Ship Industry In Britain Recedes in Early 1931
London reports show the British shipbuilding sector contracting sharply in the first months of 1931. A. L. Ayres, chairman of the Shipbuilding Employers Federation, cites 52.7 percent unemployment amid bleak prospects, with new construction at 82,685 tons in Q1 and orders totaling only 429 vessels in 74 months ending March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
A. L. Ayres
Shipbuilding Employ- Jere Federation
Ayre
Comon
Walker Declares War on Gangsters
New York, June 25. Mayor James J Walker vows a war without quarter against gang chiefs. He offers protection to the clothing trades and allied industries and pledges no payments to gang leaders. Police Commissioner Mulrooney and all forces are to protect lives and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James J. ‘Walker
Asid
Tompkins Resigns As Club Secretary
Hazel P. Tompkins, recently appointed member of the state road commission, tendered his resignation as secretary of the Charleston Kiwanis Club. He will devote his time to new duties but will remain a member and stay active in Kiwanis affairs. He helped organize the Charleston club and will continue involvement with the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel P. ‘Tompkins
State Road Cam
Smiaion
Chatteston Kiwanis Club
Tompkins
Charleston
Kiwanis
Madrid Letter on Spanish Republic Constitution
A Madrid letter notes that Spain’s new republic constitution will strive for originality, avoiding imitation of other nations. It discusses historical precedents, monarchies, and the likely assembly size of around 409 delegates shaping the charter, with a shift toward a nonpartisan presidential role.
Kentucky Colonels at Center of Treasury of Titles and Politics
In Frankfort Kentucky the state faces an over supply of colonels with an estimated 1 5 million officers for a population. Governor Sampson has issued 582 commissions in 3 5 years and Lt Governor Breathitt 36. The Kentucky Colonels association plans incorporation to regulate insignia ethics and curtail new appointments. Notables cited include Ruth Hanna McCormick Clarence Chamberlin Graham McNamee and Bebe Daniels.
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Frankfort
Maas
Kentucky
Kentucky Colonels’ Association
Flem D. Sampson
James Breath
Walker
Senate
Spig
Sampson
Commonwealth of
Ruth Hanna McCormick
Ilinote
Clarence D. Chamberlin
Graham McNamee
Spain Considers Constitutional Reform and Senate Fate
Discussion centers on the future Spanish constitution including whether one or two chambers will exist and the potential disappearance of life-appointed senators. The republican task begins this summer, with many lawyers already drafting, as Northern Ireland hospitals face a plan for voluntary funding to avoid state control and avoid pauperism stigma.
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Spain
Republcan
Alfonso
Ireland
J. D Doherty
Belfast
O'Doherty
The Sky Folders at Local Theaters Today
At Local Theaters Today a batch of shows includes The Sky Folders with Lloyd Hughes Marcellipeti Wheeler Oakmar Walter Miler Emerson Treacy Ed Le Saint Kit Guard, The Wire Squad romance of the underworld with Paul Lukas Kay Francis Helen Dannson Willam B Davidson Rockliffe Fellowes, and High Gear Metrotone news. Scotland Yard at Greenbrier stars Edmund Lowe in a drama of identity. Body and Soul at The Kearse features Charles Farrell Elissa Land Humphrey Bogart Myrna Loy plus a cartoon song news reel and Tex Howard. White Shoulders a Rex Beach romance drama with Jack Holt Mary Astor Ricard Cortez Sidney Toler Billy Kelly Sicalas Soussain.
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Sky
Rama
Lloyd Hughes
Marcellipeti
Wheeler Oakmar
Walter Miler
Emerson Treacy
Ed le Saint
Kit Guard
The
Wire Squad
Paul Lukas
Kay Francis
Helen Dannson
Willam B. Davidson
Rockliffe Fellowes
Metrotone News
Charles Farrell
Elissa Land
Humphrey Bogart
Myrna Loy
Tex Howard
Rex Beach
Jack Holt
Mary Astor
Ricard Cortez
Sidney Toler
Billy Kelly
Sicalas Soussain
Acting Secretary of Commission Chosen
Joseph G. Conley of Marion county, senter clerk of the public service commission, designated by I Wade Coffman to succeed the late Robert Bernheim as acting secretary. Coffman cannot say when a permanent appointee will be named. Conley, son of Rollo J Gontey former state House delegate, is a Carnegie Institute of Technology and West Virginia University Law School graduate.
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Joseph G. Conley
Marion County
Public Service
I. Wade Coffman
Robert 8. Bernheim
Coffman
Mr. Conley
Rollo J.gontey
House For Delegates
Carnegie Enstitute of Technology Aid
Law School
West Virginia University
Birth Announcements From Elmwood Heights and Nearby Homes
Mr and Mrs Okeybeck of Elmwood Heights announce a daughter born Wednesday at McMillan hospital. Mr and Mrs George H Curler announce a son born June 12 at their home near Woodward Branch. Mr and Mrs J F L Littleton of Dunbar announce a son born Thursday at McMillan hospital. Mr and Mrs Charles Ames of Peach Creek announce a son named Charles Edward born Saturday June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Curler
Woodward Branch
J. FL Littleton
Dunbar
McMillan Hospital
Charles Ames
Peach Creek
Charles Edward
Conley appoints board members to aeronautics and laws
Gov. Willem G. Conley announced appointments to the state board of aeronautics and the commission on uniform state laws. The aeronautics board includes Sen. John R. Degis Jack R. Adams and Roy L. Pixler with two year terms ending June 1923. Both bodies serve without pay.
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Willem G. Conley
State Board of Aeronautics
Commission On
Board of Aeronautics
John R. Degis
Weston
Jack R. Adams
Wheeling
Roy L. Pixler
Huntington
Act of
West Virginia aviation board to regulate air activity
The 1931 legislature will include J W Vandervort Parkersburg Clarence Marti Martinsburg and Randolph Blas Willamasa with four year terms to 1935. The aeronautics board will regulate all air activity in West Virginia and appoint inspectors to enforce laws. Airports require approval certificates with fees up to 25 dollars. Licenses for sirplanes pilots student pilots mechanics and instructors will be issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Clarence
Marti
Martinsburg
Randolph Blas
State Board
Harnett wins $2500 suit against Dr Fisher over insanity ruling
Newington England news reports Harnett awarded $2,500 in an suit against Dr H A Fisher who certified Harnett as insane while he was sane. The article also notes statements about uniform state laws and costs not exceeding ten dollars.
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Newington
Eng
Coal Fork to Host Sharpies and Putney Sunday
Coal Park will entertain Sharpies and Putney in a twin bill Sunday afternoon at Coal Fork. Wills and Reynnlds are down to do the hurling for the home team. Any team desiring 2 game with the Coal Fork team should write George Blount at Coal Fork.
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Gasette Coal Fork
Coal Park
Sharpies
Putney
Coal Fork
Wills and Reynnlds
George Blount
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New York City
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First Christian Church
Rumford
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