Waitman Given Named Banking Commissioner
Governor J G Kump announced the appointment of Waitman C Given a Bluefield banker to succeed R Charter Jr as state banking commissioner. Given has 25 years in banking, served as cashier of the Commercial Bank of Bluefield, and hails from Braxton County. Charter resigned thanking the governor, and Godbey will leave his hospital post with a new appointment expected soon.
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Waitman C. Given
Bluefield
R. Charter, Jr
J. G. Kump
Given
Conneston Yeaterday
Mr. Charter
Arceptan
Pew
Commercial Bank of
Alnace
Braxton County
Charleston
Epg
West Virginia
W. M. Given
Humphreys Memorial Churth
Mc. Given
Southern Methodist Church
Ot Beckley
Oan
Charter
Constevattat
Soeraen
Ion
W. C. Given
Sym
Maerzind
Godbey
V. Godbey
Flewe
Court Martial In Deep Secret At Duke Of York Hall
In Londor on March 31 the hall at the Duke of Yorks mill school in Chelas housed Lt. Norman Baillie-Stewart charged with selling military secrets. Secret witnesses, some foreign, risked danger if named. A woman in tears left in a taxi as the case unfolded. Military officials disputed claims of third degree methods during questioning.
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Londor
Duke of York
Chélaes
Norman Ballie-Stewart
Weepis
FP. M. Gymns
Leutenant-Coronel
Baillie- Stewart
Ted
Lalson
Willis Quillen Story Prompt Snippet Stirs Curiosity
A fragment from a historical page mentions Sie Willis by Bubere Quillen and hints at a character described as older brothers and sisters with a dogged phrase about a toothbrush. The readable text shows stylized dialect and partial names, leaving the full context unclear.
Gotham Banker's Tax Evasion Charges Stir New York
Charles Z Mitchell former National City Bank chair was arrested at his Fifth Avenue home on a federal tax evasion warrant. He allegedly evaded 657 152 40 dollars on 1929 net income of 2 023 405 25 and arranged an apparent stock sale to his wife by letter exchange. Mitchell faces grand jury action with President Roosevelt's approval.
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New York
Charles Z. Mitchell
Foan
The
National City Bank
Fifth Avenue
Alfred ©. Coxe
United States
Reymond 7. Mulligan
Thomas B. Dewey
Mitchell
Federal
Elizabeth Read Mitchell
New Dewey
Senate
Washington
Cummings
Charles E. Mitchell
George #. Medalle
Roosevelt
Medale
White House
Voters Elect Dr Holt By Writing in Name
Dr M Holt won the Weston mayoral race by readers writing his name on the ballot after being denied a printed ballot line. He defeated Linn Brannon by 274 votes on a socialist ticket. Brannon is a Republican. incumbent Mayor Malloy, a Democrat, was defeated for reelection.
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Weston
M. Holt
Rush Hat
House of Delegates
Holt
Linn
M. Brannon
Brannon
Malloy
Congressmen Start Labors On Job Plan
Congress opens work on a broad employment scheme proposed by President Roosevelt to create about 250000 jobs in national forests. A federal bill would enlist idle men in many work camps, with plans for grants to states and public works programs.
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Washington
Congress
Hoosevelt
Capitol
Myra Roosevelt
Lewis Douglas
Conservation Corps
Cal
Germany Gets New Authority
Berlin March 21 0 The Reichstag convened to approve Hitler's fascist regime and an enabling act that would abolish the constitution and grant dictatorial powers. President Hindenburg and Chancellor Hitler attended a consecration at Potsdam Gospel Church invoking Frederick the Great. The session signaled a national rebirth while pledging peace.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Olen
Germany
Adolf Hitler
von Hindenburg
Potsdam
Frederick the Great
Hitler
Rejchatag
Beauticians Name Next Year’s Ideal Woman Vision
New York March 1. Beauty experts release a composite portrait of the ideal woman to be crowned at the International Beauty Shop Owners convention. They chose Sthel Hampton of New Haven as closest match though she differs slightly in eye color and weight. Hampton, 20, has hazel eyes, dark chestnut hair, 33-36-26 measurements, and a Broadway background.
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New York
Amerycna
Beauty Shop Owners Convention
Sthel Hampton
Tive
New Haven
Conn
Miun Iogar
Sho
Democratic House Advances Farm Relief Bill Amid Glee
In Washington on May 21, Democratic votes surged to push the Roosevelt plan for boosting farm buying power toward passage. Speakers cited unity with the President, while critics warned of drastic changes as the bill faced a final vote tomorrow.
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Washington
Trent Predicts School Closings Across Rural Districts
State superintendent W. W. Trent warns at least half of rural schools may close before term ends due to funding shortages. He estimates about 7,200 teachers affected as districts face cuts, while proposing a pupil teacher funding plan to reduce staff by up to 32 percent and urging boards to dismiss underperforming or low-paid teachers.
