Aid to Jobless and Tax Relief Top State Budget Plan
Governor Conley calls a July 12 extraordinary session to craft a budget balance of 1,750,000 through indirect taxes, cigarette taxes, and property classifications. Unemployment relief and tax relief are highlighted as leading issues with constitutional amendments possible. The measure aims to fund session costs and public officials’ pay while addressing budget gaps.
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Monument Erection for Booker T. Weshtagtes Celebrated
A three day dedication began yesterday at a flat in Malésa marking the site where Booker T. Weshtagtes once lived. Local officials and attendees gathered to honor his memory with a monument while addressing social reforms and national history. Attorney General Benaré Lee spoke at the dedication about progress and equality.
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Chaplin Proposes Global Gold Standard To Heal Economy
Comedian Charles Chaplin unveiled an international plan to settle war debts and revive world trade by returning gold as a basis for value. He argued nations overtaxed and overvalued money, urging adoption of a universal currency backed by gold to restore normal conditions and global commerce.
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Riots Erupt Across Four NI Towns Amid Pilgrim Travel
In Belfast Ballymena Larne and Coleraine anti Catholic clashes injure scores as Catholic pilgrims depart for Dublin. Police segregate mobs at Ballymena station while women are assaulted and hats ripped. Protestants parade and chant anti pope ditties before trains depart.
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Skull Fractured In Street Fight In Pittsburgh
KE V Babcock 26 of Pittsburgh owner of Babcock Coal and Coke was injured in a street fight near Elizabeth Street. Police say a second man knocked him through a store window. He was taken to Charleston General Hospital in serious condition. A warrant for Babcock's arrest was signed by John Barth.
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Congress Races to Pass Bill Before Adjournment
Washington June 26 AP Congress races to push vital appropriation bills through before the new fiscal year begins Friday. President Hoover clashes with Congress over employment relief, while House and Senate seek adjournment by Saturday if possible. Only one major supply bill has reached the White House, an Interior Department measure worth 45 million dollars, as conferees work to resolve differences on others.
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Youth 20 Years Wins City Golf Title in Gazette Meet
Frank A. Ratto reports that a young player, just turned 20, defeated Otis E. Swecker at Meadowbrook to win The Gazette’s first annual city championship. The favored golfer trailed after 18 holes but rallied to secure a decisive victory, matching his county public links crown with a second golf title in under a year amid a large gallery.
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Bonus Veterans Facing Trouble
Washington scene as the Bonus Expeditionary Force wrestles over leadership and plans a formal election and convention. A special committee will draft election plans while Waters’s resignation last day haunts the group. Camp leaders back Waters, with Waters’ return seen as likely amid rival candidates Thomas and French. regulars at Anacostia and Brent Camp monitor, amid occasional minor clashes.
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Childless Couples Find Joy in Adopting Infants
Childless couples find joy in adopting infants and older children, per Rey A L Cleland of the Davis Child Shelter. A sermon quoted in the Gazette urges joining in a divine call to create an eternal heavenly family, noting earthly homes are fragile against death and desertion.
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Siamese King Heads New Regime After Revolution
Bangkok June 26 The Siamese king Prajadhipok remains monarch but signs away absolute power and accepts the People’s Party constitution draft. Provisional government arrests Prince Alangkut and holds other princes, while civil leaders seek a civilian form of government under the king to end the military junta.
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Two Drownings Reported In River Mishap Near Parkerburg
Parkerburg dispatch records Emmett Schulte aged 27 drowning in the Olio river as his canoe expired. His body recovered hours later. Two companions saved. About two miles away Virgil Dibetta, 20, sustained a broken neck while crying for help in the Ohio. He died at a private hospital.
