AFL Urges Unemployment Insurance and Repeal Moves
The American Federation of Labor shifts stance to back a compulsory unemployment insurance system funded by industry and state administered. It urges immediate Volstead Act modification and repeal of the fifteenth amendment as fast as possible while acknowledging division over cost and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinocinnate
American Federation of Labor
Tosn
Federation
Stong
Evera
Délwater
Iabar
ADA
Wiliam Greem
Stone
Leena
Clerk Will Ask Salary Payment in State Audit Case
The petition for a writ was prepared by the law firm Rummel Wragg and Stone and filed with the state supreme court to challenge the Auditor and the Treasurer over salary vouchers. Four employees, Bogges s, White, Spicer, and Hopkins, face dismissal after a legislative act. The state treasurer returned the orders pending an attorney general opinion on judicial interpretation.
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W. Nogtes
Waarday
Rummel, Wragg and Stone
Coungel
Boggean
State Supreme Court
Lawaon
Boggem
Biute
W. G. Johnson
Boggess
I. E. White
Speculative Securities Department
O. H. Spdocer
Insurance SePegemant Sed
Zack Hopkins
Massenger
Howard B. Lee
Genneral
Fragmentary note hints at Mary and dollar gesture
A writer quotes an unclear line about showing Mary a dollar, with a mention of a possible party or birthday. The fragment suggests personal interaction but lacks coherent detail or dates.
Roosevelt hears lawmakers views on budget and banking
Governor Roosevelt met with lawmakers including Senator Connally and Representative Steagall to discuss tax relief and using federal borrowing power amid budget difficulties. Steagall warned a sweeping banking bill is unlikely this session, while supporting the deposit insurance and money stabilization measures. Long spoke on balancing the budget as Congress faces a short session.
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Warm Springs
Franklin D. Roosvelt
Senator Comnally
Texas
Roosevelt
Pine Mountain
Rovervelt
Steagall
Alabama
House
Seninator Long
Louisians
Bennett C. Stark
Trott
Missouri
Congress
Steagall Bank
Goldsborouga
Senate
Long
Legion Group Opens Inquiry into World War Veterans Benefits
A special American Legion committee, appointed by National Commander Louis A. Johnson, opened a survey of veterans benefit laws to recommend remedies. The panel aims to study inequities in both application and administration from veteran and government perspectives.
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Washington
Louis A. Johnson
Portland
Legion 1
Capitol HU
Congress
Bingham
Connecticut
Branca
Tne
Jas
Seasig
Congresa
Legion
Parcl
Boy Swallows Button. Doctors Begin New Bronchoscope Work
Eighteen month old Afary Waite of Sharon swallowed a button and reached into her bronchial tubes. Surgeons in Pittsburgh used bronchoscopy to locate the object and prevent pneumonia risk, with plans for extraction in a more advanced technique.
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Pittsburgh
Afary Waite
Sharon
Pitsburgh
Extracion
Business Skies Little Clearer Shows Mixed Richmond Readings
Richmond district monthly business review notes improved basic conditions in October and early November with seasonal employment rises offset by job losses in other sectors. Deposits rose and currency circulation dipped as funds moved into trade channels. coal output fell seasonally while textiles kept full shifts and wholesale trade looked strong against 1933.
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Richmond
Key
Federal Reserve District
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Sardimite Monthly
Federal Reserve
Reserve Bank
University Budget Cut Recommended for West Virginia
A joint meeting of the West Virginia University board of governors and the state board of control in Morgantown urged a 20 percent cut in university expenditures for the last biennium. The recommendation aligns with a prior pledge that all state educational budgets face 20 percent reductions, with 15 percent for certain institutions. Other state departments are expected to cut 35 percent as required by a special legislative act.
