U.S. Plans Federal Aid for Drought Areas Discussed
Washington June 29 AP After talks with the drought committee Secretary Wallace will inspect the north central drought region en route to Duluth and the Dakotas. The group considered financing relief via WPA and Rural Resettlement with a $25 million appropriation and possible livestock buying programs. Estimates of needed funds ranged from 50 to 4196 million, with current drought not yet as severe as 1930s.
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Wallace
North Central
Paul Appleby
Appleby
Agriculture Department
Duluth
Minn
Dakotas
Montana
Wyoming
Special
Rexford G. Tugwell
Daniel Bell
Aubrey Williams
WPA
Roosevelt
Rural Resettlement Administration
Congress
Jesse W. Tapp
AAA
White House
Beer Ordinance To Limit Dance Halls And Beer Gardens
A special session called by Mayor C Boone Pawson will consider adopting an ordinance to ban dancing and floor shows at beer gardens and to close such resorts at set hours, likely midnight. The plan, backed by police and license officials, follows the slaying of Leo Fizer and aims to curb resort vice pending a council investigation.
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C. Boone Pawson
W. A.tutly
F. Dalton
Dalton
Combinado
Leo Fizer
el Albena
West Virginia University
Pivena
Kump Moves to Eliminate Bridge Tolls Across States
Governor Kump plans free bridges replacing flood destroyed toll structures on the Potomac and seeks talks with Ohio Governor Davey to buy bridges linking West Virginia and Ohio. Discussions with Burr W. Simpson preceded the invitation. Targeted toll bridges include routes at Parkersburg Marietta St Marys and Wheeling with four leading out of Wheeling.
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Potomac River
Kump
Ohio River
Martin L. Davey
Ohio
Charleston
Davey
Issioner Burry W. Simpson
West Virginia
Parkersburg
Marietta
St. Mary's
Wheeling
Advisory Board Meeting Called Advisory Board Meeting Called
Governor Kump called the state public assistance advisory board to convene the day before the new social security act takes effect. Telegrams were sent to five members urging convening this afternoon. The board, created by a recent special session, includes John T. Morgan, J A Booth, W B Fulton, S P Burke, and A Wilson. It will select a chairman and recommend candidates for county boards and the state public assistance director position.
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Kump
John T. Morgan
Charleston
J. A. Booth
Huntington
Fulton
Wheeling
S. P. Burke
Morgantown
A. Wilson
Sharples
Social Security depends on administration and state work
Frank B. Bane warned that the success of the new social security law hinges on future administration by state government. He told a Woman's Club audience that the act’s effectiveness will depend on how appointments are made and how efficiently the program is run across southern and northern counties, acknowledging possible past administrative mistakes.
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Frank B. Bane
Washington
Federal Social Security Board
Woman's Club
Bane
Howe
Ime
Alarming May highway deaths rise in U S
National Safety Council reports a surge in May road fatalities reversing months of decline. Total deaths reached new highs with 2,780 in May and a predicted annual toll that could exceed prior records. Officials pledge stronger action to reverse the trend.
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Chicago
National Safety Coun
WH. Cameron
Rte
Cameron
Murder in Blackface Shocks Chicago Hostess’ Death
Chicago police probe the killing of Florence Castle a 24 year old nightclub hostess found beaten in her bed as her seven year old son recounted a staged blackface attack by a jealous suitor. A window fire escape and sinister graffiti suggested a deliberate setup. Two men were held for questioning as possible accomplices while a New York salesman Robert Taylor admitted a boat ride with the victim.
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Chicago
Fares Castle
Florence Thompson Castle
Wilkes Barre
Lake Michigan
Near North Side
Elo
Istaight
Fice
Black Legion
General Labor Strike Forecast in Steel Industry Tensions
Attorney Earl B Reed, counsel for Wheeling Stock, warned of a looming general strike amid national labor unrest as 200 organizers push union drive across the steel industry. Philip Murray denounced radical activists and said pinkerton influences are shaping the campaign against the industry.
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Pitysburglhs
Earl B. Reed
Kebor
Reed
Original Nations
NRA
Wheeling Stock Company
Boston
Portsmouth
Bto
Committee For Industrial Unionization
John L Lewis
Alec
Philip Murray
Royalists
Owens-Illinois Raises Overtime Wages for Hourly Workers
Owens-Illinois Glass announces a 50 percent overtime wage boost for hourly employees effective yesterday. The plan, tied to NRA codes, doubles rates for all hours beyond 40 per week and on core holidays. It covers Seventeen factory units and subsidiaries Libbey Glass and Owens Illinois Closure, with payroll impact depending on emergencies and rush orders.
