City seeks federal funds for river and rail projects
Mayor R P DeVan filed Charleston bids for federal public works money prioritizing a river rail freight terminal, bridges over the Kanawha, a Lovell Street span, a north south river crossing, sewerage disposal site, and riverfront improvements. Cost estimates not set but likely exceed 6.0 million. aid also sought for a port office, park, water and sewer mains, and grade crossing eliminations as part of broader highway and infrastructure plans.
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Charleston
National Public Works Program
R. P. DeVan
Mayer
Washington
United Braces Corps of Engineers
Muyro
Kanawha Street
Columbia
Boulevar
Warpingtin
Coisiestgne Strece
Lovell Street
Walttaker Street
Zewcross
Kanawha
Elk River
Army Department
Sharleston Hospital
Chamber
Karawas River
Kanawha County Favored Seeks Road Commissioner Post
A Kanawha County meeting adopted a resolution urging Gov. H. G. Kump to appoint a Kanawha County resident as state road commissioner. The session, attended by many party leaders, lauded Kanawha’s population and road mileage, and former Sheriff D. H. Stephenson spoke of support while avoiding ineligibility under state law. Other speakers included Charles Love and J. Shirley Rous, Kanawha delegation members.
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H. G. Kump
Zenawhea County
Cours
Kanawha
Haseen
Democratic Party
van Dale G. Cristo
Democratic County Executive Committee
D. H. Stephenson
Hiae
Endas
Charles, Love
J. Shirley Rous
Kanawha County
County Unit Instructions Given to Superintendents
State education officials opened guidance sessions for county superintendents as the county unit act abolishing district boards faces challenges. W. W. Trent urged continued operation through July while a group of taxpayers plans to seek an injunction to block the Charleston board from turning over property to a forthcoming county board. The case could reach the state supreme court, testing the county unit system nationwide.
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County Schools Unit Act
W. W. Trent
Howard B. Lee
RB. A. Blessing
Charleston Board of Education
Supreme Court
Trent
State to Help Pay Salaries for Four Months
The state will contribute to salaries for fourteen thousand five hundred and five teachers for four months of the school year. Estimates show fewer teachers than last year, with wealthier districts hiring more locally. State aid depends on pupil density and certification level, ranging from elementary grades to high school staff, with varies by district need.
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Clarpentary
Saik
Oil Company Elects Sutton at Wyoming Directors Meet
A. Simms of Charleston was elected president of the Lambie Ol company of Wyoming at a directoral meeting today. Other officers named are D. F. Wilson of Clarksburg as vice president and Eliott of Charleston as secretary-treasurer. The board includes L. B. McGee of Shinnjian and Crawford L. Wilson of Oak.
Senate Passes Vet Substitute In Face of Veto
Washington June 14 A Senate move to the House on whether to approve broader veteran compensation faced a probable presidential veto. The Senate added changes to the independent offices appropriations bill that would increase compensation by about 30 million dollars, while sparing stricter eligibility for pension rolls. The plan, 51 to 88, kept a tougher standard on disability retention but set aside a printed conference proposal for study, prompting a recess and quick votes.
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Washington
Senate
House
Independent Offices
Roosevelt
Anu
Shen
Ee Aloe
Massachusetts to Convene Repeal Convention June Twenty Sixth
Massachusetts will hold a constitutional convention on June 26 to ratify the federal amendment repealing prohibition. Governor Ely called the session after unofficial returns from yesterday's special election showed a strong repeal victory. Delegates pledged by districts statewide averaged about four to one in favor of repeal.
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Boston
Masseachusett
J& Constitutional Convention
Joseph B. Ely
Nous
Arthur J. Davis
ABN Seahaoe | League
Massachusetta
State Commission Plans Battlefield Beautification
The State Commission will beautify Droop Mountain battlefield park in Pocahontas County using Civitan conservation corps workers from Watoge forests. The project, under the new state conservation department, includes removing useless trees, rebuilding a wooden fence around the Wencre tract, and possibly a caretaker cottage. The 1868 battle near Lewisburg, with Union General Averill and Confederate General Echols, holds special significance for West Virginia.
