Roosevelt Defends Leviathan Contract Amid Senate Testimony
President Roosevelt backed the Leviathan ship contract at a White House press briefing while Mitchell testified about its terms and related subsidies. The scene featured Sen. Long and Justice official Keenan as Mitchell cited documents and disputed modifications to the $10,000,000 liner deal and government loans.
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Internal Anal Mercantile Marine
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J. C. Peacock
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Commerce Department
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Batley
North Carolina
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Connery
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Warner
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
National Association For Manufacturers
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Local Theater Listings Include Several Feature Films
The Viirginian presents Feit eit ie ue varie and Nile Sek werihs Jesner at Capitol. Rialto screens Berk and Cardinal Bisbee while Greenbrier shows Grand Old ain ard Wilt Beye of he Rend. Kearse features des Miserables with Marrh Char Hardelek Reekelle Vedeen and Jehe Beal.
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Taltee
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Jehe Beal
Wagner Labor Disputes Bill Passes House
The House approved the Wagner labor disputes bill amid fierce debates over provisions limiting multi-employer representation and barring union coercion. The measure faced continued opposition from business groups while AFL supported the bill with apparent presidential backing.
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House
FHA Applications Total 200000 Continues At Charleston Office
The report notes FHA applications totaling 200000 with activity continuing at 11 o'clock last night and extending tonight. Mrs. Guile plans a trip to the southern end of the state tomorrow afternoon. Mr. Cruise and Arch Krieg will address the St. Albans Rotary Club on FHA work, after which Mrs. Krieg will direct the Charleston office.
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Utility Bill Row Spurs Debate on Holding Company Abolition
The discussion centers on interstate operations and a possible voluntary reorganization. Observers forecast the Tan- Range plan would disappoint the president, while a private poll suggested a 40 vote against outright abolition of holding companies.
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Alsho
Full
Interstate Commerce Committee
House
Birth Announcements From Local Hospitals
Birth notices list six new arrivals: a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Klipale of Washington Street born June 18 at Me Mulan hospital. Rose Belle for Mr. and Mrs. Jock Cuttler of Huntington born June 1 at St Mary’s hospital. a son for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Grady of Chelyan born June 12 at Black’s hospital. a son for Mr. and Mrs. ZS Dughee of Avenue born last night at St Francis hospital. Mrs. Grady is the former Fathel Crawford of Eskdale. Candid details include spouse names and birthplaces.
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Washinton Street
Mulan Hospital
Jock Cuttler
Huntington
Rose Belle
St. Mary's Hospital
Avenue
St. Francis Hospital
Senate seat fight over Holt dominates West Virginia session
Holt opposition cites constitutional limits as George Williams argues the senate acts as a court in seating decisions. Supporters note public interest as Holt supporters and family rally outside the chamber amid gifts and birthday messages.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Obituary notices for Echols Stanley Asbury Midkiff and others
Obituaries list funeral services for John S. Echols George Milton Stanley A J Asbury Anna B Midkiff Vina Pauley Jr Georgiana Bryant C E Beegle and Oakie Beegle with times locations and burial plans across Parkersburg Reynolds Street Dickinson and nearby cemeteries. Services occur today and pending arrangements are noted for multiple families.
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Dickinson Baptist Church
Dickinson
George H. Cooper
E. Walker
Chelyan
Dickinson Cemetery
New Plants Discovered in Central Asia
New plant species are being identified in Central Asia as botanists document biodiversity in the region. Researchers note ongoing exploration may reveal additional flora across remote mountain habitats and steppe areas.
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Central Asia
Snapshot contest offers cash prizes for nature photos
The Gaz ette invites readers to submit nature photos for a weekly contest with four classes including Children and Babies, Sports and Recreation, Scenes of Life, and Informal Portraits. Prizes range from 3 to 25 dollars per class, plus grand prizes and certificates totaling up to ten thousand dollars.
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Informa
Portralia
Amateur Snapshot Contest Entry Request
Entry form from The Charleston Gazette inviting readers to submit a photograph taken after April 27, 1935. The entrant provides name and address on the back and signs to agree with the rules.
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Connst
Charleston Gazette
President proposes wealth tax plan to Congress
President Roosevelt unveils a share the wealth tax concept aiming to fund debt reduction and shifted tax burden toward higher incomes and large corporations. He argues big business protections grow with size, while small enterprises bear similar net profits, and suggests limited exemptions for bona fide investment trusts.
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Rooechelt
Seavier
Roosevelt
Security Bill Passes Senate by 76 to 6
Universal Social Security proposals include two pension systems, employer and employee contributions, and a new unemployment insurance tax. The bill creates a three member Social Security Board in the Labor Department and sets phased payroll tax rates rising to three percent by 1938.
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Connery
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Cartual
Two Giants in Industry Launch Housing Drive
Pittsburgh June 1 Two major industrial firms and the Federal Housing Administration announced a nationwide modernize Main Street campaign. The plan includes a $20 million sales drive with financing for borrowers up to 50 000 at five years, backed by a government guarantee.
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F. O'Brien
Weatinghouse Electric
Pittsburgh Plate - Glass Company
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Istep
H. S. Wherrette
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F. H. Phillips
Duquesne Light Com
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West
Penn Power Company
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Public Works Board Finishes Utility Tax Assessments
The state board of public works completed the utility tax study yesterday afternoon. The finalized figures are with the state tax department for review, with completions expected before week’s end. They will then be sent to the governor.
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Board, of Public Works
Mutiny Over Convict Probe Opens After Mine Fire
After a chaotic mutiny, 348 prisoners were raised from a mine as investigators begin a probe. The mine area showed charred timbers and wrecked mine cars and rails, with convicts having torn up equipment in their rage.
State court truck tag permit rules for West Virginia roads
The commission states that both West Virginia and forest trucks require a permit while unprocessed farm and orchard products and livestock carriers are excluded. Charges paid by a West Virginia operator for the permit will be credited on their registration plates.
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