State Opposes Fire and Theft Auto Rates Change
State auditor protests new auto fire and theft rates enforced last week by underwriters. Delegation to meet in Charleston as rates increased up to 10 percent in parts of the state. Insurance department orders 30 day notice, plans court action if underwriters refuse. |
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National Automobile Underwriters Association
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Insurance Department
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Bureaa
Onausky
Avidivor Laween
Crowlt
Prospects Good For Victory Fund
Colnel J Long, chairman of the West Virginia Democratic Victory Fund, reports strong enthusiasm after visiting seven counties and traveling over 400 miles in two days. He vows broad support for fund raising to cover party preliminaries and the November election, naming Williamson through Charleston as key stops.
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Colnel J
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West Virginia
Democratic Victory Fund
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Williamson
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Blustied
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Charleston
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J. R. Murphy
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Mark Fident
Sruntington
Navy Flier Survives 7000 Foot Parachute Drop
Lieutenant Frederick Trapnell of the Navy survived a 7000 foot fall after a damaged training plane broke apart during a test near Oxon Hill Maryland. He parachuted safely and was unhurt landing on a farm near Oxon Hill. Trapnell, born in Elizabeth New Jersey, attended the Naval Academy and has a history of high risk test flights and record jumps.
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Trapnell
Ash
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Wand
Naval Academy
West Virginia
Caterpillar Club
San Diego
Navy
Fnally
Wets Initiate House Petition
Organized wets filed a discharge petition in the U S House of Representatives to force a vote on a state control prohibition amendment after the judiciary committee rejected it 14 to 8. The move drew rapid debate with lawmakers seeking time to speak and questions over petition visibility and ratification timelines.
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Linsthicum
Maryland
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House
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Demiocrat
Texas
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New York
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Florence P. Kahn
California
Ruth Pratt
New’ York
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Bachmann
West Virginia
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C Enmittes
Phtase
Fortnight Set To Finish Revenue Bill Action
Washington 25. The new revenue bill to balance the 1039 budget and impose a limited sales tax is to be completed and sent to the House within a fortnight. Speaker Garner said the Ways and Means committee aims to finish drafting in a week or ten days though formal approval of the tax plan is pending. Secretary Mille estimated the revenue needs and sources, stressing the levy as the only way to supply treasury funds.
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el Plesse
Chinese Hold On In Shanghai War Scene Chapel District
A wartime photo shows two Chinese defenders in a sandbag machine nest in the Chapel district after more than a week of battle around Shanghai. The image, among the latest from the front, was paid for in San Francisco and transmitted by teletype from New York.
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Shanghai
Chapel District
Victoria
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Teigphoto
New York
Gov Pinchot a possible challenger to Hoover in move
New York February 25 The campaign chatter centers on Governor Pinchot as a potential challenger to President Hoover. Analysts note shifting political dynamics and possible backing from key party figures amid a tight national race.
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Hoover
Townsend Criticizes White in Governor Run
MARTINGSURG Feb 25 Townsend fornl y launched his campaign for the republican nomination for gvernor with an appeal for the election of legislature friendly toward tax program. He urged broad clarification of property taxes and levies, stating a governor alone means little without a legislature aligned to the tax plan. White, senate president in 1931, announced for the GOP nomination and proposed a tax program referred to finance committee. the Wells amendment opposed it, Townsend noted White’s current stance remains unclear. He spoke on water power, backing a law aimed at development of the resources.
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X. C. Townsend Fornally
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Townsend
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White
Senate
Finance Committee
Wells
Hattielt
Lions President Hyer Visits Huntington West Virginia
Julien S Hyer of Port Worth Texas president of Lions International was honored on his first West Virginia visit in Huntington. He arrived by air from Roanoke Virginia and was greeted by Lions from West Virginia Ohio and Kentucky. A dance followed the dinner with E B Kingsley Jennings Randolph Elling and John A Lloyd among attendees.
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Julien S. Hyer
Port Worth
Texas
Lions International
West Virginia
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Roenoke
Lions From
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Kentucky
Kingsley
Parkersburg
West Virginian International
Jennings Randolph
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John A. Lloyd
Onto
Protests Highlight Radio Advertising as Prime Offering
A series of protests and editorials declare radio advertising as its main public function. Time magazine notes the program’s advertising purpose achieved and argues continued funding is unnecessary. The discourse questions whether media outlets should subsidize broadcasts or press for better content and quality.
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Jumixe
Lsteners
Jave
Stop Hoover movement centers on Pinchot in bid
Washington reports a stop Hoover effort led by Gifford Pinchot with discussions among Republican independents Borah Johnson Cutting Nye to block Hoover renomination. Democratic tensions rise as Rayburn urges Nebraska and California shifts, while Garner forces push for a convention strategy and nonactive candidacy claims.
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Hoover, founder of vacuum sweeper firm, dies at 82
Canton, Pan. 55 reports the death today of B. Hoover, 82, internationally known phil anthropist and founder of a vacuum sweeper company. He financed early schooling, led a tannery business, and built Hoover's rotating brush and dust-seal vacuum, retiring a year ago and passing leadership to his sons Herbert Frank and Daniel.
