Tornado Toll Raised as Storms Hit Three States
Nineteen people died and thousands of dollars in damage followed violent tornadoes that struck east Texas northwestern Louisiana and southeastern Arkansas last night. Injuries were reported and many homes wrecked with trees uprooted. Police and medical teams faced muddy roads and flooded creeks as they searched for missing victims. Communities hit included Mount Helta Shelbyville Huntington and Lindale with dozens named or identified by officials. Telephone lines failed hindering rapid victim count, and many hospitals were crowded. authorities warned the toll could rise.
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Red River Pariah
George J Weel Seen To Likely Succeed Ashworth As U S Attorney
WABRINGTON March 30 George J Weel of Huntington backed by Senator M M Neely is expected to assume the U S attorney post for the southern district of West Virginia within two weeks. Reports say talks with West Virginia delegation followed. Ashworth, recently appointed to replace Walter Damron, faces displacement as tenure not guaranteed by court rulings.
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M. M. Neely
Daevid I. Ashworth
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Ashworth
Walter Dam
Sunday Behoocher Says Forgiveness Is Paramount
A fragment quoting Willie Willis about forgiveness shows a heated stance on discipline. The speaker argues that forgiveness should apply except for the younger or smaller, implying harsher treatment toward the least powerful.
Definite Changes in State Beer Statute Taking Form
State legislators prepare an amended beer bill for the April 10 introduction in a special session. Governor Hump urges conformity with federal law to avoid administration costs and confusion. Delegate Bearom notes plans to align the bill with 3.2 percent federal standards, targeting a unified effective date.
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D. Cabell
H. G. Hump
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Beacom
Senate committee backs six hour day for industry
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a compulsory five day week six hour day aimed at putting more than 6,000,000 to work and restoring confidence in the economy. Senator Black sponsored the bill arguing it would regulate interstate commerce to curb labor practices harming workers while broadening the nation’s purchasing power.
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Ala
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Thin Bill
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Sevstor Black
Second Robbery Suspect Caught in Findlay Hotel
March 30 Findlay police captured a bank robbery suspect named Robert W. Lyons after a tip led them to a hotel room. Lyons was wounded in the stomach and ranked in critical condition. Police believed he was linked to the First National Bank of Gallipoli robbery where $12,000 was taken.
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Homer Johnston
Lyons
Todrow Antevel Johnston
New Skin Grafting Method Explored at Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine researchers unveiled a modified skin grafting technique using ground skin and salt to treat burns. Dr. Herrmann said the method seeds skin to cover wounds, with results surpassing previous approaches though still experimental. The process aims to grow normal tissue without edge scarring, independent of graft orientation.
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University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
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Lewis Herrmnt
Ariel
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Hungry Mousie Tame By Seven Foot Mexican Snake
A seven foot gobbler snake from Mexico, owned by Carnegie Moser, escaped and frightened a mouse in a cage. The creature was later sent under instruction from a local judge to a safer, more secure facility where measures were planned to prevent future escapes and ensure animal safety.
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Mexico
Carnegie Moser
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Hans Geverid Weiss
Wheeling
W. Vin
Nering
Tre Lodge
Utility Changes Asked of Richwood Rates Probe
The House Utilities Investigating Committee urged wholesale reform of public utility regulation during hearings on rate practices. A letter to Gov. H.E.G. Kump called for extended special sessions to consider all facets of utility operation and blue sky laws for stocks. Richwood Mayor Dillinger testified that city taxes mostly fund municipal power and water, with $20,000 needed for future costs. He said rate cuts shift the burden and that residents fear protesting jobs. The Richwood Water and Light Co. is owned by Cherry River Boom and Lumber Co., employing many locals.
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HE. G. Kump
Ichwood
Rush D. Holt
Lewis
George D. Moore
Kanawhe
A. J. Lubliner
Mercer
Richwood
Heard H. EB. Dillinger
Reed
Richwood Water and Light Company
Dillinger
Richwood Water
Bottle making to begin at Owens-Illinois plant
Production will start at Kanawha City plant with all furnaces lit and full operation expected by April. About 2.5 million beer bottles ordered by Cincinnati brewer will be filled as conditions permit, with 800 to 1,000 workers to be hired as the plant reaches full operation.
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Kanawha City
Toledo
Cincinnati Brewing Concern
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Tull
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Charleston
Meyer Eppstein
France Backs Allies Against Mussolini Plan
Paris dispatch says France intensifies efforts to reassure Boumaniai Czscanslovakia and Yugoslavia amid anxiety over Mussolini proposal to seize power. These smaller powers rely on France as Europe’s balance and oppose the Italian premier’s plan, seeking to deter conflict.
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Berlio Muscolini
Italy
Hatfield Fights Roosevelt Plans in Banking Inquiry
Washington March 30 Senate Banking and Currency Committee prepares a thorough scrutiny of J. P. Morgan and Company and other big banks as Roosevelt pushes to broaden the inquiry.Hatfield denounces the president's programs as dictatorship, socialism, and fascism, vowing to oppose emergency banking, economy, and reform bills while criticizing taxation and relief measures.
