House Approves Reorganization Of Government
Washington April 20 action gave President Hoover power to reorganize federal agencies as part of a broad economy push. The measure passed amid insurgent opposition that sought to abolish transport services and cut federal aid to vocations. Estimated savings reached 87 million dollars with 43 million approved. changes require congressional approval before any reorganization. Adjournment followed amid ongoing clashes over the transport proposals and budget cuts.
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Washington
House
Hoover
Special Economy Committee
Coaiision
Army
Navy
Patuma
McDuttie
Tha
McDuffie
Lac Guardin
New York
Tery Repubican Arleene
Fuente
Hodges Proposes Gross Income Tax Plan for State
Fairmont April 29. State Senator Charles Hodges, Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, urged adopting an income capitation tax as the base for a new state system. The proposed tax would levy $2 per voting citizen plus 50 cents for each $500 of gross income, replacing the 19-cent property levy and current gross taxes. It would condition all state privileges on tax payment, with supplemental taxes on natural resources and utilities, aiming for substantial revenue and full population participation.
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Fairmont
ToverUen
Atate Senattor
Charles & Hodges
Hodges
Modgen
Charleston Hosts 21 West Virginia High School Bands
Twenty one bands from West Virginia high schools converge on Charleston for a state band contest at the Charleston High School Auditorium starting at 9 16 this morning. Bands are divided into classes A B G and D by school size and parade through the streets this afternoon before performances at Laidley Field. Admission is free. Class A includes 600-plus students, Class B includes under 600, Class D features schools under 300 with junior and senior concert groups. Prizes include first and second in each class plus trophies and certificates. A new rating system will be used under the plan suggested by officials.
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West Virginia
Charleston High School
Steets
Ineer
Laidley Field
Amanda
Triadelphia District
Wheeling
Wim
Huntington High School
Clisa
Aigh Sthoss
Sama
Senators Would Tax Race Bets
Washington April 49 0M The senate finance committee reached out today for a tax on pari mutuel race betting tickets to fund national government costs. The plan, approved by Chairman Smoot, would impose a ten percent tax paid by race track bettors, estimated to raise about 25,000,000 annually. Other tax moves include higher excises on brewers wort grape concentrates unfermented juices and carbonated waters. The committee adjourned to await Treasury input on the revised bill and potential additional levies.
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Washington
Zenkle Finance Committee
Ludey
Smoot
Mckee
Notise
Tnis
Treasury
Senate
Kump Denies Bittner Charges Amid WV Nomination Fight
Judge H G Kump, candidate for governor, denies Van A Bittner West Virginia claim that utilities fund Web sites to sway his nomination. Bittner and Faire pont allege a “peculiar game” by utilities backing Witcher McCulougs, while Kump says he has no knowledge or involvement.
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H. G. Kump
van A. Bittner
Fairepont
United Mine Workers
West Virginia
Kump
Grantavilly
Bitte
Fairmont
F Witcher McCulougs
Elking Jurist
Bittner
New York Entertainments Persist Through Mood Slump
In New York on April 20, three lively activities defy mood dips, including six day bicycle races and marathon dances. The piece notes economic drive, crowds, and professional versus amateur tensions, with clown antics and constant motion keeping audiences engaged. It also mentions Gaston Parent of Paris dying in New York and bequests to friends, highlighting a mix of local entertainment and personal news.
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New York
John Ridsling
Mandleshow
Madison Square
Mercow
Horton
Suulher
Gaston Parent
Paris
Nademoisela
Adet
St. Parent
Suriesate's Court
Efforts Intensify As Idnburgh Kidnapping Negotiations Continue
In Norfolk in the Idnburgh kidnapping case three intermediaries led by John Hughes Curtis and Lieut. George L. Richards remain away on mystery trips amid tense reports of renewed contact with kidnappers. Dean Dobson Peacock returns as Rear Admiral Guy H. Burrage and the group say there is nothing to announce. A large sum allegedly sits with one intermediary as activity shifts to Yorktown amid legal questions from Commonwealth's Attorney Paul Crockett.
