City approves MacCorkle avenue extension and road work plans
City council authorized the 2 106 foot eastward extension from the C and O station on MacCorkle avenue and discussed funding for Brite road resurfacing. Mayor Dawson said a proceed order would issue today and PWA extensions are expected. Protests over Bridge Road plan and land-strip exchanges were aired, while cost-saving concrete options were proposed. A French Italian naval battle report from London noted a major Mediterranean engagement.
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MacCorkle Avenue
Dawson
McHugh Brothers
Murphy Construction Company
Brite Road
PWA
Counell
Bridger
A. Domek Carre McConkle
Bridgetoad-Staunton Avenue
London
Bordeaux
London Daily Mail
Bortone Laxative Pill Ad Promises Quick Liver Boost
An old styled ad touts Bortone Laxative Pills claiming to spark the liver and improve digestion. It promises relief from dull feelings, faster digestion, and better energy by providing vital liquid and preventing excess stomach buildup. Sold at Cohen's stores for 57 with guaranteed satisfaction.
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Cohen's
Calling All Dogs by Terbune on early training and kindness
A Denver reader replies to Calling All Dogs arguing that early training with patience and common sense, not brutality, yields obedient dogs. He recounts training his pups without punishment and notes even experts admit broad limits to what is known about dogs after fifty years of study.
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Harry S
Denver
Wag Sa Xrows
Dunbar city ordinance bans Kanawha River swimming
The Dunbar municipal council passed a ban on swimming in the Kanawha river. The measure prohibits removing slag from an abandoned streetcar yard except for city street use. Police chief said to enforce, while the finance committee was to review city coat. Complaints about nannying were discussed and a day catcher employment topic noted.
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Dunbar Municipal Coun
Jaycee Delegates Stay With Local Chapter at Hotel
Mid western delegates en route to the national Junior Chamber of Commerce convention in Washington were guests of the local chapter at the Daniel Boone hotel yesterday. The program included a cocktail party a buffet supper and a half billy dance.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Washington, D.C
Daniel Boone Hotel
Plots Traced to Nazis Spur Uruguay Government Action
Nine Germans were under arrest as an official inquiry prepared a congress report linking Nazi activity to Otto Langmann the German minister in Uruguay. The commission charged a local Nazi network tied to the German legation and a propaganda group in every German school. it urged action as the government blamed Langmann and named Julio Daldorf for possible expulsion. The minister dissolved groups but denied responsibility for anti-Uruguayan acts.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Dune
Mi—7
Congress
Otto Langmann
Geman
Julio Daldorf
South America
Firemen Praised For Smothering Blaze At Quarrier Street
Fire department credited with a new fog nozzle device for halting a Sunday blaze at 1222 Quarrier street that threatened a four apartment building. Neves and Young, owners, praised the quick work as flames poured through doors and windows. Mrs Traylow saved her baby before escape. Truslow perished trying to fight the fire before crews arrived.
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Quarrier Street
Neves
Young
W.ef
Trustow
Truslow
Air Collision Kills 3 In Tulsa Area Schoolcraft Crash
Three people die when aircraft from the Sparkian School of Aeronautics in Tulsa collide near a residence. A student pilot from St. Louis and several Tulsa residents were among those injured as the crash damaged a home and surrounding area.
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Pune
INS
Faglas
Ee Carey
Sparkian School of Aeronautics of
Tulsa
Louis Say TD
St. Louis
Spare Tom
Juhn Ljungmaid
Sparkin
Army
Daniel
Stone
Wellington
Kan
Aemy
Enna Evenoff
L.J. Carr
Troopers Hold Three In Sunday Shooting
State police held Delbert Burdette 24 and Harry Burdette 24 on malicious wounding charges after a Sunday night affray in Putney. Bernice Simmons 27 is in McMillan Hospital with shotgun pellets in his hands and chest. Jim Burdale 88, the father, and Staunton Sizemore 26 were involved as witnesses in a case linked to the shooting.