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Droop Mountain Battlefield Park
Pocahontas County
State Conservation Department
Civitan Conservation Corps
Watoge State Forest
Pocahontas Country
Droop Mountain Park
West Virginia
Averill
Echols
Beverly
Meadow Bluff
Lewisburg
Commission
William &. Ghilton
Charleston
Garden Chubs of
America
Iire
Federated Garden Cluba
Favorable Business Reports From Major Industries
Dayton reports Frigidaire plants employing 10,000 with May sales 42 percent higher than last year and June production at peak levels. Iron Age says wages likely to rise in steel, with 47 percent capacity steel ingot output and autos near record deliveries. New York traffic notes carloadings up 19.9 percent YoY, carriers up from prior week. Louisville and Grahn Brick Works announce about 20 percent wage rise for 300 workers, citing renewed business momentum after prior wage cuts.
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Dayton
Ohio
Frigidaire Corporation
E.G. Birchler
Running &T
Louisville
Chicagoan Tax Trial Witness Testifies About Stock Deal
New York June 14 Joseph P B Read of Chicago testified for his brother in law Charles E Mitchell in a federal court. Read said he offered to finance his sister in buying National City bank stock and discussed the purchase of 18 300 shares in December 1929. He claimed his wealth was about 10 million dollars and that he had funds in Continental Bank in Chicago and the National Bank of the Republic. He described urging more purchases in 1928 and 1930 and noted his sister had suffered losses, while a government case contends the sale was not bonafide and aimed to show a loss.
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New York
Joseph PB. Read
Chicago
Charles E.mitchell
National City Bank
Read
Mitchell
Drake Hotel
Chitcags
Finnnte
Onicapo
Nitloai
Bank of the Republic
Hix Wite
Hls Slater
National City Bank Ptoce
Beh Tad Bohaq
President Roosevelt urges state aid groups for relief
President Roosevelt called for a seller organization in each state to administer aid to the needy in a business like, nonpartisan manner. He spoke to governors in Beaton and said states and local units should share fair finance of emergency relief, aligning with Hopkins. He warned against using public works funds for disguised relief projects.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Beatton
Harry L. Hopkins
Thay
Eller
Roosevelt Will Allow Study Of Britain's Debt
President Roosevelt announced a review of Britain's debt to the United States amid a ten million dollar partial payment tendered by Britain in acknowledgement of tomorrow's due date. The note cited Roosevelt's lack of authority to alter the agreement, while the White House said nonpayment of the balance should not be branded a default.
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Washington
API
Great Britain
United States
Roosevelt
Congress
Navy Faces Policy Shift Over Airship Ops
Washington reports the congressional committee condemns the navy’s handling of airship Akron operations. It calls for curbs, potential creation of a navy air corps, and criticizes pre and post disaster investigations as lacking thoroughness. The supplement, signed by eight of ten members, urged safeguards ahead of the next Congress.
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Washington
Navy
Congressional
Congress
Navy Air Corps
Barnegaight
Naval Court of Inquiry
Navy Department
Macon
Navy Air
King
Dtwh
Sonnie Johnson
Del
Statute Made Criminals Editor's Note
The editor recalls the push for the national prohibition amendment and notes its mixed impact after fourteen years. Justice figures from 1923 24 show 1270 cases instituted 1039 convictions and significant fines amid ongoing court activity under Judge George W McClintic in southern West Virginia, with notes to be continued.
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George W. McClintic
West Virginia
Department of Justice
Perkins Reports Boost In May Manufacturing Jobs
Washington June 14 An increase of 40 per cent in manufacturing employment and 11.6 per cent in payrolls were reported by the labor department for May. The gains exceed seasonal expectations and mark the largest upturn since 1933. The data cover 17 923 establishments in 69 industries. At same time a Johnson administration group forms to administer new legislation and push early industry trade agreements to raise wages and purchasing power. The offices were crowded with job seekers amid hopes of future employment.
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Washington
Perkins Ra
Dinasty
Hugh §. Johnson
Ils
Roosevelt
Johnson Organization
Petit
Quinni¢Ree Department
National Recovery Administration
Johnson
Presi
Aent Rodpeveltee
Congress
Johnsos
Saepacrallase
Gevot
Bond Issue Test Action Is Filed
John L. Dickinson, a Charleston banker, filed suit in county circuit court to test the constitutionality of a legislative act authorizing 96,000,000 in state bonds to cover deficit. The suit targets State Treasurer R. E. Thibett and State Auditor Edgar L. Sins, seeks an injunction, and will be presented to Judge A. F. Hudson. The case questions whether bonds may be issued without a public vote.
