War Referendum Bill 1 Advances In Senate
Washington June 15 Legislation to curb Congress power to declare war moves from the senate judiciary subcommittee to the full committee. A proposed resolution would authorize a popular vote on wartime declarations in times of stress. The measure mirrors a House pigeonhole pattern from last year amid Roosevelt Hull opposition. Senator Nye announced a neutrality principles statement by signers.
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Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
House
Roosevelt
State Hull
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Efforts Made to Hire Proposed Relief Fund
Fragmented text mentions Aubrey Williams administrator of the national youth administration and reference to funds totaling 50,000,000. Construction notes since 1933 appear, with unclear discussion of bill constraints and government actions.
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Aubrey Williams
National Youth Administration
Special meeting discussed for veterans post
A special meeting of the veterans post will discuss plans for the upcoming annual event and obligations of the post.
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Veterans Post
Weather notes and land measure facts in Argentina
The report describes West weather with partly cloudy skies and Saturday showers with little temperature change. It notes Argentina uses the cuadra as a land unit equal to 4.2 American acres.
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Argentina
Correct Constipation Before Not After
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of emergency relief. Why let suffer those dull lifeless days because of constipation and bring on the need for emergency medicines, when there may be a far better way. That way is to KEEP by getting at the
Bradley's Offers Hats Coats Dresses and More in City Sale
In Roanoke and nearby areas Bradley's announces new arrivals including large white ruff straw hats and Ken Classics shipments. Seersucker and regular fabrics are featured with a wide range of clothing and accessories for today.
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Bradley’s
Bradley's
Bluefielders Attend Pinecrest Dedication
The 176 bed Pinecrest sanitarium addition in Beckley designed by Bluefield architects Martin Garry and Bob Sheffey was dedicated with a large Bluefield physician turnout. Raleigh Medical Society dinner followed with state officials and visiting speakers noting hospital construction progress.
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Beckley
Bluefield
Martin Garry
Bob Sheffey
Raleigh Medical Society
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Sheffey
W. Smith
Edgar Sims
Ernest Ines
May Ask U S France For Help In Crisis
The report notes potential requests to the United States and France for assistance amid a pressing international crisis. It mentions British denunciation and a trade agreement amid deliberations by three special committees of the nations council to consider possible steps.
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U. S
France
Aoaanattee of Nations Council
Murphy Seeks Cuts in Federal Payrolls
President Murphy calls for reduced federal payrolls and a shift away from the spoils system. He argues machinery politics and public ignorance fuel graft, waste, and costly government, urging a disciplined, merit based civil service to replace the old system.
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Murphy
Union Shop Seen Aimed at Progressives in Hearing
A sub committee discussed eliminating the penalty clause that stops workers from acting with PMWA. The union claimed operators rejected continued negotiations and called the shutdown a setback. The hearing is slated to resume tomorrow.
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Says Union Shop
PMWA
Parking Lot Extension Planned on Commerce Street
A decision to extend the new parking lot behind the West Virginia hotel building toward the eastern end of Commerce Street was approved. The plan aims to expand parking capacity and improve storefront access for nearby businesses.
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Commerce Street
West Virginian Hotel
Mrs. Hugh Ike Shott Dies At Home
Mrs. Hugh Ike Shott dies at her home leaving a legacy of community service. She helped found the Virginia Asher Bible Council for young businesswomen, taught for years, and led church and garden clubs. She leaves a brother, a sister, five grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Flower bearers will be members of the 8 Q Bible class.
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Thomas H. Clagett
Virginia Asher Bible Council
Shott
Asher
J. E. Wagner
A. Shott
Ard Chisholm
Norfolk
Albert Burnham
Jim Shott
John Cary Shott
Hugh Shott
Install Pastor at Bramwell by Westminster church
The Rev. Sam from Mebane announced the installation of the Bramwell Presbyterian pastor. A commission from Westminster church led by Rev. C. G. Gunn, with W. R. Smith Jr. and Elder E. L. Brown, attended along with delegations from Princeton Northfork Vivian and Bluefield churches. Special music featured Bramwell church due to illness.
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Deine Presbyterians
Snares
Ee Ee Commission
Stone
C. G. Gunn
Westminster Church
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E. L. Brown
Presse Church
Bluefield
Bramwell
Princeton
Northfork
Vivian
Blueen
Duvall Reindicted by Indiana Grand Jury
Indianapolis, June 15. Ray Duvall 31 reindicted in the $2,500 killing of C J Indpolis found here March 23, 1937. He had prior fed for robbery and was tried last week. new indictment changes jurisdiction to Marion County.
