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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1933

Page

7

Public Works Plan Details 80 Percent Labor Coverage

The delegation proposes projects across counties and states to qualify for 80 percent labor cost coverage under the public works program. Ohio's adjutant general outlines a $400 million plan as the first complete state project to be formally submitted. The program, part of a $3.9 billion allotment, includes 42 ships with 18 for private yards and allows a previously authorized crusade. Industrial administrator Hugh S. Jennison travels to New York seeking wage agreements to widen cooperation. Experts in Chicago work on recovery act standards with the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers and the Motor Equipment Wholesalers associations. Secretary Ickes announces a public works administrator for each state and an advisory board to certify projects for national approval.

Sawyer Ett Ohio Adjutant General Matty Payal Hugh Jennyson New York Johnson Johnston Trade Association Chicago American Fruit and Vegetable] Snipper Association Motor Equipment Wholesalers’ Association Cabines Public Works Advisory Committee Ickes Orks Organization

American delegation notes on stabilization and tariff talks

Fragmented report shows American delegates acknowledging pending instructions while Britain presses for wartime settlement talk. Tariff reductions and economic union ideas spark debate among nations, with American experts noting proposals were for discussion not adoption. Secretary Fun responding to Hendry Collin’s inquiry.

Seaton Piaio Bint Albert Burrout Duoia Sealous Hendry Collin The Economic Commission Fun

Suggestions to the commission for agenda items

The memorandum presents subjects for consideration in connection with the commission's work. It outlines topics intended for inclusion in the agenda and seeks guidance on priorities and inclusion. The tone is formal and the content focuses on planning and procedural matters for upcoming meetings.

Heiress to Marry Georgian Prince in Paris Today

Miss Hutton heiress to Frank W. Woolworth fortune will wed Prince Alexis Meliiit in Paris civil ceremony today with a religious ceremony planned Thursday. The 20 year old daughter of Franklyn L. Hutton of New York will retain control of her fortune and bring a large dowry to the Georgian prince, 28, who has been in Paris for weeks amid world travel.

Paris Mut«ton Nis

Cotton Relief cotter offers land options on cotton

A cotton relief plan proposes cotter payments from 36 cents per acre based on past yields and expected production. The landowner can choose cash for portions or a smaller rental with an option on about 2,400,000 bales of output. Options priced near three cents below market, exercisable by next January, with profit from the price difference.

Cotter Tle

State plots rapid action on bond issue

State officials discuss a proposed 25 million bond issue and potential Supreme Court resolution. The board of public works meetings, Charleston bankers, and New York financiers discuss funding as approximately 1.5 million in obligations mature July 1. Governor's New York trip cited.

O'Brier Supreme Court Board of Public Works Charleston New York City New York

Condition of Harper Improves After Streetcar Injury

The condition of Harrison Harper of HK Two Mile, whose skull fracture occurred Friday night when struck by a streetcar, was reported improving yesterday at Mountain State Hospital.

Harrison Harper HK Two Mile Mountain State Hospital

Convention attendees announced for National Shrine event

Dr. C. A. Ray George Rutherford and B. C. Savage of Charleston Dr. Gary Hogg of Lewisburg are slated to attend the National Shrine convention in Atlantic City from July 9 to 14 it's announced.

C. A. Ray George &. Rutherland 8. C. Savage Charleston Gary Hogg Lewisburg Bent Kedem Tempie Atlantic City

Births for A A Goughner and W L Chambers

Mr and Mrs A A Goughner of Bede announce the birth of a son yesterday at St Prancia Hospital My Rid Mrs W L Chambers of R R D 3 Charleston report the birth of a son yesterday at St Pyotters hospital

A. A. Goughner Bede St. Prancia Hospital W. L. Chambers Charleston St.Pyotters Nespitel

Governor’s reforms boost West Virginia tax relief and schools

Kelly Acclaims a series of enabling acts and budget reforms lauded for tax relief and a rebuilt state government. The governor’s measures, backed by the legislature, aim to balance the budget, strengthen school standards, unify the road system, and expand opportunities for rural communities and poorer areas, marking a landmark in democratic achievement.

Reily West Virginia Rome France Plan Comsrat

Three States Repeal Debate Arouses Voter Call

Secretary J W Graves of the all Iowa prohibition emergency committee urges voters to stay home and ballot against repeal. The move sparks swift opposition from repeal advocates who defend turnout while stressing accountability for actions beyond blind choice. RN Cowln counters by urging continued support for repeal laws and prosperity.

