Mercer School Board Sees Key Postings Reorganized
Mercer county schools plan a round of changes including Charles Archer to succeed G J Wood as county superintendent on July 1 and W B McNutt resigning from the county school board. The board will also appoint teachers for the 1935 36 term as new members join the board and discuss insurance matters.
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Charles H. Archer
G. J. Wood
Archer
Mercer County
W. B. McNutt
Princeton
Charleston
McNutt
D. M. Easley
Wood
A. J. Cole
Bluefield
John H. Bird
Rock
Fred Robertson
Matoaka
Ollieere College
BK. C. Wade
Bluefield College
West Virginia Kiwanis Clubs
Coal Production Slumps in Pocahontas District
Coal output in the Pocahontas district dropped to 330,656 net tons for the last week, a decline of 35,272 tons from the prior week. For the year to date production stood at 6,924,403 tons, down from 7,354,459 tons in the same period last year, while U S bituminous production lagged about two million tons from the week ending April 20.
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Pocahontas
United States
Uprising in Philippines Reported Amid Protests and Deaths
Manila reports say six five people slain in two battles tied to uprisings against the projected new commonwealth government. Extremists barricaded in Cabuyao near Santa Rosa. disturbances spread to Cavite Bulacan and other provinces. reactions from Washington and Governor General Murphy noted.
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Murphy III
White Sulphur Springs
Manila
la Vanguardia
Cabuyao
Santa Rosa
Cavite
Bulacan
Washington
Pedro Guevara
Philippine Commonwealth
Frank Murphy
W. Va
France and Russia sign defense pact amid tensions
Paris reports diplomats Pierre Laval and Vladimir Potemkin signed a Franco Russian accord to aid each other in case of an unprovoked attack by any European power. The pact parallels League obligations, excludes Geneva conflicts, and targets a limited European timeframe.
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Paris
France
Russia
Pierre Laval
Vladimir Potemkin
Soviet
Locarno
Germany
League of Nations
Geneva
Drive Against Drunken Driving Through State Permit Ban
Charleston W V May 1 A plan to revoke drivers licenses as part of a statewide drive against drunken driving is announced by James P Tierney supervisor of transportation for the State Road commission Little or no consideration will be given to city court or other authorities recommendations against revocation of licenses following drunken driving convictions in municipal courts and a supreme court ruling allows canceling other licenses even if a person is acquitted in a criminal action.
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Charleston
W. Va
James P. Tierney
State Road Commission
Tierney
Supreme Court
Lightning Strikes Kill Three Across Kentucky and Indiana
Severe storms across Western Kentucky and Southern Indiana killed three people. C. Bennett, 60, and Malcolm Flanigan, 31, were struck on Bennett’s Henderson County farm. Thomas Spencer, 16, of Rice Springs, was struck in the neck while seeking shelter.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Indiana
C. Bennett
Malcolm Flanigan
Bennett
Henderson County
Thomas Spencer
Rice Springs
Neely Defends Detroit Priest Amid Senate Debate
Senator Neely of West Virginia defended Father Charles E. Coughlin during a Senate exchange with Senator Bailey of North Carolina. He claimed anti lynching filibusters and said West Virginia supports the Costigan Wagner bill while criticizing Bailey's harsh critique of Coughlin.
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Washington
Galilee
Senator Neely
West Virginia
Charles E. Coughlin
Detroit
Senna Bailey
North Carolna
Neely
Senate
Bailey
Coughlin
Death Row Slain Suspect Vows to Die Game
Wilkes-Barre May 2 Robert Allen Edwards known as a fashion plate of the hard coal belt heard he must die Monday for slaying Freda McKechnie his neighborhood sweetheart He said I ll die game as the pardon board refused commutation Gov Earle declined comment Alienists examined him and trial evidence of the blackjacking was reviewed Edwards 22 a Black Hill anthracite worker would be sent to Rockview death house shortly before midnight Sunday The warden quoted him saying I ll die game.
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Wilkes-Barre
Robert Allen Edwards
Freda McKechnie
State Pardon Board
Harrisburg
Gov
Earle
Washington
Rockview
Edwards
McKechnie
Margaret Crain
East Aurora
William Hely
Pardon Board
Negotiations Begin as More GM Plants Idle
Detroit May 2 Edward F. McGrady secretary of labor brought labor leaders and GM executives together to discuss a basis for negotiations over the Toledo Ohio Chevrolet plant strike impacting 26,000 workers in eight cities. Francis J. Dillon AFL organizer arrived from Washington. no statements on demands were issued. The strike spread to Kansas City and St. Louis where Fisher Body and Chevrolet plants closed for lack of parts, with transmission assemblies cited as a key shortage.
