Johnson Enthusiastic Over NRA Celebration In Charleston
Washington dispatch reports Hugh Johnson director of the council praising an NRA celebration in Charleston West Virginia set for June 16. He plans to fly to the capital, viewing the event as a significant recovery effort and a show of civic support. The trip underscores official enthusiasm for the NRA gathering and its anticipated impact.
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Speedy settlement in ae seis retell yas pepuaied
Detained state committee action referenced in messy OCR fragment. No clear names, places, or dates readable to form a factual, balanced summary.
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Otateeres
Pep Nittee
Faceless Man Gets New Face Graft Plan Amid Recovery
Garland R. Souffer, 22, from Beckley, who lost forehead cheek and chin in a circular saw incident at Glen White mill, improves after surgery. He aims to be out of hospital soon and expects skin grafts on his forehead in about two weeks as doctors prepare a full facial reconstruction.
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Plnxie
Garland R. Souffer
Dogrone
Glen White
Snutfer
Silver Measure Passes Amid Broad House Support
The silver purchase bill cleared the House by 263 to 77, sending it to the Senate for quick action. Treasury plans to buy 1.3 billion ounces to reach 25 percent of monetary stocks as the administration aims to bolster silver reserves. Proponents call the measure's passage likely and favorable with President Roosevelt expected to sign.
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White House
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Senate
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Secretary of the Treasury
State Repairing Nearby Highways
Charleston officials report ongoing road repairs on Chelyan road and MacCorkle Avenue Spa. A 12-foot concrete strip is being laid on the night highway as a contractor works to fix the poor roadway within two to three months. Midland trail repair from Patrick Street Bridge to South Charleston is awarded with construction starting soon.
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Ernest L. Hailey
Comois
Chelyan Road
Enewer
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MacCorkls Avenue Spa
Belley
Patrick Street
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Washington Street
Recovery Tries to Avert Major Steel Strikes
May 31 AP report says steel and textile unions weigh options of industry wide strike versus union recognition. Steel leaders urge restraint while textile workers strike looms after code orders trim production and wages. Rank and file groups clash with union officials over leadership tactics and letter to President Roosevelt.
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Jonson
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Walled Textile Workers
Hugh 8. Johnson
Abhle Progress
Michael Tighe
Edward W. Miller
Roosevelt
Earl 3. Vorbeck
Cheirman
Rank and File Committee
Forbeck
Rose Show Opens Today at Daniel Boone Hotel
The twelfth annual rose show opens today at the Daniel Boone hotel with exhibits from Charleston and suburbs. Exhibitors must bring blooms by 8 30 this morning, show open to the public from 12 30 to 10 tonight with free admission but a small annual rose society fee for members and visitors. The rose society will hold its annual business meeting at 8 this evening in room 306 with Dr W W Point presiding. officers include Dr Point president and Walter E Clark honorary president.
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A. Midelburg
F. D. Drumhelter
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E.R. Withrow
H. P. Musser
Mya
J. R. Thomas
Child Kidnaped in 1927 Thought Found in Texas
A little girl abducted from Rupert Greenbrier County seven years ago was found in Texas. Dorothy Evelyn Bradley six years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Bradley, disappeared from home prompting a nationwide search. Wittens Herta Romen is charged with abducting the child. The case involved Romay a young ex soldier who stayed at the Bradley home and attracted the child. A 200 reward was offered. Dorothy had brown bobbed hair blue eyes and a fair complexion. She was nicknamed Erie. Romen, born 1908, served in the U S Army Infantry and was discharged for a disability in the left hand.
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UT. 8. Infantry
Lew Cody Found Dead at Beverly Hills Residence
Famed screen actor Lew Cody, 47, was found dead in bed at his Beverly Hills home, apparently from a heart attack. The body lay undisturbed for about 16 hours before his butler James Glen and Dr. Young discovered him in the master bedroom. Cody had returned from a beach home trip and retired the previous night.
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Nua
Wheat Soars As Sun Withers Drop
CHICAGO May 31 Dollar wheat reached new highs as arid fields in the Midwest dried under a scorching May and drought spread. The heat driven prices upward while traders watched for rainfall. Widespread crop wilt and 100 degree days marked a severe drought, with scant relief forecast for the coming hours.
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Midwest
South Carolina Man Leaps to Death From Plane Over Richmond
Alexander M. Luke, 29, of Charleston, D. C., leaped to his death from a privately chartered plane shortly after takeoff from Hurd airport. Without a parachute, he fell from about 1,500 feet into thick country near Sallor's tavern in Henrico county as authorities searched for hours. Pilot Beverley Howard, who piloted Byrke on several trips, said Luke sat in the forward cockpit before suddenly rising and rolling over the edge. Luke wore ordinary clothes.
