West Virginia Receives 2.44 Million for Relief Loans
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation approved 2,440,397 in loans to 34 West Virginia counties and municipalities to cover January and February relief needs. Governor Conley plans to seek additional funds totaling about 1.6 million for emergency relief when the Legislature convenes January 11.
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Washington
Losis
West Virginia
Reconstruction Corporation
Conley
Corporation
Amg
Sims
Calvert Ul, Batill
Brenton
Putnam
Raley
Randolph
Roaur
Taylor
Tucker
Kanawha
Sanawhe
Abbott appoints twelve deputies for county assessors
Abbott elects Twelve deputies for the county assessor office to take effect January 1. Charleston names the chief deputy Garand F. Wilkinson and assistant chief Henry Donnelly. Deputies include Totlows district leaders and several Charleston, Union, and Cabin Creek appointees. Contested election notices threaten several incumbents with loss of positions come January 1 unless legal efforts succeed.
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Xswraects
FL Abbott
Ealia
Whe
Garand F. Wikinson
Charleston
Henry Donnally
Sassatant
C. W. Dickerson
Pt- Figs
Mest Charlenton
Donal Gosbhorn
West Chat
T. Brown
Cabin Creek
T. Mewcomer
Hornes
John T. Copenhiver
Mewcomer
J. 4. Pridson
A. G. Jeffers
Doyle Mercumner
Arcuur A Snes LR
Halaread
Ey Spur
J. Hammock
H. Johnson
Re Begausey
Hu Rowsey
As Bituson
Last Seven Bodies Pulled From Maine Coal Mine Disaster
In Weymouth, Maine, yesterday the last seven of 54 trapped miners were recovered from the Maine Coal Company mine after an explosion released deadly gas. Recovery continued as rescuers faced a second collapse that halted work briefly before a second team cleared a safe air passage.
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Weaqua
Bec
Mowenum Coal Company
Maine
Elk District Board President Resignation Hearing Underway
The Elk District hearing before Judge A P Hudson centers on Hunt's resignation claim as board president. Witnesses say Hunt signed a resignation note after an arrest while Mason, a Democrat, seeks to reclaim the position. Goodall and others corroborate receiving the letter. The session continues at 9:30 this morning.
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W. E. Hunt
Astons Fork Hedy
Elk Bistticb Ssicol
A. P. Hudson
Bunt
Greeley Wranham
Bite Creek
Hunt
A. E. Hater
Eikchen
Aboose
Aalé
Dale G. Casto
Charles E. Givens
Mont Melton
Elizabeth J. Goodall
Hater
Hifer
Bredens
Gerald Burford
Hint
Hire
Hiss
Bewlah Marlon
Sylvia Randers
Z. V. Hullman
Doss Miller
J. ¥. Jordan
H Pauley
Minx Goodall
Bites Goodall
Fire on Doris Kellogg Forces Crew to Abandon Ship
A blaze in the hold of the Doris Kellogg, an American tanker, drove its crew into lifeboats in the Atlantic near Fry Pan Shoals off the South Carolina coast. The Delaware Sun reported the ship stood by to rescue the crew, which had sailed from Port Arthur Texas on December 24 bound for Philadelphia.
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New York
Bec
Doris Kellogg
Atlantic Ocean
Port Arthur
Texas
Philadelphil
New York and Phiippine Steamship Corporation of Delaware
Philippine independence bill passes House by large vote
The US House approved the Philippine independence measure by a lopsided margin and sent it to President Hoover, who was anticipated to veto. Support cited a ten year transition and economic safeguards, while critics warned immediate independence could destabilize the islands. Manila's Quezon dismissed the plan as a joke amid divided local opinions.
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Washington
House
White House
Hoover
Freedom
Senate
Hurley
Tnd
Manila
Manuel Quezon
Independence Commission
United States
West Virginia Auto Licenses Exceed 1932 Totals
West Virginia 1935 automobile registrations show A and B class totals about 10,000 higher than the same date in 1932, though overall year end may trail last year. Secretary George E. White notes a rush at the end and smoother handling via mail ins, with window lines down to about six per hour during peak periods.
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West Virginia
George E. White
Commission
Claas
White
Haan Rey
Painting of Nude Woman Sparks Chicago Exhibit Row
A large nude painting by Macena Barton drew controversy at a Chicago art show. Patrons and director Cath Mount clashed with Mrs. Frank J. G. Logan over its placement near entrances and safety windows. The piece, praised for its life-like portrayal, became the center of debate as critics labeled it suggestive.
