Trent Nearing End of Board Choosing Task
County boards of education under the new county school unit act will be prepared for duties by July 1. W W Trent, state superintendent, plans a full roster ready by late this week with boards approved for appointments and two members per magisterial district, aiming for prompt operation in September.
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County Boards of Education
Bis
W. W. Trent
Trent
Courtly
Department of Education
Utes
Trent Isaid
Cesrdy
A. G. Kump
Kew County
Napila
Nevada delegates chosen for state convention and repeal
Forty delegates pledged to repeal prohibition were elected across counties to attend the September 5 state convention and Nevada ratification of the twenty first amendment. No dry delegates were elected. Delegations were chosen by acclamation with harmony at nearly all meetings. Ohio: secretary of state will continue with petition delaying a vote on repeal of the eighteenth amendment. The anti-Saloon League reports 90,000 names to back a referendum if possible in November.
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Reng
Dune
iAi
Nevada
Ohin Yate
Columbus
James
Ohio anti-Saloon Jeague
P. McNaucht
anti-Saloon League
Ohio
White
Stephenson Defi nitely Out As Highway Commissioner
Former Kanawha county sheriff D H Stephenson is officially out of the running for state road commission chief. Gov. BR G Kump cites constitutional limits preventing sheriffs from holding another public office within a year after term end. Stephenson retired January 1 making future eligibility by January 1, 19ds. The governor expressed regrets at unconstitutionality while indicating he will appoint a new road commissioner soon with a reorganization meeting planned before week’s end.
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Sherif
D. H. Stephenson
Kanawha
State Red Commission
BR. G. Kump
Stephenson
Jan
Stepvets
Stephengoty
West Virginia
Aberiff
Randolph County
Kump
Roads Commission
Mada Goon
State Seeks Large Share of Public Works Fund
West Virginia plans quick action to join the proposed 2.3 billion dollar federal public works fund. Governor Kump may be named chief administrator with Roosevelt’s backing. Sanitation officials estimate 4.09 million in water and sewage needs, potentially 1 million from the new fund as a grant, with the rest borrowable from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
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Wiyth
Kump
Mapene
West Virginia
Roosevelt
Engingers
State Bureau of Sanitation
DSM
Sistem
E. S. Tadale
Bureau For Sanitation
Reconstruction Finance Corporattor
Thurmond Names Ferrell and Yoke
Logan June 19 F Informed of his confirmation by the United States senate as interim revenue collector for West Virginia Walter R Thurmond tonight announced the appointment of three staff members Hugh B Ferrell Parkersburg member of the house of delegates named assistant collector F Roy Wake Morgantown member of the house chief field officer and Mrs Gladys H Scroogins Parkersburg secretary to the collector Additional staff will be chosen as duties arise Ferrell connected with the internal revenue department during the Wilson era and Wake was formerly Weston city superintendent and secretary of the West Virginia Alumni association
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Wood County
Zoké
Wrat Virginia Uatorretty Alumni Masooltion
Weston City
Laws Change Land System West Virginia’s tax delinquent plan
A new program consolidates derelict real estate under a public lands corporation to distribute lands for public benefit. Auditor’s office estimates 14,009 acres delinquent, with costs and federal borrowing outlined. Reforestation to be funded by the federal program, with some land to agriculture for rehab and others for conservation needs.
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Center
West Virginia
Auditor
Stasl Land Commissioners
Public Lands Corporation
Sytem
Cleveland WM. Bailey
Ands Corporation
New Conservation Department
Halley End
Commissioner of Agriculture
Batley
Wounded Man Nabbed On Charge of Robbery
BECKLEY June 10 In critical condition from shotgun wounds Lester Blevins 20 of Tommy's Creek was arrested on a charge of breaking into the Mead Smokeless Cant Company pool room at East Gulf Two men entered the pool room woke Robert Smith and fled after Smith fired back Blevins was captured hours later another man is sought
History of Prohibition Recited by the Old Taper
The Old Taper recalls West Virginia’s dry era after the 21st Amendment, noting saloons closed and whiskey signs removed. He tells of attempts to quit drinking, then succumbs at a friend’s house where rooms overflow with liquor. A local recount ends in a stumble through streets and a grim conclusion.
