State Board Adopts One Year Textbook Replacements
The State Board of Education adopted new textbooks in History and English and new readers for the Eppergredee, re adopting prim at second and third readers and two civics texts for one year. Prices are reduced for new books and the term may extend up to five years.
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State Board of Education
Conley
West Virginia
the Boars
Howard B. Lee
Kanawha
State Supreme Court
Rand McNally and Company
Chicago
Europe
America
John C. Winston Companys
Philadelphia
Virginia
West Virginia Publishing Company
Charleaton
Rowe
Deleteon Rompeny
Asree
Johnsson Publishing Company
Richmond
American Book Company
New York
Criries
Civics
D. C. Meath and , Company
Alan Gettell
Southern Railway Group Ends Meet
The southeastern division of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and its auxiliary closed their annual convention with election results for officers and a banner awarded for largest attendance. Mary Crittenden of Knoxville reelected chairman. P J Smilane of Memphis elected vice president. Alice Carlisle of Louisville elected secretary-treasurer.
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Murtirotor
Brotherhood of Locomotirg Engineers
Agata
Mary Crittenden
Knoxville
Tenn
Wee
P. J. Smilane
Memphis
Tent
Alice Carlisle
Louisville
Russell
Senate Votes Building Plan
Washington reports the Senate approved a 500 million dollar public works bond as part of unemployment relief by a 37 to 19 vote despite Hoover opposition. Leaders on both sides urged speed toward an early final vote while discussions continued on proposed increases and amendments.
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Washington
Senate
Hoover
Moses RK
NHL
Dili
Congress
Moses
Renate
Gehutor LaPollette
R. Wis
Mosse
Robinson
Wagner
Trammall D
New Lindbergh Case Clue Unearthed by State Police
Alpine MW J June 22 A definite clue in the Lindbergh kidnapping has been unearthed by New Jersey state police after questioning a New York Metro cab driver. Officials feel they have a line on the persons who obtained the $50 000 ransom from Dr John F Cantion. The cab driver was questioned at the state police station and later taken to New York for further examination.
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Alpine
MW. J
New Jersey
New York Metro
John F
New York
Hoover Proposes One Third Armaments Cut
Hoover proposes a global reduction of armaments by one third, predicting a ten year saving of fifteen billion dollars. Britain Germany France Japan and Russia respond with varying support, while Italy welcomes the plan and the conference debates its terms.
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Geneva
Hoover
Italy
Oino Gren
Great Britain
Spain
Soviet
Russia
France
Japan
Hugh
Gibson
Belgium
Hooter
General Commission
Europe
Roosevelt Seeks Mayor Walker Reply Over Removal Crisis
In Albany on June 22 1930 Franklin D Roosevelt asks Mayor James Walker to reply to critics demanding his removal. He forwards Seabury testimony noting Walker unfit for New York chief administrator. Walker acknowledges receipt and plans to depart for Chicago converting the issue into the Democratic convention platform dispute.
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Albany
Erner
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Walter
Stude
Roosevelt
Samuel Seabury
Hofstadter
Jimmy Walker
New York
Walker
Chicago
United States
Tacumany
Sal Whiker
I Saci
Seabury
Willian Jay Schleifelln
One Thousand
James FE. Finnegan
Brooklyn
Hage
Harsh Words at Primary Night Leave G O P Divide
Rival republican factions traded harsh terms before the primary but reportedly forgave at a party leaders meeting. H Bower was chosen chairman amid quiet dissent while a list of appointees and an advisory committee were announced. Mass Republican veteran conventions were set for July 7 to elect delegates to county and state judicial conventions.
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Bower
Ad Committee
P. DeVan
W. W. Werts
Bonner H. Hil
R. E
Oconnor
Orville Hackney
Quince Jones
Stim Silversteyn
Livin Binpson Foffenbarger
Mise Christine Coffey
T. G. Nutter
H. T. Rogers
Alanna
Frances Ogden
Stubblefield
Charleston
Clarevice A. Young
Big Gandy
Gabin Greek
Malden
Peck
Union
Elk
Jefferson
Loudon
Washington
Leme
Nurse's Affair Evidence Shocks Court In Hutton Case
In Los Angeles on June 22 attorneys for David Hutton cross examined nurse Myrtle St Pierre in a $2000000 breach of promise suit against Aimee McPherson’s former husband. Three affairs were presented as alleged past relationships including with Hugh Harrington and George Street Jr. A tense scene arose when a woman sought entry to the court claiming a sensational story would affect the case.
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Los Angeles
Myrtle St. Pierre
David Hutton
aMigger
Aimee McPherson Hutton
Hugh
Pecadena
Edgar Eben
Hutton
George Street, Jr
Herrington
Terese Wan
Repeal Plank Seen by Senator Hull in Prohibition Talks
Chicago June 22. Senator Hull proposes a direct submission on repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment as part of the Democratic platform for 1952. Alfred Brith backs unconditional repeal and Volstead Act modification. Hull leads Roosevelt faction pushing tariff reduction planks amid party tensions.
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Chicago
Hull
Tennessee
Aitch
Alfred Brith
Benator Hull
Roosevelt
Lempt
Estill Strikes Back at Hoge Over Welfare Debate
Estill, state director of public welfare, calls for an impartial investigation of his department by a committee chosen by the State Medical Association. The association criticized Estill’s administration during a convention at Parkersburg, while Governor Conley declined to accept Estill’s resignation.
