Utility Probe Fund Invalid Opinion Says
The attorney general's office finds the appropriation for the special house committee to probe public utilities during recess invalid under the state constitution. The opinion notes joint action could authorize a continuing committee, but a non joint resolution cannot fund it. Page 4.
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Supreme Court of Appeals
House of Delegates
Edger
Sima
Ira J. Partlow
Homer A. Holt
Sims
Senate
House
Power For Safety
Sisson Assails Glass Bank Bill before Virginia bankers
Francis H Aisson president of the American Bankers Association denounces the Glass-Steagall bill as a basic unsoundness that has not been addressed He warns the measure could be dangerous and face repeal while S W Kaye Glade Spring Virginia association president praises the bill as patriotic duty and promises a full reorganization of banks continues on page 4 part 2
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American Bankers’ Association
Virginia Bankers’ Association
Mr. Stason
W. Kaye
Glade Spring
Virgitula Asociation
Bisson
Dubson
Mitchell Freed Of Tax Charge
New York June 42. Not guilty echoed in a New York federal court as Charles B. Mitchell, former head of a major bank, was acquitted by 14 jurors after six weeks of trial on charges of evading more than 850000 dollars in income taxes. He left the courthouse moved, thanked jurors and his attorney Max D. Steuer, declaring the verdict showed New York justice can still be found by a jury amid mob psychology.
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Cherles B. Mitchell
Tod
Warre
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Colrs
Mitchell
Max D. Steuer
Max
State of
Pre Dr Taylor Named for Huntington State Hospital Head
Governor Kamp expected to appoint Dr J B Taylor as superintendent of Huntington State hospital replacing Dr W D McChing who has led the institution for about years. Taylor, a former state senator and current head of a hospital in Huntington, is widely known in medical circles statewide. Announcement anticipated within the next few days. another filed nomination is for Welch hospital with Dr J H Clark of Kyle named.
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3. B. Taylor
Kamp
Huntington State Hospital
Mne
Br. W. D. McChing
Taylor
Tiuatington
State finances appear brighter says OBrien
Secretary William S. OBrien told the Board of Public Works that the state will be ready to meet obligations by July 1, the start of the fiscal year. He recalled a previously dark outlook but credited hard work by the board and governor for improvements.
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William 5. O'Brien
O'Brien
Public Works
Wes
Board of Public Works
Quick Victory Won By Ohio Repealists
Ohio anti prohibitionists claim a swift temporary win to block a referendum on the repeal convention law. The law would call for delegates at large on November 7 to choose repeal, oppose repeal, or neutrality, delaying a final showdown on the national prohibition amendment. Repeal leaders counter with a Supreme Court bid for a writ of prohibition to stop certifying anti saloon league petitions, and seek mandamus to compel publication.
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Columbus
Ohio
Sble Anti-Saloan League
Enditg
al Iles
State Supreme Court
Secretary of State
District Funds Transferred To County Education Boards
An act from the special session on June 3 moves all funds held by district boards of education to county boards starting July 2, 1983. Old district boards must stop district payments. funds will be used to cover existing debts and general school needs, with specific use for building replacement or erection from the original districts.
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Department of Education
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County Boards of Education
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Audi Funde
Seid Board
Cash Payments Ruled as Check Case Develops
Turner says vouchers left coercion risk and will switch RF C payments to cash. Five men jailed on conspiracy to steal RF C funds, with a sixth out on bail. Turner notes nearly 410,000,000 in relief handled in the state and calls Kanawha County for the investigation.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Sherty
Francis W. Turner
Public Welfare
R. F.C
Turner
Kanawha
Kanawha County
Pease
Bomb Found on Eaton Car in New Jersey Attack Attempt
A dynamite bomb was found attached to the ignition of Rep. Charles A. Eaton’s car in Watchung New Jersey. Joseph Balent alerted authorities after hearing a garage noise and discovering a wire leading to a 12 inch tube near the ignition. had it exploded the consequences could have been severe. Edger Hoover of the Justice Department pledged help to locate the perpetrator.
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N. J
Satan
Cyrus Eaton
Cleveland
Skid Bs
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A. Edger Hoover
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Washington
Randolph Proposes New Federal Road Plan for Washington to Cumberland
Representative Randolph proposes a federal road to cut the Washington Cumberland distance by 25 miles. He will present the plan to the West Virginia congressional delegation and Governor H G Knapp for a Monday meeting as part of the public works program.
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Cumberland
Randolph
W. Vi
West Virginia
Coneresslanal
H. G. Knap
Acheauleq
Clarksburg Officials Fail to Answer Wire
A telegram to Clarksburg West Virginia authorities about Charles Coffman 29 allegedly boasting he killed a man in Clarksburg went unanswered. Coffman was jailed on murder charges after his wife raised the claim and led to his arrest.
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Clarksburg
San Francisco
W. Va
Charles Coffman
Coffman
Buck Accuses Girl's Father in Harwich Kidnapping Case
Kenneth Buck, the so called Hooded Man, testified in Barnstable superior court that a mysterious "Bil" urged him the kidnapping plan and warned of deadly threats if he spoke. He claimed the father, Nell McMath, knew about the scheme as the trial with his brother Cyril proceeds and a $60,000 ransom was paid. The case centers on 10 year old Peggy Mochath who was returned after ransom was paid.
