State Board Considers One Year Plan For School Books
Eighteen publishers submitted bids with prices unchanged from February bids later nullified by court. Board announced bids opened and bonds deposited, but members undecided on changing state textbooks. A publisher plan to publish textbooks in prisons was proposed, with support from three newspapers, as a reform option.
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Romverday
State Board of Education
Tonabedetica
Haat
Dendt
Flan Themiumbera
Perwrmer
Ans
West Virgins
State Reform School
Mrn
Lawes
Postmasters Meet At Kanawha Hotel Convention Opens
More than 200 postmasters are expected at the Mountain State district postmasters convention in Charleston. The program includes morning sessions at the hotel and capitol, speeches by W J Kastic and C F Trotser, a 8:30 dinner at the Kanawha, and election of delegates with a 1933 convention site to be chosen.
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Virginia
Mattoral League of
Kenewhe Hotel
R. P. DeVan
W. J. Kastic
Martinsburg
Thomas
State Bench
C. F. Trotser
Washington
Capitol
House of Guegnios
A.C. Chappell
E A. Meeke
W. Lynn Harman
Harry Brown
Pew Capitol
Kanawha
Walter S. Hetlanen
Anrader
Magh Ike Shott
Robe Ere L. Hogg
Frank L. Bowmen
Sharkey Wins Heavyweight Title in $2 to 1 Decision
Sharkey defeats Schmeling after a 16 round bout at Madison Square Garden to claim the world heavyweight championship on a two to one decision. The American used a counter style with steady lefts, while Schmeling pressed the attack and dominated mid rounds. Crowd at capacity 72,000 witnessed the title change and the event benefited charity.
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Boston
God
Max Schmeling
Aten Gould
Breas Sports
Madison Square Garden Bowl
New York
duck @harkey
Ship of the World Tonight
Max Schneling
Germany
Bharkey
Gaybest Smith
George Kelly
Chatleau
Mathison
Benmeling
Sharkey
Tinoat
Schmeling
Aberkey
Imes
Wes Ured
Neundering
Inet
Jelieye
Associated Press
Long Tes
Esti
Final Tilt Near On Water Intake
City council voted to place the water problem on its next agenda, with a July 5 meeting set. Long negotiations with West Virgin Water Service over the Coonskin intake continue as officials warn of disease risk without construction within 80 days.
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West Virgin Water Service Company
Coonskin
M. F. Matheny
Joseph L. Silverstein
Atenus
Theny
Ritchie
Man
Cogan
Prescription price standard urged at pharmacy convention
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS June 21 Prof. J Bester Hayman of West Virginia university urged standard prescription prices for the nation at a Virginia and West Virginia pharmaceutics association convention today. He said the average pharmacist is paid only for materials and is unrewarded for knowledge and training in preparing prescriptions.
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White Sulphur Springs
J. Bester Hayman
West Virginia University
Virginia and West Virginia Pharmaceutics Association
France Shifts Stand on Debts and Reparations
Lausanne June 21 Allied reporting shows France proposing to abandon the Young plan and suspend reparations for one to several years while continuing deliveries in kind. Edouard Herriot outlined to Ramsay MacDonald a shift toward a final global settlement after a suspension period, with discussion ongoing among French, Belgian, and British delegates.
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France
United States
Belgium
M. Herrley
MacCou
Pleave
Tom
Air Tour Opens With Ohio Valley Flight Events
West Virginia air tour opens with Wertz field departures toward Gallipolia and Point Pleasant. Two outside loops performed by Lieut Hubert Stack in a West Virginia Airways trainer. Plane inspected by William Jones. Parachute jumps completed by Johania Thompson and Frank Turner. Oil on fuselage after landing. Parade held at Ubta Une Wer in Virginia.
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West Virginia
Wertz Field
Gallipolia
Point Pleasants
Charleston
Hubert Stack
Great Lakes
West Virginia Airways Company
William Jones
Werte Field
Blark
Johania Thompson
Pittsburgh
Frank Turner
Huntington
Ryah
Ubta Une Wer
Virginie Ale
Nurse Testifies Hutton Crooned Love Songs to Aimee McPherson
Myrtle Pierce testified that David L. Hutton sang the same love songs to woo both herself and Aimee Bempie McPherson Hutton. She described their courtship, his insistence on love, and her subsequent marriage, with testimony ending as the court adjourned amid emotional moments.