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Owens-Illinois Glass Company
NRA
G. Bensinger
Focal
Muncie
Indy
Newark
Ohio
Libbey Glass Company
Owens Illinois
Toledo
Altother
Benzinger
Bonsinger
British Cabinet Faces Confidence Vote After Fierce Debate
British cabinet receives a vote of confidence following a heated House debate. Separately, Rep. Marion Zioncheck, Seattle's controversial congressman, surrenders after barricading himself in his Capitol suite and is escorted home by police, bound for Seattle via train and plane with Officer Bishop.
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Washington
Marion A. Zioncheck
Seattle
Congress
Ziney
Sheppard and Pratt
Towson
Maryland
Zienbeck
Baltimore and Ohio
William Bishop
Bishop
Ziencheck
Chisago
Zioncheck
Arms Romney
Rubye Nix
Texas
Labor Leaders Denounce Baldwin Government in Debate
London report says labor leaders labeled Prime Minister Baldwin's administration a danger to the nation and world peace. The opposition failed to adjourn the debate as a vote of confidence passed 204 to 136 after sharp exchanges over foreign policy and the absence of Baldwin.
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Baldwin
London
Stanley Baldwin
House of Commons
Alfred Duff Cooper
Duff Cooper
Paris
Britain
Clement FR. Atlee
Herbert Morrison
Laborites
Morriesa
Deny Alliance
John Simon
Home Secretary
Winston, Churchill
Morrison
France
Germany
Simon
Churchill
Sir John
Atlee
Luis
West Virginia Faces Severe Water Shortage Amid Drought
State officials warned of alarming water scarcity as West Virginia endures an extended dry period. Agriculture Commissioner J B McLaughlin cited an estimated $15 million impact and warned rain is urgent within a week. Health officials noted small towns report low supplies while cities can handle emergencies. Experts stress economic pain to farmers from crop losses and rising food prices as stream conditions trigger fish removals and forest wardens tighten drought monitoring.
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J. B. McLaughlin
West Virginia
McLaugh
Callen
J. B. Harring
Department of Health
Conservation Department
McLaughlin
Swan Found Drunk But He Had A Reason
In San Francisco Officer David Flamm picked up a staggering man, labeling him pickled. The incident at Tommy's Inlamd taxpon home in Gelien Gate park reveals a prank or celebration. The man and his mate Susie are proud parents of four babies.
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San Francisco
Jones
David Flamm
Jean
Flamm
Tommy
Gelien Gate Park
Hie
Susie
Dayton Dean Duce Pleads Guilty In Detroit Case
Dayton Dean, leader of the Black Legion, pleaded guilty to kidnapping and murdering WPA worker Charles A. Poole in Detroit. He testified about legion activity, named police and public figures as members, and described plots against local officials including Mayor Volsine. Sentencing will follow a probation report.
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Detroit
Dayton Dean
Black Legion Today
Charles A. Boole
WPA
Dean
Civil Service Commission
Legion
Tral
Briefman
Girewit
Moynihan
Duncan JG McCrea
Poole
Recorders Court
William W. Volsine
Ecorse
Euns
Jesse Pettijohn
Lawrence Madden
Commission
John, Matheson
Public Utilities Commission
Black Legion
Matheson
Stores in City to Close Saturday for Independence Day
Most Charleston shops will close Saturday to let workers celebrate Independence Day. The retailers division of the chamber of commerce urges shoppers to visit Friday, while a few stores plan to keep Saturday hours.
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Charleston
Chamber of Commerce
Girl's Hollywood chase ends in return after spree
New York dispatch reports Martha Viehnes, a 16 year old girl, used her father’s Army bonus money to fly to Hollywood for a glimpse of Clark Gable. With only 65 dollars left of the $400, American Legion officials arranged her return home as Joseph Viehnes and his wife expressed relief and humor over the misadventure.
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New York
Joseph Vichnes
Ballywood
Clark Gable
Martha Viehnes
American Legion
Viehnes
Jennie
Martha
Clark
Gable
Hollywood
Stadio
Los Angeles
Pam
Legion
Maichnes
Maxthe
Communists Call for Fast Dissolution of Rightist Party
Paris on June 29 reports Communists urged swift dissolution of Col. Francois De Le Rocque new rightist party seen as a bid for conquest and power. Widespread political unrest persisted as strikers maintained positions on scattered fronts and police dispersed another nationalist demonstration at a site linked to historic tombs.
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Paris
Col. Francois de le Rocque
France
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