Irwin Confesses Motive Behind Trio of Murders
The sculptor Irwin recounts a chilling motive for killing Ethel, Ronnie, and Nonnie, claiming he sought to “borrow” their lives to force a mental pressure. He describes premeditation, the river plan, and finding an ice pick, insisting his aim was not bloodlust but creative transformation through extreme acts. He recalls the moments before and after the killings, including his belief that he could confront death and his rejection of homicide for sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Ronnie
Wes
Veronica
Speek
Nonnie
Abe
Aha
Bob
Englshman
Dea
Ace
Owas Auro
St Geudene
Lincoln Park
Vic
Sibere
Beneft
D “Marconi
Marconi
Tam
Irwin
Aleep
Jon Kudner
Hea
Portland
Ore
Los Angeles
River Area Open to Public by Forest Supervisor
The Williams river area in Pocahontas County, once closed due to high fire hazard, is opened by Forest Supervisor Arthur A. Wood until July 5. Maj H. Wu Shawhan requested the move. access is by permit at Richwood ranger station, Three Forks gate, or Black Mountain camp. Campfires limited to Three Forks bottom and fire roads are rough and not advised for general use.
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Williams River
Pocahontas County
Arthur A. Wood
H. Wu Shawhan
Richwood Ranger Station
Three Forks Gate
Black Mountain Camp
State tribunal ends annual spring term opinion on state police power
The state high court reiterated the police power of the state as a sovereign attribute and discussed limits on regulatory power. It ruled magisterial districts cannot divorce from county units for school levy elections and examined garnishment of state salaries under recent amendments. The decision also touched on county unit law implications and state process service limits.
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Kyle
Gideon
Huntington
Cabell Courty
Cabell County
Coust
Kanawha Circuit Court
Chicago House Furnishing Company
Raymond Wiggington
Iiquor Commission
West Virginia
Davis Creek
Davis Creek Coal and Land Company
Kanawha County
U. S
Two Candidates for School Board Position Drafts
The article discusses two candidates for a school board position and outlines guidance on organizing the board and meeting legal requirements for superintendents and assistants. A speaker warns about anticipated budget shortfalls and advises hiring only essential staff at July and August meetings to stretch funds.
Padlocked Church Is Ordered Opened
The supreme court upheld an order to open a padlocked church to preserve the congregation's property rights. Trustees, represented by Taylor and Taylor, argued a May 10 meeting to appoint a pastor was irregular and that Rev Caldwell was not ordained under Missionary Baptist rules while the congregation met on the steps for services. The article also notes a separate claim about a stolen clock and other disputed ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Ia Meres Ly
Taylor and Taylor
Caldwell
Missionary Baptist
25 000 Rush to Jobs Union Denies Strike
National Guardsmen uncovered six dynamite bombs near the Youngstown area as 25 000 workers rush back to jobs amid a threatened steel strike. Trade leaders warn of possible violence while company officials say they have more men than work to assign. Soldiers guard mill entrances and pickets log entrants as Campbell and Mahoning valley plants reopen under military control.
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Warren
Pisot
Youngstown
Stop 14
Poland Avenue
National Guard
Lewis
CIO
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Republic
Campbell
National
Roosevelt
SWOC
Mahoning Valley
Davey
Milla
Arma
Mussolini predicts swift end to Spanish Civil War
In Madrid and Rome reports say Franco's insurgents siege Basque territory near Bilbao and Doyle\'s forces hold Somorro height as 85,000 troops resist. Austrian dynamiters claim 150 insurgents killed near Velrescha. Britain seeks German and Italian cooperation for non intervention while Mussolini promises Europe rapid resolution with victory in Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heahway
Bilbao
Santander
Baleores
Canarias
Somar- Trostro
Velrescha
London
Germany
Italy
Valencia
Usly
Britain
France
Leipzig
Berlin
Rome
Premice
Mussolini
Madrid
Mafin
Genera Farciat
Spain
Europe
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Ti Popolo
Great Britain
State Ends Year With Cash Surplus And Property Boost
State finances show strong cash reserves and increased property redemption activity as the 1937 38 accounts close. The 43rd legislature eyes continued prosperity with a balanced budget and targeted salary adjustments for valued workers.
Phone Pay Boost Limited to Washington District
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co said proposed operator salary increases apply only to the District of Columbia. The general manager's office estimated the pay rise would also affect Westelia and Virginia areas served by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
District of Columbia
Westelia
Ind
Virginia
Titonka editor returns from 3200 mile trip
Titonka editor Lee O. Wolfe, after a 3200 mile journey to the West Virginia birthplace, reports it as his first vacation in 50 years. He notes his only other time off was as a Puerto Rico volunteer in the Spanish American War.