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Senate Banking and Currency Committee
J. P. Morgan and Company
Wall Street
Morgan and Company
Roosevelt
House
Senate
iFan
Hadfield
W. Va
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Hatfield
Secretary of State
Hrtin Meld
Imme
Énami
House Passes Liquor Bill Clears Volstead tweak in House
Congress approved a modification to the Volstead act allowing medicinal liquor prescribed by physicians with a 153 to 49 vote. The measure goes to the White House for Roosevelt’s signature after Senate passage. Also tied to the broader liquor policy shifts, officials weigh navy and army enforcement and a possible beer legalization for April 7.
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Blanton
Tex
A. Amos W. W. Woodcock
Treasury Publishes New Banking Rules
The treasury issued new regulations to restore normal banking, allowing federal reserve member banks to conduct fiduciary business and pay out deposits lawfully secured. Trust departments may withdraw trust funds only within their own department, not from other bank sections.
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The
Treasury
Federal Reserve
Ex Mayor of Bluefield Dies on Business Trip
BRAVEFIELD March 30 E L Baney vice president of the Tome Creek Smokeless Coal company and former mayor of Bluefield died yesterday on a business trip to Home Creek Buchanan county Virginia Death due to heart disease Banley a prominent coal operator served as first mayor under the city manager form and was involved in real estate development and the lumber industry.
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E. L. Baney
Tome Creek Smokeless Goal Company
Bluefield
Home Greek
Buchanan County
Virwinia
Banley
Batley
Blufield
Governs Ment
Mitchell Pushes Single National Defense Department
General William Mitchell told the House Military Affairs Committee that a unified National Defense Department would boost efficiency and save about 250 to 900 million dollars annually. He urged development of long-range bombers and air power to wage future wars, suggesting plans for planes flying 6,007 miles with 4,000 pound bombs and the use of zeppelins for city bombardment.
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Wiliam Mitchell
House
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Department of National Densons
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Merce
West Virginia Post Masters Are Named
The post office department names Ernest T. Welder as postmaster at Maine Summers county West Virginia replacing Claude C. Mitchell who had been acting. David C. Light was appointed February 28 but his appointment was rescinded. Acting postmasters are listed in several West Virginia towns including Arcola Coal Otty Creek and Greenwoud.
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Post Office Department
Ernest TC. Welder
Maine
Summers County
W. Va
Claude C. Mitchell
David C. Light
Iight
West Virk Eimlaes
Margaret K. Clint
Arcola
L. Lacy Lilly
Coal Otty
Mrs. Gertende Mowery
Creek
William C. Atonsstreet
Davivun
Mra
Lace M
Datson
Greenwoud
Parole Board Denies Commutation for Ruth Judd in Trunk Murder
The Arizona Board of Pardons and Paroles denied commutation of Ruth Judd’s death sentence for the slayings linked to the trunk murder case. It granted a reprieve to April 22, citing Good Friday, while Governor Moeur awaits the board’s position and a separate murder charge against Judd remains un-set.
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Former Logan Sheriff Released From Custody
Logan West Virginia March 30 Tennis Hatfield former Logan county sheriff was released from custody after he posted a 95000 note in lieu of producing a 5000 ring tied to litigation. The ring counted as personal property in a 14893 judgment held by the First National Bank of Logan. Hatfield said he lost the ring and could not produce it. A chancery commissioner issued a writ for eviction of Hatfield if the ring wasn’t accounted for. He appealed to Judge Naaman Jackson and posted the note, leading to the matter being dropped.
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W. Va
Tennis Hatfield
Logan County
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Naaman Jackson
Circuit Court
Rescuers Describe Saving Two Fliers in Nicaragua
Harold White of Los Angeles and Captain Whitehead recounted rescuing W. A. Flower of Dallas and Harry Scott of New Orleans after a forced landing in the Nicaraguan jungle. The pair were found exhausted and torn, located in a swamp by Indians, and airlifted to Puerto Cabezas with provisions and water dropped by police.
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Los Angeles
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W. A. Flower
Dallas
Texas
Harry Scott
New Orleans
Flowers
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Paerto Caberta
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U.S
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Whitehead
White
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Cuculaye River
Second Step in Swift Moving Legislation Advanced
Senate approves 506 million direct federal grants to states for unemployment and hunger relief as part of Roosevelt three point program. Measure funds state aid, Federal Relief Administration oversight, and a public works bond plan to back future building needs. Labor leaders and unions plan to weigh recommendations at a Perkins meeting.
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Appalachian Plea Dismissed by Court Over Hydroelectric Control
Norfolk report says Federal Judge Luther B. Way dismissed an infance complaint by Appalachian Electric Power Co. seeking to restrain the Federal Power Commission from regulating its New River hydroelectric project. The ruling sustains the commission’s authority over non navigable stream plants under a standard license fee.
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Federal Power Commission
Luther B. Way
Appalachian Electris Power Company
New River
Rogers Glad to See Two Aid Bills Pass
Beverly Hills reports optimism as two aid bills advance promising forestry and employment aid. The speaker jokes about tax refunds as big news while criticizing limited government disclosure, noting taxpayers often miss undisclosed back taxes collected by officials.
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Internal Revenue
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