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Barnstable
Mass
Kenneth Buck
McMath
Barnstable Superior Court
Bil
Prion
Kenneth
Blas Burwick
Worcester
Nell
Alleged Narcotic Ring Members Plead Guilty in Court
Bluefield report notes three defendants Frank McAlister Elmer Nolan and Lem Edward Walker plead guilty to Harrison anti narcotic act violations. Judge George W McClintic gave three year terms at Leavenworth amid others sentenced in related liquor and narcotic cases.
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Mes
Richarson
George W. McClintic
Wilson Watts Bare
Frank McAlister
Elmer Nolan
Lem Edward Walker
Leavenworth
Wiliam &. Albert
Atlan
MecClintic
Jinte
Prohibition Debate Assailed By Free People Note
The piece argues against national prohibition claiming it failed to reduce crime after 13 years. It cites 1931-32 DOJ figures in southern West Virginia: 1050 cases started, 925 convictions, 2 acquittals, 578 dismissals, 47 jury trials, 762 sentenced years, 14,683 in fines, and $6,001 collected.
Federal income gains from beer and business revival noted
Treasury figures show internal revenue rising sharply as beer and light wine legalisation boosts May collections to 11.5 million in May. Total miscellaneous receipts reach 93.5 million, with overall May internal revenue up from April and 1939 levels, signaling war-time era high.
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Washington
Treasury
Internal Revenue Bureau
Coal Men Told To Draft Code
Washington reports a northern coal operators meeting to draft a fair competition code under the industrial recovery act. Dr Alexander Sachs urged industry led guidance as details are left to producers to solve wage and demand imbalances. Suggestions included stockpiling by large consumers and RF C credit during a wage-driven cost rise. Operators from Ohio Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia formed Central Coals Associates Inc aiming to align wages with the south and push freight rate revisions.
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Alexander Sachs
Hugh S. Johnson
Dr. Sachs
Roosevelt
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Lees
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Central Coals Associates, Inc
Frank E. Taplin
Cleveland
Taplin
Progress in River Development Project Plans
MITTSBURGH June 22 Progress on a major river development program along the Ohio Monongahela Allegheny and other rivers affecting Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky moved forward. U S engineers completed a re survey of the Beaver and Mahoning rivers waterway project intended to aid Youngstown Industrial district. The survey report, costing up to 50 million dollars if approved, goes to the engineers office in St Louis next week. Plans include additional locks improvements to existing works and widening and deepening channels.
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F — Maur
Ohio
Monongahela
Allughenry
Pennsylvania
Ohi
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U. S
Beaver and Mahoning Rivers
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Engineers’ Office
St. Lats
Broad Industry Policy Aims Quick Work Revival
President Roosevelt’s cabinet board on public works outlined a broad policy to spread work rapidly using the $83.3 billion construction fund. Priority goes to projects starting immediately and finishing promptly, with emphasis on employment centers and integrated plans. Two prime aims require socially valuable, durable work funded without added federal maintenance costs, plus a five point labor program aligning with fair wages and short hours under the National Industrial Recovery Act. Job opportunities must be equitably distributed among qualified workers.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Ickes
National Industrial Recovery Law
Global currency talk eases at world economic conference
London reports that efforts to improve the status of peoples abroad were salvaged by clarification of American currency plans. An official statement said dollar stabilization cannot be realized now, while French, British, and American leaders urged progress on monetary standards, trade barriers, and international debt.
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Amere
Plana
Atstement
Jomea i, Com
James P. Warburg
Amere Jicam Group
Assurante
Georges Bonnet
l= ence
Rebloc
Itr
Gor
Warburg
M. Bonenet
Prime
Tester
MacDonald
Cordella Hun
Coke Industry in State Shows Boost, U S Bureau Reports
The U S Bureau of Mines reports West Virginia's coke production rose from 3 700 tons in April to 4 600 tons in May, with overall byproduct beehive output nearing 1 968 5 percent of annual capacity. The May gain reflects a strengthening iron and steel sector and higher daily output.
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U. S
Virginia
Bureau of
Mings
United States Department of Commerce
Alfred E. Smith Receives Harvard Doctorate in Cambridge
Alfred E. Smith, former New York governor, is honored by Harvard University with a doctor of laws degree amid alumni gathering. He outlines a three point program for the nation, urging defense of the majority rule, constitutional vigilance, and open door admissions by universities. Smith arrives with Governor Joseph B. Ely as trumpets herald the college’s closing ceremonies.
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Cambridge, Maas
Alfred Emanuel Smith
College of Hard Knocks
Harvard University
New York
A. Lawrence Lowell
Alumni Association
Smith
Jeb Harvard
College Yard
Joseph
Elysas
Harvard
Grants New Trial In Alabama Case
In Athene Alabama Judge James E Horton granted Hoys wood Patterson a new trial while upholding the earlier death sentence for the assault of a white girl. The judge set aside Patterson's conviction finding the prosecutrix testimony uncorroborated and contradicted by other evidence. Defense counsel George W Charles proclaimed constitutional law prevailed. Page 4 Part 4.
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Ala
Hoyswood Patterson
Scottsboro Cage
Alabama
Hobo
James E. Horton
Patterson
George W. Charles
Ity
Chattanooga
Thames & Bxight, Jr
Potters
Will Says America Falls for Good Line
Beverly Hills Calif June 12 One of Hunk that this country falls for and always We are looking to America for leadership during the conference She has a great responsibility We like a big simp eat it our delegates swell out th chests and really believe that the world is just hanging by a thread and the American delegates control that thread England controls all the oceans Helf the land over half the world's international commerce France is no babe in arms Japan and Russia are of age Yet it's America they kid into thinking she is the whole cheese
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