Tariff Passage in Senate by 57 to 33 After Debate
The Senate approved the administration tariff bill by a 57 to 33 margin after two and a half weeks of debate. The measure empowers the president to negotiate tariff bargains with foreign powers without Senate consent, aiming to restore lost U S foreign commerce.
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Four Dionte quintuplets show strength after first week
CORBBIL Ont June 4 The Dionte quintuplets, born a week ago, began improving after a crisis early today. Doctors said the babies are stronger than at any time since birth. Marie, their mother, and Ovila, the father, were present as the infant weights were announced. Franne weighed two pounds four ounces, Annette two pounds one ounce, with three others listed as two pounds.
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Willie Willis Comment on Young Batter's Performance
An apparent sports note quotes Willie Willis criticizing a young batter. The remarks suggest skepticism about the player’s hitting ability and promise limited chances, implying a poor showing or evaluation. The garbled OCR text presents dialect phrases and unclear punctuation, with no clear team or event names.
Seven Killed in Nitro Explosion Near Norman Oklahoma
A massive nitro glycerin blast on a Section line road eight miles southeast of Norman Oklahoma killed seven seismograph party members from Sinclair Oil Company. Farmer Betty heard the explosion and saw mangled bodies. three identifications include Vernon H. M. Weddle and Rea Coltier, plus a McClellan.
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Statewide survey to audit businesses begins in Charleston
The state tax commission launches a morning survey as 24 field men inspect records across Charleston. They will check sales tax licenses beer licenses gasoline licenses tobacco and cigaret licenses and factory records. Officials say findings will guide enforcement and inform broader state inquiries.
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Cleaners Call for Reinstatement of NRA Code
A telegram from the West Virginia State Association of Dyera and Cleaners urged President to reinstate the cleaning and dyeing code. The group argued current lax enforcement jeopardizes wages hours and child labor rules and demanded strict price enforcement to prevent disorder in the industry.
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GOP Chiefs Seek Model Leader in Closed Session
Republican national committeemen, meeting in Chicago, shop for a model leader to guide the party’s comeback. A new national chairman may be chosen tomorrow, but they expect possible delays as platform statements are issued. The choice pits an old Hoover cabinet member against a younger western candidate. former president Hoover is not present.
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Mrs Roosevelt to visit West Virginia in June
Final plans set for Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt to tour West Virginia with 20 escorts. 60,000 expected to greet her in Graf ton Philippi Belington Elkins Parsons and Blackwater Falls stops are planned along the route. 54,000 may greet her. gifts include a lamp from the Civil War bridge at Philippi and a gift from Sen Neelys mother at Belington.
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Four Million Planned for Kanawha Power Plants
Pittsburgh June 44 The Appalachian Electric Power Company reports federal approval to spend 4 million dollars on hydroelectric plants on the Big Kanawha river with construction to start soon. Plants will be at Lock No 2 Marmet West Virginia and Lock No 3 London West Virginia. Dredging of river bottom about 94 thousand yards required to create fore bay and tail race. A plant is planned at the Winfield dam on the Kanawha river once complete. Locks 2 and 3 are nearing completion. River pilots report good pool levels in Pittsburgh area despite drought. Splash boards to be placed on Monongahela dams to preserve water for low-water season. B B Byers, president of General Contracting, says about 10 thousand cubic yards of dredging already removed at Louatville as work on Lock 41 Ohio River progresses toward completion next month.
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Two Americans Predicted to Win Big Irish Sweepstakes Prize
In Dublin a sweepstakes issue circulates 1 278 tickets tied to 71 horses for the Verby at Epsom Downs. Among 285 U S ticketholders, Colom bo the favorite stands out. Americans F H Krakenberg and Allaron Bargen own tickets tied to possible 159000 prize, each worth at least 14 pounds or 2 570 incertain outcomes. Other drawings for consolation and residual prizes will follow on Wednesday.
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Wages Slashed for Miners in Four States
Washington June 4 Hugh 4 Johnson issues an effective June 11 order cutting coal code wages in Missouri Kansas Arkansas and Oklahoma from April 22 levels. Basic daily and hourly rates for inside and outside skilled labor are reduced, with ongoing disputes in Alabama Western Kentucky and district price protections remaining under review.
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City to Honor NRA Leaders at Two Luncheons
Charleston bar association plans June 16 luncheons honoring General Hugh S. Johnson and Donat Richberg NRA officials. George W. Coyle says celebration marks NRA anniversary with a downtown parade feature and events at the Dante Boome and Kanawha Hotel. Richberg, a leading attorney, recently spoke at the ABA annual meeting.
