Fight In House Looms On Local Option Proviso
Contention grows over local option within the equar central bill as the House of Delegates faces a looming battle. The Senate judiciary committee prepares a plan based on wholesale monopoly regulation with open retail licenses, risking a joint conference and renewed fights if the Senate adopts the approach. Delegates warn of a prolonged struggle ahead with repeal deadlines looming March 1.
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Two Suspected Robbers Killed In Highway Shootout
State police on Route 80 near Unity shot and killed two suspects in a rapid gunfight as a speeding car refused to halt. The vehicle crashed into a ditch. victims remained unidentified. Three troopers were unhurt. Authorities say the men were wanted for holdups in Westmoreland and Armstrong counties. The car carried Ohio plates. Suspects died at Allegheny morgue. motive and details under investigation.
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Kee Sees New Air Mail Route From Pittsburgh
Representative Kee of Virginia outlined a plan for a new air mail corridor from Pittsburgh to Greensboro traversing West Virginia. He joined bank president Lawrence Tierney and Bluefield airport manager Harvey Amos in a conference with Stephen Cisler on inaugurating the route. Pending post office support, the route would link with three main air mail paths and serve Bluefield and nearby communities, with potential extensions to Clarksburg Fairmont and Morgantown.
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Leaders Promise Bonus Bill Vote in Early March
Washington reports House leaders pledge a vote on the soldiers bonus around March after processing economic security measures. The two billion package faces inflationary and loan concerns with hearings on adjusted compensation certificates likely brief and limited to about a week. Support remains that some form of bonus legislation will pass.
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Job-Relief Bill Faces Labor Opposition in Senate
Washington February 8 The administration 4.88 billion dollar job relief bill advanced amid inflationary pressures but faced heavy organized labor opposition. Four amendments were defeated and debate on paying prevailing wages for public works continued. Roosevelts stance on the wage provision remained uncertain as the bill moved toward next week.
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Tucker Held I Burglary
Ker mit H Tucker is charged with burglary at the National Bank of Commerce. Police say he was arrested in the alley behind the bank shortly after a door was shattered and bank papers and a desk fragment were found in his possession.
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Workers Strike Halts FERA Projects Near Grafton
In West Grafton 22 FERA workers led by Lowell Watson struck a board of education project halting construction. Watson seeks more strikers while a 75-person march on FERA HQ prompted a hearing by acting administrator George Harwood. Coal and clothing demands were declined due to low funds.
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Taylor County
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Watson
George Harwood
Harwwood
Physician Time Tables Story of British Lazarus
London report details a Birmingham hospital experiment described by Tr G Perceval Mills. The patient John Puckering revived after five minutes of no pulse, with a staged sequence of heart restart, adrenaline use, and eventual discharge cured. The account notes the dramatic time stamps and eyewitness impressions from the operating theater.
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Admiral Carry T. Grayson Named Red Cross Chairman
President Roosevelt appointed retired Admiral Carry T. Grayson as chairman of the American Red Cross to succeed the late John Barlow Payne. Grayson will lead relief efforts and coordinate with the organization’s board during this period.
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Carry T. Grayson
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John Barlow Payne
Police Seek Girl's Slayer in Uniontown
In Uniontown Pennsylvania authorities hunted a murderer after teen Anna Zinn shot twice in a parked car near her home. Escort Albert Thorpe chased the assailant who fired and fled, prompting a broad search of hills near the Pennsylvania West Virginia border. Anna, teen daughter of Mr and Mrs Zinn, died from gunshot wounds to the cheek and temple. Thorpe is detained for questioning. The girl had attended Dreanwood school. her death led teachers to close Beau wood school in respect.
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NRA Auto Code Renewal Hinted by White House
Washington reports a possible revision of the automobile code at its next renewal while President Roosevelt says the pact will not be reopened before June 18. He notes ongoing inquiries to fix issues and that recommendations may go to Congress next week.
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City Court Clerk A F Mitzer Suspended From Duties
Mayor R P DeVan announced the indefinite suspension of A F Mitzer municipal court clerk. Robert Jarrett city traffic clerk will assume Mitzer duties temporarily. DeVan offered no reason for the action calling it unfortunate. Mitzer had requested leave several weeks earlier due to illness.
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Security Plan Would Create Finance Fund
The article outlines an administration social security plan that could create a $50.08 billion reserve by 1980 to fund payments to contributors with a three percent interest. Democratic leaders Doughton and Vinson described potential uses across individuals industries and governments as the Ways and Means Committee nears a House vote.
