Gold Reserve Sufficient To Boost Currency
Federal reserve reports show excess gold reserves can fund over a 50 percent increase in currency in circulation without deflation. Banking outlets and loan activity remain sluggish as new notes may be introduced soon, while December 15 operations and war debt payments loom.
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Belgium
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Mergenthal
Lindberghs Span Tropical Jungle
Lindberghs fly from Amazon to Trinidad amid storms and poor visibility. Colonels Lindbergh and wife land at the harbor and are greeted by a large crowd before visiting Governor Bird and spending the night. Page 3 continues.
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Fragmentary quote from Fillie Willis on ball lancing incident
A fragmentary remark from Fillie Willis describes a near injury when a ball knocked him down and a planned lancing procedure was mentioned. The line conveys a moment of danger and a rough incident in a sporting or medical context.
Prayers for Senate Offered by Hickel
Delegate Hickel was excused from the house to pray for the senate during a tense session. He shouted a request to pray for the senate. the speaker allowed it and the chamber roared with laughter. The senate had failed to arrange an opening prayer and had sent for Hickel, a pastor, to lead the day's session.
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Pleasants
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Hiner
Capital grounds and road projects approved for state relief work
Kanawha county and 45 of 55 counties will have 850 Capitol grounds laborers and 1 080 road workers under a state civil works plan. Wayne county led with 818 workers in 21 projects. Beginning on Capitol grounds hinges on county blueprints. other jobs start as plans finalize.
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Diphtheria Drive Expanded in Kanawha County Meeting
The Kanawha County medical society voted to extend the diphtheria campaign countywide. Dr John W Moore was elected president for 1923 34 and Dr B Bobbitt vice president with Dr Andrew Amick secretary treasurer. Glenwood school led immunization with high ratings. two diphtheria cases reported in the district.
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Winter floods and cold devastate Northwest and Midwest
The AP reports extreme winter across North America and parts of Europe. Floods and bitter cold caused deaths and massive property damage from Washington and Oregon to New York and Michigan. Subzero spells and early European freezes accompany thawing rains, with warm Southwest scenes contrasting harsh northern conditions.
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Presbyterians in West Virginia reject easy divorce bill
Presbyterians from across West Virginia met in Charleston to honor Rev. Ernest Thompson D D moderator of the seventy third general assembly and unanimously disapproved the Deringer divorce bill. They urge legislators to protect the sanctity of the home and express opposition to the measure.
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Postoffice in Statehouse Will Be Asked of Assembly
The West Virginia capitol may gain a state postoffice with a central stamping agency to handle letters and circulars for all offices. Supporters say it would cut stamping time, reduce leaks of state stamps for personal use, and save money. Hearings on utility legislation and tax measures are planned by the House finance committee Monday night.
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North-South High School Charity Football Game Approved
The first annual North-South charity football game at Laidley Field on New Year's Day won legislative approval. Senate backed a house resolution, with proceeds by Knights of Columbus and The Gazette for relief to Charleston and the state. Governor Xunto and Mayor DeVar had endorsed the event earlier.
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Gasoline Tax Plan Probable
The article notes likely action on a gasoline tax plan in the current legislature. Delegate G A Davis, Democrat, proposes adding one cent to the state gasoline tax, arguing motorists should pay for autos. Davis warns the proposed tax would burden those who cannot afford it and favors a tax over a consumer spy plan. The piece also mentions a senate vote on allowing the road commission to display 1934 plate ages on trucks used in civil works projects.
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Hundreds Going to Work in Kanawha County Projects
Warbide and Carbon Chemicals announces several hundred Charleston and Kanawha County workers will join a month long temporary construction job. About 18 initial hires start on storage tanks and building extensions as Civil Works programs expand across Kinawhe county with more crews slated to begin today on scattered sites.
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Cowboy Sentenced to Life for Double Murders in Oklahoma
Ras Michita is among Cowboys condemned after pleading guilty to a double murder in a sensational case. The victim, Mr. Mes Harry Pritchard, was killed over a bad check. Pritchard’s body was dumped and later found. Wisdom faced threats as authorities moved to transfer the prisoner for trial. Governor Murray ordered troops to protect Wisdom as crowds formed, with state leaders preparing further action to prevent violence.
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State Ratifies Child Work Act Amid Senate Debate
A long ratification fight over a child labor amendment ended with legislative approval. The measure faced opposition from American Bar Association leaders and labor figures, while supporters argued it would curb abuses and protect workers. The debate highlighted fears of communism and civilizational impact, with key supporters including officials from West Virginia labor groups backing the amendment.