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Detroit
Kedward F. McGrady
General ‘Motors Corporation
Toledo
Chevrolet
McGrady
Department of Labor
Francis J. Dillon
American Federation of Labor
Dillon
Washington
Kansas City
St. Louis
Chevrolet and
Fisher Body Company
Roosevelt tightens gag on aid data across agencies
President Roosevelt ordered a strict information blackout on relief program details as the $4 billion funding rush continues. Bureau chiefs, pressed by state and local delegations, will disclose only after allocations are announced, with Frank C. Walker and White House secretary Stephen Early overseeing the process.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Mr. Roosevelt
Frank C. Walker
Clearing House For Public Works
Stephen Early
Trade Meet Ends With Wholesale Hits At New Deal
Washington May 2 A turbulent convention of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States closed with a fighting mood toward Roosevelt s new deal and the administration s planned social and economic measures. Attacks moved to the floor as officials demanded harsher resolutions and debated insurance plans and other administration proposals. The convention adopted a resolution for further study of unemployment insurance and old age pensions while questioning federal jurisdiction and constitutionality of such measures.
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Washington
Roosevelt
New Deal
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Chamber
Harper Sibley
Henry S. Harriman
Convention
Sibley
Rochester
N. Y
White House
Francis Powell
American Chamber of Commerce
London
Harriman
Powell
NRA
Queen Shenandoah III Crowned At Winchester Festival
Mlle Nella Veverka daughter of the Czechoslovakian envoy in Washington was crowned Queen Shenandoah XI at the 12th Shenandoath apple blossom festival in Winchester Virginia. Governor H G Kump placed the jeweled crown as about 15 000 spectators watched the ceremony on Hadley high school esplanade amid light rain. The 20 year old diplomat’s daughter heads a royal court of about 100 youths attended the event.
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Winchester
Mlle
Nella Veverka
Washington
Prague
Ferdinand Veverka
Mme. Veverka
H. G. Kump
West Virginia
Rover Bergdoll Fugitive’s Wife Arrives From Germany
The wife of escaped draft dodger Rover C. Bergdoll arrived in the United States from Germany seeking a presidential pardon for her husband. She intends to pursue clemency to restore his status and face possible legal action upon return.
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Rover C. Bergdollm
United States
Germany
Deficit figure rises toward three billion in ten months
Washington reports a deficit nearing 3 billion dollars for the first ten months of the fiscal year while debt falls by 149 million in April due to redemption of Liberty bonds and short term obligations. Revenue for ten months surpasses last year though expenses rise, with general outlays and emergency spending totaling 3.859 billion.
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Washington
Treasury
Roosevelt
General Fund
Mooney Defenders Reject Commute for Parage Bomber
In San Francisco on May 2 defenders of Tom Mooney snubbed a push to commute Mooney and Warren Billings life terms to time served. The Assembly urged Governor Merriam to grant clemency, while Mooney, idle from a San Quentin potato peeling job, gave no comment. Both men have served over 18 years.
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San Francisco
Tom Mooney
Mooney
San Quentin
California Assembly
Frank F. Merriam
Warren K. Billings
Miniature reenactment of Chancellorsville battles at Fairview heights
At Chancellorsville Battlefield Virginia May 2 thousands watched a Civil War reenactment. Cadets from Virginia Military Institute performed Jacksons flanking move aided by the United States cavalry while 800 men of the fifth regiment fleet marine force represented the blue line. Smoke bombs simulated shell fire as the Confederates pressed an attack but the Federal line held and retreated. Dr Douglas Freeman Richmond historian praised the United States flag in a pre charge address.
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Chancellorsville Battlefield
Fairview Heights
Chancellorsville
Stonewall
Jackson
Virginia Military Institute
Hooker
United States Cavalry
Fleet Marine Force
United States
Douglas Freeman
Richmond
Robert KE. Lee
Bergdoll Wife Appeals for Clemency to Allow Return
Mrs. Grover Cleveland Bergdoll arrives from Germany with four children seeking presidential pardon so her husband Grover Bergdoll can return to the United States and reclaim his $800,000 brewing fortune seized when he fled. She says he would face ordinary courts if not court martial.
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New York
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Germany
Bergdoll
United States
Washington
Cummings
Department of Justice
War Department
Bonus Bills Face Hours of Debate in Senate
Washington May 2 A three cornered fight over the bonus unfolds in the senate with supporters of the Patman and Harrison plans arguing for their measures while middle ground Vinson supporters push softer opposition. Debate continues as senators predict how President Roosevelt will act and discuss the cost and timing of cash payments versus certificates.
