Boy Leads Searchers To Wooded Foothills In Dud Tip
Nine year old George Weyerhaeuser and federal agents conducted a secret daytime trip into the wooded foothills near Issaquah where he was released last weekend after a $200000 ransom. Police described the excursion as fruitless amid a day of clues and unrelated suspect lists from Portland and other cities.
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Tacoma
George Weyer
Haeuser
Issaquah
Seattle
Oo. K. Bodla
King County
Little George
Althoug
Portland
Ore
Delectiva
John Keegan
Alley
Big Thot
Weyerhaeuser
Richard Frosteen
Elliott Michener
Jack Laird
Edsel OM As
Clarence Martin
St. ‘Louis
Troth Cers
Cape Torn
Lions to Meet Here Next Year in West Virginia
At the West Virginia Lions convention Bluefield section Peregoy of Beckley was elected district governor succeeding William H. Mader of Wheeling who received a gold watch. Beckley’s 24 delegates led attendance prizes, and Morgantown, Parkersburg, and Charleston clubs also won. Resolutions called for convention expenses by delegates and a 0.1 percent annual assessment to fund braille magazines for the state school for the blind, plus a district secretary bond of 1000 dollars. Local club elections to be held in May.
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Bluefield
M—C. Peregoy
Beckley
Lions International
West Virginia
Fontaet
William H. Mader
Wheeling
Ot Loring Vancamp
Peel
Apa Perego
Charleston
Fairmant Alan
Morgantown
Parkerseburg
Habig Leads Wheeling Returns in First Under New Charter
Ambrose Habig led for a council seat as Wheeling’s first election under a new form of government produced a large field with 121 candidates and nine council seats. Armbecht led among strong contenders, with McElroy and Gilligan close behind. final tallies awaited by Thursday. Women candidates fared poorly with few winning council seats.
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Associated Press
Wheeling
Ambrose Habig
Gorer
Ohio County
Cincinnati
Armbecht
Hobi
Eleville Tost
A. L. Cottrill
Mraz. Thompson
Ivy Pritt
Flood Damage Rising As Rivers Spill Over
Kansas City area braces as Kaw River flood worsens threatening Missouri River confluence. Kaw valley crops and potatoes suffer losses. Missouri surge floods thousands of acres with millions in property losses. Nebraska reports 103 dead, Kansas six, Missouri three. restoration underway with 3000 troops strengthening dikes.
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Kansas City
Kaw Valley
Topeka
Kas
North Topeka
Jess Haney
Missouri
Hermann
Kansas
Platte
Nebraska
Republican River
Army
Royalist Clash With Police Reported in Paris Drift
Paris news reports a tense scene as royalists clash with police amid moves to form a new government. François Pietri, former navy minister, was asked by President Lebrun to form a government, with authorities noting royalist demonstrations and potential political upheaval in Paris.
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Paris
Francoispletri
Pierre Laval
France
Pareis
Lebrun
Francois Pietri
Navy
Pietri
City's Liquor Power Questioned by Counsel
J Floyd Harrison, counsel for the liquor control commission, said a municipality cannot amend its charter to let a city seize and dispose of automobiles or articles forfeited under liquor law violations. He noted the West Virginia Liquor Control Act governs forfeiture to the state, and local courts cannot declare city forfeitures. He plans to seek possession of forfeited vehicles for the commission and direct sale with proceeds to the treasury.
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J. Floyd Harrison
Quer Control Commission
Charleston
Harrison
Beehler Face Tough Choice Under New Relief Setup
West Virginia relief administrator William W. Beehler confronts a potential shift to a subordinate role under a federal relief program or a possible top post with the Works Progress Administration. Critics, allies, and political factions weigh his prospects and the chance of congressional confirmation.
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West Virginia
William W. Beehler
Harry Hopkins
Polliez
Prosgram
Works Progress
Beehler
Ha Hopkins
Bechler
World's Third Richest Man Dines With Hat On
The Maharajah of Kapure thala, the world’s third wealthiest man, eats breakfast with his cap on at a New York tableside. Six waiters and two East Indian servants attend as grapefruit is served. he flaunts a solid gold harness and a 2700 diamond diadem among his jewel collection. He notes, in brusque language, that gangsters would be interested if they knew where his gems are.