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Supreme Court to rule on gasoline tax case
The U S Supreme Court agreed to decide the validity of West Virginia tax laws on gasoline filling stations. Standard Oil of New Veraey and Gulf Refining seek refunds after a lower court ruled the tax applied to gasoline stations was invalid and tax paid under protest. Tax Commissioner Fred B Fox appealed.
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Man Surrenders in Hatchet Slaying Case in LA
Louis Rude Payne 21 confessed axe murders of his mother Carrie L. Payne 45 and brother Robert 14 in St Louis. He wandered four days with bodies undiscovered and named Marcella Weaver a waitress 10 years older than him as a potential motive helper. Police seek more details from Weaver as alienists review case.
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Rain Aid Breaks Drought Grip in Great Plains
Washington officials led by President Roosevelt moved to fast track a multi billion dollar drought relief program after weekend rains offered limited respite to drought hit states. He summoned representatives from 15 states to discuss relief funds as fears of famine and food shortages linger amid arid plains and parched fields across Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Montana Iowa Nebraska and Kansas. June showers tempered heat and promised more relief rains while farmers awaited federal aid to revive wheat and other crops.
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World News At a Glance Summary
Washington defers payment on war debt. Roosevelt discusses drought relief with Congress. Chicago reports GOP reaction to a custodian of political comeback. Norman Oklahoma records a fatal nitro glycerin explosion during seismograph field work. Washington lawmakers debate Wegner bill as Senate backs reciprocal measure. Parchman Mississippi prison clash leaves one dead and three wounded. Detroit notes socialist party poll on pacifist stance. Los Angeles reports a mother and brother killed by police. Camagbay Cuba reports mob violence near public works, injuring officials. Geneva disarmament talks include asterisks citing Durley course.
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Youth Believed Beaten Buried Alive In Cavern
Dale Jones, 15, vanished May 27 while returning from church in Moatsville. His body was recovered beneath stones in a cavern near Philippi. Two men, an ex convict and a former hospital inmate, are being questioned. Police seek clues as prosecutor Forrest Poling notes several strong leads. The coroner has issued an open verdict pending further findings.
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Who Is Charleston's Mayor
Charleston city council, seeking clarity on mayoral status, plans to appoint a committee to ask Mayor R P DeVan about his return from illness. The panel will visit DeVan, offer sympathy, and learn when he can resume duties, with acting mayor R A McKee handling duties in the interim.
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Marshall College Graduates Told To Confront Crime
Huntington June 4 The former American Legion commander Louis A Johnson urged Marshall College graduates to drop gloves with crime “showdown” is here and citizens must press officials for action. He called for federal aid to guarantee college training and a stronger national defense as part of the opportunities of these pivotal years. Washington June 4 The Roosevelt administration moved to head off a steel strike as Pinchot warned the industry is arming and the situation looks bad. A Wagner bill action and possible mediation boards were discussed with U S steel leaders.
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Koppers Moves On West Virginia County Tract Option
Pittsburgh June 4 2 P C Thomas general manager of the Koppers companies announced that 21000 acres in Kanawha county West Virginia near Paint Creek are under investigation for mining timber and gas potentialities and a 60 day option has been taken by Koppers Fuel and Transportation company Thomas said no decision has been made on purchase and reports from engineers and geologists are expected within two weeks with further studies possible before a definite purchase decision.
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Guards Kill One Wound Three In Mississippi Prison Break
Twelve inmates escaped from the Mississippi penitentiary at camp 10. One convict was killed, a guard wounded, and three other inmates injured. Andrew Lewis died from gunfire amid the breakout. B Winters was critically wounded in the attack. Eleven others were recaptured. one suspect remained at large at press time.
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Britain Defers U S War Debt Payment Demand
Washington June 4 Great Britain informed the United States it would defer payment of 261,701,011.03 due on war debts on June 16. The note cites Johnson Act constraints and presents two options, including suspending interim payments pending settlement revision. The Finnish government signaled full payment on its June 16 installment.
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Girl Arrested AS Death Car Driver Wedding Delayed
Parsons, June 4 The man jury indicted Wyeer att Beatrice Trippett on charges of manslaughter driving while intoxicated and failing to stop after an accident that fatally injured Birick on Paul Behe Bask. The girl Willie Bragg and two coworkers were indicted jointly on charges of possession of a pint of oleac hed in their car. Bragg was charged as an accessory. The indictments relate to a wild party that led to the fatal crash near Parsons on Sunday. The accused girl was arrested today held on 3600 bond. she claimed she was not the driver and her marriage to Bragg was postponed.
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Wilt Pays Tribute To Father ODonnell At Notre Dame
A wire from Vice-President O'Hara reports the death of Father O'Donnell of the great Notre Dame University. The obituary notes his calm humane character and his impact on football, turning many into All Americans. The message also mentions improving weather in the Midwest aiding farmers.
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