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Aimee
Myrtle
Pierce
David L. Hutton
Aimee Bempie
McPherson Hutton
Hutton
McPherson
Amelsing
Pierre
Hoover Praises Amelia Earhart for Atlantic Flight
President Hoover honors Amelia Earhart with the first gold medal awarded to a woman by the National Geographic Society. He commends her courage and skill, placing her among pioneering American women, while a dignified audience watches in Washington.
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Washington
Amelia Earhart Putnam
Atlantic
Hoover
Geographic
Natonal Geographic Society
Putnam
Army
Navy
Curtis
Senate
Child Dies After Auto Crash. Driver Held for Trial
A 12 year old boy from Chandler died yesterday after a car crash on Bisconville road. J H Butcher of State Creek is charged with manslaughter and held without bond, arraignment set before Justice of the Peace Charles Burge. The accident occurred near Chandler's branch. Butcher was allegedly intoxicated at the time. An emergency operation failed to save the boy. Survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Robert H Dixon and siblings Garnett and Helen. Body to Owen and Earth undertaking. funeral likely tomorrow afternoon.
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Shady Dixon
Clandler'e Orasich
J. H. Butcher
States Creek
Justice of the Peace
Charles Burge
Butcher
Cowny
Childry
Chandler's
Bisconville Road
Mia
Robert H. Dixon
Sinthere
Garnett
Helen
Owen End Earth Undertaking Establishment
Wyoming County Court Member Is Found Dead
Bennett Link, 40, a Wyoming county court member, was found dead at his Hernion home from a bullet wound. A rifle and note were found nearby. the note referenced personal crisis intentions. Coroner Harry Fogiesong said an inquest was unnecessary.
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Pineville
Bennett Link
Wyoming County
Hernion
Tunaide
Harry Fogiesong
Medical Group Assails System At State Welfare Dept
The West Virginia State Medical Association condemned the departments supervision of crippled children and other state wards. They urged transferring welfare activities to the state health department. President Dr Albert H Hoge of Bluefield led the annual address and Charleston was chosen for the 1903 convention.
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Parkersburg
West Vvirginia State Medical Association
State Department of Public Welfare
Albert H. Hoge
Bluefield
Charleston
Roge
Hoge
State Health Department
Charleston Man In Jail Break
Two inmates escaped Rowan county jail in Morehead Kentucky by disarming a deputy jailer and forcing him into a cell before slipping into a waiting automobile. The fugitives were Alvin McKinley of Charleston West Virginia and Budge Merers of Rowan county. McKinley faced grand jury action for auto theft. Merers for breach of peace and carrying concealed weapons. A police captain recalled McKinley’s past, including a 1930 highway robbery conviction.
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Morehead
Rowan County
Alvin McKinley
Aling
Alvin Muck
Charleston
W. Va
Budge Merers
McKinley
Meyera
Everett Winthrow
Tocal
StoRin- Jey
Alephanse Mack
George Chiis
Italy
BSG
Bevern
West Virginians Claim Right to Wendel Estate
New York June 21 two more persons filed petitions to join a 675 million Wendell estate claim. Willem Dew of Mount Vernon West Virginia and James Floyd Dew of Laing West Virginia allege they are grandchildren of the decedent’s grandparents. Surrogate John P. Brien was asked to permit filing bills of particulars outlining their claims.
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New York
Bite
van. E. Wendell
Fifth Avenue
Willem BR. Dew
Maynor
W. Va
Jame Floyd Dew
Ing
John P. Brien
Permiraton
Eoncator
Deciaton
Negro Federation to Dedicate Booker T. Washington Home
The Booker T. Washington home site at Malden will be dedicated at 3 o'clock next Sunday afternoon with a program under the West Virginia State Federation of Colored Women. The event marks the federation's twenty fifth anniversary celebration slated for Sunday through Tuesday. Principal speakers include Dr. Carter O. Woodson and Dr. John W. Davis. Washington spent part of his boyhood at the Malden home before founding Tuskegee Institute.