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W. W. Trent
Trent
Boards of Education
Trent Srir
Trists
Wisa
City to Slash Expenses to Cut City Deficit
City officials unveiled a plan to limit monthly expenditures to 400 000 until July 7 to erase a 9 27 deficit in municipal funds. Mayor R P DeVan said Charleston is in better shape than many towns due to bond issues and sinking funds. The proposal lowers the monthly budget by 82 879, with no surplus predicted, while city receipts and totals will be shown in future reports.
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R. P. DeVan
Charleston
Anié
Yury
Smokeless Group Plans Marketing Agency Growth
The Smokeless Operators Association of West Virginia met in Washington to discuss forming a sal agen cy modeled after Appalachian Coals Inc. Forty to fifty operators attended as C. S. Wiggins noted nearly all smokebath coal producers were represented. A two week follow up meeting was set with GH Caperton presiding. The group aims to organize a corporation to market output, despite a recent Supreme Court ruling on Appalachian Coals Inc. which held the plan would not curb production but promote it.
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Washington
Smokeless Com] Operators Association of
West Virginia
Appalachian Coals, Inc
Supreme Splidt
Appalachian Coals
Wiggins
New River Coal Operators Association
GH. Caperton
Charleston
W. Va
Virginia
New Sections Disappearing In High Water
Flooding along the Ohio valley threatens Cincinnati and Southwest Indiana as high water advances toward the Mississippi at Cairo. Nine lives lost and property damage in the millions. Winter returns, intensifying misery and straining relief workers. Near the south, Alabama and Mississippi rivers remain at flood risk with two people believed in danger.
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Associated Press
Ohio Valley
Mississippi
Cairo
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Indiana
St Galo
Alabama
Miselsaippi
Onio
Kentucks
Norris Would Ban Electors
Washington report outlines Senator George W. Norris Nebr proposing an independent candidate path and abolition of the electoral college. The plan would let each state award presidential votes in proportion to its popular vote. the national tally would be certified at a joint session of Congress. The measure echoes Norris long fight to replace the current system amid party opposition.
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Washington
George W. Norris
Congress
Norris
House
Len
C. Catt
Bacall
Tuen
Beer Bill Heads To White House For Signature
Wisconsin and national moves push beer legislation forward as lawmakers and citizens discuss dispensing plans and “welcoming” beer back. Hentus criticizes state actions while Milwaukee officials pursue a return to the saloon, signaling broad debates on enforcement and culture.
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United Press
Chisago
Max Hentus
Hentus
Europe
Exemption Ruling On State Budget Cuts For Education Staff
The state board of control ruled that educational institution employees with annual contracts approved by the state board of education are exempt from Gov. Bump's 25 percent salary reduction. The decision excludes substitute and additions hired for the remainder of the year and respects salaries fixed by code or earlier orders. Attorney General Holt concurred that state mine inspectors are exempt. details continue on page 8.
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State Board of Control
State Board of Education
H. G. Bump
Imet Thie
Ander
Leretofora
Wnit
Perpetra
Homer “A. Holt
Gol & i
Battle Over French Debt Settlement At Foreign Affairs Meeting
Paris report says a sharp clash looms at tomorrow's foreign affairs committee session as it weighs a resolution urging payment of 618 million dollars in war debt interest due to the United States last December. Premier Deladier and Foreign Minister Paul-Boncour are expected to present their views before any decision, with deputies opposing action until Roosevelt's position on deferral is clearer. Edouard Herriot, who supported payment, leads the movement for settlement.
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Paris
Foreign Affairs Committee
Chamber” of Deputies
United States
Edouard Deladier
Foreig
Joseph Paul-Boncour
Roosevelt
Edeuard Herriot
Sinclair Lewis Becomes Babbitt on Kansas City Visit
In Kansas City Sinclair Lewis, famed author of Main Street and Elmer Gantry, appears altered from his satirical persona. The shy, genial writer critiques European travel, urges Americans to stay roots, and hints at preparing material for future work.
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Kansas City
Sinclair Lewis
Babbitt
Elmer Gantry
Main Street
L. M. Birkhead
Nico
West Virginia Beer Act Revision Debated
Lawmakers argued against an unnecessary revision as Congress moved to a 3.2 percent strength standard. Delegate from Cabell County noted WV law allows a quarter percent leeway and that brewers would seek products above or below the set percentage. Officials praised provisions and requested copies for funeral requests from other states.
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West Virginia
Realon
J. Patrick Cont
Entel County
Washington
Hencorm
Cabell
Yeaterdey
Bescom
Officialy
Congress
Will Points to Big Income Tax Increase
Beverly Hills resident argues that rising tax receipts from income tax show taxes on earnings can be sustainable. He warns against overtaxing incomes, noting despite pain some will earn anyway, and suggests considering tax exempt bonds as a workaround.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
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Encoda
Garner
Messare
Robinson
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Ture
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