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Feturolhe
Morgan
Board of Governors
West Virginia University
State Board of Control
State Budget Commission
AlboUnt
Phave Thin
Retired Charleston Mail Carrier Henry H. Martin Honored
Henry H. Martin aged 83, a Charleston post office veteran of 35 years, is retired after decades delivering mail and packages in the business district. The long serving employee, among the oldest in Charleston’s service, began under Postmaster Kenna and witnessed the growth of the routes and city population. His brother Stuart also works at the Post Office, with both born the same day, six years apart. Martin plans a possible trip abroad, likely to Palestine.
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Charleston
Henry H.martin
John E. Kenna
Martin
Capinoi Trey
Gharleston
Bradford
Bik
Cherleston Us
Henry E. Martin
Stuart A Martin
Post Office
Porn OG
Renry Marin
Palestine
British War Debt Note Sent by Cable Reaches America
London reports an official note on the war debt issue was dispatched by cable to Sir Ronald Lindsay for presentation to Secretary Stimson. The note seeks to broaden support for postponing the December 15 payment and argues for extending the moratorium beyond a formal diplomatic position.
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London
United States
Ronald Lindsay
Washington
Stimson
Britain
Hoover
Congress
House of Commions
American proposes new arms plan at Geneva talks
Norman H. Davis, cited as a likely next secretary of state, will push a plan to dissolve current disarmament efforts and create a permanent arms commission. The proposal seeks a breathing spell to reassess armament issues and aims to place control of global disarmament with the great powers, arguing conferences with many nations hinder progress. Davis believes public opinion could shift during a pause in talks. Page 12, Part 1.
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Paris
United States
Norman H. Davis
Geneva
Hoover
Stimson
Davis
Deer Fatal Crash Kills Three Hunters in Pa Route
Three men die when their sedan strikes a large deer and crashes into a tree near Yellow Springs Cameron county during opening deer season. Driver Ritchey tried to avoid the animal but could not stop in time. victims include Clare Simendinger and Louis J. Kurtz, all from nearby towns.
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Altoona
Nev
Cameron County
Yellow Springs
Clare the Simendinger
Justice of the Pewer
Summer Hille
Doh Ritchey
Portage
Louis
J. Kurtz
Downstown
Pannsylvania
Hitchey
Man's Offer To Stand On Head Impresses Judge
In Upper Marlboro Maryland on November 30 a man named Frank Bassford attempted to prove his descent from moonshine by offering to stand on his head in court after taking an oath. The judge, Commissioner J Frank Patra, dismissed the case as Bassford’s unusual boast failed to establish valid evidence and the scene turned into a spectacle as Bassford insisted on the height of his display.
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Upper Marlbord
Frank Bassford
Von Schleicher May Become German Chancellor
Berlin dispatch reports General Kurt von Schleicher, long a behind the scenes power, likely to be named chancellor by President Hindenburg. Observers expect cabinet reshuffles including possible removals and new appointments in interior and agriculture, with hints of party leader talks and a probable accord with Hitler.
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Berlin
Kurt von Schleicher
Germany
Probaly
Ho Chun
Paul Yoo Hindenburg
Adolf Hitler
United Press
von Hindenburg
von Schietener
von Schleicher
Bar
Wilhelm von Gayl
Interior
Col
Franz von Pap
Wuld
Magnus von Braun
Hugo Schaeifar
Hitler
Legislators Gather for Regional Association Meeting
West Virginia lawmakers will attend a regional meeting by the American Legislators Association at the House of Delegates chamber in the state capitol tomorrow morning. J Vaughan Gary of Richmond arranged details, with galleries open to the public. Sessions will be round table discussions with no proposed legislation and are non political.
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West Virginia
American Legislators’ Association
J. Vaughan Gary
Richmond
Association
House of Delegates
State Capitol
Gary
Wao
Carloads of Greenery Start for U S Cities
Seattle dispatch notes large shipments of Christmas greenery across 38 states to inspire Yuletide spirit. Over 2,000,000 trees expected from Washington state, with a reported return of about 3,600,050. The Christmas tree, tracing to Romans, became a symbol of the holiday in America, evolving through German and English traditions.