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Grand Jury
Indianapolis
Ray— Duvall
C J. Indpolis
Marinthe
Marion Eonn
Flannagan Advocates Drafting for Ord Time
The report notes Flannagan urging drafting for orderly time as Mother State Park Virginia hosted a rally. The event drew attendees from nearby areas including Charleston and Bland County with Loring Collins introducing county members and displaying Democratic clerks and prominent young Democrats in the audience. Miss Muncy of Bland County led the Young Democratic movement in the Ninth district.
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Bland County
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Pineville approves debt payment levy and road exclusion
Pineville voters approve a three year special levy by 198 to 33 to fund a $6,000 debt repayment. The measure also excludes a half mile of Wyoming Pineville road from municipal limits.
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Pineville
W. Veodune
Blockade Tightened by Japs in Tientsin
In Tientsin the blockade tightens as Britain protests over four Chinese accused of terrorism and discrimination against foreigners. British Consul-General Jamieson seeks immediate steps to prevent repeat incidents and protect British shipping on the Hai River as Japanese demands arise amid London Tokyo tensions.
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Mands
Edgar G. Jamieson
Tientsin
Jamieson
Deaths and Funerals Notice for Mrs Amos and Moss Family
Funeral services are set for Mrs. Amos at Cleveland at 2 PM today with burial in the home parish. Mrs. Amos, born May 1 1885 in Russell county, leaves a husband and fifteen children. The Moss family, Moss Brothers cattle sellers in Tazewell county, also mourns Mr. Moss who survived by his mother wife Mamie Reynolds and children. he was linked to a tank truck crash that killed five en route to a basketball game last winter.
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Reverend Herring Injured in Raleigh Car Crash
Mr Herring known in this city was driving near Raleigh when his car overturned at a curve He was taken to a hospital with a fractured hip He is recovering with his daughter Mrs G K Middleton in Raleigh
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Bluefield
Raleigh
Reielg
G. K. Middleton
Service Club Meet in Bluefield Draws Large Crowd
Homer K. Bowen of Southwestern Virginia spoke on service and citizenship to a packed Bluefield Better Service Club at the municipal auditorium. H C Callaway chaired the event with Dr T E Peters giving the invocation. Henry Fortune provided songs with Mrs Harry Grisson on piano as a theater group failed to appear but received a big ovation. Refreshments followed.
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Southwestern Virginia, Inc
Bluefield Better Service Club
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Bowen
Southwestern Virginia
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H. C. Callaway
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Little Theater Group
Giles Planning Board Sets Up Amid Plant Work
Giles County supervisors move to place planning authority over sewage and drainage for Narrows Pearlsburg and Hoge's Store areas as American Celanese progresses on the New River plant. They apply to the Works Progress Administration for 12 000 dollars to support county projects aimed at housing up to 200 families by November.
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New River
Giles County Board of Took
Narrows
Works Progress Administration
Pearlsburg
Hoge
Lee Long Elected Head of Southwestern Virginia Group
The report notes Lee Long was elected to lead Southwestern Virginia Inc and mentions ongoing publicizing plans for regional attractions. The event included entertainment by Marion Smith with James Elmer Brown at the piano and a sketch by Ray Evans, with leaders Mr. Maris and W. German attending in Bluefield. Vice presidents of Southwestern Virginia, Inc. were re-elected.
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James Elmer Brown
Ray Evans
Blueheld Chainef Commerce
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W. German
Bluefield
Mr. Smith
Hoge
Southwestern
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Richmond
Southwestern Virginia, Inc
Davis-Wilson Coal Prices Set Amid Production Debate
Davis-Wilson announces average production costs for coal with prices given by Edward Graff of New River campus claiming $2.194 as a fair price. He warns price stabilization is crucial to save the industry while noting regional cost variations across Virginia and Tennessee.
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Edward Graff
New River Campus
Big Island Creek
Virginia
Local Officials Named in County Councils and Elections
Fragmentary text lists individuals including J. WN Hillman Emory Chapman A Coenoke Dr 7aesat Lee county and Herbert named national councillor in a regional government notice.
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Emory
A. i i Chapman
Lee County
Herbert Aeee
San Francisco Original Name Yerba Buena Noted
Pittsburgh June 15 reports historical fact that the city now known as San Francisco was originally named Yerba Buena and notes an hour before a major league event.
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Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Yerba Buena
Young GOP Offices to Be Moved to Wheeling
Wheeling West Virginia state headquarters of the Young Republicans will move next Monday, Russell G Nesbitt president of the league announced. The executive committee authorized the change at a special meeting in Parkersburg. Nesbitt said the move will create a full time organization.
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W. Va
Russell G. Nesbitt
League
Parkersburg
Polcey
Nesbitt
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