West Virginia Votes in Dry or Wet Repeal Showdown
West Virginia and California vote on repeal as wets and dries race to mobilize turnout in a pivotal ballot. The outcome could move the nation closer to ending the eighteenth amendment, with organizers planning last minute precinct drives and appeals to rural and women voters.
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West Virginia
California
United Repeal Council
United Dry Forces
Keller
Hue
Tony
Repeat Council
Port Tepes
Orkkern Panhande
Avéry
Patrick D. Koontz
Repeal Council
Covery Congress Sonal Glattict
Page & Coi
Auto Clubs Convene Here To Boost West Virginia Tourism
Representatives of automobile and civic groups meet at the Daniel Boone hotel to plan promoting West Virginia’s scenic and historic sites. C. P. Clark of the American Automobile Association and Earl J. Smith of Detroit will speak on highway dividends and meeting aims while Mayor DeVan welcomes visitors and outlines the tourist dollar’s value in Charleston. Plans to recruit members into local motor clubs and AAA are outlined.
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West Virginia
Daniel Boone
C. P. Clark
Washington
American Automobile Association
Earl J. Smith
Detroit
R. P. DeVan
Charleston
Aimee Admits Hoax Telegram Clears Baby Story
Paris dispatch reports Aimée Semple MacPherson Hutton admitted from a hospital that she caused the telegram announcing her California birth. Surgeon Dr Howe said he sent the message on her direct suggestion to trace a press leak. Mrs Hutton remained gravely ill after abdominal surgery. the surgeon cited a U S newspaper as involved in the leak.
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Aimée Semple MacPherson Hutton
Los Angeles
California
Ear Howe
Aimee
Angelus Temple
United States
Davis to Give Parley Report
President Roosevelt sails toward Maine with Norman Davis returning as American delegation chairman. Davis will brief on disarmament talks after escorting by Berne dou to Boston then join the president aboard the Amberjack I at Southwest Harbor. Mrs. Roosevelt visits the Comanche newspaper ship as talks on European disarmament loom amid a new naval program.
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Maine
Southwest Harbor
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Mount Desert Taj
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Campobello Island
N. B
Nancy Cook
Marion Dickerman
New York
Frank UN Jr
John
Mary Dreter
Europe
Davis
London
J. Paschel
Qvelyn Ames
Two Former Soldiers Killed in Truck Crash
In Proctor June 35 a truck carrying a World War II gun carriage crashed into a telephone pole. Two former soldiers returning from an American Legion rally in New Martinsville were killed. Russell Pierce of Moundville and Floyd Sing of Benwood died. Homer Metz of Moundsville injured in hospital. The truck towed the caisson back to the Benwood post as the gun carriage swayed.
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American Legion
New Mar Hreville
Russell Pierce
MoUndaville
Floyd E. Sing
Benwood
Homer Metz
Moundsville
Johnson presses recovery plan to boost wages nationwide
Washington reports a vigorous push under Hugh S. Johnson to accelerate the national recovery act. Johnson seeks rapid industry codes, with a cabinet advisory board and 40 leading businessmen drafting long term plans. Cotton textile code hearings begin tomorrow as industries watch for textile progress.
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Recovery Act Aims to Lift Wages and Jobs
Washington June 35 In a broad explainer Roosevelt outlines the Recovery Act to raise wages so workers have more to spend and boost demand and jobs. He insists living wages apply to all workers across commerce and industry to ensure business viability.
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Washington
Roose- Welt
Life of Peace Depends on Spiritual Life Not Wealth
In a sermon anchored on John 14 6 Rev W R Moyer argues that peace cannot be built on material wealth. He says the unrest of today stems from a desire for a different life only achieved through spiritual means, not changed possessions, and hints at continuation on a future page.
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Shepherd Grape
I. HB
Jesus
Widow Held in Slaying Of Parkersburg Machinist
Parkersburg reporting details a fatal shooting of Arthur A. Shaw a railroad machinist. Mrs May Shaw widow is detained with Harley Demon and Eddie Crouch tied to a plot that led to the crime. The case involves a robbery claim and a $500 theft linked to Shaw.
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Arthur A. Shaw
Hhis
Ip May Shaw
Fred Qainer
C. H. Waters
Harley Demon
Shaw
F. G. Moats
Eddie Crouch
Moundsville
Gathering Waters
Crouch
Unemployment Decrease Reported Across West Virginia
A state labor department survey shows thousands of West Virginians back to work since April 1, with notable gains in Wheeling and Parkersburg industrial areas. Weirton Steel recalls 1,420 workers, Wheeling-Wittaker plants 450, and prospects for two hot mills at Wheeling by July 1. Several firms across the state, including Folansbee Brothers, Continental Can, and others, have ramped up staffing as operations approach capacity.