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Putney
Uri Sons
Delbert
Harry Burdette
Bernice Simmons
Simmons
McMilan Hospital
Jim Buirdale
Conf
Polien
Staunton Sizemore
City Treasury Reports Mixed May Balance Changes
City Treasurer Roy Pierson reports May 2 balances show overdraft cut from 97 209 to 10 638 92 but total overdraft remains unknown. May collections reach 146 397 62 against 7 BaBIG warrants. major receipts include 68 346 43 from 1938 tax, 7 115 from capitation taxes, 13 201 15 gross sales tax, 5 514 30 trust, 667 18 licenses, 2 410 54 fines, and 813 95 permit fees. Overall bank balance across funds stands at 450 976 75 with major allocations in Kanawha parkway, MacCorkle avenue, street improvement, parking, auditorium, and WPA shares. Sinking fund holds 125 358 60. new equipment fund shows 25 pAa a2 left. sewer and cemetery funds show declines.
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Roy Pierson
Lund
Pierson
Sheriff's Office
Caslasy
Judge Hall
Nendricks
Lee- Fayette Street Bridge
Kanawha Parkway
MacCorkle Avenue
City Auditorium
WPA
Cometery
Brewster Leads Barrows in Maine Primary Returns
In Maine, U S Rep Ralph Brewster leads Gov Lewis Barrows by early returns from 629 precincts. Brewster 14116 votes to Barrows 9225 with Payne slightly ahead of rivals for the U S senate seat vacated by Frederick G. Pike Rd in Augusta amid a national contest.
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Portland. Me
U. S
Ralph
Brewster
Stuate
Lewis Q. Barrows
Maine
Barrows
Nationa
Frederick Pie Rd
WIMB
Frederick G. Payne
Augusta
Canadian Troops Return to England After France Expedition
The first Canadian division soldiers, weary and disappointed, have returned to England from France. Units that penetrated deepest escaped a German encircling move by about two hours. Other Canadian units did not engage the foe and are back in England after six days at sea and on land.
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England
Crim
Eniland
France
Lati
Wounded Poilus Cross Frontier to Frugal Rest Tonight
Porrentruy reports a weary column of wounded French soldiers crossed the Franco Swiss frontier seeking relief. About 154 seriously injured, many without limbs or sight, endured days of movement between field hospitals as rumors of surrender terms spread after Marshal Petain’s statement.
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Franco
France
Pierre Denis
Limoges
Flanders
Paris
Une
Bac
Fromier Petain
Ferens
Woman Hit by Auto In North Charleston
Mrs. Virginis Smith, 60, of North Charleston, was struck by an automobile last night crossing Dunbar Road near Stop 3. She was taken to Mountain State Hospital by Cunningham ambulance with a deep scalp laceration, a cut above the right eye, and body abrasions.
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Virginis Smith
North Charleston
Dunbar
Mountain State Hospital
Cunningham
Jr Senators Open With Dindar Junior Club at Legion Field
The Junior Senators meet the Dindar junior club today at Legion Field. Manager Gene McDonough asks players to report all.
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Senators
Dindar
Legion Field
Gene McDonough
Nelork
Charleston Police Nominated by Order for 1941 Convention
Huntington June 11 Members of the Fraternal Order of Police nominated officers tonight and chose Williamson as the 1941 convention city. The slates to be elected at the closing session include president Assistant Chief Henry B. Squires of Fairmont and Sergt Clarence Custer of Wheeling. vice president Patrolman Harry Becheler and Detective Charles Cleboth of Huntington. secretary Sergt Marvin BR Hols of Fairmont and Patrolman Clarence Flading of Benwood. treasurer Detective Lelie T. Harris of Wheeling and Detective H. H. Moales of Charleston. conductor Detective L. B. Warren of Charleston and Lieut Andy Baker of Huntington. guard Lieut Frank Gregorie of Clarksburg and Patrolman Wallace Bias of Charleston.
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Fraternal Order of Police
Williamson
Jominies
Henry B. Squires
Fairmont
Sergt
Clarence Custer
Wheeling
Fox
Harry Becheler
Charles Cleboth
Sergi
Marvin BR. ‘Hols
Clarence Flading
Benwood
H. H. Moales
Charleston
L. B. Warren
Andy Baker
Frank Gregorie
Clarksburg
Wallace Bias
Amusement Tax Increase Voted in Senate Action
Washington June 17 The Senate swiftly moved toward a final vote on the 1 907 billion defense tax bill approving a 77 million increase in amusement taxes to replace 576 million in tobacco taxes included earlier. Under the amended schedule admissions costing 10 cents or more face a 19 percent levy. The House had voted to tax admissions over five cents.
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Washington
Senate
House
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