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Booker T. Washington
Malden
West Virginia State Federation of Colored Women
Club Fereration
Carter O. Woodrow
Negro History Amejciation
John W. Davis
West Virginia State College
Tuskegee Normal ‘and Industrial Institute
McAdoo Faces New Role From 1932 California Delegation
Chicago reports on William Gibbs McAdoo eyes a new path as he nears the 1932 nomination for president. The veteran leader recalls Baltimore votes, past campaigns, and his evolving stance while California delegates weigh backing his bid through a likely preconvention contest.
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Chicago
William Gibba McAdoo
Baltimore
Woodrow ‘Wilson
New York
New Jersey
Judgn Harmon
Champ Clark
Missouri
McAdoo
With &Amile
Wilson
the Treasury
Tia
McAdon
California
Jack" Garner
Galiforniana
Teszac
Ae Jong As Beir
Hontina- Lon
McAdno
Mercury Drops But Heat Still Intense
Despite complaints of heat a new record showed the temperature not exceeding 20 degrees at any time yesterday. The peak occurred at one pm and held for three hours before easing. a late drop then climb kept readings around 20 until seven pm. Rain over the prior two weeks lessened drought, giving ample water to crops, creeks, and springs in the county.
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United
Repeal Feeling Sweeps Chicago Democrats Rally
Chicago reports a strong repeal sentiment shaping the Democratic platform as the 1932 convention nears. Roosevelt foes, Alfred E. Smith allies, and Kingpin figures including John J. Barked arrive as party leaders debate anti Roosevelt and two thirds nomination rules.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
John J
Democratic National Committee
Alfred E. Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Priest
Benatar Willian
EB. Boren
Hoover
John N. Garner
Haskah
Roosevelt
Sie
Jouett Shouse
National Executive Committee
Benator Thomas
Walsh
Mentena
Tear Gas Used Against Ohio Mine Strikers
Athens June 21 Tear gas was fired by Ohio national guardsmen to disperse about 100 alleged striking miners at Millfield near here in the eastern Ohio coal field Twenty one alleged strikers were arrested after an attack on three working miners at Steubenville Guardsmen joined the rear as the picket near No 8 mine of the Sunday Creek Coal company refused to disperse from a field within a mile of the mine The field was teased by the miners and lies within the two mile zone set by the Athens county sheriff's proclamation
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Athens
Ohio National Guardsmen
Millfield
Here
Ohio
Steubenville
Sunday Creek Coal Company
Athens County
Youth Awaiting Death Read Bible Pities Canaries
In Joliet on June 21 a 12 year old boy Russell AtcWilliams faces the electric chair for murder during a Rockford street car holdup. He reads his Bible and pities canaries in a cage as he awaits execution. He says the birds cannot escape and has found comfort in Scripture awaiting Friday’s fate. His mother Mrs Maggie McWilliams stays nearby at the prison. He confessed fear and asked for readiness, telling reporters he does not want to die. Page 2, Col. 6.
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Allnet Ming
Stubble
Tield
Makors
Maggie, McWilliams
Hanenanens
Seaxing
Prohibition causes rift as Borah and Garner speak
In Washington June 31, Senator Borah of Idaho endorses a prohibition plan shielding anti-saloon states while allowing a controlled phaseout, and John N Garner of Texas urges repeal. Garner criticizes the 18th amendment, hints at Roosevelt-Garner ticket, and signals party support shifts amid platform debates.
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Congress
William
Borah
Idaho
Republican Party
John N. Garner
Texas
House
Walter F. Brown
Botah
Binsif
Garner
Cnissgo
X Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Brown
Senate
Hooter
Cabinet Fair Borah
Ouden Mills
Treasury
Ohio Governor White backs submission to amend Volstead act
Ohio Governor George White, a Democratic favorite son, formally endorses submitting an amendment to repeal federal prohibition and allows congress to legalize the manufacture and sale of beer of good quality. He opposes a return of the exiled product and frames his stance consistent with prior remarks to the WCTU. He writes to Senator Aties Posnersne of Cleveland, who will nominate him at Chicago.
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Columbus
George White
Ohje
United States
Aties Posnersne
Cleveland
Ohio
Chicago
Porerene
Blurred protest cry from Beverly Hills readers
Fragmentary OCR note from Beverly Hills Calif in June complains about Congress and salary issues. Mentions yesterday’s actions and questions about the new taxes and how articles were framed. Content is garbled but suggests public discourse on political matters.
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Beverly
Calif
Congress
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