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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1932
Page
1
West Virginia faces a funding crisis as hundreds of schools risk closing. Proposed legislation in January would authorize an indirect tax system including luxury and inheritance taxes plus an income tax to fund education statewide.
Two women were injured when a auto collision occurred on a city street near Ohio around 11 39 last night. Ernest Board 25 was held on a drunken driving charge as the driver of the automobile. The injured women were taken to Mountain State hospital. Virginia Davis of Bigisy Sweant and Mrs Board were the other two involved.
A Mercer county education survey shows financing and local governance as the main public school issues. It finds 184 schools with 607 teachers, 16 438 pupils, and wide inequalities between small and larger districts. The study recommends broader transport and consolidation to save costs and boost per pupil educational opportunity.
Washington reports that if Congress delays Navy permission to sell the South Charleston naval ordnance plant the department may lease it instead. A second option is sale or lease with former workers allowed to buy homes on the land. Officials doubt a shipbuilding need will arise, reducing drive to operate the plant under government control. An expert with unique training could supervise operations if leased or sold.
Washington December 17 Pending measures to regulate the soft coal industry are under review by the Senate mining committee to determine constitutionality. The Davis Kelly bill would create a federal commission to license bituminous production and regulate the industry, while Hayden proposes a cooperative association among producers to allocate production and tax. A subcommittee led by Senator Walsh examines these proposals with members Robinson and Hogan. Senator Hatfield argues the measures will be unconstitutional.
Special to The Gazette Hurricane Dec 17 Two men were burned when fire destroyed the Hurricane Pharmacy at 11 40 this morning. Roy M N Allen a customer was rushed to Huntington hospital after being found unconscious with clothes burned free. R D Raines proprietor suffered burns to face and hands. Denatured alcohol explosion sparked by a customer cigarette caused the blaze. Insurance adjusters estimate damage at 92000. Fire department and volunteers prevented spread to adjacent stores and apartments. A large crowd witnessed the fire.
Lin J Keith, a 71 year old University of Chicago freshman, scored an all time high 466 on the standard psychological exam. His 36 years in a small town and big city, plus war service, are cited as shaping extraordinary learning capacity. The unemployed veteran now seeks college amid family responsibilities and recent job loss.
The measure by Rep. Bachmann to create a new federal judicial district in West Virginia moves toward passage in the current session. Beckley named as court seat. hearings and court terms set for Beckley and diversion of schedules from Lewisburg. Key figures include Sen. Neely and Rep. Bachmann with support from Charleston and Beckley lawmakers.
Washington dispatch reports Representative Jon L. Smith of Beckley says chairmen will select postmasters under a policy of county Democratic control. About 60 offices will be available, with Charleston leading as a $5,000 annual postmaster job. Several candidates have bid, but selections will be made by the Barrowhd county Democratic committee, with a formal announcement expected soon. The First West Virginia district posts will shift after the new administration, listing expiration dates for incumbents and open seats ahead of the changes.
Industrial expansion rumors swirl in Charleston area as big firms, including Carbide and Carbon Chemicals, weigh new plants in Blaine Island area to manufacture a new product. Officials deny near term construction and say current work is only retrofitting existing buildings while drafting designs for a large plant continues.
Ohio rate structure drew interstate scrutiny as a commission examiner opened hearings on discriminations against out of state coal operators. Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia shippers alleged Ohio gates favored longer hauls while shorter routes faced higher charges, with witnesses urging downward rate adjustments for northeastern Ohio and nearby markets. Hearings adjourned for Christmas, with continuation planned in January in Washington.
State observers warn a revenue squeeze awaits lawmakers as property values fall and indirect taxes shrink. A classification and levy limit amendment could force 20 million dollars in new revenue, possibly via an income tax and reforms to gross sales tax, with January action and page one continuation hinted.
A 1932 Weston state hospital letter to the state board of control reports that 75 percent of curable patients admitted from February to March 1932 were sent home on discharge or parole. Dr. C Denham notes 623 admissions with 81 feeble minded, four epileptic, and 60 senile cases removed, leaving 828 with no hope of recovery. 96 were discharged home or on parole.
Charleston and surrounding areas thawed after a severe cold snap as temperatures rose above zero. Snow depths ranged from an inch to several inches with heavier accumulations in northern valleys and mountains. Plows cleared major highways while train and bus schedules faced delays and broken lines.
Sent to Washington by Gov. Con ey 34 West Virginia counties seek about 22.5 million from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for January and February relief. Kanawha and Charleston counties request 300,000. Estill and aides completed records after a week assembling required details. About half a million people have reportedly received aid through the program.
Major Iannarelli, on a 12 year return to Italy, says Italians are proud of Mussolini’s regime. He lauds policing, education, modernization of cities from Naples to small villages, and improved streets. He notes compulsory service shortened to months with youth training and physical education. The public, officials, and private citizens agree war debt to the United States must be paid. Page 7.
Figures show 1 972 unemployed people and 1 572 others, including 235 women, have obtained employment in Charleston since mid October with Reconstruction Finance Corporation aid. Wages total 42 500 dollars to date, with sewing and demand work among the main jobs. 60 projects funded with materials costs around 6 506 dollars. Projects include street repairs, sewer work, widening roads, painting bridges, and installing electrical lines, all aimed at improving city infrastructure.
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