J. W. Graves All Iowa Prohibition Emergency Committee Graves Prohibit Souler Dr. Grave RN. Cowln Coenhairs

Prohibition Vote Over Sees States Split On Repeal

Iowa New Hampshire and Connecticut vote tomorrow on delegates to constitutional conventions to consider repealing the 18th amendment. Campaign leaders predict turnout and watch for possible state by state results as wet and dry factions press their cases.

Graves Iowa Rapenliet Des Moines New Hampshire Wates Concord John G. Winant ii Ernest L. Converse New Hampshire and Saloon League B.D. Toland New Haven Conn Connecticut

Council Passes Continued From Page One Ordinances

City council discussed health ordinance penalties none. A proposed store permit for Hye fowle was sent back as too stringent. Public hearing set for June 30 in the council chamber to discuss ventilating bankers and toddlers. A deed from F A Baer and wife to Bleck street property was accepted. Public provision at Spring street grade crossing approved for conveyance to railways. Complaints about smoke from Ruet and Nu Way plants and noise from Cline lice Cream and Kans Whe Flying hydroplane nuisance. unemployment League of Charleston permit granted for a tag event Saturday with receipts and disbursements filed. Building Inspector issued 71 permits for 28,400 dollars in May. City treasurer reported 142,248.87 collected in May and 663,415.82 in the first 11 months of the fiscal year. An opinion on beer distributors using city trucks concluded they are not subject to a license tax.

Sonnel F. A. Baer Bleck Street Spring Street Yeferret 9 Public Safety Committee Ruet Cline Lice Cream Company Ted Slamst Kans- Whe Flying Club Booth Hille Unemployment League of Charleston Cit Charles Ritchte Meenas Duteide

Voters May Register Today for Election

The county court will alter for the Wetthine to correct the registration books for the upcoming election to be held next Tuesday. Persons who will be away next Tuesday and wish to vote must obtain absentee ballots from the circuit clerk by Friday.

County Notes Missing Property Assessments Prompt Action

County officials report many businesses fail to report assessments. County Board of Equalization prepares amendment books for review by July, with County Assessor J. EH Abe urging higher returns and stricter compliance.

Failyes Renf Smal Pusinewsen J. EH Abebutt Waa Trena County Board of Equalization

Employes Added At Kelly Axe Factory

About 100 new employes were added to the Kelly Axe and Tol company's plant at Charleston in the past weeks. The workforce and operations expanded, attributed to increased business and Civitan Conservation reforestation efforts. A French gasoline-drill railway car reportedly reached 107 million an hour between Tonturre and Mana, France, recently.

Kelly Axe Tol Company Charleston Civitan Conservation Verps Tonturre Mana France

Kidnap victim Hamm recounts abduction ordeal in Minnesota

Hammond details his capture near a brewery, hood and goggles used, four ransom notes signed on an auto floor, and a staged return home after being kept in a boarded room in northern Minnesota. He identified none of his captors and described a hopeful, confusing ride with negotiators by phone.

Edineir Prigoier Bamm Verne Sankey Benkey Charles Boettcher II Denver Haskell Benny Hamm H. CO. Charles Hamm Brewing W. W. Dunn Bemm Wyoming Minn Mr. Hamm Mrs. Hamm Widlow Abe Madaline Hall Hamm Madaline Hall Floyd Hall Company Jos Ward Charles High Hill Mamm Hammauld Minnesota

Obituary notices from Kanawha valley region

Obituaries report funeral and burial plans for James Gibson of Spencer to be held at Humphrey's Memorial Church Sissonville with burial at Young Cemetery Guthrie. Other notices include funeral services for George Jolliffe Beale, 14, in Goshen Virginia after an operation, and Mrs. B J Rothsberger, longtime Wheeler resident, with survivors and family ties noted.