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Chicago
Tee Hall
Guardian
Tellar
Cath Mount
Frank J. G. Logan
Cath
Migs Mount
Macena Barton
Mise Barton
Will of Studebaker heir sparks murder suicide plot
In Chicago a chauffeur Peter Peterson shot his wife and daughter after learning of a new will disinheriting him. He killed himself after calling Clement Studebaker III, who had employed Peterson’s employer. A note blamed poverty and loss of savings, referencing a 1920 will that left funds to universities and a small bequest to Peter. The event followed the Studebaker estate details and a planned bond to education.
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Chicago
Der
Clement Studebaker
Enautteur Khlnd
Pis Wole
Peter Feterson
Pauline
Northwestern ‘Univer
Peterson
Clement Studepaker
Jrest
Peter Peterson
Hese
Taney Kone
T Feet
France approves Austrian reconstruction loan by large vote
Paris December 29 The French chamber of deputies voted 351 to 147 to participate in a projected reconstruction loan for Austria. France would advance about 14 million dollars, despite opposition arguing against lending to Austria after war debt payments. Premier Boucoure urged approval noting regional stability and League of Nations backing.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Austria
France
United States
Boerley
Joseph Paul~Boucour
Europe
Ioan
League of Nations
Great Britain
Italy
Switzerland
Holland
Belgium
Astria
Free Text Book Plan Faces West Virginia Group Review
West Virginia State Educational Association executive committee to consider a report on free text books prepared by a study committee. J. M. Hickman says copies will go to all six members. plan may inform legislation. The draft proposes state wide five book introductions over three years starting 1935-38 and outlines replacement costs per pupil across grades.
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West Virginia State Educational Association
J. M. Hickman
Ase Cognition
Hickman
Dlepitch
Buntingston
Atata
Mengure
State Board of Education
Schadle
Plen
Igh
Ench
Hickiman
Hig
Miewbers
Military Training At Schoolk Is Protested
CHICAGO Dec 20 delegates at a congress protested military training at colleges calling for abolition of reserve officer training corps on campuses and graduation displays at holidays. Other resolutions urged dissolution of citizens' military training camps and decried military displays while proposing diplomatic ties with Soviet Russia despite tensions and calls to avoid provoking war.
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Chicago
Congress
United States
Russia
Phovedt Tapan
Les
Famed Longley Case Remanded for Retrial in Chicago
A Chicago appeals panel remanded the lengthy case of George Adair Green Longley to Circuit Court for retrial. Longley contends he is the son and heir of Albert W. Longley, a millionaire manufacturer. Evidence centered on Mendelian theory and alleged paternity, with testimony from scientists.
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Chicago
Brown
George Adair Green
Longley
Alpert W. Longley
Bat
Cirewit
Michael J. Felmberg
Gorge Longley
Milionfiire
Sutt
Toonthe
George Kongley
Albert Longley
Hla Fry
Peluberg
Anld
Aline Hall
Albert W Longley
Prasadena
Cal
George Longley
Los Angeles
Bern Koowy Ag Green
Druggists Face Permit Confusion Over Alcohol Laws
Charleston pharmacists dispute Townsend ruling that permits cannot be issued for preparations containing alcohol. They warn that without permits they would be forced to stop selling many drugs, risking closure and loss of essential prescription products. A few of about four state stores had recent permits before Townsend paused issuance.
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Charleston
I. C. Townsend
Prohibition Commissions
Townsend
Bia
Prince Mike Expects To Dodge Deportation
A damaged New York report says a man calling himself Prince Michail Dmitri Rompnoff, real name Harry Gerguson, faces deportation after illegally entering the country. He told reporters he intends to return to his mainland home by New Year’s. He awaits a board of inquiry as officials weigh deportation to France.
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New York
Priice Michail
Dmitri Rompnoff
Gant
Harry Gerguson
Ie Tolland
Gorgunon
Cana
Washington Aispatchea
Department of
Democrats Seek Roosevelts Power to Cut Costs
December 29 Washington dispatch reports undecided on immediate balance plan. House Democrats push a budget path granting President-elect Roosevelt authority to cut government costs via reorganizing agencies. Republicans favor a manufacturers tax while advisers say Roosevelt opposes it. The plan attaches the authority to an existing appropriation bill with a rider. Page 6, Park 2.
