President Signs Flood Control Bill in New York
President Roosevelt signed the 386.5 million flood control omnibus bill amid calls for better tied waterways soil erosion and navigation programs. He objected to giving army engineers sole project approval power and questioned some projects while noting the bill funds broad national flood control efforts across regions including Willamette and lower Mississippi basins. Roosevelt planned to speak in New York tomorrow at the National Education Association convention and dedicate a federal building at the 1939 World’s Fair.
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President signs bill to create Olympic National Park in Washington
The president praised the measure as key for a complete national view and coordination among groups and agencies. He approved the joint bill while noting possible corrections to its deficiencies, and announced signing another bill to establish Olympic National Park in Washington state. Far north Russian farmers at Naryan-Mar attended a large fair showcasing reindeer carts with fresh meat fish skiing and other produce.
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Charleston Tops State Business In Early 1838 Period
Federal Reserve Board analysis by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce shows Charleston leads among the state's three largest cities in early 1838 business. Bank debits to individual accounts fell 15 percent in Charleston over five months ending May 31, versus 15.9 percent in Huntington and 347 percent in Wheeling, with Charleston up 0.9 percent against the 1936 period.
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Charleston Leads West Virginia Bank Debits in Early Year
Charleston shows the strongest bank debit volume for the first five months, totaling 225,591,000 dollars, compared with Wheeling at 131,017,000 and Huntington at 78,303,000. Charleston's dollar turnover dominates despite Wheeling and Huntington appearing in census figures as larger cities.
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Cabinet backs Chamberlain over secrets act row
London reports say the British cabinet will stand as a unit with Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and War Secretary Hore-Belisha as Parliament prepares a critical vote on applying the official secrets act to MPs. Debate could test cabinet survival and constitutional principles.
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Hamilton Gas Co Gets Green Light on Reorganization
Federal Judge George McClintic dismissed petitions seeking removal of trustees and reopening of decrees in Hamilton Gas’s bankruptcy. The plan, approved in 1937, keeps existing trustees and routine matters only remain. Hamilton Gas owns vast West Virginia and Kentucky holdings and faced appeals up to the Supreme Court, which refused certiorari.
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Trustees Reject Stockholders Plan For Reorganization
The court notes the plan removed stockholders despite approvals by some holders or a stockholders committee. It states petitioners owned only half of one percent of stock. It criticizes the petition as libelous and not based on facts or law.
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White Shrine Supper Moves to Mrs. Anderson’s Home
The covered dish supper of the White Shrine patrol is set for 6 30 p m tonight at the home of Mrs Elmer Anderson on Quarrier street instead of Will C Easley’s Allen addition. Madamoiselle Maryse Bastle recently flew from Dakar to Port Natal Brazil covering 1-
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Record Claim for 820 Miles in 12 Hours 5 Minutes
A woman claims a speed record for the region by covering 820 miles in 12 hours 5 minutes, asserting a new distance time benchmark.
Mother Finds Asthma Remedy At Local Drug Store
A woman purchases a bottle of Dee Thomas TM asthma remedy at Potterfield Drug Store for 51.50. The ad claims guaranteed relief regardless of severity.
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