Delay urged in West Virginia water power development
West Virginia Senators Smith Greene and Randolph urge at least a ten year delay on state water power plans. They call for keeping waters under state control but warn against rapid hydro electric development that could harm coal jobs and mining towns. A North Dakota note on legitimacy concludes the piece.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Senate
Smith
D. Marion
Commonwealth
Greene
D. Mingo
Randolph
D. Harrison
Kelloggs All-Bran Laxative Food Ad Claims Constipation Help
An advertisement discourages ignoring constipation and promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a natural laxative food. It explains bulk helps bowel movement, notes vitamins and iron, and suggests serving ideas and daily amounts. If not relieved, consult a doctor. Made in Battle Creek by Kellogg.
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Gentl
Kell Company
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Woman Swallows Pin Treated At Bluefield Sanitarium
Mrs. Jack Dalton of Capers was treated after swallowing an open safety pin while fastening a garment. The pin lodged briefly in her throat before passing into her stomach during travel. Doctors expect natural expulsion with no intervention.
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Jack Dalton
Bluefield Sanitarium
Welch
Notice of Bankruptcy for Lawrence Mortimer Dunnam in Bluefield WV
In the Southern District of West Virginia Lawrence Mortimer Dunnam of Bluefield Mercer County was adjudicated bankrupt on June 18 1936. A first creditors meeting will be held June 29 1936 at 10 am in the Law and Commerce Building Bluefield to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct business.
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West Virginia
Lawrence Mortimer Dunnam
Bluefield
Mercer
Mercer County
Law and Commerce
A. D
Tyne
H. F. Porterfield
Bluefield Seeks Bids for Sewage Plant Pumping Equipment
The Bluefield Sanitary Board invites sealed proposals for furnishing and installing pumping equipment for two sewage treatment plants. Bid items include two 2100 gpm and one 1400 gpm motor driven vertical centrifugal pumping units plus sludge pumps. Bids due July 3, 1936, with plans available for $25.00 deposit. refunds issued. Public Works Administration financing and minimun wage rules apply.
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Sanitary Board
Bluefield
West Virginia
Lon 7
Morria Knowles, Incorporated
Westinghouse Building
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Sopra
Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works
Public Works Administration
City OF
W. VA
W. A. Light
George Dunglinson, JR
EK. G. Otey
Morris Knowles, Inc
Local Beauty Shops and Coal Notice Run in Advert Sections
Classified text showcases Mary Lee Beauty Shop services with phone contact and hair care claims plus a coal merchants notice restricting Saturday deliveries in June to August with multiple company names and a note on meeting days. Includes a 35 years ago swimming anecdote and a June meeting reminder.
Hamilton Claing New York Campaign Plan and Unity Banquet
Hamilton Claing of New York outlined campaign strategy as party leaders visited. He announced an open house for district and state leaders and planned seclusion over the weekend to prepare a speech for Monday night's unity banquet at a Midtown hotel signaling the start of the Republican state campaign.
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Hamilton
Knox details at Landon nomination as GOP unity pact
Col. Frank Knox recounts a behind the scenes view of Gov. Alf M. Landon's renomination after a Topeka strategy conference. He says Knox and fellow contenders agreed late June 10 that joint withdrawal was the patriotic course, voiced at a Union club welcome home event in Chicago.
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Chicago
Frank Knox
Alf M. Landon
Topeka
Knox
Union Club
Kansan nominating convention nominating Landon
A speaker recalls the Cleveland gathering on June 11 when Kansas Governor Landon was unanimously nominated. He notes the push came from supporters back home rather than delegates and stresses the campaign chief stays in touch with the people.
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Kansas
Cleveland
Eden defends sanctions policy amid calls of failure
Anthony Eden asserts sanctions have failed and defends government stance as Labour critics accuse ministers of capitulation. He argues sanctions crumble the league, cites misjudged military will, and insists only Ethiopia’s restored position justifies action.
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Europe
Eden
League
Arthur Greenwood
Ethiopia
FDA Denies Plea To Save Kidnapper Inmate Execution
The FDA denial follows a plea to spare a convicted kidnapper linked to the 1934 Paris abduction. Two Paris officers, H. R. Marks and Newt Baker, chose not to attend the execution at the last moment. A trivia note recalls 1980s rice decorations for wooden frames with glue and gilding.
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H. R. Marks
Newt Baker
Paris
Gooch
Pets and hobbies shape vacation learning for kids
Olive Roberts Barton argues vacation should blend work and play to develop interests in children. She suggests Oliver, Peg, and Lazybones find age appropriate hobbies through books, kits, and family guidance, with planning, budgeting time, and supervision shaping a productive, enjoyable break. Rep. William Lemke and Townsend supporters cited in closing remarks.
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Olive Roberts Barton
Oliver
Peg
Eustics
Don
Ollie
Robins
Uncle Mack
Mr. Dean
Johnson repeats lunatic fringe charge against third party
General Hugh S Johnson expands his lunatic fringe accusation beyond Father Coughlin to include Rev. Gerald L. K. Smith and the Long-Smith Share-The-Wealth movement. He says the group cannot win and reflects on an entente announced in Chicago.
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New York
Hugh Samuel Johnson
NRA
Charles EB. Coughlin
Father Coughlin
Huey P. Long
Chicago
Gerald L. K. Smith
Detroit
National Union For Social Justice
Long-Smith
Violent Storm Strikes Bluefield Area Early Yesterday
A violent electrical storm moved through Bluefield and nearby areas before daylight with bright lightning, loud thunder and strong winds. No damage was reported as the series of storms passed over the city after midnight and accompanied by heavy rain.
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Bluefield
Pebworths Return from Petersburg After Funeral
The Rev and Mrs C W Pebworth of Bramwell have returned from Petersburg Virginia where they attended the funeral of Mrs Pebworths father James G Culpeper 76 who died after a lingering illness Mrs Pebworth was with her father through much of his final illness.
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C. W. Pebworth
Bramwell
Petersburg
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Wolf Creek
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Mercer Coal Co
Stewart Fuel & Supply Co
Service Coal Co
Woodmen of the World
M. F. Thompson
Hamilton Claing N.Y
Landon
FDA
William Lemke R
N. D
Ge KE. Townsend
Mrs. Pebworth
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Cabardine
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