Housing Boom Across Nation Shifts Toward Suburbs
Real estate leaders and bankers expect a national housing boom fueling prosperity. They foresee private homes for families, suburban expansion, and government backing for modern, protected construction as a key driver of renewed economic activity.
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Local gun law debate prompts grand jury delay
In Clayton PuI's remarks a judge warns that if any stores remain open next Sunday the waiter will face action by the upcoming grand jury. The exchange centers on enforcement of a new law and its potential impact on local businesses and the community.
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Charleston High School Grads Largest WV Public School Class
A record 446 graduates from Charleston High School received diplomas at a commencement in Charleston. Principal Virgil Flinn praised liberty of speech and press, while Dr. Haldwin urged tax reform and long term education leadership. The ceremony featured the class song and performances by the high school orchestra and chorus.
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Mayor Orders Traffic Drive Opened Today
Charleston mayor D Boone Dawson orders strict enforcement of traffic rules in the business district aimed at all day parkers. Police will focus on parking limit violations due to limited manpower. more general enforcement to follow. Over May, 50 motorists were arrested for speeding, with fines of five dollars and costs. Two motorcycles will join five cruisers, arriving June 7.
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Bouisson Forms Cabinet After Flandin Fall
Bouisson and Houtsson formed a new coalition cabinet to save the franc by wresting decree powers from the chamber within 34 hours after former Premier Pierre-Etienne Flandin fell. The jovial veteran of debates will present the cabinet to President Lebrun and seek consent from political parties due to the national emergency.
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South Charleston High School marks 300th anniversary with pantomime
South Charleston high school staged a ninth annual commencement in the auditorium, presenting scenes tracing education from Roman times to colonial America. Iva Marie O'Dell narrated the Latin school, Earl Walters led the Indian family education tale, and Thomas Davidson led the colonial school scene with Mary Fru more assisting.
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Elkins Airport Named Summer Army Air Camp Site
Elkins West Virginia airport selected as a summer Army Air Corps camp site for training pilots to fly in mountainous terrain. Rep Jennings Randolph reports the War Department will likely announce the Elkins camp soon with Maj Gen F M Andrews overseeing mountain aviation training plans. About 500 personnel and 40 to 50 aircraft are expected to be stationed at the airport.
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Evangelist Bites By Snake Then Prays Cure, Says Faith Heals
In St Charles Virginia evangelist George Hensley allowed a copperhead to bite him during a revival. He claimed the bite would be cured by prayer and said he would preach again in four days. His arm swelled after a second bite, but he remained in bed awaiting tonight's service. He has 23 years in the ministry and has been bitten before under similar beliefs.
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Floods Kill 34 in Colorado and Wyoming Destruction Across States
Denver reports at least 34 dead as floods sweep Colorado and southern Wyoming. Six drownings confirmed near Big Bror north of Cheyenne. Kiowa among towns cut off with half buildings washed away. Rail traffic halted. water 16 to 20 feet deep. telegraph and telephone lines down. Rescue teams struggle to reach Elbert Dyers Strasburg and Deertall as missing count rises.
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Delegation seeks repair of late Route 61 highway
A 20 city and town delegation led by Kanawha South Side Improved Roads asked State Road Commissioner Earnest Dailey to repair a dangerous late Route 61. The group from Montgomery and nearby areas urged a mass meeting to outline improvement plans, citing a narrow, badly damaged road.
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Wife of Mencken Dies at Baltimore
Mrs. at. L. Mencken, wife of editor and author H. L. Mencken, died at Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore after a year of illness, age 37. Daughter of Mr and Mrs John Anton Haardt of Montgomery Alabama, she was born Mary Powell Haardt and married Mencken August 27 1930.
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Ransom Mob Lures Gangsters To Kidnapped Heir
Tacoma reports a high ransom for nine year old George P. Weyerhaeuser spurs an eastern mob to attempt involvement. Justice agents fear rivals may seize the fortune now held by parents Mr and Mrs John P. Weyerhaeuser Jr. Officials warn against paying without proof of who holds the boy.
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Kump Considers Appointments to State Offices
Governor Kump weighs three major state posts as incumbents’ terms end. Historian Charleston resigns effective Oct 1 1923. A G Mathews of Grantzville is state compensation commissioner and Alexander M Mahood of Bluefield serves on the public service commission. Mahood has sat on the commission since 1920. Governor silent on replacements but may announce decisions today.
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Edgar G Rider Dies at Sutton
Edgar G Rider 60 attorney of Sutton and former public advice commission member died yesterday at his Sutton home from heart disease. A noted Republican leader, he served on the Semisumpin appointed 1917 and was active in Braxton county politics. Surviving: widow Laura Morrison Rider two sons Morrison and Thomas and daughter Katherine. Burial planned in Sutton.
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President Says Court Has Relegated Nation To Horse Buggy Era
Between 20 000 and 30 000 believed dead in a massive earthquake that devastated the Quetta district of Heluchistan. Quetta razed, Kalat ruined, storms hampering rescue as military posts wiped out and communications collapsed. 43 RAF members confirmed dead with many missing.
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Roosevelt to appeal NRA ruling and seek constitutional review
President Roosevelt urged the nation to decide if the federal government may address national economic and social problems, signaling a possible constitutional revision. Congress reacted with immediate opposition from both Republicans and some Democrats while supporters urged amending the constitution. The president criticized the court for relegating the nation to horse and buggy days and promised further statements in the coming days.
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Italy Mobilizes 44 000 More Troops for Africa
Rome reports Italy has mobilized 44 000 additional troops for service in east Africa, pushing total to beyond 225 000 workers and soldiers. The move follows provocative incidents straining Italy Ethiopa relations and a government communique accusing Ethiopian authorities of seizing Italian couriers.
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Maj Turner selects fourth health camp for poor children
Maj Frances W Turner, head of the West Virginia Public Welfare, announced a fourth health and conduct camp for impoverished children at Kiwanis Park St Marys. The Kiwanis club and American Legion assisted with grounds and facilities. Six camps will serve 1,200 children at once, rotating every 30 days to reach 1,400 participants overall, plus Camp Boone moving to a new permanent site near Madison on June 5.
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FDR on NRA ruling prompts debate over federal powers
The article quotes FDR reflecting on the Supreme Court decision limiting interstate commerce and its implications for federal authority. It discusses whether Congress can craft laws within constitutional bounds to manage national economic and social issues, including crop production and broader economic policy. The piece notes the tension between reliance on federal power and preserving state control.
Wellsburg Flourishing Marriage Mill Faces New Law
In Wellsburg the booming marriage mill persists despite efforts to curb it. A Pennsylvania law requiring three days notice of intent to wed may drive couples across the state line for ceremonies. Spotters and ministers still profit as the wedding trade remains active amid legal attempts to restrict solicitations.
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Train Runaway Kills Miner Near Columbia Mine
A runaway coal train at the Elkhorn Pineyront company mine in Columbia killed William Martin, 24, of Handley, and injured Everett Johnson of Boomer, Mike Petroski of Powellton, and Ernest Shears of Kimberley. The loaded train cars broke free from a safety chain, rolled back into the mine, and struck the man-trip carrying about 50 to 100 workers departing at day’s end.
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Will Also Knows Jack Is Quite Some Fellow
Hollywood gossip notes quote Nick Longworth asserting Jack Garner as a sensible man. The piece laments a changing scene and hints Garner may quit, urging readers to talk to local druggists about price cutting and conspiracies while warning of legal pressure.
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