Rcutes Gibson Humphrey's Memorial Church Sissonville James Gibson Spencer Young Cemetery Guthrie EH. G. Hissom George Jolliffe George Jollffe Bealre George W. Bealre Leetreet Chesapeake Grid Ohio Hospital Clifton Forge Goschen Mr. Bealre Sinter Georgiana Benire John Brake

Emory W Harmon Dies at Veterans Hospital Outwood Ky

Emory W. Harmon, 43, died yesterday morning at the veterans hospital in Outwood Kentucky. He is survived by two sisters Mrs Ida Wively of Shrewebury and Mrs May Harper of Charleston and four brothers Frank Harmon of South Hills Weaver Harmon and Mert Harmon of fico and Harvey Harmon of Charlese. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Emory W. Harmon Veterans Hospital Outwood Slaters Ida Wively Shrewebury Mra May Harper Charleston Frank Harmon South Hills Weaver Harmon Mert Harmon Offico Harvey Harmon Charlese

Woman Identifies Floyd in Police Records Mystery

Police records show Mrs. West identified Floyd as a suspect linked to a Friday disappearance of Sheriff Ellingaworth near Bolivar Missouri. Floyd wore a brown suit white shirt and Panama hat while his companion Adam Richett wore a bite suit and black shoes. Authorities pursued leads across Oklahoma and Missouri as federal state and local agents hunted the fugitive in a tense downtown robbery and other linked events.

Floyd Bashral Bitzer Bolivar Jack Ellingaworth Hig Adam Richett Ellingsworth Walter Griffith Clinton Lees Summit Kunsay City Nagh Reed Raymond J. Caffrey Willam J. Grooms Frank Herman Sonity

Lawyer Defends All Shares Sale in Mitchell Case

In a courtroom the lawyer argued the sale of stock for 225 to Mrs. Mitchell against open market sale would have harmed other investors. He claimed no one doubts the defendant suffered losses tied to the shares and questioned government receivership in the matter.

Conservation Law Aims to Protect Wildlife With Public Support

The article argues conservation depends on citizen backing and sportsmen, urging protection for wildlife and forests. It describes new state laws on hunting licenses, funds distribution, and enforcement powers, including age rules for fishing without a license and bans on black bags.

United States

Wert Owsley Wounded In Shooting at Nitro

Wert Owsley was wounded in the legs Sunday night near 7 90 o clock in Nitro authorities said after a dispute with Howard Gosney. Gosney returned with a gun and shot Owsley through the right leg and the bullet entered the left leg. Owsley was treated by Dr. A W Nillan and later taken to his parents residence Mr and Mrs Thomes Owsley on Twenty Third street. The case was investigated by Ballot who said Owsley did not want to prosecute.

the Gazette NITRO Wert Owsley Ownsley Hind Hdoward Gosney Owsley Ouller A. W. Nilloan Dus Psrente Thomes Owsley Ballot

Christian Citizenship Program Set At Swatn East Bank Church

A Christian Citizenship program will be presented at 8:00 p.m. tomorrow at the Methodist Episcopal Church Swatn East Bank. Admission is free. Miss Elizabeth Funk will lead a devotion. A program titled “Ag t Was to the Beginning” will be presented by Humphreys Memorial church women. Mrs Dudding Mrs Norman Sirk Mrs George Well Miss Virginia Weil Mrs M Martin and Mrs Mace Green Jee will take part in costume with readings by Mrs W W Reif, president of the WOTU Went Ride Charles.

Methodist Episcopal Church Swatn East Bank Elizabeth Funk Pappie Humphreya Memorial Church Charleston Sis Dudding Norman Sirk Mra George Well Virginia Weil M. Martin Mace Green

Recruits Wanted for Fort Thomas Infantry

Recruit orders received by Sergeant Lloyd Williams in Fort Thomas Kentucky for enlisting soldiers. Army recruiting office located in room 413 Charlenton play ball, Tandon operates a new theater producing Scandinavian plays exclusively.

Toth Infantry Ft. Thoms Lloyd Williams Charlenton Tandon

State fish licenses and residency rules stated

The text outlines license costs and residency limits for fishing. In-state license fees are listed, while out-of-state residents face higher or different fees. A provision mentions a resident may fish only on the Ohio River from the West Virginia side with a specific fee noted.

Woren Ohio Ohio River West Virginia

Repeal Backed Koontz Predicts WV District Support

WV councilman Koontz says each of six congressional districts will back repeal by strong margins. He argues repeal would shift prosperity to major industries, reduce federal taxes including gasoline tax, and ease burdens on the average voter while restoring temperate law and order. He urges full turnout on Tuesday under the For Ratification option.

Koontz West Virginia United States Koonte Put

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