Coolidge Signs Bill Providing More Cruisers
WASHINGTON February 1937 President Coolidge signed a naval bill authorizing construction of five 10 000 ton cruisers and one 13 800 ton aircraft carrier, to be laid down by 1931, with funding discussed by lawmakers to cover 1929-1930 fleet year and possible current-year allocations. Senate leaders predicted inclusion in the Navy department supply bill despite the president's opposition to the time clause.
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Wastington
Coolidge Jeday
Congress
Sudzet Bureau
Hale
Senate Naval Committee
Navy Department
Coolidge
Senate
Fuirope Needs Coal and Food
Europe endures an Arctic cold wave with widespread shortages. Coal and food are critical needs as governments seek ways to prevent further shortages. Di seases in the Balkans rise with halted food supplies. Sweden reports unusual Gulf Stream warming driving weather patterns. England remains relatively spared while other nations face transport strain and fuel shortages.
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London
Europe
Lfe
Spain
Balkan States
Scandinavian Peninsula
Aish Gulf
Cald 3
Stockholm
Baltic m
England
Jardine to resign as Agriculture Secretary in March
Washington February 13 Secretary Jardine announced he would retire March 4 to become counsel for the Federated Fruit and Vegetable Growers in Washington. He cited family obligations and personal interest and said he would stay in Washington to aid Hoover and his administration as needed.
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Washington
Jardine
Department of Agriculture
Federated Fruit and Vegetable Growers
Hoover
Ysoh
Arthur BR. Rule
Tary Jardine
Coolidge
Boyard M. Gore
Manhattan
Kow
Idaho
Kangag State
Condition of King Still Satisfactory
BOGNORP Sussex England February 13 King George was stated to have had another good day at Craigwell House where his condition continued satisfactory The weather was bitterly cold with some sun Lord Dawson of Penn had not visited recently Dr Frank Howitt and Dr Robert Woods resumed ray therapy The Queen Mary remained at Craigwell House and hoped to visit London next week.
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Bognorp
Sussex
England
King George
Craigwell House
Lord Dawson of
Penn
Frank’ Howitt
Robert Woods
Queen Mary
London
Smiths Counsel Targets Clerks in Polls Debate
In Kanawha county a recount of the congressional race between Democrat Joseph L. Smith and Republican H T England centers on 12 precincts with allegedly tampered paper ballot containers. Smith seeks testimony from election officers about the ballots as attorneys argue over how often ballots were shuffled and how they appeared in bundles.
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Persns
Joseph L. Smith
Smith
Beckley
Kanawha
H. T. England
England
Ritchie
Mr. Byrne
Hoover to end Florida rest and return to Washington
President-elect Hoover will leave Florida early next week, likely Monday or Tuesday, to return to Washington. He will finalize his inaugural address and plans for the April extra session, discuss farm relief tariff revision with party leaders, and meet with several officials. The Belle Isle headquarters announced the move after a quick return from a Florida fishing trip near Fort Myers.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Hoover
Florida
Washington
National Capitol
Belle Isle
Fort Myers
Lindy Morrow Romance Fueled By Courtship Tales
A New York report analyzes the Anne Morrow background as the Lindbergh romance draws attention. It portrays her as a steady Smith College student, demure yet vivacious, with musical verse talents and a calm, traditional upbringing. The piece notes her friendships, athletics, and focus on study before potential marriage.
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New York
Lindy
Broadway
Cole
Anny Spencer Morrow
Smith College
Ife
Annne Morrow
Lindbergh
Llittle
Anne Morrow
Anne Spencer
Englewood
N. J
Mnte
Anne
Paris
City Extension Judges' Pension Plans Opposed
vigorous opposition at a public hearing over the annexation plan to Charleston and its surrounding areas drew delegates from South Charleston and Kanawha City. The vote paused for 1:30, with opponents urging exclusions for manufacturing zones and caution on revenue. A separate pension bill for Supreme Court judges sparked debate on state policy and judicial burden.
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Charleston
Council-Senate
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
South Charleston
Kanawha City
W. 5. Hallanan
A.V. Fitzwalter
Konawhe
Wertz
Jno
Elease
Nease
J. E. Robins
School Board of Charleston Independent
W. A. Foster
Plingater
Witzwater
Dante
State Supreme Court
House of Delegates
Eli
Senate
R. M. Hiner
Pendleton County
William B. Hogg
Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Harvey W. Harmer
Harrison
Edwin M. Keatley
Kanawha
Thayer M
McIntyre
Wood
Wysong
Webster
Hiner
Coal Fork Youth Fatally Injured in Crash
Herman Tittle an 18 year old Coal Fork resident on Campbell creek died after a bicycle collided with a Ford coupe driven by Earl Ashley of Belle near Laidley field. Tittle suffered a fractured skull and head wounds. he was taken to Charleston General Hospital where he died.