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Ohio
More Blood Stains Found In Logan Case
State police recovered blood stained canvas fragments in the garage of Harry Robertson, city commission president, linked to the murder of More Memie Thurman. Four pieces, including a five foot square section, show blood and a sharp-edged tool imprint. Investigators doubt the stains are Thurman’s blood but seek confirmation after 46 days of analysis. Officers questioned several people at state policy headquarters while Mrs Fanniette Jones, a Thurman employee, talked reluctantly. The search shifted to the area near where Thurman’s body was found but yielded no new clues. Robertson hinted that Stephenson spoke.
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Jap Leader Says Plan Impossible
Tokyo June report quotes General Sadao Araki minister of war disputing fixed percent reductions in land armaments. He cites security needs and diverse defense situations in Japan and other powers, calling a one third cut proposal by Hoover unworkable. He notes concerns over tanks mobile guns and bombers as vital defenses amid Manchurian context.
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Roosevelt Platform Drive Dawns In Chicago Delito
Democratic platform builders pressed ahead in a hot smoky room at a Chicago hotel as they shape the party’s plank on prohibition unemployment and tariff issues. Roosevelt supporters push for repeal without pledging the party, while others seek to record party for repeal. Delegates and crowd react in lobby outside.
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Aspirants Have Day of Greeting in Chicago Convention Hub
Democratic presidential aspirants spent June 6 greeting crowds at Congress Hotel in Chicago. Alfalfa Bill Murray led in chatter as governors and aides moved between entrances, with Reed, Tunney, and Rogers mingling amid media rooms and private conferences.
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Virginia Delegates Gather for Democratic Confab
At a Stevens hotel meeting, 28 delegates from six districts convene to vote. Eight delegates at large include four men and four women. each district sends two delegates or alternates. Delegates vote individually, not bound by rules. National committee members listed include Mrs. Rose Burchiner of Fairmont and Herbert Fitzpatrick of Fe ington.
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West Virginians Pick C. E. Smith
West Virginians named C. E. Smith of Fairmont to lead the state delegation to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Senator Neely joined the resolutions committee. Bumgardner Pendleton Brown Long West McDonald Gray and others elected to various posts. The caucus noted debate over repeal of the eight tenth amendment with Neely initially resisting platform instructions.
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Clarksburg
Youth Drowned While Swimming Near Coal Branch in Elk River
Albert Banks a 20 year old Black youth drowned while swimming alone near the Coal Branch area on Elk River about six o’clock. His father searched for him and a drag recovered the body around seven. Banks survived by a sister and his parents reside on Young Street. The body was taken to Harden and Harden undertakers.
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Will Rogers Describes Convention Deliberations and Deals
Chicago June 25 Will Rogers reports that Ham Lewis as the TWirds senator split from the delegation, 18 delegates set adrift, and talks of buying delegates arise. He notes Senator Barkley’s praised speech, and predicts Democrats may surprise with votes while Republicans await patronage. The piece depicts partisan maneuvering and hopeful suspense as Democrats consider outcomes.
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Men's Store Robbed in Huntington Night Break-In
In Huntington the M. D. Angel company men s outfitting store was robbed last night. Merchandise valued around 27090 with about 8100 in cash and 41 checks taken. The burglars blew the gate and caused 1160 damage to the interior. They left 1108 in cash behind.
Rumor Spread Momentum in New York Governor Race
Chicago dispatch reports frantic maneuvering as Roosevelt supporters push for New York Governor to secure presidential nomination. Delegates in Ohio Missouri Illinois and Texas eyed to yield votes. telegraphic pressure and pressure from Roosevelt aides intensified before the Democratic convention. A letter from Oscar Whitenardt warned of orchestrated telegraphed influence timed to present Roosevelt’s nomination.
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Democrats Urged To Quit Now At Chicago Convention
Chicago June 26 AFL flies from California to attend a Democratic convention two days before it opens. Speakers attack two thirds rule and Roosevelts bid for delegates. Al Smith vows to stop Roosevelt and gain delegates. Byrd of Virginia Murray and Reed discussed compromise. Father Batty praised in New York tribute.
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