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Titonka
Lee O. Wolfe
West Virgina
Puerto Rico
Birth of twins to Mr and Mrs W R Brown in McMillan Hospital
Mr and Mrs W R Brown of IMaller Street announce the birth of two sons yesterday at McMillan Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Brown
Imaller Street
McMillan, Hospital
Ford Firm Cited For Wagner Labor Act Violations
The Ford company is charged with violating the Wagner Act by curtailing workers rights and pressuring employees not to join unions. On May 26, union organizers were allegedly assaulted by Ford agents near plants and photographers were obstructed, with Richard Frankenstein among those affected.
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Em Hoyts
Ford
Richard Frankenstein
UAWA
Ford Agenta
Ford Company
West Virginia bankers urge quick balanced federal budget
A Wheeling led meeting urged the federal government to withdraw from all emergency lending. FDIC chair Crowley warned banks against speculative investments while Elbert Woosley of Louisville urged capital growth to cushion future deflation. Officials from Huntington and Parkersburg were chosen for key posts as resolutions urged solvency, sound capital, and opposition to branch banking bills.
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West
McAdoo
Congress
West Virginia Fiduciary Society
E. Bowie
J. B. der Yeehiee
Huntington
George Frederick
Parkersburg
Derwachter
Solons Frolic Sees Little Politics Amid Boat Trip
Senators enjoyed a light gathering with no adjournment date fixed and a softball game noted. McCarran of Nevada dismissed talk of the Roosevelt court plan as mere party fun. Keenan foresaw the court bill vote coming sooner, predicting stronger administration support than anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. McCarran
Nevada
Bil
Joseph B. Keqnan
Stalin Continues Purge Against Political Foes
The article outlines Stalin's ongoing purge against Bolshevik leaders and military chiefs, with executions and dismissals across Soviet republics. It notes the removal of senior figures like Tukhachevsky and Gamarnik, widespread distrust, and fears over the impact on industry, agriculture, and the Five Year Plan. The piece questions when the purge ends and its domestic and international consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alrect
Io Igcho
U. SS. Wu
Kremlin
Stalin
Miss Pickford Weds Rogers in Formal Ceremony
Miss Pickford becomes bride of Rogers in a late ceremony. Attendees wore semi formal dress. The couple hosted a reception for the wedding party by the Lightons and a large gathering at Pickfair for friends of the bride and groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pickford
Rogers
Lightons
Pickfair
Hyde Urges Hoover Creed Meeting For National Unity
Hyde called for a patriotic public service draft and a national meeting to formulate a Republican creed. He said Hoover was deeply alarmed by the nation’s state and would likely accept a demanding role, foreseeing risks and rewards for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uriah
David
Hoover
Chicago
Naion
Kyde
Natihe
Coal Board Seeks Marketing Rule Ideas
Washington June 26 The bituminous coal commission invites coal producers and distributors to share ideas on marketing rules. It announced hearings begin July 18 on discount and trade practices of wholesalers. As a preliminary step hearings open July 1 to disseminate standard classifications for bituminous coal. The bituminous coal code act became effective last Monday upon Roosevelt Executive Order.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Red light rule allows right turns at intersections
Westbound traffic on Virginia and Quarrier streets will be barred from turning right into Hale street while Summers Street traffic may not turn west into Virginia. Signs will mark new rules at key intersections including Washington at Daly and Elizabeth, Rutner Avenue, Broad Capitol Summers Court Clendenin on east and Pennsylvanian avenues and Delaware on the west. Enforcements by Chief Tully permit right turns on red only when turning right, not straight or left. A public hearing on the proposed traffic ordinance is set for 3 pm tomorrow in the city council chamber for residents to voice views.
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Virginia
Quarrier
Hale Street
Summers Street
Washington Street
Daly
Elizabeth Streets
Rutener
Court
Clendenin
Pennsylvania Avenue
Edgewood Drives
Virginia Street
Ruttner Avenue
Broad Street
Caprio
Summers
Aide
Pennsylvanian Avenue
Delaware Avenue
Lea Street
Ruffner Avenue
Brow Capitol
Summerz
Cou
Quarrier Street
Tully
Turing
Eilzena
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Deu
Il Duce
Amlatn
Columbus
Ban Antonis
Smith
Cleveland M. Bailey
Road Commission
Helpre
Williamstown - Marietta
Board of Control
Marshall
Glenville
Concord
Bluefield State
West Virginia State College
Spencer State Hospital
Pinecrest
Hqnor Commission
Bualneas
William L. Horner
FDIC
Woosley
Free Nationalanter of
Loulaville
Solons
Russia
Red Russia
Gregor Zinovich
Leo Kemaneff
Gregori Platakott
Red Army
Olst
Communist Party
Rouz
Trotskyta
Alexei & Rykoff
Lenin
Nikolai Bukharin
Tzvestin
Minda
Tukhsenevsky
Bolorovi
Gamarnik
Pravda
Tukhachevsky
Hidala
Soviet Union
Cherviakoffs
White
Caucasia
Franacaucasia
Far Eastern
Crimea
Georgia
Hyde
Coal Board
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