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Taper
Harry Lb. Plourting
West Virginia
Mildulzht
West
Gapriel and
Virginia Streats
Kunawhs Street
Frowni
Capitol Street
Tove
Furnitore
Capitol
Toper
Bummers Street
Neely Attacks Morgan Arrogance in Tax Dodging Speech
Senator M. M. Neely of West Virginia assails J. P. Morgan as arrogant and notes Morgan’s alleged tax dodging. He accuses Morgan of using banking power to control transport and essential services, and criticizes sales of securities and preferential treatment of preferred customers. Turn to page 2 for continuation.
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the Gazette
Washington
J. P. Morgan
Lenin
Senate
M. M. Neely
West Virginia
House of Morgan
Financial Life
Morgar
Morgan
Neely
Bumble
Mhey
Meise
Paw Ty
Mayor Ponders Budget Problem In City Finances
The city faces a reduced budget for the coming year as property valuations lag and tax collections lag behind. Mayor and council finance committee weigh options, including possible direct assessments, with a final budget due by early August and a treasury report due by July 30.
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Mayer
DeVan
Pls
Council
Nis
County Board of Equalization
Waysant Ateans
Aare
Kump
Mattern Hopes to Be First Solo World Flight
Moscow report on Jamey Mattern as he resumes a solo world flight from Beloye near Lake Baikal aiming to beat Post-Gatty’s record. He logs test flights, plans route via Khabarovsk and Nome to Edmonton, then return, while in good health and continuing the high-risk journey. Spanish pilots also attempt solo Cuba passage from Madrid.
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Moscow
Jamey J. Mattern
Rhuckarovak
Sieh
al Higi Sule
Mattern
Beloye Station
Ivisutsk
Lake Baikal
Tis
Ere
Lortay
Exaverodina
Khabarovsk
New Yorks
Missing Local Man Slain Near Webster Springs
Clothing found near Webster Springs identified as John McCoy 61 of South Charleston by his daughter and South Charleston police chief. McCoy had been missing since June 1522 and left home often for months. Body found on Elk river island. authorities in Webster County pursue the case and plan exhumation to examine a left shoulder wound.
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Webster Springs
John McCoy
South Charleston
R Yelir
Lilian Skages
Frank J. Skaggs
South Carrleston
Skaggs
Stabilization Talks Among U S Britain and France
Three central bankers and top officials from the United States Great Britain and France met in private talks in London on June 10 to discuss de facto stabilization of the dollar pound and franc ahead of international meetings. The aim is to prevent wide currency fluctuations and support forthcoming global talks. Details remain unofficial but participants include Clement Mayer Charles Farmer George L Murri con Montag U Norman Harrigan and Joy Crane.
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London
United States
Great Britain
France
Clement Mc~ay
Bank of France
Charles Farmer
George L. Murricon
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Montagu Norman
Bank of Eagland
Harrigan
Joy Crane
New York Bank
Norman
Prohibition Enforcement Records From Southern West Virginia
The Gazette will publish articles showing rise and enforcement of the federal prohibition law in southern West Virginia. Figures come from the United States district court for southern West Virginia presided by Judge George W. McClintic. Data covers federal prohibition cases from July 2, 1921 to May 23 of the current year.
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West Virginia
United States District Court For
George W. McClintic
Department of Justice
McClintic
Roosevelt's New Program Seeks $25 Million Saving
Washington June 10 President Roosevelt asked Congress for a temporary government reorganization expected to save about 25 million dollars through departmental consolidations abolitions and function realignments. White House sources say total year savings could reach 900 million with further reductions in veterans’ appropriations and disbursement consolidations. The executive order outlines six changes including creation of an office of procurement consolidation of interior public buildings and parks administration abolition of minor commissions and centralized treasury disbursements. The plan stresses quick action and notes changes could be altered at the next regular session.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Senate
Prapasti
Department of Interior
the Treasury
Justice Department
United States
Treasury Department
Pownall Urges Repeal Activity
West Virginia Legion official Pownall urges members to back repeal of the eighteenth amendment. He states over 90 percent nationwide favor repeal and calls veterans to work toward this goal. The message appears in the West Virginia Legionnaire and cites a convention mandate. The tally window notes a June 27 ballot on repeal.
