Compromise Ends Drink Sales In State Liquor Bill
A conference report eases liquor sale restrictions and removes drink sales from the pending monopoly bill. The five Senate and five House members agreed on provisions including removing bans on certain opening battles, felony penalties for intoxication, and license loss for drunken driving. The conference report goes to both chambers for approval with possible gubernatorial assent.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances High Test Bill
The Senate judiciary panel approved the High-Test bill and will report to the Senate. An amendment weighing on the assailant’s burden of proof for sales to underage buyers is proposed. The House previously rejected similar liquor measures and the conference clears possession restrictions on broken packages in cars.
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Iran
Zenate Judiciary Committee
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Romise
Gentry Proposes Constitutional Tax Amendment Plan
Gentry unveils a new tax proposal aiming to place a constitutional amendment before voters in November 1234. The plan, likened to a reform, would add a section to the state constitution authorizing a new tax, with voting by delegates and ballots on pending legislation.
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Willie Willis by Robert Quillen
A quirky quip explores etiquette and honesty as a humorous note on social behavior. The piece riffs on manners at the dining table and the idea of avoiding deceit in everyday conversation.
Mellon Bank Holdings Said Law Violation
In Pittsburgh on February 21 AP reports government probes into Andrew W Mellon records to prove he did not divest bank stock while Treasury secretary under three presidents. It notes stock sold to his brother for a $10520405 note and repurchased by Paul Mellon nine years later for the same amount.
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Pittsburgh
Andrew W. Mellon
Finander
R. B. Mellon
Mellon
Harding
Paul Mellon
Kump Sets Up State Planning Board For Recovery Effort
Governor H. G. Kump announced a ten member state planning board to outline public works policies and recovery activities using federal funds. Members include W. P. Wilson and C. L. Jarrett among Charleston appointees with the board directed to guide allocation of funds for relief and lasting improvements across West Virginia.
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H. G. Kump
W. P. Wilson
Wheeling
Tramwell Hollis
Martinsburg
L. T. Putnam
Beckley
C. L. Jarrett
E. L. Halley
H. W. Shawhan
Arthur E. McClue
J. B. McLaughlin
W. W. Trent
Charleston
C. R. Orton
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Virginia University
Morgan Own
Bakes
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State Planning Board
Cherry Tree Legend Recounts Washington Tale at Fraunce's Tavern
New York, Feb 21. An exhibit at Fraunce's Tavern features an 1809 edition of Weems Life of Washington and revisits the cherry tree story. Oscar T. Barck says Weems first wrote the tale, depicting a young George confessing after his father’s axe incident.
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Many Governmental Offices Close For Washington Birthday Event
Government offices will close for Washington birthday. The city post office and federal offices shut during the day with no mall deliveries. State capitol offices open with reduced staff as the legislature holds a one o'clock ceremony and a two o'clock short session. City hall closes except police and fire. Three county courts stay open. sheriff tax payments halted. assessor closes while circuit clerk remains open for trials.
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Formula forecasts stock moves via oil indices
New York report describes a scientific formula to predict monthly stock moves using oil prices and ratios. Dr Norman Fitzgerald explains it applies to oil securities and links gasoline trends to overall market direction. Forecasts were claimed from 1950 to 1954, with results noted but not guaranteed.
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American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers
Jaine Tis
Norman D. Fitzgerald
Getenletin Administrative Board
Washington
Oklahoma
Fitzgerald
Fitegerald
Wife Exchange Case Delayed in Los Angeles Trial
The tense divorce case stalls as Mrs Emerson treks through shock from alleged wife exchange details. Walter W Emerson and Burton Sewell deny any affair while Se-well faces questions about finances and the Reno connection. Mrs Sewell expected to testify once resumed, as lurid allegations color the courtroom drama.