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West
Beech Bottom
East Broubenville
Henwood
Follenshee Brothers Company
Follanabes
Lavo
Follansher
Continental Can Company
Warwood
West Virginia Watch Corporation
Wheeling
Wheeling Stamping Company
Central Glass Works
Stife Calico Company
Wheeling Mold and Foundry Company
M. Mersh and Son Company
Wheeling Cigar Makers
Holt Amazed At Auditor's Action Ininvestigation Funding
State Auditor Sims faces criticism from Delegate Holt and Attorney General Homer Holt over funding for utilities investigations. Sims questions legality of a 65,250 two year continuation without joint house and senate approval. Holt demands clarity on who urged the attorney general's ruling and vows continued work despite legal hurdles.
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Sims
Getivous
Homer A. Holt
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Senate
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Holt
Ford
Slug
Major Jobs To Be Filled By Governor
West Virginia moves toward full operation of revamped government on July 1. Gov. Kump expected to name a state road commissioner and other senior appointments, including a conservation director, a five member advisory panel, and the Tax Commissioner Pred Fox to handle the 20 million revenue act. W. W. Trent named 65 county school boards to take over from July 3 as the county unit system begins. 18 employees were released in the latest staffing changes.
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State House
Kump
Nicst
W. W. Trent
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Legion Chief Attacks Tax Exempt Bonds at Reunion
National Commander Louie A. Johnson of Clarksburg told about 15 000 veterans at the Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia American Legion reunion in Chester that tax exempt securities are the greatest World War crime and urged reclaiming them to fund relief for the poor. He called for expunging corruption and for keeping “goldbrickers” off relief rolls while stressing respect for truly disabled veterans. The parade featured 5000 former soldiers 16 drum and bugle corps and three bands.
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Ohio
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West Virginia
American Legion
Louie A. Johnson
Clarksburg
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Legion
Lerson
New Martinsville
Virginia couple injured in Ruffner hollow road crash
Mr and Mrs Harry Embleton of Virginia street were seriously injured in an early morning automobile accident on Ruffner hollow road. They were found unconscious near Meagow brook Galt club and taken to Mountain state hospital, where their condition remained serious. The crash likely occurred between one and two o clock as they traveled from Charleston to the Cabell farm.
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Virginia Street
Ruffner Hollow Road
Mountain State Hospital
Meagow= brook Galt club
Mer, Embleton
Mrs
Embleton
Charleston
Cabell Farm
Bomb Wrecks Vatican Booth at St Peter's Portico
A bomb in a small valise exploded in the Vatican basilica portico as a June crowd gathered near the main doors injuring four people, while Italian police and Papal gendarmes sought the culprit. The blast caused a panic but the cathedral was later reopened for a pilgrimage. Cardinal Pacelli conveyed blessings to the injured.
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Gh. Peter's
Thut
Bastiter
Itely
Cardinal Pacelli
Byéin
Lindberghs to Make Long Flight to Greenland and Iceland
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh plans a two to three week voyage with his wife from New York to Greenland and Iceland, possibly extending to Denmark, to survey routes for Pan American Airways. Mrs Lindbergh, Anne Morrow, assists as pilot navigator radio operator and photographer.
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New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
Greenland
Atlantic
Iceland
Denmark
Lindbergh
Pan-American Airways
Becaues
Anne Morrow
President's Policies Followed to Letter at World Conference
The world economic conference enters its third week as delegates study how to align the US domestic revival with other nations policies. Arrival of Raymond Moley, expected midweek, raises hopes for informed talks yet officials insist the American program remains a cautious middle course. Moley’s stance favors wise international cooperation while maintaining focus on domestic priorities.
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London
America
Raymond Moley
Roosevelt
Moley
Esid White
Ae Sears Hebel
Afr
G O P Leader Criticizes Democrats Then and Now
Washington dispatch reports Representative Ernest of New York, a Republican leader, calling the Democratic administration and congressional leadership a spending spree. He claims the federal budget is overly bloated and that the administration keeps two sets of books. He praises the extraordinary session for enacting more taxes and larger bond issues than any prior Congress aside from World War I.
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Washington
Snell
United States
Jlevie
Congress
Congréss
Aimee's Baby Birth teased by electric age
Santa Monica dispatch reports Aimee Ann gave birth to a baby under a spectacle of modern science and remote maternity methods. The piece notes sensational claims of birth control through electrical transcription and contrasts them with hospital reality.
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Calif
California
Aimee Ann
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