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Calvert. L. Estill
Emtjelem
Albert H. Howe
Bluefield
Association
Parkersburg
Fstil
Facil
Estill
Gare Eitar Conley
Hoge
Uhix
Epritl
Hie
Labor Leaders Call for Action in Congress
Cleveland June 22 railway labor executives urged Congress to stay in session to pass measures aiding workers and warned against adjournment. A 21-organization coalition representing about 2,000,000 railroad workers criticized proposed legislation as serving powerful financial interests and alleged a conspiracy to drive Congress to adjourn. They argued only continued action can prevent destitution and secure employment.
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Cleveland
Congress
Batefield
Iidor
Worker of America
Decision in Tax Case Reserved by McClintic
In Bluefield on June 22 the Pocahontas Coin and Coke Co sued Sherif WMN P Cook and others in federal court seeking 633 165 30 in taxes alleged to have been illegally collected Judge George W McClintic reserved decision The plaintiff and others protested paying a tax levied to absorb bonds They petitioned Wyoming County circuit court to enjoin Cook from collecting the taxes Judge Howell M Tanner held the levy legal and the state supreme court affirmed the opinion
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Bluefield
i—Argue- Mente
Pocahontas Coin and Coke Company
Sherif Wmn P. Cook
Wyoming County
Grorge W. McClintic
Wyoming
Wyoming County Circcuit Court
Howell M. ‘Tanner
State Supreme Court
Smith Breezes Into Chicago With Beer Plan
Alfred E. Smith arrives in Chicago endorsing legalizing beer to combat bootlegging and bolster federal revenue. He asserts his own candidacy and leads the anti Roosevelt drive, alongside veteran leader William Gibbs McAdoo entering the scene.
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Smith
Chicago
Alfred E. Smith
Roosevelt
al” Emiin
Gov
Pranklin
Rooeevelt
New York
Seader
William Gibbs McAsco
Wiewise
Tidal wave devastates Casatlan area killing thirty
Mexico City dispatch reports at least thirty people dead and many missing after a magnitude quake triggered a tsunami that wiped Casatlan on the Colima coast. Manzanillo suffered heavy damage while Colima port also faced destruction. The Casatlan mayor pleaded for federal relief as homes and towns were crushed. The quake began at 7 10 A M with aftershocks followed by a massive sea surge.
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Mexico City
Casatlan
Mexico
Manzantlto
Colima
Cuyutlan
Bee
Byight
Miners Seek Scale in FAIRMONT Strike Action
June 21 four escorted by 1 000 miners presented a petition to receivers of Consolidation Coal Company asking that an agreement be signed with the United Mine Workers of America. Miners said wages are too low and business conditions are chaotic with coal sold below production costs.
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Fairmont
Consolidation Coal Company
United Mine Workers of America
Death of Comely Logan Woman Troubling, Suspects Detained
Mrs. Robert Thurmond, wife of a Logan policeman, was found slain on Trace mountain near Holden with a throat cut, neck broken, and two bullet wounds. State police detain Harry Robertson, Logan city commission president, and Clarence Stephenson as the investigation narrows. A coroner’s jury found death caused by multiple wounds and listed unknown perpetrators.
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Logan
Harry Robertson
Robert Thurmond
Clarence Stephenson
Robertson
Stephenson
Logan County
the Gazette
Logan City
Trace Mountain
Holden
Sergt
MB. Streagle
Tete Polten
Holdep
Hari Beemra
Mrs. Thurmond
Garland Dervis
Treacherlef
Hausner Magnanimous Welcome After Atlantic Rescue
Hausner expresses resolve to attempt another transatlantic flight after eleven days adrift in the ocean. The Circe Shell crew reports his excellent condition while Captain Wilson cautions the strain may still affect his readiness for a public reception in Miami. He speaks of plans to fly again despite uncertainty of rescue for his prior craft.
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Miami
Atlantic Ocean
Hausner
Portugal
Wileson
Wilson
Hauser Eqch Tle
Coast Guard
Pioneer Auto Maker Alexander Winton Dies in Cleveland
Alexander Winton, noted pioneer of the horseless carriage and designer of the White “Winton Six,” died after a two week illness in Cleveland missing his birthday by one day. His machines set standards on highways years ago.
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Pioneer Auto Maker
Cleveland
Ufanother
Gage
Alexander Winton
Wiaton
Youth Saved From Death Plans Prison Evangelism
A 17 year old slayer, Russell McWilliams, won a stay of execution from the Supreme Court and will live to pursue his aim of evangelism inside a prison. Reverend E. K. Vinewood praised the decision as enabling the youth to fulfill a spiritual mission while serving his sentence for murder.
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Fsotter
Aeven
Rueeel] McWilliams
Old State Penitentiary
Flinain
Supreme Court
Ruswell
Ogteber
EK. V.inekwood
Jaliet Brangalxal
Russell
Rumgell
William Sayles
Willard Seeks Law Modification On Prohibition
Denzel Willard, president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, argues after Prohibition a modern liquor law should allow a controlled amendment to suppress saloons while retaining temperance aims. He also supports extending the foreign debt moratorium by twenty years and favors tax reforms to boost revenue and trade.
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ve—Denzel Wilard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mays
Willard
United States
Belief in schemes to cancel debts and disarm nations
The passage argues that many schemes will appear to persuade America to cancel debts and disarm. It questions promises of billions and warns against arming while noting fears of bondholders and bribes influencing Europe. The text reflects wartime anxieties and public skepticism.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Dume
E. Iene
America
Europe
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CL Townsend
Rebel L. Hong
Fourth Congressional Distref
Red Ike Shott
Pease
Giveon
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Massey
Salisbury
Ford
Buster
Aimee
Democratic Group
Action
McClintic
McAdoo
Comely Logan
U. S
Mid-Ocean
Young
Clarence Darrow
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