West Virginia project board eyes many jobs on state and local sites
Workers to be hired on 12 000 and more projects across Kanawha and nearby counties. Plans include State College grounds repairs and classroom upgrades at Edison and Central schools plus a wide range of maintenance on roads bridges and public buildings. County welfare board holding hearings for relief and work.
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Beehler
Raleigh County
Beckler
Arnett Boone
Peach Tree
Canterburys Farm
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Wyoming
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Beckley
Frith Creek
Pinch Creek
Amengie
Toneys
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Lester
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Marstutt Marshall
Union
Sandhils
Washington
Webster
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Meade
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State 20
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Gregory Run
Mineral
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Brooke
Buffalo
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Gore-Statlern Run
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Daybrook
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Adrian-Webster
U. S
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Clover
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Heath Criek
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Lower ‘Creek
Kunn
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Bryan Creek
Iapintenance
U. 5
Park
Kanawha
Kanawhe Mty
West Virginia State College
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Honard G. Byrd
Oscar H. Crunz
Byrd
Clutworks
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Gom. F.C. Newman
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Mother Delighted by Scalf’s Indian River Tonio Cure
Mrs. W F Harttarger of Jeff Ky praises Scalf’s Indian River Tonio after eight weeks of use. Her daughter, Ops Fannin, shows marked health improvement from underweight and chronic headaches. The ad notes the product price at 1.00 per bottle and references other stores selling it.
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W. F. Harttarger
Jeff. Kysova
Ops
Fannin
Risa Ew Seal Company
Night of Prohibition Ends as Bars Open Nationwide
Police move to close unlicensed bars while crowds gather at licensed venues. Revelers toast legal liquor, with hotels like the Waldorf Astoria and the Biltmore crowded. Edward Mulroones notes many shops seek licenses but demand outpaces supply. Some leaders of the repeal movement stay home amid celebrations and weather and postal policy shifts affect regions abroad.
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Bole &N
Hotel Astor
Harley Corn
Usah
Waldorf-Astoria
Biltmore
Edward F. Mulroones
State
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Repeal Movement
England
Netherlands
Santa Claus at Chalfonte Haddon Hall Christmas Week
The note promises an old fashioned Christmas at Chalfonte Haddon Hall with filled stockings for children and a feast of stuffed turkey. It highlights Boardwalk lights and a carnival of gaiety during Christmas week with low winter rates for American and European patrons.
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Chalfonte- Haddon Hall
Legislature Debates Tax Plan Amid Budget Pressures
In the office of Speaker Ralph M. Hiner at 1 30 PM the legislature prepared for a two o clock session. Leaders vow to push a tax collection bill to freeze $24 million in property taxes and take on county district and school debt. A broad review of expenses, payrolls, and potential cuts is under way as committees study abolishing agencies and trimming costs. Former Gov John J Cornwell will discuss railroad consolidation plans.
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Ralph M. Hiner
Veady
House Finance Committee
Holt
Cornwell
Sprak
Bath Houses
John J. Cornwell
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Band O
Pennsylvania
Wald
Boyds
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Shell
Sheriffs
Thor
Pew
Tubliner
D. Mercer
Ge Wil
Department of Agriculture
State Board of Control
Local Lawmaker Defends Economy and Autonomy in Speech
A legislator argues that the legislature must focus on economy and constitutional duties, opposing partisan entrenchment and urging local self government. He cites backing for the Williamson and Ross charters and praises a colleague from Charleston.
Local Autonomy Charter Proposal Faces Legislature
The author argues for a general measure authorizing full local autonomy for municipalities within constitutional limits. It would let voters control charters taxes and economies without legislatures burden. Critics claim potential unconstitutionality, but proponents expect court tests to define legality.
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Legislaaire
Prohibition Proclamation Outlines Licensing and Tax Plans
The president urges purchases only from licensed centers to curb illicit liquor traffic and support government funding through taxes. He stresses government authority under repeal amendment and calls for responsible national behavior to prevent excessive intoxicant consumption and moral decline.