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Washington
Senate
Harrison
Finance Committee
Roosevelt
Senator Long
Louisiana
House
Thomas
Oklahoma
Retiring Marshall College President Plans Continued Help
Dr Morris P Shawkey 67 year old head of Marshall College says he will resign July 1 but prefers to keep teaching in Huntington and provide practical assistance to the college administration after stepping down. The state board accepted his resignation last week.
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Huntington
W. Va
Marshall College
Morris P. Shawkey
State Board of Education
Shawkey
Nazi police form line along Rhine threatens violation
A Le Matin dispatch from Nancy says German Schutzpolizei are stationed along the Rhineland demilitarized zone ready to occupy it in violation of the Versailles treaty. Authorities cited include Düsseldorf Frankfurt Mannheim Karlsruhe and Stuttgart with claims of a military crossing possible if signaled.
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Rhineland
Paris
Nancy
le Matin
Schutzpolzeil
Rhine
Dusseldorf
Frankfort
Mannheim
Karlsruhe
Stuttgart
Berlin
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
Reich
Goering Declares Luftwaffe Strong In Face Of Peace Moves
Berlin May 2 General Hermann Goering minister of aviation warned that Germany will keep a Luftwaffe as strong as any opposing alliance and would begin mobilization in October. He tied policy to the League of Nations censure and said Germany would not rejoin Geneva until an apology is issued.
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Berlin
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
Europe
Germany
League of Nations Council
Goering
Reich
Geneva
League
Britain fears German air edge as Churchill warns
London reports Churchill asserts German air superiority already exists while Prime Minister MacDonald says Britain will expand air power. Government hints at a large program, with sources noting a potential $25 million addition to an existing $105 million budget.
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London
Great Britain
Europe
Winston Churchill
Ramsey MacDonald
MacDonald
Physicians Believe Franklin Was Insane
Cincinnati May 2 Two West Virginia physicians and Marvin J Franklin’s brother testified they believe Franklin the man charged with first degree murder for the Walker shooting was insane They cited moody behavior crying for hours pacing and threats to end his life The defense opened its case as prosecutors seek the death penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
West Virginia
Marvin J. Franklin
James Walker
Thomas Franklin
Welch, W. Va
Victor L. Weatherly
Welch
O. C. Corcoran
Kimball
W. Va
Franklin
Walker
Mark Packard Pioneer of Soft Coal Dies at Buffalo
Buffalo May 2 Mark Packard coal pioneer who helped develop soft coal fields in West Virginia died last night He came from Youngstown Ohio over 40 years ago and organized several mining firms He was president of the Pocahontas Vein Coal Lands and Tug River Coal companies A cousin of James and William Packard Detroit founders of Packard Motor Company
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Buffalo
N. Y
Mark Packard
West Virginia
Packard
Youngstown
Ohio
Pocahontas
NRA Extension Debated as Intrastate Trade Rules Altered
Supreme Court justices questioned the government on the NRA birthright as arguments opened. A Senate Finance Committee report proposed extending NRA for a year while cutting intrastate regulation and price fixing except in minerals. Industry groups and the Business Advisory Council urged longer trial with civil liabilities and optouts.
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Washington
Supreme Court
NRA
High Court
Stone
Sutherland
McReynolds
van Devanter
High Tribunal
Senate Finance Committee
Industry and Business Committee
Senate
Wagner
Democrat
New York
Business Advisory Council
Department of Commerce
Roosevelt
Stanley Reed
Donald Richberg
Gold Coins Auctioned in Baltimore Auction
In Baltimore on May 2 two local boys Henry Grob and Theodore Jones watched as 3,558 old gold coins with a face value of 11,425.50 were auctioned. The sale price was estimated at 23,000 dollars.
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Baltimore
Tony
Henry Grob
Theodore Jones
Relief troubles break out as four billion works plan advances
Washington May 2 Relief troubles break out in old places as the administration moves four billion dollar works program. Hopkins says Illinois gets May relief money only with 3 million a month state aid and Georgia must fund its teachers. He allocates 140 million to other states and plans are trimmed to meet unemployment needs. Senators Shipstead and Murphy hope the upper Mississippi waterway is funded. Wisconsin leaders discuss state needs with the president and works chiefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
Illinois
Georgia
Shipstead
Farmer-labor of
Minnesota
Murphy
Democrat
Iowa
Upper Mississippi
Lafollettes
Wisconsin
Hopkins
Frank C. Welker
Ickes
Rexford G. Tug
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Philippines
IGN
Robert Edwards
NEW
Shenandoah III
Stonewall’ Jackson
Grover Cleveland
America
Grover
Marshall
Britain
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Associated Press
Richberg
Challenge Authority
Frederick H. Wood
New York City
Schechter
Reed
Congress
Ita Oi
Trade and Industrial Associations
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