The Great Game of Politics Unions Pressure Congress
The piece argues labor and veteran lobbies exert strong influence over Congress. It notes members fear losing office, sees limited voter power to curb them, and cites Lewis W. Douglas and Carter Glass as examples. The author contends lobbying sway persists and many legislators fear repercussions more than policy. An ironic portrait of Congress as self preserving rabbits.
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A. F. of L
Mr. Connery
Feadadassers
Congress
William Green
Lewis W. Douglas
Arizona
Carter Glass
Virginia
Educational Center Incorporated Here
The Charleston Educational Center was granted a charter of Incorporation to build science halls gymnasiums auditoriums libraries offices and other structures. The corporation is not organized for profit. Incorporators include Harrison B. Smith the Rev Dr John Gass Frank A. Thomas Dr Robert K Bufard and J N Skinner.
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Charleston
State Ceaterway
Harrison B. Smith
John Gass
Frank A. Thomas
Robert K. Bufard
J. ¥. N. Skinner
St. Albans
Local Shriners Escort Parade in Washington
Washington June 1 President Roosevelt assures the Shriners captured the capital with pomp and pageantry. He lauds their philanthropic work building hospitals for crippled children and urges duty alongside cheer, noting social problems require seriousness amid gaiety.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hite
Soviet Soldier Killed by Japs In Frontier Scene
A Soviet soldier lies dead after a clash with Japanese forces, with a blood pool and empty cartridges found at the frontier. Siluyanov’s body had disappeared, and the report continues from page one.
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Siluyanov
Obituary notices for Mrs Virginia Meadows and Daner Adkins
Mrs Virginia Meadows 36 died last night at a local hospital on Trustow street. Survived by two daughters Mrs F Q Stark and Miss Irene Meadows, son Hardy Meadows, father H G Shrewsbury, sister Minnie Cooper, brother Finley Shrewsbury and two grandchildren. Body at Barlow mortuary pending funeral arrangements. Daner Adkins 19 died last night at his mother Betty Turley’s home. Surviving are mother, stepfather Calvin Turley, sisters Vilval and Juanita Adkins, brothers Bernard Clarence Howard G Adkins, and step-brothers Eugene and Thomas Turley. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
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Virginia Meadows
Trustow Street
F. Q. Stark
Charleston
Irene Meadows
Vinton
Hardy Meadows
H. G. Shrewsbury
Beckley
Minnie Cooper
Belle
Finley Shrewsbury
Owens
Barlow Mortuary
Daner Adkins
Betty Turley
Shamblin Court
Uiness
Calvin Turley
Vilval
Juanita Adkins
Bernard
Clarence
Howard G. Adkins
Eugene
Thomas Turley
Single Six Year Term For President Urged
P. Goodson of the Better Business association called for a constitutional amendment establishing a single six year presidential term. Speaking to businessmen at St. Albans last night he argued the nation relies too much on Washington, must move beyond a low mood, and persuade workers that effort is essential.
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United States
P. Goodson
Better Business Association
St. Albans
Washington
Party Ranks Split on Bill Votes Amid Absences
The roll call showed a split among party ranks as the bill failed. Senator Robinson of Arkansas, the Democratic leader, was absent in his home state but would have voted for the measure if present. Other absent members included Lewis Winds and Truman Montana, with positions not announced.
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Sen. Robinson
Arkansas
Lewis
Winds
Truman
Montana
Outlaw Gang Is Captured in Kentucky Restaurant
Patrolmen James Lane Ed Delaney Warren Rayburn and Clay Caskey surprised and arrested an outlaw gang as they walked into a Lexington restaurant to dine. The gang faced potential execution under Kentucky’s armed robbery law for crimes tied to a prison escape. Governor Study Laffoon praised the capture.
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James Lane
Ed Delaney
Warren Rayburn
Clay Caskey
Kentucky
Gov
Laffoon St Frankfort
Boy Breaks Leg At Union Mission Camp
William Logan seven, son of Mrs Minnie Logan of Maple Road, accidentally broke his leg while playing at the Union Mission camp yesterday. He was taken to St Francis Hospital for treatment.
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Union Mission
William Logan 7
Minnie Logan
Maple Road
Nils Jeg
St. Francia Hospital
License Revoked for Alderson Driver in DWI Case
Charles Jones of Alderson street was charged with driving while drunk in municipal court. He was fined 23 dollars and costs, and received a six month license revocation. His car was ordered impounded.
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Charles Jones
Alderson Street
Jones
Methodist Conference Opens at Central M E Church
The Rev A Coleman Brown of Morgantown addressed Charleston district Methodists at the annual conference in session at Central Methodist Episcopal Church with about 40 congregations represented. Other speakers included Rev E J Westfall of Asbury and Rev HM Riddle. Closing-session speakers were Mrs Fred M Morris Mrs J L Gusler and Mrs Q P Ruttz on missionary work and aid societies. The Rev E A Wils of Nitro represented Epworth leagues and Rev Z B Edworthy church schools of religious education. District superintendent Rev J C Buckley presided. Other talks noted high auto fatalities since repeal of prohibition and planned local option elections in several counties.
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A. Coleman Brown
Wesley Foundation
Morgantowns
Methodist Episcopal Ehairches
Charleston
Central Methodist Episcopal Church
E. J. Westfall
Asbury
Methodist Church
HM. Riddle
Fred M. Morris
J. L. Gusler
Q. P. Ruttz
E. A. Wils
Nitro
Epworth
ZB. Edworthy
Church Schools
Nglous
Rey
J. C. Buckley
Robert Bagnell
A. F. Shomo
Roy McCuskey
West Virginia Wesleyan College
E. Ewing
West Virginiaa and Saloon Teague
B. E. Ewing
West Virginia
Explosion Wounds Two At Mammoth Gas Plant
A gasoline explosion at the Virginian Gasoline plant in Mammoth injured two men, Robert Couch and William Shaffer, who were treated at Mountain State Hospital for severe burns to the head and forearms. Welding work sparked gasoline drips from a nearby pipe, triggering the blast and causing substantial property damage.
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Mammoth
Robert Couch
William Shaffer
Mountain State, Hospital
Federal Kidnap Case In Tacoma Draws Attention
Government invokes federal kidnap law in Tacoma abduction. Victim returned safely, parents released statement describing him as safe and apparently well. Hoover announced discovery of 116000 dollars, with 90700 recovered in Emigration Canyon West. Suspect Harmon M Waley, 24, an ex convict, and his 10 year old wife Margaret confessed under questioning about money location.
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George
Washington
Margaret
Hoover
Veterans applaud Marcantonio at rally on hyphenated Americans
A veteran crowd cheers as Marcantonio returns to the platform while a Merry-Go-Round column notes the persistence of hyphenated American tensions. The piece reflects on World War I veterans and national identity as events unfold.
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Vink
Marcantonio
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Glasgow
Martin to Head Safety Council
W Martin was named chair man of the city traffic safety council at the first meeting in the city council chamber. The council, appointed by Mayor Dawson, will study traffic problems from every angle. Officers include Dr. W er, secretary, and R A Robertson, treasurer. Putter named chairman of the by laws committee. W G Easley, safety director of the state road commission, outlined a state wide safety campaign. A June meeting is planned to hear Frank Gibson, newly appointed chief of police. A traffic survey committee will be appointed.
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W. Martin
City Traffic Safety Council
Dawson
R.A. Robertson
Putter
W. G. Easley
State Road Commission
Frank Gibson
Ir Black
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