy
School of Mines
West Virginia University
West Virginia Coal Mining Institute
Waiter
North Frange
Mussolini
Somme
Dunkerque
Dunkerge
Amiens
England
Pond District
John A. Loyd
Pagene
ELKS
Crosley
ABC
Stromberg Carlson Radios
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