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Jane Schultz Emerson
Denver
Walter W. Emerson
Burton Sewell
Leah Clampitt Sewell
Sewell
Emerson
Reno
Youth Faces 99 Year Term in Oklahoma Slaying
Pawnee Oklahoma February 21 19 year old Phil Kennamer was convicted of manslaughter by a Pawnee jury for the Thanksgiving night slaying of John Garrett Jr The verdict came after a seven hour deliberation with sentencing to be set by Judge Thurman Hurst later today Kennamer the son of Federal Judge Franklin E Kennamer faced potential four to ninety years in prison as friends greeted him and a motion for a new trial was discussed The case drew in oil field workers and armorers as the courthouse cleared following the eleven day trial
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John Gorrell, Jr
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Franklin E Kennamer
Hurst
Oklahoma
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John ¥. Garrett, Jr
John Gorrell
Poune Kennamer
City to Seek Bridge Funds for Kanawha Crossing
A city bridge committee met at City Hall to plan a grant-seeking effort with state road officials for federal funds to finance a new Kanawha crossing near the C depot. Mayor DeVan, City Engineer Campbell, and Julius deGruy Jr. will confer with state officials and present preliminary bridge plans and need proof to Washington.
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Harry L. Campbell
Julius A. deGruyter, Jr
Washington
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Jevee
H. EH. Tetlaw
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Lfunda
Hugh Walker
Fanny Fields
M. F. Matheny
Charles Young
Charles Richie
Beautiful Sisters Leap To Doom From Plane In England
Two American sisters Elizabeth and Jane DuBois, daughters of the U S Consul General in Naples, leapt hand in hand from a Hillman Airways plane over the English Channel, 3000 feet to their deaths. They were reportedly engaged to two British officers and left two sealed letters to their parents.
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Hitler to Grab Cash From All His Subjects
Berlin reports Reichsführer Adolf Hitler orders conscription of liquid assets to fund raw materials and debt consolidation. Finance chief von Krosigk given sweeping power to demand loans from banks firms and individuals, with potential abroad holdings targeted to fund government securities for national needs.
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Chain Bakery Owner Faces Death Penalty Bid
In Chicago on February 21 a defense counterattack sought to refute claims Irving Weltzman, owner of a bakery chain, plotted the murder of Eli Daiches the advertising executive for a $317,000 life-insurance payout. The state presented bellboy Andrew Askew identifying Weltzman as the man seen with two gunmen, Walter Murphy and Jack London, in Miami.
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IUS
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Eli Daiches
Andrew Askew
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Jack London
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London
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Dalchess
Sales Tax Total Beyond Estimate
The state sales tax produced 5 2021685 in nine months, far above the 15 month estimate of 6 5 million. Officials say 9 million appears possible for 15 months, with January still to report. October and November yields were 554077 and 523088, with December 727233 noted. If continued, officials may raise yield estimates accordingly.
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Red House Homesteads Open Officially March 1
Winfield Feb 21 The Red House homesteads a rural industrial community built by the state relief administration with federal funds to provide work and homes for the needy will be opened March 1. One hundred fifty families about 750 people from mining counties are selected as first homesteaders.153 homes and small barns have been completed with food plots assigned. Income from the farms will be supplemented by work in nearby industrial centers when jobs exist. Plans call for 103 more cottages to total about 2,000 population once finished. Original allotment exceeded 600000 with estimated total investment near a million dollars. Families underwent strict physical exams and will occupy cottages for a year as a test period and may buy the homes long term if deemed permanent residents.
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State Reef Administration
Kanawha
Logan
Mingo
Cabell
Jackson
McDowell
United States
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Cost Fields
C. A. Jackson
Woman Found Guilty of Arson In Eastwood Case
The jury found Ada May Eastwood of Spring Hill guilty of arson for burning the home of her sister in law, with Mrs Hilda Peff also indicted. The tale from witnesses described a bottle of gazoling allegedly given to Mrs Poif and carried to the scene, as the case moved toward conclusion.
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Spring Hill
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Beery's Snoring Keeps Will Rogers Awake
Fragmentary report describes snoring aboard a voyage, mentioning Beery and Will Rogers. It notes a ship entering Albune, a weary crew, and a tense moment as a plane rests nearby. The text oscillates between garbled dialogue and partial observations from the landing.
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