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NA Mene
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Clarence E. Martin
Martinsburg
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Legis
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West Virginia
Congress
Holt Bill Seeks Publicly Owned Electric Plants
Delegate Rush D Holt, who toured the state for public ownership, introduces a bill to authorize municipalities to establish operate and improve electric light and power systems funded by bonds secured by revenues. The measure defines municipality as any city town or village and directs authorities to assess costs. The bill is sent to the judiciary committee and backs strong progressive groups in the house.
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Tt Taundar
No-Fund Drafts Declared Illegal By Supreme Court
A Kanawha county sheriff sued to force issuance of salary drafts for county officials but the Supreme Court ruled counties may not issue monthly salary orders when funds are unavailable and no levy is in place. The decision affects counties statewide amid unsettled levies from a challenged tax law. Paris reports the French cabinet confirmed default on $32.2 million war debt due December 15 for the third time.
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United States
Mercury Dip Sees Charleston Shiver In Cold Snap
Charleston shivered as temperatures fell below freezing yesterday with readings near 26 degrees before dawn and 33 by eight o'clock. The Weatherman warned of cold and possible snow, noting a 32 degree reading at Unite Fuel Gas Company as the day began.
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Unite Fuel Gas Company
Liquor Law Debates Stage Final Vote in West Virginia House
The West Virginia House moved toward loosening liquor rules with a measure letting any citizen import a gallon for personal use from wet states for an annual fee. A separate bill would ease drugstore liquor purchases on prescription or affidavit while lowering taxes. Amendments were largely rejected, with debates labeling the state as undoubtedly wet and questioning advertising permits and public disclosure of permit holders.
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State Tax Commission
Liquor import permits halted as controls shift
Washington Dec 120 The United States ended emergency liquor import permits as lawmakers shape new rules to boost a domestic industry. Joseph H Choate Jr director of the federal alcohol control administration said permits under original quotas are closed and forelim countries quotas covered imports for four months to build supply pending a full domestic operation.
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Washington
United States
Joseph H. Choate, Jr
Federal Alcohol Control Administration
Webie
Net Income Tax Favored by House Finance Panel
The house finance committee favors immediate enactment of a two tier net income tax and repeal of the one per cent gross income tax on over 60 dollars. Delegate A J Laulmer D Mer cer chairman stressed the drive to cut costs but noted the legislature must raise new revenue. Lubliner said a large majority supports the tax plan and withholding tax bills is not in conflict with retrenchment aims. Subcommittees will push a detailed program within a week or ten days.
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Peek and Wallace Urge Farm Support in Chicago
CHICAGO December 12 Two dissident leaders Secretary of Agriculture Wallace and George N Peek of the agricultural adjustment act arrived in Chicago by train to press the American Farm Bureau Federation to unwaveringly back the presidents farm recovery plan. They spoke from the same platform during Wallace’s address after Peek finished and offered differing views on Peek’s new export movement.
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Reno's Mayor Dies in Reno Nevada
Mer 11–M E. EB. Roberts, the liberal mayor of Reno and wartime congressman, died unexpectedly today from diabetes. He would have turned 65 tomorrow.
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Firemen Repair Toys for Poor Children in Kanawha
Central station firemen work overtime in three shifts to repair hundreds of donated toys for Kanawha county’s poor children. City Matron Myrtle Stevens organizes fabric and repair supplies while volunteers distribute toys to charitable organizations amid letters from children seeking gifts.
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L. Mel Lane
Central Sallen
Chet McLane
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Myrtle Stevens
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Testimony Heard In Bailes Murder Trial In Virginia Street Office
Defense evidence began after five prosecution witnesses in the T H Bailes murder case. The defendant claims self defense as witnesses and exhibits trace the shooting of Charleston attorney William S Pullen at his office on Virginia Street last February. A hospital ambulance driver testified to taking Pullen to Mountain Bayte hospital and to bullets found in clothing and the room window frame.
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Charleston
Hie
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Littlepage
Collett Littlenage
Pullen
Ann Robieson
Englishmen Pretty Smart Says Rogers
In a dash across the Pacific, Marty Carr tours governments and observes a notional view of England. The piece notes a claimed comparison with U S policy and hints at price shifts, calling Englishmen clever in contrast to American policy debates.
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