Film studios accept 26 to 60 percent salary cuts
Hollywood workers at Columbia Paramount and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer approved the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences salary reduction plan. Cuts extend beyond eight weeks if needed with possible later raises, saving about 5.2 million dollars. Fox studio employees forego four weeks of pay, while writers and directors at Warner Brothers signaled agreement. Cecil B. DeMille praised the move as industry aid during hard times.
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Congress Leaders Promise Action On Currency Plan
Congress leaders promised action on a new currency plan tied to a controlled expansion system. The plan, discussed at a Roosevelt White House conference with leaders from both parties, aims to open many banks soon and may amend the Glass Steagall law and Federal Reserve rules while offering a sound but non backed currency.
Roosevelt in White House secrecy signals emergency banking plan
Roosevelt prepares to address Congress with aEmergency powers for currency and banking reforms as part of a broad government reorganization. He aims to trim expenditures, consider a national clearing system, and safeguard deposits while maintaining funds in trust. Incoming officials and lawmakers rally around rapid action with attention to farm, grain, and reserve measures amid rising prices.
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Roosevelt orders congress on banks and emergency program
The Associated Press reports President Roosevelt drafted a message to Congress seeking authority to extend the command of banks and urged congressional leaders to White House for a special session. Senate and House leaders planned quick organizing steps to accelerate cooperation on the emergency program. Grain exchanges intended to reopen before the bank holiday were abandoned at Morgenthau chaired farm board conference as an alternate plan was sought. Wallace called a Friday farm leaders conference to discuss a new farm aid plan. Woodcock said enforcement against Speakensien would be left mainly to local authorities.
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Old Dominion levies properly made say Richmond official
Richmond March 8. R. 5. Steele assessor told the state corporation commission that lax assessments against the Old Dominion Power Co. were made properly despite reports being far below book value. For 1930, taxable value was 781,748 with a fair value of 1,917,370 and assessed value 675,211. In 1981, taxable value 820,253 with fair value 1,935,865 and assessed 590,686. In 1982, taxable 904,470, fair value 2,099,927 and assessed 629,978. Virginia Coal Operators association seeks 230 percent rate cut. C. R. Richards testified the company had 923,792.78 in excess earnings between 1921 and 1981.
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National Unity Appeal Called Amid Economic Crisis
Public message urges Congress to back the president in creating economic stability and restoring confidence to relieve unemployment and widespread distress. The proclamation emphasizes patriotism and nationwide cooperation, aiming to support decisive national action.
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Clearing channels blocked in currency settlement debate
The discussion centers on currency burden from lack of formal settlement methods. Currency outstanding is at record levels and would be excessive if petty payments again relied on checks.
Legislature Enacts Four Man Game Bill
Charleston W Va March 8 Squabbles in the house on a game fish and forestry commission measure ended with passage of a four man commission bill Delegates Hill and McClintic sponsored an amendment creating a salaried exacti je due commissioner and three others to direct divisions without allowances Other proposed amendments were largely voted down after an hour of discussion
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Resolution asserts state right to seize utilities
Charleston March 8 lawmakers debate a resolution urging the state to exercise eminent domain to take over public utility properties if needed. Delegate Marsh cites constitutional rights while Norton says the measure is harmless judicial notice, framing possible gubernatorial control of utilities.
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Woodin Declines Permit to Issue Certificates
New York March 8 Governor Herbert H. Lehman announced the treasury department had prohibited the Emergency Certificate corporation from issuing certificates. He read an official telegram from the treasury stating the secretary revokes permission to issue certificates granted to the corporation of the State of New York, organized to provide a temporarily secured medium of exchange.
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Washington
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Bukets Loses Night Pain with Free Physic Claim
An ad promotes Bukets as a free remedy to drive out impurities and excess acids causing bladder and stomach disturbance. It urges immediate use for cleansing the bowels and restoring regularity, naming Goodykoonts Drug Co in Bluefield and Lee & Co in Princeton as purveyors.
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Schools Unchanged by Bank Situation Belief
It is not thought the bank crisis will affect school operations in Virginia counties. Arrangements had been made for school operation, though salary payments in some counties may be curtailed until banking normalcy returns. Teze well county elementary schools run seven months, with high schools extended by a month and a half.
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Virginia Sidelights Chloroform Animal and New Arrivals
A Bluefield Virginia column reports Mrs. R. B. Williamson’s ill cow Dalay euthanized by Charles Robinson who chloroformed and buried the carcass. It notes the Walker couple’s daughter Edith, the Poindexters’ improved health, a Bluefield Indian pipe claim, canary eggs hatching near Brown Avenue, influenza cases including Mrs. John St Clair and her daughter, and recalls Congressman Wit Wood’s Virginia Ninth district campaign. Lost item noted: Harold Speed seeks reward for gold rimmed glasses.
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World War Vet Bitten by Cat in Pocahontas
Sylvester Lowe, Pocahontas resident and World War I veteran, was bitten on the right hand by a feral cat found under a house while rescuing it. He received pasteur serum as hydrophobia precaution following a doctor’s advice, as the cat’s head was sent to Richmond and later showed signs of rabies. Lowe displayed swelling in the injured hand and continued attending a Graham Methodist revival meeting where he had recently converted.
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Virginia Side Personal Notes and Circle Meeting Report
Mrs W B Poe hosted guests including Sindsy Hart Wolland Miss Jeanette Faulkner Melven Faulkner Miss Virginia May Sowers Mrs Joe Davidson and little Joe Ann of Bluefield WVa and Mrs Ward of West Graham were guests Monday Circle No 1 of West Graham Methodist met Thursday at the home of Mrs Walter McGrady with devotions by Mrs J F McGlothin prayer by Mrs J C Beard scripture from St Mark read by the leader business session followed by Bible study led by Mrs H L McCall Participants included Mrs Beard McGlothin Alley Richardson Smith McGrady and McCall The meeting adjourned to meet the first Thursday in April and fruits were served
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Sindsy
Hart Wolland
Jeanette Faulkner
Melven’ Faulkner
Virginia May| Sowers
Joe Davidson
Litle
Joe Ann
Bluefield
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Weet Grahame
W. B. Pow
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Walter McGwady
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March Weather Brings Snow Across Bluefield Area
March weather delivered another snow in Bluefield as predicted by Old-Timer. Forecasters expect several more snow events this month and into early April, with East River mountains warned to remain sharp.
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Revival draws crowds as delegates attend service
Out of town delegations join locals at the Knelley-Wall revival in progress at the First Methodist church. The auditorium and balcony reach capacity with extra chains, as more worshippers move forward to profess faith. Dr C W Kelley preaches at each session, held twice daily at 10 a m and 7 30 p m.
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Banks to list names of persons and act on gold notes
Twathoraning Gold Bank continued from Page One returned it to the federal reserve. Governor Seay said he hoped this act would be emulated by others who held gold currency. Banking officials noted gold coins could be deposited in special accounts without restrictions and would draw interest.
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Federal Reserve
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Treasury
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Federal Reserve, Bank
Seay
Whirling Auto Wheel Shatters Plate Glass
A Princeton avenue shop window was shattered Tuesday night when a spinning auto wheel broke loose from Eddie Mes s e, Sunset News city editor and car owner. The wheel rolled over a hundred feet, first striking Bluefield Shoe Co window, then Bam el da store, before being stopped by a pedestrian, narrowly averting further damage.
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All That's Left Tid-Bita Fragment in Exchange
A fragmented quotation shows a mourner asking Mrs Hope for a reminder of her late husband. She replies there is only me, reflecting a brief, poignant exchange from Tid-Bita.
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