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Amafrican Legion
Hetual Pownal
West Virginia
Went Virginia Legionnaire
Americay Lewlon
Atte Wnll
American Legion
Britain to Pay Debt in Silver on World Debt Showdown
Britain faces a world economic conference as 14 nations owe the United States a total of about 61.9 billion in debts. London may pay next week in silver, signaling a gesture of good faith while most other nations, notably France, hint at default or heavy reductions. The 75.95 million due next Thursday is expected to be settled in silver rather than gold, preserving Britain’s credit. The government plans to keep the final decision secret until Chancellor Neville Chamberlain speaks on Tuesday.
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London
Great Britain
United States
Taureday
Europe
England
France
Britain
United Kingdom
Wmneither
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Sprague mine safety team wins 14th annual meet
The Sprague mine safety team today won the 14th Annual safety meet of the New River company for the second consecutive year. Sprague, Summerlee and Cranberry tied at the end of extra contest. Sprague triumphed, with the Negro team from Oskwood winning its division. Ernest L. Batley and George T. Watson attended.
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Scarbag
Sprague
New River Company
Summerlee
Cranberry
Oskwood Wos
Ernest L. Batley
State Mine Department
George T. Watson
Kanawha Coal Operators To Study National Bill
Kanawha Valley coal operators plan to study provisions of President Roosevelt s national recovery act and its application to mining operations. Duncan Kennedy, secretary, cites uncertainties but notes concerted effort to increase coal production. Ernest Merrill, president of the Great Kanawha Valley Improvement Association, reports progress in promoting coal transportation by water. Yon A Bitner, new international organizer for United Mine Workers, opened state offices and was transferred to direct West Virginia Maryland and Virginia regions from Charleston. Equipment sales rise as Kanawha Manufacturing reports replacement of idle time machinery and dealers note a slow pickup in engine operations. Upward trend in Great Lakes auto manufacturing is also noted.
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Sudy
Ernest M. Merrill
Yon A. Bitner
International Socceting
United Mine Workers
America
Southern West Virgin Cow Wien
Bitner
Pallmont
Kanawha Manufacturing Company
Charleston
Kaniwha Villey
Virgini
Great Lakes Indus+trial
Senate Edges Toward Adjournment Amid Reform Clash
Washington June 10 AP Congress neared adjournment but split over Roose velt reorganization and a 2.9 billion appropriation to fund the recovery program. Veterans pension cuts and the industrial recovery bill remain in dispute as leaders work through a late night conference. A sudden break occurred during Senator Long's speech as a recess was proposed and discussed.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Roosevelt
House
Long.d
Robinson
London
Mont Iby
Eéene
LaFollette
R. Wis
Senate Confirms Hoover Secretary After Bitter Debate
Washington June 10 The Senate confirmed President Hoover’s pick for secretary amid sharp exchanges over Walter H Newton of Dunne named to the federal reserve board. Norris accused the choice of signaling a setback to progressives while Stephens defended Newton’s record. The batch also approved William Dodd as ambassador to Berlin though Roosevelt delayed that appointment. Other nominations included Cudahy to Poland and MacVeagh to Greece with several top posts filled in the administration.
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Washington
Senate
Walter H. Newton
Dunne
Federal Reserve Home Toan Bank Board
Hoover
Norris
Neb
Stephens
Miss
Newston
Roosevelt
Newton & Post
Herbert Hoover
William =. Dodd
Berlin
Germany
John Cudahy
Milwaukee
Foland
Lincoln MacVeagh
New Cannan
Conn
Greece
William H. Gullnand Wee
Customa Et Port Arthur
Texas
Newton
Senate BP
Ron Francis White
Maryland
maini+ster
Czechoslovakia
Robert Py Skiner
Ohio
Turekey
Conway Cos
South Trimble, Jr
Kentucky
Department of Commerce
William Stanley
David L. Lawrence
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Walter BR. Thurmond
West Virginia
Harry F. Payer
Aeaize
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Huey
Mets
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Yoke
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Euronte Madrid
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Cuba
South
Pownall
Legion Head
Sprague Mine Safety Team
Victoria
Kanawha Coal Operators
Wetivifles
West Virelals
Virginia
Bor
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Federal Loan Bank Board
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