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House
Roosevelt
Roose
Kelt
Odd
Will Son
Sidue
Garner
Albany
Hoosevelt
House Democrats
Seb
Congress
Hoover
Craftman Cochrane
Aeves Expenditures Committee
Hooveer
Rainey
I Ilinois
Byrne
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Dass
Burns
news+ papermen
Plegas
Park
Alfalfa Bill Called a Despot by Judge Riley
Judge Pletcher Riley, soon to be Oklahoma chief justice, called Gov. Murray a despot over militia use. He denounced the protation law as a novelty that departs from republican government, while noting federal and state courts have sanctioned the experiment. He warned of too much government in Oklahoma.
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Okie
Des
Pletcher Riles
Beeomes
Oklahoma Supreme Court
W. H. Murray
State Bar Association
Riley
Murray
South Africa Abandons Gold Standard Amid Market Turmoil
London reports the Union of South Africa, a British dominion, officially abandons the gold standard and suspends trading in the South African pound. Foreign trade is paralyzed as traders hesitate until the government reveal its monetary policy. Observers say the move is political, aimed at saving the coalition government. The Union is a major gold producer.
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London
Union of South Africa
South Afrian
South Africa
Union of South Afrios
City Employes Get Rehearing in Salary Case
Charleston city employees Edward P. Criver and W L Medley seek mandamus to fix salaries per budget. Supreme Court granted rehearing for January 24 to decide if state cuts apply to Charleston staff and compel double reductions. Other rehearings declined involve gas suit against Judge Somerville and Black Band coal tax case.
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Charleston
Edwin P. Cri
W. L. Medley
Weak
Virginia
J. B. Boramerville
Ohio County Cir Cult Court
Som Ynerville
Supreme Court
Black Band Goal Company
Whey
Vesta McGrew
H. 8
Stewart
Imperial Building and Loen Association Vermye Actua Insurance Company
Karamanks County
Ivy Dh Gurtman
Monongahela West Penn Public Service Company
Wood County
H. G. Foster
Patrick J. Brennan
Lewia County
Five Million Dollar Budget Cut Shocks Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh city council approved a 91.14 million dollar city budget after trimming nearly five million from the total. About 6,000 employees face dismissal notices and 5,700 workers will see salaries reduced by about 16.5 percent under the economy program. Mayor Charles H. Kline oversees the cutback plan.
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Pittsburgh
Counsil
Charles H. Kline
University of Wisconsin hints liquor flavored chewing tobacco
Madison scientists announce a process to flavor chewing tobacco with liquor. A formal product name is pending though officials hint at a “democratic” theme. Flavor specifics remain secret as researchers and pool members discuss distribution and potential market reach.
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University of Wisconsin
Madison
University of Wis
James Johnson
University Horticulturist
Socrat
Cduree
Lester ‘Galvin
Wisconsin Cooparative Tobacco Pool
Johnson Su
Tobaccoa
Galvin
Origi Roosevelt
Con
Romuttiow
Fepaal
Private Slays Two Officers and Wives at Fort Huachuca
A frenzied Private Abernathy killed Captain Joseph R. Wessely and Captain David A. Palmer and their wives at Fort Huachuca Arizona on December 2. Lieutenant B R Matthews was wounded as guards shot the assailant dead. The incident halted a planned officers’ party.
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Huachuca
Ariz
Leutenant
Assentry
Ain Dire
David A. Palmer
Mambere
R Matthews
Abernathy
Palmer
Ternlinaoa
Matthews
Kernethy
Bisbee
B.S. Knox
Twenty-Fifth Infantry
Nogales
Floods Hit Six Southern States In Heavy Rise
Floods driven by rivers across six states including Georgia North and South Carolina Mississippi and Tennessee spill into lowlands and outskirts. Agencies monitor the situation as waters rise two feet in places with little serious damage reported due to sparsely populated lowland areas. The Mississippi River remains within banks according to the Weather Bureau with tributaries following suit.
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Atlanta
Gay
Waeter
Rome
Gry
Selef
Bam
South
North Carolina
South Carolina
Mississippi
Tennessee
Washington Weather Bureau
Mississippi River
Attendant Nixes Bandit in Des Moines Filling Station
Des Moines December 30 an angry attendant shot and killed a bandit who attempted a robbery at a filling station. Attendant Henry Rotund fired at the robber identified as Miller alias RB, killing him instantly.
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Des Moines
Postes
Miller
Henry Rotund
Will Finds Moral In Refund of Taxes
Santa Monica column critiques income tax uncertainty and fairness. The writer questions who pays what and when, noting government demands and tax rules vary. Mentions upcoming tax discussions and public response ahead of a congressional session.
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Will
Santa Monica
Calif
Dee
Congress
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