Roosevelt urges court reform in softened terms
President Roosevelt renewed calls for reorganizing the U S Supreme Court in a conciliatory tone while signing an emaciated reform measure. He said Congress should act through law and noted the bill falls short on remedies for overburdened courts, aged judges, and need for fresh blood on federal benches.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Congress
High Tribunal
Bit
Brighter Revenue Outlook Seen as Roosevelt Eyes Budget
Treasury officials say the administration may present a brighter revenue outlook after two recent actions. They cite an administrative loophole closing and reallocation of departmental appropriations in reserve accounts. Roosevelt may request the Budget Bureau recast the budget and revenue estimates.
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Washington
Kenna in Critical Condition After Auto Crash
Relatives say Judge Kenna remains in critical condition after a Saturday morning car collision near Warrenton Virginia. Two specialists from Washington and Baltimore examined him and expect a good chance of recovery if no complications arise. He is at Fauquier County Hospital in Warrenton.
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Supreme Court
Ally
Noter
Preen
Warrenton
Arthur B. Kenns
Err
Washington
Coleman
Baltimore
Kenna
Atlantic City
Fauquier County Hospital
No Reprisals Says Farley on Congress Members
Washington August 25 Farley says the administration will not use reprisals against lawmakers who voted against major New Deal measures including court reform. The Democratic national committee will not run primary campaigns, but will back the party’s nominees next year. Farley notes Roosevelt’s strong popularity and says if an election were held tomorrow he would carry as many states as in 1996.
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James A. Farey
Democratic National Committee
Farley
Sint General
Post Office
Roosevelt
Sen. Guffey
Hospital Cleared by Holt After Unannounced Inspection
Gov. Holt released a report from two physicians who conducted an entirely unannounced inspection of Hopemont sanitarium. He stated the institution is well conducted and that complaints arise from a small, critical patient segment. The investigation was ordered by the governor.
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Hopemont Sanitarium
Holt
Hospitals General
Trurn
Green Moves to Revoke State Federation's Charter
Atlantic City Aug 25 AP William Green head of the AFL moves to revoke the West Virginia State Federation charter for seating CIO and AFL delegates. The AFL exec council likely will summon John B Easton to appear for trial on disobeying an order to keep CIO delegates out of the convention. A charter revocation and transfer of papers to a reorganized loyal AFL state body are planned after facts are found.
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Atlantic City
N. J
William Green
American Federation of Labor
West Virginia
C. SO
A, F
Executive Council
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State Federation
CIO
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Green
Federation
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Lfe Week
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Tax Yield Boost Shown in Kanawha County
Kanawha county levies for 1037 will raise several hundred thousand dollars more than last year, County Safesor J H L Abbot announced yesterday. Clendenin district leads, Charleton second, Poca district has lowest levies despite large gas development driven valuations. Page 12.
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Kanawha
J. HL. Abbot
County Safessor
Charlenton
Poca
Spud and Splinter Festival Goes On Amid Showers
Downpour could not stop the Spud and Splinter festival as crowds gathered in Richwood for a potato tribute. West Virginia extension agent Crowne Dee Crane praised local potatoes as Miss Marjorie Bom Queen of Potaloland was crowned amid white gowns and bouquets.
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Crowne Dee Crane
West Virginia University Extension Service
Nicholas County
Murphy
Marjorie Bom
Potaloland
Crane
Guy
Holt
West Virginia
State to Ask Building Bids On Four Institutions
The board of control plans to call for bids Oct 1 for additions to four eleemosynary institutions, to be partly funded by PWA grants. Total project cost about 1 001 165 dollars with government contribution up to 450 532 dollars. Plans include Pinecrest Sanatorium in Beckley, Denmar Sanatorium in Marlinton, Romney dormitories and school, and Berkeley Springs crippled children’s hospital extension.
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PWA
Washington
M.D. Carrico
Uater Way
Cort
Carrico
Beckley
Denmar
Marlinton
Romney
Berkeley Springs Hospital
Crippled Children's Hospital
Bittner Backs CIO Stand at Parkersburg Convention
Parkersburg August 25 The West Virginia Federation of Labor remains in the C I O as Van A Bittner chief of the 50 member executive committee lauded the decision Speakers Sen M M Neely and Rep Jennings Randolph predicted wage and hour legislation and pledged support for labor goals The United Mine Workers leader criticized the A F of L as a paper jurisdiction amid cheers from about 650 delegates The Western steel unionization drive was praised as Bittner asserted the C F L will continue to grow and not be swayed by critics
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West Virginia Federation of Labor
C. S O
van A. Bittner
CLC
Bitther
M. M. Neely
Rep
Jennings Randolph
United Mine Workers
West Virgainia
A. F. O. L. Nuster
Bittner
C.F
Scott to Speak at Memorial Exercises at State Convention
The state conventions of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias and Grand Temple of Pythian Sisters opened here Tuesday night and will close this afternoon after officers are elected. Scott is named principal speaker at the memorial exercises.
