Nazis Striving To Avert War Says Lochner In U S
Louis P. Lochner, AP Berlin bureau chief, reports Germany is pursuing a major effort to avert war both militarily and economically. He notes German fears Britain and France will deny a place in the sun and describes wartime economic preparations and the four year plan. He predicts no major European moves until after harvest.
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Rites Will Mark First Flag Week
Washington notes mark the first Flag Week with a vesper service on the capitol east steps. Senate Leader Barkley will give a youth message while Champ Clark Jr. speaks in reply, as 100 patriotic groups contribute flags for the massing of colors. The event, broadcast nationally, caps a revival honoring Old Glory and warning against future war.
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Hoover Dodges Political Questions in Chicago Arrival
Former President Herbert Hoover avoided political questions on his arrival in Chicago saying nothing on the political situation but praising the two world fairs. He will stay with Arch W. Shaw of Winnetka until Monday.
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Ford and wife skip White House dinner for garden club
Henry Ford and his wife did not dine with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in Washington because Mrs. Ford wanted to show her prized flowers to the Women’s National Farm and Garden Association ladies in Detroit, the Detroit Times reports. A club chaperon related that Ford declined the White House invitation to host the garden club at their home.
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May Sales Tax Up, but Ten-Month Totals Lag
May sales tax receipts rose by about 135 000 from a year earlier to 1 310 883.52, but the first ten months of the fiscal year show a shortfall of roughly 433 000. Utilities led contributions this year at 4 603 404.05. coal, gas, and oil paid 452 699.41 in May for a total of 3 439 864.54, with other sectors adding smaller amounts across manufacturing retail wholesale contracting amusements and services.
Boys' State Solons Override Governor
In Jackson's Mill on June 10 the Mountaineer Boys' State legislature passed a $100,000 electric power project over Governor Rodney Wolford's veto, part of a summer government school by the American Legion. The body also endorsed a future Boys' Nation and cheered as Wolford named George Loudenslager an honorary colonel at the state Four-H camp.
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Train Kills 2 Miners on WV Trestle Near Farm
West Virginia brief reports two miners struck and killed by a Norfolk and Western train while walking to Hemphill to start their shift. Victims are Jess Taylor, 53, and John Rash, 47. Other names listed as residents in Wheeling Hollidays Cove West Liberty Reader.
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Gideons To Hold 27th WV Convention In Clarksburg
The 27th annual West Virginia Gideons convention will meet June 17 18 in Clarksburg. About 245 Bibles will be placed in nine city hotels during the gathering. J M Hickman of Charleston serves as state president.
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Lumber yard death claims Grover Braden
Grover Braden a 32 year old worker at the M. E. Crisp lumber yard was killed when a saw severed his body. Companions said a wood block dropped behind the saw causing it to move on Braden.
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30-Foot Fall Kills Boy in Abandoned Mill
Parsons reports fourteen year old Elmer Flanagan died after a 30 foot fall while playing in an old pulp mill. A cement block on the second floor slipped as the boys jumped, killing him. Also from Pittsburgh a commencement list includes 14 West Virginians among 1,218 candidates.
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Elmer Flanagan
Appointment of Colonels on Governor's Staff Recalls Charleston Clergy
Loudenslager received a five minute ovation as part of the governor's staff rollout. Appointed colonels and counsellors include Russell Thom and David Hicks of Charleston, the Rev. William Flint of Buckhannon, Paul Workman of Clendenin, Dr. Raymond Vassar and Robert Bland of Weston, and John Stewart of Romney.
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David Hicks
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Buckhannon
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Clendenin
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Weston
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Romney
Nelson Dance Orchestra to Perform at WCHS Auditorium
The Ozzie Nelson dance orchestra with Harriett Hillard as vocalist will appear at WCHS auditorium on June 20 from 9 to 1:30 o clock.
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Harriett Hilliard
Wchs Auditorium
Permits Granted for Two Dwellings in Midland
Architect and builder Alex Carson secures a permit for a 10000 dollar dwelling with attached garage at 1114 Highland Avenue from Inspector George B. Hendricks. J T Reynolds of 811 West Avenue obtains a permit for a 6000 dollar dwelling.
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West Avenue
German Toy Makers Warn Boycotts Hit Export Markets
German toy makers say organized boycotts in important foreign markets are hurting their business, threatening orders and revenue as demand shifts away from their products.
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Germany
Newcastle film records ten mile city tour for posterity
Newcastle England completed a ten mile film tour of the city and will seal the record in a vault for future generations. The project captured streets landmarks and daily life for archival preservation.
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