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H. G. Kump
John L. Dickinson
Charleston
Dickinson
Brown, Jackson and Knight
R. E.‘thibett
Edgar L. Sins
A. F. Hudson
Kidnap Threat Reported Against President Roosevelt Grandchild
Boston papers say a plot to kidnap 14 month old Barak Delano Roosevelt, grandson of President Roosevelt, was allegedly under consideration with details kept secret. Secret Service watch was said to be maintained at the summer home, while officials later denied any confirmed threat.
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Boston Paper
Boston
the Post Gays
Barak Delano Roosevelt
Roosevelt
James Roosevelt
Little Boar's Head
N. H
Post
Secret Service
Alphonsus
Li. McCormack
Wasrington
Dune
Iate
Sarah Delano Roosevalet
Prandahila
Caldwell Riggs Taken by Death
Caldwell Riggs longtime banker and executive, assistant treasurer and director of United Carbon company, died at a local hospital yesterday afternoon after weeks of illness. He was born May 6, 1883 in Alma Tyler County and lived in Huntington and Charleston. Survived by wife Nell Ankrom Riggs, his parents, four brothers, and a sister, his funeral will be at his residence on McOining Street.
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Caldwell Riggs
United Carbon Company
McOiing Street
Mr. Riggs Ia
Mins Nell Ankrom
Huntington
Hig
Granville A. Riggs
Celia Gorbly Riggs
Alms
Fred Rises
Paul Riggs
Rose Riggs
Walter Rigge
Montana
Florence Stathers
Alma
Charleston National Bank
Loverseas
16Th Engineers
Riges
Oscar Nelson
United Carbon Company O
Charleston
Riggs
Nad & Wood
Mattern Begins World Flight From Siberia to Alaska
Texas flyer Jimime Mattern departed from Khabarovsk in Siberia for Alaska as part of his around the world journey. The start occurred at 8 p m Moscow time, with conversions to 1 p m EST. Weather and exact flight details were sparse in the dispatch from Moscow dated June 16.
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Jimime Mattern
Texas
Khabarovak
Siberia
Alaska
Moscow
Werdnesae
Moecow
Cebureciay
Bright Future for Coal Industry Seen by Snead
L A Snead, former fuel administrator, told a Washington audience that the government’s new industrial control bill favors the coal industry by delaying anti trust enforcement and allowing two years for self adjustment. He said fair wages and cooperation with the government are expected, with higher tariffs likely to protect coal and related industries. West Virginia, a leading coal and chemical producer, should benefit and see prosperity if cooperation holds.
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L. A. Nerd
Washington
Fuol
John Taing
Snead
Anti-Trust Acta
Dial
Appalachian Coals
Ences O8
Gnead
Industralteta
Virginia
Chesa@ and Potomac Fuel company
Eabingtons
British Chancellor Announces War Debt Negotiations Start
Neville Chamberlain announced a $75,050,000 portion of Britain’s war debt would be paid and formal debt negotiations with the United States would begin in Washington, following President Roosevelt’s reply. The partial payment and plan were praised and framed as a potential first step toward full settlement of the war debts.
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London
Great Britain
United States
House of Commons
Neville Cham
Berlain
Washington
Roosevelt
Benevilor
World Economic Conference
Chama Sheriain
America
GRROF
Hfe
Chamberlain
Ture
Absence of Governor Rump Stirs Capitol Speculation
Absence of Governor Rump from the capitol yesterday sparked mystery. Reports say he may have gone to New York or Washington, with theories tying the trip to state bond liquidation or the industrial recovery bill funding. Supporters and jobseekers waited in vain for appointments as no return date is announced.
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New York
Washington, D. C
G. K. Kump
Ronis
Washington
Something Must Be Done Looks Like Us
Beverly Hills dispatch reports a chaotic scene as a president faces pressure from supporters and critics over debts and congressional friction. The piece notes distorted quotes and mentions a public debate about action before a looming deadline, with stray references to political missteps and personal character jabs.
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Calf
Jung
Potomac
Silale
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