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Norpole
Norfolk
Charles A. Idndbergh
John Hughes Curtis
George L. Richards
Davy
Curtis
Dean 8. Dobson-Peacock
Guy H. Burrage
Mr. Curtiis
Dean Dobson-Peacock
Lalose
Roosevelt Lead In Vote Reduced In Primary Returns
Unofficial returns from 947 of 8,18 state districts show Roosevelt ahead of Alfred E. Smith by 13,263 votes in the Democratic presidential primary. Roosevelt led in most anthracite counties with limited pre-count activity and light interest in several counties. Roosevelt’s overall total reported 105,033 to Smith 2,780 with incomplete results leaving some counties doubtful. Roosevelt spent a period in New York as the results rolled in.
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Philadelphia
Lackawanna Ng Luzerne
Franklin DB
Roosevelt
Alfred E. Smith
Wilkinson Pledges To Repeal Tax Law
Wilkinson addresses a Democratic gubernatorial nomination rally in Bluefield April 29 promising repeal of the gross sales tax. He attacks the tax as unfair to merchants, farmers, utilities, and homeowners, pledging three words value to pay as the just rate and vowing relief from burdens. He claims many in West Virginia dodge taxes under current rules.
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Bluefield
A. J. Wilkinson
Democratie
Isis
Tai
Wile Singon Agid
Los
Bac
West Virginia
Wilkinson
Man Drowned At Tug River Near Williamson
A man identified as BHI Finlay drowned while attempting to swim from the Kentucky side of the Tug River at Wis Hight. Officers reported Finlay drove to the riverbank, leaped in, and was swept by the current before the body was recovered.
Gordon Freed Bond After Contempt Hearing
Gordon Freed posted a 500 dollar bond after two days in jail on contempt charges. United States Circuit Court of Appeals directed release under conditions in Richmond. The clash with Judge McClintic led to renewed appeals and a bond set by Commissioner Joseph Ruffner in Charleston.
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McCiude
Ids
McCullough Promotes 14 Point Program for Reform
F Witcher McCullough, Democratic candidate for governor, unveiled a 14 point plan aimed at reorganizing government to cut expenses without harming public services. The proposal includes salaries cuts for elected and appointed officials, a centralized purchasing department, standardized automobile license fees, stricter public utility rules, and reappointment changes to the public service commission.
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F. Witcher McCullough
St. Albans and
Jefferson District
Democratic Club
St. Albans
McCullough
Regain- Henry
Public Service Commission
Mtander
Public Service
14 Sentenced By McClintie
The April term in United States district court sentenced more than two dozen defendants. Judge George W. McClintic imposed jail terms on four teens and several others for untaxed liquor, counterfeiting, and related offenses. Notable sentences included Wille Shamblin from Ivydale receiving 18 months in Atlanta penitentiary for untaxed liquor, and Julien Eli Cale getting eight months in Mercer county jail for possessing and transporting liquor.
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United States District Court
Gore Towlui
George W. HicClintic
Wille Shamblin
Ivydsle
Clay County
Atlanta Penitentary
Juder
Shamblin
France
Red Cross
Julien Eli Cale
Prohibition
Mercer County
Dng Mquor
Cale
Charleston
Gallagher
Sam. Allen
Fayette
Oral Fisner
Pocatulipo
Calliicothe Industrial Reformatory
Virgil Burton
Grawley’s
Loaah County
Sear
Chillcothe
Myrtle
Ayne
Ralph Harrison
Russell Maynard
Huntington
Lee Hall
Chillicothe
T Mile Davis
Wilson Hellow
Gharleston
Luther Davis
Davis
Annie Allen
Montgomery
Everett Gadle
Clyde Shawyer
Carl L. Hatess
Highlawn
Jon GS. Daniels
Cabin Greek
Walter #. Burkett
Michael Stanley Derrick
Poca District
Tavisement Twan US
James 3. Bowers
Charles Harvey Hedrick
Charles Nickel Hagsett
Alderson
Lennie Means
Davis Creek
Joe Cunningham
Malden
Joseph Knapp
Marinet
Lloyd Francisco
Lille Johnson
Charte = ton
Elewellen
Press Auud Dames Jon
Wilkinson to Speak on WOBU Radio at Nine Tonight
A. J. Wilkinson of Bintington, Democratic candidate for governor, will address voters via WOBU radio at nine o'clock tonight. He aims to reach a broad audience and outline his plan for state leadership.