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Coal Fork
Campbell Creek
Earl
Ashley
Belle
Piedmont Road
Laidley Field
Tiptle
Charleston General Hospital
FB. J. Jacobs
Washington Street
Dacoha
Jacobs Automoblle
Ashley Car
Ford
Mount Weather Chosen by Coolidge as Summer White House Site
President Coolidge has selected Mount Weather Virginia as a summer White House site and asked Congress for 45000 to establish the residence on government land. The Weather Bureau station property would be transferred to the director of public buildings with repairs listed for condition.
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Mount Weather
Coolidge
White House
Washington
Diamond Found In Bucket Of Lard In Huntington
A Huntington grocer reported a lump of gold jewelry hidden in lard bought by a customer. The object was taken to a jeweler and a diamond valued around seven hundred dollars was found. Separate notes discuss Mount Weather and a proposed summer White House near Ridge Mountains, far from Mount Weather, as a government retreat with minimal initial costs.
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Huntington
Huntington Grovery
Ashley
Wito
Anti-Blanket Appropriation Bill Advances in House
The West Virginia House advanced the anti-blanket appropriation bill urging quick passage to let the budget commission adjust the pending budget. Delegates Mathews and Hallinan outlined changes to funding methods and potential supplemental measures, with the bill already passing the Senate. The investigation into overcrowding at the penitentiary was authorized, appointing several delegates to a joint inquiry and planning forthcoming details.
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House of Delegates
Harold Mathews
Taxation and Finance Committee
Walter S. Hallinan
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
House
House of the Senate
William Cummil
M. L. Brown
Mason
M. F. Leonard
Cabell
J. F. Bennett
Wond
A. G. Martin
Jefferson
Kyle D. Herper
Raleigh
Hugh Precher -Wirt
Expeal Ag
Smith of Marion
Mathews
Kanawha
Bennett
Kyle
Joint Committee On
Grover P. Hedges
Roané County
Institutiona of Higher Learning
Public Service Commission
Edward J Higgins Named Salvation Army Commander
Edward J Higgins of England was elected commanding general of the Salvation Army’s world wide organization, succeeding General Bramwell Booth after the army’s high council deemed Booth unfit. Four Booth family members joined in voting against Booth, signaling a new phase in the control of the organization and its assets. Booth has filed legal proceedings contesting a 1904 deed poll as the next move looms.
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England
Edward J. Higgins
Salevation Army
Bramwell Booth
High Council
Booth
Higging
Army
God
Jong
Hooth
General Booth
Mre
Catherine
Mary
Luth Booth-Hellberg
Master Smith
Prohibition bill clash delays action in West Virginia Senate
Proposals to amend prohibition laws and to sterilize state insane asylum inmates sparked abortive senate clashes. Bills were advanced to third reading while Sen A C Herold fought to reprint and hold the measure. Sen Jacob D Smith proposed amendments. Sen My Z Miller supported the original bill. a division vote followed with roughly half opposing.
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West Virgina
A.C. Herold
Braxton County
Riens
Jacob D. Smith
Lincoln County
Senate
Senstor Herald Spaye
Senstor My Z. Miller
Boone Count
Herald
House
Senator Smith
Lincoln
Smith
Wright Hugus
Ohio County
5. W. West
Cabell County
West
Congress Certifies Hoover Smith Victory in Joint Session
In a formal joint session on February 13, Congress certified the Electoral College results. Vice President Dawes announced Hoover 444 and Smith 87 for president, with Curtis 444 and Robinson 87 for vice president, amid applause and ceremonial duties as pages delivered the official state returns.
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Washington
Congress
Herbert Hoover
Charles Curtis
Bac
Dawes
Curtis
Robinson
Arkansas
Alfred B. Smith
Charles Gurtts
Joseph T. Robinson
Land
Senate
Shortridge
California
King
Utah
House
Longworth
Mother charged in infant deaths in Downgiac case
Admitting she saw infants killed, Mrs. Gorham identified her mother Ethel Laws as the perpetrator in Downgiac Michigan. Police say the younger woman testified that her mother poisoned and strangled infants, with eight deaths alleged including five grandchildren and three of her own children.
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Mich
Bred Bryant
Okey Thin
Ethel Laws
Downgiac
World War Vet Injured After Fall From Hotel Window
Huntington man Napier, a World War veteran, was found bruised and cut after allegedly jumping or falling from a third floor window at a Quarter Street hotel. He was taken to Mountain State hospital after a United States veterans bureau examination and hotel staff heard a crash around 1:30 AM.
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Napier
Weterdin
Huntington
Quarter Street
Cal
United States Veterans Bureau
Mountain State Hospital
Romance Grabs New York Attention In 1930s Headlines
A colorful New York dispatch pretends a nation ignores politics to focus on romance. It claims the public mindset centers on aviation hero Lindbergh and a wholesome American family, sidelining policy, finance, and Prohibition debates amid a playful, satirical tone.
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J. P. Morgan
Young
Mussolini
Annie
Coolidge
Pitt
Lindbergh
Wes Judt
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