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Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Grand Temple of Pythian Sisters
Yage S.park
Joe Louis to Fight Tommy Farr at Yankee Stadium Tonight
Joe Louis, holder of the title won two months ago from James J Braddock, meets Tommy Farr of England in a 25 round bout at Yankee Stadium. A city fight party is planned at The Gazette’s Threw Acrea in Hale Street with doors opening at 10 PM daylight saving time, though the gathering starts at 3.
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James J. Braddock
Joe Louis
Yankee Stadium
Tommy Farr
England
Gasette
Hale Street
Fall of Santander Signals Franco Control of Northwest Spain
Franco forces capture Santander after a final assault supported by Civil Guard revolts and civilian fighters. Over 100,000 insurgents, including the Italian Black Arrow brigade, move through the region forcing surrender and sealing Franco’s dominance over the northwest half of Spain. Food shortages and sea blockades worsen civilian hardship as reinforcements are blocked.
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Rail Strike Threat Looms Across Railroads
Chicago August 25 A threatened nationwide strike by 350000 railroad workers followed failed weekend talks. Management rejected a 20 percent wage rise as ruinous despite a 07 percent vote backing action. Union leaders warned a walkout unless pay demands are met, with possible government intervention noted.
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H. A. Enocts
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A. F. Whitney
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Tage J
Man Killed In Front Of Home In Wheeling
Mike Russell was shot and killed in shotgun style in front of his home as he stepped from his automobile. Police identify Russell as a numbers lottery operator. his wife Alfie Russell, 32, fainted at the scene. Neighbors saw a short stocky man flee down an alley. investigators questioned 15 persons and continued the search.
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Bitke Russell
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Alfie
Jataire
James Stanley
J Russell
Reasell
Clarks
Burg
U.S
Jock Adams
Clarksburg
Swimmer near halfway on Albany to New York swim
New York reports Charles Zimmy strode toward New York City in a 143 mile attempt from Albany, reaching Rhincheck about halfway at night. He started late Monday and expected to finish Saturday. A friend’s proposal to withdraw was declined.
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New York
Charles Zimmy
Alebany
New York City
Plans For Local Projects Studied In Elk River Bridge
Preliminary work for a new Elk river bridge and a city auditorium were discussed by Mayor D Boone Dawson C F P Fortney and city officials. President Roosevelt approved the projects totaling 430000 for the bridge and 192650 for the auditorium with funding from city bonds.
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D. Boone Dawson
C. F P. Fortney
PWA Pilot
Menta
Roosevelt
Dawson Sald
Col. A
Mussolini Aims to Avoid War as Diplomacy Shifts
Rome reports Premier Mussolini seeks to prevent a European war through a four power peace approach. He shifts policy from Ethiopia and the Spanish Civil War toward aligning Britain, Germany, France, and Italy to preserve peace and raise Italy’s standing. Count Galeazzo Ciano aids the effort as Duce’s influence grows.
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Mussolini
Italy
Europe
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Britain
Germany
France
Count Galgazza Clana
Tr Duce
Japanese forces land as Shanghai endures naval blockade
Japanese reinforcements land north and east of Shanghai while a naval blockade extends 800 miles along the coast. Observers say China faces decisive pressure as inland moves threaten to enclose Shanghai from multiple axes. Thousands more Japanese vessels and troops prepare for further operations as the battlefront widens across the Yangtze and Woosung fronts.
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Xtralia
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South China
Liuho
Woosung Forts
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Youngsters Emphatic About Disliking School
CHICAGO Aug 25 Four youths accused of arson and vandalism at multiple schools face city charges. Inspectors say they started a fire at Anderson school and damaged property at 19 other sites. Suspects Chester Krek Sylvester Binek Henry Kreankowski and Frank Furman, all teens, were arrested.
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Anderson
Chester Krek
Oylvester Binek
Henry Kreankowski
Frank Furman
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