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Seattle
Chiletmas
Pacific Northwest
America
Washington State
Germany
England
Amoarira
Washington Police Brace For Capitol Demonstration
City authorities said they will deploy a protective barrier of massed blue police at the White House and Capitol to end the planned demonstration as soon as it starts. One hundred metropolitan officers were ordered to reinforce Capitol police, with fifty park policemen assigned to the White House to augment the guard as Congress convenes.
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Washington
Roy
Feady
White House
Capitol
Ie Blatriogt
Soham
Omy
Capitol Pulley Board
Congress
Park Constabulary
Danforth Named To Succeed King In Prohibition Role
Danforth of Hagerstown is named to succeed Walter P. King as deputy federal Prohibition administrator at Charleston. The promotion comes after Danforth led prohibition investigations in Hagerstown for a year. He was previously stationed in Boston before moving to Baltimore five years ago with John F. Herbert.
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George Danforth
Hagerstown
Walter PB. King
Charleston
Associated Press
Baltimore
Lowell R. Smith
Danforth
Hagers Town
Boston
John F. J. Herbert
Herbert
Honolulu
Walter P. King
Wl Amd King
Hawaii
Smith
November 80s freight and political scene shift
Fragmented OCR notes report on freight yields and railroad charges in November, alongside Chicago markets and references to Garner proposals. Mentions President elect, Belgian vote, and House procedure with debate and potential amendments.
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Tonigh
Nour Snell
Stell
Buell
Lindbergh Plans Trans Sea Air Travel Ambition
New York reporting on Charles A. Lindbergh and Pan American officials outlines a two year project to develop transcontinental air travel with four motor, all metal airliners. Plans call for near ocean routes America to Europe via Newfoundland and Ireland and a Pacific crossing with a stopover in Hawaii. J T Trippe announced contracts for two ship types. Lindbergh elaborated on design as officials discussed the project with reporters.
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New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
Pen-Aihedonnths
Tis
Amer Ica
Europe
Newfoundland-to- Ireland
Berbama
Pacife
J. T. Trippe
Pan-American
Lindbergh
Waterway Seen as Key to Prosperity by Committees
Washington, Nov. 30. The St. Lawrence waterway was pictured for the Senate foreign relations committee as the key to national prosperity by spokesmen for several states and northern New York cities. Witnesses from Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Indiana urged speedier ratification of the treaty and noted Canada’s stance last July for development of the channel to connect the Great Lakes with the St. Lawrence. Governor Wilbur M. Brackett of Michigan hailed the project as a path out of the business slump, saying the euromenite industry looked to it for revival and normal conditions if secured.
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Washington
St. Lawrence
Wea
Senate Foreign Relations
Michigan
More Lists of Goods Are Offered for Barter and Trade
The county agricultural agent T. Z. McGorran at the courthouse saw a sharp rise in residents visiting to trade goods and services. Items listed include a three piece set, a radio cabinet, a Rev truck traded for a tractor, cosmetics for farm products, carpentry work for produce, and professional eye care for farm staples. A Edison phonograph and records were offered in exchange for items.
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Inter
T. Z. McGorran
County Agricultural Gent
Court House
Mao
McGovran
I G. Motley
Pirst Avenue
Montgomery
Cavender
iHox
Lrtiip
Elm Street
Paisley coal operator dies after long career in region
James A. Paisley, a prominent coal operator with interests across the state and several rail ventures, died leaving a marked legacy in the coal industry. Funeral services are planned in Cleveland with attending executives noting Paisley’s leadership at Kelly's Creek Coal and related firms.
Majors in General by Colonel Rogers in Beverly Wibbs Calif
A fragmented civil era letter contends with choosing a major as colleges urge students to decide their future. The writer jokes about protestors and professors, noting confusion over what majors lead to work and how labor changes affect academic paths. The piece shows public doubt about instruction after policy shifts.
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Beverly Wibbs
Calif
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