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Pan
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Dist
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Hoover
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Daniel
Arms Delegates Shape Geneva Conference
The world disarmament conference unanimously approved a draft ruler for future arms negotiations and rejected a Russian total disarmament plan. French premier Andre Tardieu won approval to appoint a special political commission to study security redefining measures and police force concepts, amid debates over commissions and budget questions.
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Chantmament Commission
John Simon
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Tardieu
Threa
League
Vardien
Doles
Murray Speech Draws Indiana Crowd in Fort Wayne
Gov William H Murray told a large audience of workers and farmers in Fort Wayne that he knows more about what to do than anyone else mentioned. He attacked big business and bankers, promised a Democratic platform plank to block foreign loans, and said Hoover’s idea favors corporations while true prosperity comes from helping farmers and laborers.
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Billy Mursay
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America
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Armanent
Chinese Fight Gains Spirit After Fresh Success in Fierce Attack
Cleveland news reports a gangland massacre on Woodland Avenue at the old Enat 110th Street corner. Three men from the Porello-Lonardo feud are killed in a brutal ambush, with a fourth victim dying after being wounded. A 34 year old suspect, Brancato, is later wounded in a hospital. The case mirrors a past Lonardo clan hit, signaling ongoing underworld warfare in the city.
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Porello
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Domine Mungino
Joseph Datmnontis
Woodland Aves
Prank Broncato
Brancato
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Lonardo
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Kidnap Mail Law Sought in House
Drama before the House Post Office committee described a national abduction racket using the mail to threaten victims. Chicago and St. Louis voices urged penalties for sending extortion letters and threats, as lawmakers consider federal action.
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House Post Office Committee
Chicago
Laura
Policn
United States
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Plex
License Bureau Man Freed of Charges
Huntington February 25 Five indictments charged Ralph Rees operator of Huntington license bureau with fraud in securing refunds on automobile licenses. The state nollo pressed the case with no reason given. The matter had been twice continued. Rees was arrested by state police on charges of fraudulently obtaining refunds by the motor vehicle commission on licenses used for vehicles that were junked.
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Ralph ,Rees
Romi Commission
Staid Old Record Will Scoop the World
Washington February 25 Reuters report says the Record will publish a scoop on the Literary Digest Bron-Ditton poll. Senator Bingham of Connecticut released the report today unaware of its release date and the nation awaits tomorrow’s afternoon edition.
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Eg Raport
Bingham
Connecticut
Senators Debate Yellow Dog Contract Plan Amid Public Policy Question
Washington February 25 A general agreement on restricting employment contracts known as yellow dog pacts stirred Senate debate. Senator Hebert argued such contracts threaten equality while the Supreme Court has respected contract rights. Senator Borah pressed that public policy questions have not been before the Court and that private liberty in contract remains protected.
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Supreme Court
Robe
Hebert
Iourt
Borah
Former Police Chief Faces Staying Trial
Former Police Chief Honaker and Henry Sates, a Russell County deputy sheriff, faced trial actions last December. The state sought the death penalty for Evans and Mokhinney Evang. Both men were jailed in Bristol after threats linked to the case. The magistrate planned later trial proceedings.
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Ies Gay
Henry Sates
Russell County
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Hain Evans
McDowell County
Virginie
Hiam Evans
Yates
Eng Mokhinney Evang. Org
Bristol
Megistrate
Mike May Do It Purposely Many Wouldn't Blame Him
United Press report from New York on February 25 describes a scene at Central Park Zoo where a sick elephant named Mike appears to act with intent. The keeper offers a hot toddy and Mike seems to respond with a calm, somber expression, leading to speculation about deliberate cold exposure. Other brief notes mention church art displays and Waldorf Astoria marble panels, but the focus remains on Mike and the public reaction.
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United Prean
New York
Centra
Park Elephant
Tim
Bob’ Burt
Ciling Heywire
Mar
Norwood
Chinese and Japanese clash with shifting fronts near Kiangwan
Reported in Shanghai and Washington, Chinese forces counterattack after Japanese advances north of Kiangwan. US infantry rested at post while officials discuss new US policy. Secretary Hull at State, in an open letter, challenges policy amid ongoing war reports and border skirmishes.
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Kiang’ ‘Wan
Japan
Hongkew
Shanghai
Misochungchen
Thay
United States Infantry
Astor House
Woman Official Will Speak Here
Elizebeth Humes, a prominent woman in foreign posts at the U S Department of Commerce, will visit Charleston on Tuesday. The local chamber of commerce announced Miss Humes has returned after three years as trade commissioner in Rome. Her main aim is to urge American business to exploit Italian commodities and improve world conditions. She will be entertained by the chamber on Wednesday March 2 at three o clock, with a special committee escorting her.
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Partment of Commerce
Charleston
Iosal, Chamber of Commerce
Taly
Mise Hummer
Italy
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Brute
Cuembes
Fomin
Wednawday
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American Banking House
York
Maens
Will Predicts Joy In Exchange Closes
In a terse, fragmented report from Buvyery Hills California dated February, the scene hints at market turmoil and speculation around the stock exchange. Names and events are garbled, but the tone suggests a closing of exchange activity amid uncertainty.
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