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Alexander M. Luke
Charleston
D. C
Hurd
James River
Sallor's Tavern
Henrico County
Beverley Howard
Mr. Like
Alameda man abandons die by blast scheme
Frank Bennett an unemployed mechanic in Alameda California signaled surrender after days of tension with a dynamite laden car. He explained he would rather be dead than live with dire misfortunes and told police promises of a new job persuaded him to abandon the plan. The car held 104 sticks of dynamite and five quarts of nitroglycerin as officers feared a massive explosion. His wife Mrs Eula Bennett was recovering from surgery and unable to leave bed as the incident unfolded.
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Cal
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Frank Bennett
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Hennets
Bennett
Rama
Eula Bennett
Stock Bill Hits J. P. Morgan Co.
Reports from Wall Street suggest J. P. Morgan and Company will become a commercial bank on June 16, the date securities businesses and banking must be separated under the 1633 act. Office statements deny firm commitment while noting Morgan has long operated mainly in underwriting during the recent industry stagnation.
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J. P. Morgan and Company
Wall Street
Morgan
Bedan
Well Street
College President Dies in Virginia at William and Mary
William and Mary College reports the death of Dr. J. A. C. Chandler after a three week illness at Norfolk hospital. Governor George Peery and other leaders offer tributes. Commencement exercises are canceled except for degree awards, and final exams continue despite the death. Dr. Hoke, the acting president, comments on the funeral arrangements.
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Willam and Mary College
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CG. Chandler
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G George CO. Peery
Dewa
J. Hoke
Hoke
Yureral
Navy Parade Honors Commander in Mighty Demonstration
At Indianapolis on May 31 the U S fleet under President Roosevelt paraded into New York harbor after a Pacific deployment. The scene featured the battleships and the ceremonial cruiser, with Swanson and Daniels nearby as the skyline of New York came into view. Messages from the Indianapolis signaled congratulations to the officers and crew as the mighty fleet passed the president.
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Pacific
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Josephus Daniels
Navy
96 Ships of Grand Fleet Parade in Fog Shrouded Harbor
A grand fleet review in New York Harbor disrupted by dense fog delayed ceremonies for over two hours. The battleship Pennsylvania fired a presidential salute as guns roared and bands played, with President Roosevelt in a blue suit aiding the color ceremony amid a colorful, crowded harbor scene.
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Vermont returns show Roosevelt policy approval edge
From Vermont figures the No votes for Boomevelt acta and policies hovered near fifty percent while Yes tallies stood around 80.20. The piece notes 80.54 percent approval in a separate Ohio tally and mentions a magazine bar caption on Roosevelt policy support.
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Dallas
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Obie
State Accepts 18 Road Bids for 316000 Contract Total
The state road commission awarded contracts for 18 highway projects totaling 316,292.25 dollars, creating 258 jobs. Kanawha county projects include Midland Trail reconstruction in Low Charleston and multiple road and bridge works, with bidders Brown and Floyd and Allups and Welman among others, spanning Boone to Wyoming counties.
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State Road Commission
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Clay
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Merece
Moongalla
Morgan
McDervell
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Raleigh
Randolph
Tyler
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Charleston
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Handley Road
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Southern Oland Tar Company
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Davis Creek
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Allups and Welman
Hyntington
Grand Review Seen By Daniels In 1918 Navy Parade
A fragmented reminiscence recalls 1918 New York harbor naval review after World War I. Jo Sephus Danless, then Ute navy secretary, watched the fleet as President-elect Roosevelt and others observed from a turret. The narrator notes admiration for the ships and the ceremony.
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New York Harbor
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Afvingefantianapolis
Alderson Assumes His Office Today as U S Marshal
George P. Alderson of Lewuburg, successor to John B P Hallanan, formally assumes the office as United States marshal for the southern West Virginia district. Alderson, a Democrat, was recently appointed to the marshalship by President Roosevelt. Judge George McClintock lauded the new officers and their predecessors, expressing confidence they will uphold high standards.
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Lewuburg
John BP. Hallanan
West Virginia
Alderson
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Tern
We. Esterday
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Hollanan
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Etate
Pete
Half Million Children Crash Exposition Gates
Chicago crowds swarmed the exposition as an estimated 450000 to 500000 children flooded the gates on a warm May day. Officials opened all gates to prevent a stampede while hundreds of adults assisted, with some two dozen injuries reported and thousands entering without paid admission.
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Mildred Bracey
Blaze Destroys Monastery Causing Heavy Loss
Fire swept through Michael's monastery in Uneton City May 71 tearing the old church apart. Loss estimated at 500000 with sacred relics and vestments valued at tens of thousands. The copper dome collapsed into the auditorium as bells and turret debris fell. Spectators were injured lightly by gunfire from fleeing crowds. Par 1.
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St. Joseph
Will Pays Tribute To Governor Rolph
Editorial tribute praising Governor Rolph for his heart over political tact. It lauds his public service and criticizes opponents. The piece reflects on his character and impact, noting strong support from friends and mothers.
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Dimmy Kelph
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