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North Carolina
Vinson
Kentucky
Morgenthau
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Bill Supplies Banks' Needs
Washington February report says the banking bill, backed by Governor Eccles of the Federal Reserve Board, aims to make the system more responsive to economic need and prevent a repeat of past collapses. He notes the board currently lacks clear authority over monetary policy and urges reform. Congressional observers anticipate further administration plans as controversy grows.
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Stock Operators Sought in Vain
Washington February 4 Senate munitions inquiry investigators searched for Tom Bruce and Ben Smith stock market operators with Nye committee subpoenas. The search focused in New York and the effort was reportedly a failure. The men are linked to New York Shipbuilding Corp with hidden holdings and may be questioned about political influence in the 238 million naval construction program. A rumor ties a family member to high government office offering to influence RFC contracts.
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Ben Smith
Nye
New York
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New York Shipbuilding Corporation
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Mt Insurance
Mercy Slayer Hartz Sentenced to One to Fourteen Years
Walter Hartz was sentenced to one to fourteen years for manslaughter in the death of his wife Isa belle Hartz. He confessed, saying he aimed to become a mercy singer and cited her suffering and a doctor’s claim she could not survive another childbirth. The couple’s two children, Anna 12 and Walter A., were sent to Charleston, West Virginia, to live with relatives.
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Fate of Hauptmann in balance as trial nears end
In Flemington New Jersey the Hauptmann murder trial nears verdict after 53 witnesses. Prosecutors close rebuttal sessions with Isador Fisch defense implicates. Supplies include lumbermen testimony on ladder wood and a potential sighting by a car driver before the crime. Deliberations may begin Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Scouts Invited To Washington Jam Proposes 30000 Honor Scouts
President Roosevelt invites thousands of khaki clad Boy Scouts to attend the first national jamboree in Washington next August. The president praised the organization on its anniversary and spoke from the White House oval room as James E Went led a radio oath. House military committee chairman McSwain pledged the group would remain unsubsidized.
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Reilly hints at a plant in Hauptmann case trial
In Flemington New Jersey Edward J Reilly head of Hauptmanns defense rests his case and accuses the state of introducing a planted witness story. Henry Jung German machinist and others testified that Isidor Fischs ghost story ties to the Lindbergh baby case while defense attorney Frederick Pope countered in court as David Wilentz New Jersys attorney general pressed rebuttals.
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New York
Lindbergh
Levison
David T. Wilentz
New Jersey
Hauptmann
Healy
Frederick Pope
State Rest in Drexel R. George Embezzlement Case
FAIRMONT Feb 3 The state rested in the Drexel R George embezzlement trial charging 234000 of county funds while chief deputy under ex Sheriff W W Conaway Defense sought verdict of not guilty on grounds of ownership venue date and proof of offense but motion overruled Jury sent to chambers until Monday for defense testimony to begin A letter by George while a fugitive from justice and a handwriting testified turn to page 3
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W. W. Conaway
G. E. Morgan
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Walter R. Haggerty
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Suit Against Parents For Overwork In Fairmont
Mary Katheryn Folly 25 files suit in Four Court seeking 25000 damages from her parents Fetty and Belle F ye alleging forced labor in April 1934. She says she was required to carry a five gallon milk can, slipped on a wet floor, and sustained permanent internal injuries from the incident in the basement.
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Justice of Peace Racket Buys Small Claims
State Auditor records reveal most attachment suits in justices courts involve under 15 dollars and appeal barriers. Cases show defendants paying minimal judgments but facing high costs, often under 15 dollars, to avoid appeal in higher courts. A McDowell county case had 14.80 dollars judgment with 10.50 dollars in costs. Mercer county case totaled 14.75 dollars with 1 dollar costs.
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Mercer County
Official Awaits Trial Invitation In Hauptmann Case
Washington report says public works official Edward J. Loney prepared to testify for Bruno Richard Hauptmann. He would identify lumber in the kidnap ladder and challenge key forensic claims. Loney, a Texas native and former sawmill operator, cited doubts about knotty lumber, missing boards, and ladder reinforcement.
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Mary Tekes
Edward J. Ly
Hauntmann
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Loney
Rogers Pays Tribute To Scouts on Birthday
Santa Monica Calif Feb 8 well I pick up in parts and find today is the enargeree anniversary of the Bay Scouts celebration Baden Powell English conceived and carried out the idea this year I think their International convention is in Washington DC and you will see the best of the world’s kids there it’s the only purely democratic thing I know of Yours
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