Officials Study Voting Machine at Capitol Hearing
Interim legislative committee examined a demonstration voting machine in the secretary of state's office while considering a permanent registration plan. Jamestown representative R C Anderson of Automatic Voting Machine Corp spoke as Co Chair James Kay Thomas noted the group will not fully study election laws yet.
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Alata
Capitol
Secretary of State
James Kay Thomas
R. C. Anderson
Automatic Voting Machine Corporation
Jamestown
Sec. of
William S. Obrien
American Legion
Gas Blast Injures Three West Siders
A blast injures three West Siders as state employee salaries face scrutiny. The agenda includes a parole and probation bill, a proposed constitutional amendment to abolish justice courts, and a permanent registration plan. Committee members worked late and may meet again tonight to study the administration proposals.
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West
Justice of the Peace
Mammoth to Get Recreation Center
A Mammoth recreation center opens at 3 30 p m Thursday funded by the WPA division of recreation. The clubhouse comes from the community council with W T Bryant as president and William Warner as secretary treasurer. Directors include Dr W E Taylor A G Wolfe D D Edens W F Wolfe Mrs Elizabeth Backus Mrs W E Taylor R P Pharris and H L Warner. The center serves children 14 and under 3 30 to 5 p m daily and 5 to 8 p m for older youths with planned activities and story hours. Virginia Givens and Walker Hundley direct. Public access.
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Mammoth
WPA Division of Recreation
Community Council
W. T. Bryant
Wil.iam ‘Warner
W. E. Faylor
A. G. Wolfe
D. D. Edens
W. F. Wolfe
Elizabeth Backus
W. E Taylor
R. P. Pharris
H. L. Warner
Virginia Givens
Walker Hundley
Ward to Get Cash And Resume Work
Ward to receive additional payments today bringing his total remuneration to over $171,000 for a $300,000 contract. Col. C. P. Fortney, city consultant, said the project is only 57 percent complete and noted Ward’s claim of 15 percent completion. A signed schedule by Ward and Ty awaits PWA approval and possible city mayoral action. Ward has already received $91,000.
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O. H. Ward
Col. C. P. Fortney
Fortney
Ward
PWA
Dawson
Jefferson Junior Girls Entertain Reserve Groups
Jefferson junior high Girl Reserves hosted other junior high reserve groups at the YWCA on Saturday evening. Attendees included Mrs. Fravel, Dorls Path, Gwen dolyn Tillis, Corn Bell Shelfon, Rosalie Price, Marie Cheatham, La nue Bauer, Peggy Cavender, Betty Britton, Dorothy Keaveny, Rose mary Smith, Nancy Riley, Hallie Greathouse, Violet Lockhart, Lou White, Merle Shelton, Margaret Boyd, Ruth Detzel, Virginia Burgins, Fern Frame, Virginia McGrew, Virginia Lee Bradley, Jean Horner, Lola Whitecraft, Elizabeth Bennett, Cornelia Dowling.
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Jefferson
Mra. 8
E. Fravel
Minea Dorls
Ruth Detzel
Virginia Burgins
Fern Frame
Virginia McGrew
Virginia Lee Bradley
Jean Horner
Lola Whitecraft
Elizabeth Bennett
Cornelia Dowling
Wild Game Plan To Be Extended In West Virginia
Conservation Commissioner H. W. Shawhan announced a new five-year plan to begin next year, expanding on the 1930s program of land protection forest development and scientific research. The new game technicians division will study deer season results and assess disease and inbreeding risks from forest closures, aiming to maintain upland game supplies statewide.
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H. W. Shawhan
Shawhen
Shawhan
Game Technicians
West Virginia
Seneca State Forest
Sacred Heart Drive Pledges Reach $58728 in Opening Report
The Sacred Heart high school building drive opened with $58728 pledged at a Broad street grade school dinner. Harvey G. Davis announced Edward Folley’s team led with $3390 and Ray Rowan’s division totaled $10590. Separate pledges include $30508 from teams and $28 from special gifts. next report meeting is at 6 40 p m tomorrow at the workers dinner at the school.
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Sacred Heart High School
Broad Street
Harvey G. Davis
Edward Folley
Ray Rowan
Pioneer Bluefield Woman Dies at 32
BLUEFIELD Dec. Mrs. Cornelle C. McCulloch 82 a Pioneer resident and active moral and religious worker died today. widow of John McCulloch who came in 1890 and was a longtime Bluefield businessman. native of Harrisonburg Va. survived by three daughters and nine sons including Mrs. W C Given of Cleveland wife of former West Virginia banking commissioner Mrs. S M Bernard and Mrs. C Ray Hawley of Bluefield and Frank J. McCulloch of New York City.
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Bluefield
Dec
Cornelle C. McCulloch
John McCulloch
S. M. Bernard
C. Ray Hawley
Frank J. McCulloch
New York City
Two Naval Airmen Die in Coronado Plane Crash
In San Diego California December 5 the pilot F R Kerr and observer Carteton Hargraves died in a navy plane crash that burned the crew after the aircraft struck debris in Coronado. Authorities released names of the two victims.
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Naval
San Diego
Calif
Coronado
Nany
F. R. Kerr
Carteton Hargraves
Fisher Body Plant Strike Settled After Four Day Walkout
In Flint on December 5, a four day Fisher body plant No 1 strike ended with a reached agreement between General Motors management and CIO United Auto Workers union after an all night conference. The stoppage idled 6 500 workers and caused Buick assembly line shutdowns leaving 3 000 more idle. UAW chief Homer Martin called the walkout due to a misunderstanding.
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Flint
Midh
INS
Fisher Body
General Motors
CIO
United Auto Workers Union
Buick
Homer Martin
UAW
Grievance Talks Open As Settlement Methods Discussed
The report notes ongoing talks about changing settlement terms and how employees would be paid, with discussion of a conference planned for Wednesday to work through the management’s approach and ken up with staff.
Blind Spots Gone No Neck-Craning New Safety
A brief note proclaims constant speed detectife windshield wipers improve visibility by cleaning more than half of De Soto’s windable field, signaling enhanced safety features.
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ESOTO
DeSoto Ia
DeSoto
Desoto Division
Cirysler Corporation
Detroit
Michigan
New De Soto Streamlined Car Features Modern Safety
Quick facts describe De Soto’s new model with wide headlamps, night visibility, plane type seats, rubber body mounts to cut vibration, wide front and rear seating, five speeds with optional automatic overdrive, improved fuel economy, durable Durasheen finish, hydraulic brakes, and safety emphasis including a silent speedometer. Evening program noted on THURSDAYS 8-10 P.M. ET.
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Safaty
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