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New York
UCSI
Kapurethala
Revised Wagner Bill Approved
Washington June 1 Broad amendments to the Wagner labor disputes bill, claimed to have presidential approval, were written into the measure as attorneys studied two bills deemed indispensable to prevent martial law. Labor leaders warned of wage and price pressures, with the AFL pushing for enactment of Wagner, Guffey, and Conneray 30 hour week bills while urging court review of constitutional questions.
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Washington
Warner Labor Disputes
Solicior
Toosevelt
M. Fiat
William Green
Federation
House Labor Committee
Hairmon Connery
D.-Mass
Local bankers to attend White Sulphur Springs meeting
Charleston banks will send a ten representative delegation to the annual West Virginia Bankers association meeting at White Sulphur Springs Friday and Saturday. Invitations reached about 600 persons. Notables include J A Sydene Stricker Marlinton president and Joe Loewenstein Charleston president with Mason Crickard Kanawha Valley bank vice president. Speakers include Bainbridge Colby Ben F Johnson Phil Ups Lee Goldsborough and others.
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Charleston
West Virginia Bankers Association
White Sulphur Springs
J. A. Sydene Stricker
Marlinton
Joe Loewenstein
Mason Crickard
Chortestan National Bank
John L. Dickinson
Hayes Pickiesimor
Kanawha Valley
Dewey
F. Sumemers
Harry A. Carney
W. W. O'Dell
Emma Reynolds
Tresax Frame
Raymond Collins
J. O. McMillan
Kanawha Valleys
Lewis
R. Pletcher
Kanawha Banking and Trust Company
H. E. Leck
National Bank of Commerce
Jolley
Bainbridge Colby
Wilson
Ben F. Johnson
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Phil Ups Lee Goldsborough
Maryland
FDR Is Urged To Use Office In Power Strike
Toledo faces a major power strike as Edison plants run on skeleton crews and unions weigh a full walkout. A committee of 34 proposed workers return to duty while negotiations continue, signaling potential outages across Ohio and neighboring cities.
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FDR
Toledo, O
Toledo
Toledo Edison Company
Edison
Board of Trustees
Plesne
Kanawha Road Plan Outlined by State Official
State Road Commissioner Ernest L. Bailey outlined Kanawha county highway plans totaling 31 290 000. The Midland Trail east from Charleston and the Parkersburg road north were slated for extensive improvements with a July 1 contract target. Estimated costs include 475 000 for grading and 190 000 for right of way, with three right of way purchases funded from state sources. One section between Charleston and Campbell's Creek has been submitted for Washington approval and will be let around July 1.
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Kanawha County
Ernest L. Bailey
Charleston
Parkersburg Road
Charleston City
Malden
Campbell's Creek
Bureau of Lands
Washington
Pastor Cleared In Love Piracy Suit In Camden Court
In Camden circuit court a jury of 11 men and a woman found Rev. Neal Dow Kelley not guilty of love piracy charges brought by John B. Cramer who claimed $100000 in heart balm. Cramer alleged Kelley stole his wife Marel May, but Kelley denied any improper relation and called the verdict vindication.
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Camden
Ni. J
Camden Circuit Court
Neal Dow Kelley
John B. Cramer
Marel May
Mr. Kelley
Moe
Dawneaal
Kelley
Cramer
Cannienta
Long Dranch
Big Industries Show Support for NRA Standards Despite Skepticism
In New York on June 5, business leaders across steel, automotive, coal, textiles and others aligned with voluntary NRA codes, with Harper Sibley, president of the U S Chamber of Commerce, praising President Roosevelt's codeless NRA concept. Gen. Hugh Johnson urged stricter enforcement to curb evasion, while a nationwide survey via the National Association of Manufacturers indicated broad commitment to avoid labor strife.
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New York
NRA
United States Chamber of Commerce
Hoostvelt
NIA
Harper Sibley
Chamber
Rochester
Ballyhoo
Hugh
Johnson
Swampscott
Maas
National Association of Manufacturers
Labor Leaders Co
L. Bardo
Association
Supreme Court
Sibley
Kump Pushes West Virginia Works Relief Plan
Governor H G Kump outlined a works relief program to spend 4.88 billion on schools roads and health and conservation projects. He urged outright grants, argued the plan would maximize jobs, and pressed for a West Virginia administrator to run the program. He planned to seek Ickes but did not meet him, and previously estimated WV would receive about 20 million.