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A. J. Wilkinson
Bintington
WOBU
Dry Amendment Support Narrow in Charleston Poll
Gazette poll shows only 54 of 1151 favor the dry amendment while 4 voters of 1834 support retention of the Eighteenth Amendment. Final returns counted yesterday. repeal votes noted with sparse reporting. A family on Virginia Street submitted five votes. voter cores not indicated.
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Charlestum
Yates
Rock of
Vir
Flnia Street
Senate to Call On Accountants for Stock Market Inquiry
The Senate Banking Committee authorized trained accountants to audit the New York stock exchange and brokerage houses for improper market manipulations. Investigators will be sent to New York to map the inquiry, with George M. Watson named to supervise the work and at least four specialists to follow key leads. Open hearings may resume in three weeks as plans stay secret.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
New York Stock Exchange
Tees
New York
Williday A. Gray
Gray
George
Watson
2Nd Company
Philadelphia
Chicago
A. Hirmial
Manny
Nerbeck
Economist And Veteran Talk On War Bonus Debate
In Washington two prominent figures, economist Irving Fisher and World War II veteran Richard W. ONeill, debated the 82 300 006 000 soldiers bonus. Fisher warned the new money plan would erode business confidence while ONeill, a Medal of Honor recipient, cautioned the veterans about long term harm. They urged the House Ways and Means Committee to act.
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Washington
Irving Yisher
Yale
Richard W. O'Neill
House
Misher Sila
Congress
Two West Virginians Given Carnegie Awards for Acts
Two West Virginians were named Carnegie heroes at a Pittsburgh ceremony. Jasper P Myers of Prince and BL Bart Kester of Bridgeport received bronze medals for lifesaving deeds in separate incidents. Myers, 32, pulled a girl from beneath a moving hopper car after she was tipped onto tracks by a train car. Kester, 25, dived 40 feet to rescue Warren W Dean from a 17 foot-deep pool, despite losing his left arm to amputation near the shoulder earlier. Both acts occurred in 1941 and showcased remarkable bravery.
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Pittsburgh
Carnegie
Carnesle Hers Fand
Jasper P Myers
Prince
Bart Kester
Bridgeport
Myers
M. Jones
Pierce
Warren
Palmer
Kester
Mieman
Massie Case Jury Deliberates As Judge Seeks Framing
Honolulu readers watched a mixed race jury weigh leniency for twelve defendants linked to a lynching case involving Joseph Kahahawai. Judge Charles S. Davis ordered further review as Mrs Thalia Massie and her husband face potential long terms.
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Honolulu
Joseph Kahahewat
Thomas H. Masale
Granville Fortescue
Navy
Albert ©. Jones
Lord
Thalia Massie
Kahahawal
Cireule
Charles S. Davis
John Stone
Nwithin
Kuhe~ Bawat
Balice
Fortescve
Tive
Eco
Seaman
Dane
Page
Huey Long Attacks Robinson Over Wealth Plan in Senate
In Washington on April 20 Huey Long attacked Senate Democratic leader Robinson over wealth redistribution plans and a bill to cap incomes at 1 million dollars a year and inheritances at 5 million. Robinson defended the leadership and called Long's charges comic opera while urging calm as the clash mixed sharp rhetoric with conciliatory gestures.
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Washington
Louisiana
Huey Long
Robinson
Arkan
Long
Insan Hat
Tex
Aviators Earn Wages and Budget Talk in Hollywood
In Hollywood on April 29, reports note a congressman’s push to cut government aviation costs to aid the alliance budget. References to Ground service, taxpayers, and public warnings about aviation risks appear amid a muddled dialogue, with mentions of November dates and President Hoover.
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Hollywood
Calf
Congresamery
Dufant
Ford
Hoover
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