Trate Citizens Rally Sparks Public Demonstrations
A chaotic, fragmented report notes demonstrations in Baton Rouge and Plaquemine as crowds threaten to burn a senator and burn effigies. Mayor Wade and others reportedly withdraw state police from polling areas while arguing about authority and police presence.
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Baton Rouge
Wade
Bynum
Plaquemine
Senata
Verdict Delayed in Scottsboro Case Deliberations Continue
Decatur Alabama December 5 1931 The jury deliberating Clarence Norris one of the Scottsboro defendants was locked up again at 3 30 p m without a verdict after being given the case last night The retrial granted by the U S Supreme Court is noted with Norris previously convicted and condemned for the assault on two white girls and Hale County rail line incident in Huntsville Alabama
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Decatur
Ala
Clarence Norris
Scottsboro
Huntsville
Prohibition Opinion Analyzes Liquor Possession Laws
The opinion outlines that bonded liquor lawfully acquired for personal home use is not a violation of state prohibition statutes. It distinguishes home possession from transportation or sale and suggests amending laws to address cross state liquor movement and personal importation. It notes enforcement challenges and compares current rules to pre 1929 limits.
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West Virginia
Bolt
Holt
Tle
Shingleton
State Police
Tar
Fox
Is 18
Ds TeAdaly
Greece to ask Samuel Insull to aid aging regime
Dec 5 Athens reports say the Greek government will request Samuel Insull, once a Chicago utilities magnate, to help Greece after the police permit expires December 31 1983. Insull says he has no passport. Frederic F. Rix, aged, died recently in Beccles England, practiced law 78 years.
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Athens
Greck
Samuel Insull
Chicago
Greece
Insull
Frederic 5
Rix
Beccles
England
150 Go on Strike At Dunbar Factory
A large group of strikers at the Pletcher Enamel company plant in Dunbar, led by Master Workmen of America, demanded union recognition and threatened a shutdown after hours of refusal by officials. Foreman Frank Lindsey urged workers to stay, eight men and one woman raised their hands for work, and Major John Zeller advised the crowd to disperse as police guarded the scene.
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Pletcher Enamel Company
Dunbar
Solen Fletcher
Nn Armistic
Msssional
Master Workmen of America
C. Griffiths
Charleston
Frank Lindsey
Lindsey
Fletcher
Guy Lindsey
Oie
Aux
John Zeller
Dimpar
Dunbar Force
Probers Hear Of Chase Bank President Proposals
The inquiry examines Chase Bank actions including a $100000 three year salary to Albert H. Wiggin and calls for a unified banking system. Wiggin resigned the salary as the panel found the payment a mistake. Proposals favor statewide branch banking with limits to population 15000. A Belfast woman, Mrs D Mel Bride, fell ten feet in her home and died.
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Chase Bank
Glass
Attzich
Virginian
Albert H. Wiggin
New York
Adrich
Wiggin
Belfast
Trelsnd
D. Mel Bride
Lindbergh Flight Route Speculation Guides Atlantic Crossing
The text discusses Lindbergh type routes veering north toward Nain Brazil and stopping at St. Pauls Island, a French possession, with Fernando de Neronta as a volcanic landmark 126 miles off Brazil. It estimates the south Atlantic crossing at about 14 hours or less and notes Natal as a potential midway seaport with a two square mile harbor.
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Lindberghe
Nain
Brazil
St. Paul's Island
Lindbergns
South Atlantic
Natal
Government savings certificates sales exceed one hundred billion
British sales of government savings certificates total more than 92.8 billion. An official population estimate places India at 352,837,770, with growth noted over the past decade.
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Britain
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promoted for Kidney Relief
An old advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for backache, frequent urination, and bladder irritation. It claims the product acts as a stimulant and diuretic, promising health benefits and urging purchase from Haarlem in Holland.
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Haarlem
Holland
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Eonawha Manufacturing Co
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Trate Citizens
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Stockholm
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