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Washington
West Virginia
H. G. Kump
Harry L. Hopkins
Works Progress Division
Frank C. Walker
Eatm
Ickes Kump
Sec
Ickes
West
Kentucky
Kump
Havana Millionaire and 3 Friends Kidnapped in Havana
Antonio San Miguel, an 18 year old millionaire, and three companions were kidnapped after their car was halted near his country home. The 6th military district commander was ordered to pursue, with police and secret groups aiding. San Miguel’s wealth is pegged between 4 and 9 million dollars.
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Havana
Antonio San Miguel
Army Headquarters
6Th Military District
San Miguel
Army
NRA Workers Seek New Jobs Amid Mass Departures
Washington June 5 Thousands of NRA workers are exiting offices as plan to cut payroll from 5400 to a skeleton staff proceeds. Richberg, recovery chairman, says the president has not asked him to stay. many employees fear job loss while a private-law career looms. The current workforce numbers 4200 full time plus 1200 per diem, with 1500 able to handle essential research and contract work.
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Washington
NRA
Donald R. Richberg
White House
NIA
Richberg
Former Auditor Of FERA Held In Misappropriation Case
R O Q Carte 38 former general auditor of the state office of the federal relief administration was bound over to the federal grant jury after appearing for hearing before U S Commissioner J R Hestler in Huntington He is the fourth person arrested in Charleston in connection with misappropriation of CWA funds Also named in the probe are Harry J Brauneck Libert C Williams and Charles J Maynard The revelation followed a U S Office audit of CWA accounts in Charleston ordered after a prior investigation
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County Relief Administration
Charles J. Maynard
Carte
CWA
Peneral Accounting Office
Washington
Mistaken Ballot Settles Hurricane Council Race
In Hurricane Charleston voters misprinted ballots named George C. Coyner instead of George W. Coyner. The plan for father to resign and let son run the council appears, with E.R. Rapfold winning mayor as Democrats sweep the field. Other elected officials include J Ey Tallman B L Hen E Mitchell and S H Ramsey.
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Hurricane
Charleston
George W. Coyner
George C. Coyner
George C
George W
E.R. Rapfold
H BM
Savine
Dei
Erwin
Mia
Daisy
Westfall
Coyher
Tallman
B. L. Hen
E. Mitchell
S& H
Ramsey
Robinson Sees NRA Extension Without Court-Invalidated Features
Senator Robinson of Arkansas says Congress is unlikely to extend the NRA act beyond the features upheld by the Supreme Court ruling. He cautions that conditions could force further action, but expects no new legislation this session. Donald Richberg says the organization’s form may shift, with plans to quit NRA after June 16. Republican Snell criticizes the proposal as surrender and urges preservation of beneficial parts within the court decision.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Sen. Robinson
Arkansas
Cuntinus Lady
Robinson
Donald R. Richberg
NRA
Chick
NIIA
Snell
Howe
Supreme Court
Hoosevelt
Senac
Millen Brothers and Faber Die in Chair Tomorrow Night
Boston report details the execution of Burton and Irving Millen and Abraham Faber for bank holdup murders. The condemned men show fear and collapse as the death sentence nears, with Mur millen dazed and the Father seemingly resigned. Norma Brighton Millen, the preacher’s daughter, waits at Dedham lab as a note from Murt and his attorney is prepared for delivery.
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Boston
Burton
Irving Millen
Abraham Faber
Irving
Murt Millen
Murt
Norma Brighton Millen
Norma
Needham Bank
Mg Murton
Atty
George Stineley Harvey
Dedham Lab
Will Skeptical About NRA by Persuasion
Hollywood dispatch notes mixed reaction to New Deal NRA policy aims. The text claims the United States earned 2,743,000 while the world totals 2,966,000 in a large sweep event likened to an English Derby. It questions legality and timeliness of the NRA approach and mentions Roosevelt.
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Hollywood
Calif
U. S
Europe
NRA
Roosevelt
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Neely
J. A. Bydenstricker
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Commerce Chamber
Ric
Senate
Big Industries
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Walker
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