Roosevelt to deliver veto message in person on Patman bill
President Roosevelt plans to address a joint session of Congress to veto the Patman soldiers bonus bill in person, a historic move signaling confidence in sustaining a veto. Vice President Garner signed the measure after it cleared Congress, with lawmakers awaiting the president’s stance and potential override efforts.
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Sinclair V Views U S as Bankrupt
Upton Sinclair warned in California that inflation, national bankruptcy, and the specter of dictatorship threaten the nation as he promotes an "end poverty" program within the Democratic party. He spoke at a convention of End California followers, contrasting with opponents and noting past vote totals.
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Willie Willis rt could Heke him.
Willie Willis contends with a difficult situation as he tries to ease tensions involving a young person associated with Antoro, suggesting a cautious approach and potential negotiation.
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Clothing For Children Turned Down By Court
New York Supreme Court Justice Keo thaler denied petitions from three New York families seeking court order for the city to provide clothes so their children could attend school. The court ruled the families had adequate food clothing and proper medical care. The decision addressed relief payment amounts as a matter for the city to determine as relief fund administrator.
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Supreme Court
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Rolief
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Pythian Bodies Convene Tonight in Charleston
More than 1,900 Knights of Pythias from 21 counties gather at Glendale lodge rooms in Charleston this evening. About 500 candidates will be conferred the rank of page in the Scott Van Meter class named for W J W Scott of South Charleston and J Gibson Van Meter of Elkins. The program includes a principal address and honors to senior officials.
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Lo Fe
Glendale
Scott- van Meter
W. J. W. Scott
South Charleston
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Elkins
Bn Seale Path
Stepmother Held in Death of Lloyd Bellar
LEWISBURG May 17 The stepmother of three boys Carrie Beller 34 of Eastainelle is held on murder charges in the death of her 15 year old stepson Lloyd Bellar. Prosecutor Minor Wilson said Beller admitted giving homemade candy to Lloyd and his brothers but denies poisoning. Exhumed body and lab tests found evidence a poisonous powder may have been in the candy.
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Sheiz
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Enstainelle
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Wilson
Greenbrier County
Snooping Butler Loses Job and $100,000 Suit
New York court rules family members may discuss household matters freely amid a divorce and a 100000 dollar slander suit by a butler against socialite Margot Fisher's mother Henrietta Flick. The ruling cites freedom of conversation within families and friends, while Graham faces allegations involving a bedroom intrusion and drinking. The case centers on class tensions between rich and poor and may be appealed.
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Marrot Fisher
Henrietts Flick
Lenox
Mass
Philip McCook
Graham
Margot
Sue
Five Snatchers of E G Bremer Found Guilty
In St Paul on May 17 the government won guilty verdicts against Arthur Barker and four others in the $200000 kidnapping of banker Edward G Bremer. Barker and Berg were sentenced to life terms. two more gang members pleaded guilty. The jury deliberated 20 hours amid ongoing coverage.
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Igham
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Berg
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Boss
McLaugh
Mayor to Begin Traffic Drive In Charleston
Mayor Dawson announces a city traffic program focusing on education and enforcement with an all day parking drive to clear the business district of cars except shoppers for one hour. A nighttime blackout and new fines are planned with police to target all day parking while motorists are urged to use nearby lots.
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Kanawha
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Inwho County Court House
Marcus Dow
Department of Safety and Personnel
Greyhound Bus Iines
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Twenty Children In Twenty One Years Born To Couple
In TUESTS' Cringe Maryland a couple Mr and Mrs Bernard Coe celebrate twenty children born in twenty one years. Felicia Juniata is the latest addition, two weeks old. Fifteen children survive, two married, one a mother at 15 making a grandmother at 38. The Coes chose their Queen of Beauty in 1934 and their children work on the farm and at a saw mill.
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U S Money Court Urged
Washington May 17 A Morgenthau proposal for government ownership of the stock of the 12 Federal Reserve banks to centralize banking control drew quick endorsements from President Roosevelt The treasury secretary urged giving the Federal Reserve board full power to control currency and credit free from political influence He suggested a board patterned after the Supreme Court with executive appointments retained The plan was not included in the omnibus banking bill as passed by the House It faced defeat in the House as an amendment proposing government stock purchase in Federal Reserve banks was rejected
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Hudson voids old liquor laws and frees two inmates
Circuit Judge Arthur P. Hudson granted writs of habeas corpus releasing Steve Barnes and Fisher Fleming from Kanawha county jail. They had been sentenced to one year for operating a moonshine still after pleading guilty in January. Sentence and fines had been imposed in April, but the laws repealing chapter 60 Acts of the legislature prompted the relief.
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Steve Barnes
Fisher Fleming
Cabin Creek
Kanawha County
Sy Colert Littlepane
Im Lopinaky
Circuit Court
Members howl down mileage cut in Congress bill
Washington May 17. Lawmakers rejected an amendment to stop mileage payments as part of the annual appropriation bill. Only Rep Mitchell Tennessee voted for ending 18 cent per mile travel allowances. The measure on nepotism failed as well, with House approval of the bill advancing to the Senate.
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Man and Wife Charged in Abduction Case
Sherman and Virginia Burks of Charlestown faced a Charleston Municipal Court arraignment after pleading not guilty to charges of kidnapping and drugging Jonathan Brabban of Beckley and cashing about 600 dollars in his checks. Brabban disappeared April 26 and was found May 8 in East Washington Street, partially clothed, with authorities alleging coerced signing of numerous checks.
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NRA Approval Put Up to FDR
Washington May 17 An intention to pit directly up to President Roosevelt the seven point program. They made clear they intended no criticism of NRA chief Ribbers in declining to accept the final seven point program agreed upon by the president and the NRA board. Some contend the program would continue powers at odds with the cries of reform. The Ways and Means Committee indicated modifications would be needed before approval by the president.
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NRA Dhief
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Richberg
West Virginia bankers oppose higher deposit insurance rate
West Virginia bankers protest a banking bill increasing the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation assessment from 0.0625 percent to 0.125 percent. E. G. Otey D. C. Richards W. B. Irvine Homer Gebhardt led the delegation to legislators including Holt and Neely. They warned the higher rate would cost WV banks about 282,500 annually while earnings fall and discount rates drop.
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Huge Work Relief Plan Delayed by Wage and Hour Decisions
President Roosevelt planned to spend a billion dollars on 12 work agencies once wage rates and hours are fixed. The delay left agencies like a military unit awaiting orders, with progress tied to the administration’s wage and hour decisions. A congressional storm over Hopkins proposals risked delaying implementation, with contracts needing setup and initial work slated for July and most projects starting within six weeks after decisions.
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Nebraskan Leader Endorses New Deal for Farmers
A Nebraskan headman voices strong support for the Western Farmers For F. D. group backing the New Deal, urging fellow agriculturists to back Franklin D. Roosevelt’s policies. The plea emphasizes relief measures and agricultural programs as essential to rural prosperity.
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Editor H L Snyder dies at 73 in Shepherdstown
Longtime Shepherdstown Register editor and West Virginia newspaperman Harry Lambright Snyder, 73, died of a heart attack while driving with his daughter near home. He purchased the weekly with his brother, led the paper for over 50 years, and served in Lutheran church and editorial groups. Surviving are two sons and three daughters. Funeral plans pending.
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Shepherdine
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Lutheran Synod of Virginia
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Philadelphia
Board of American Missions
United Lutheran Church of America
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450 Pound Dancer and Midget Publicity Marriage Debacle
New York May 17. A 450 pound dancer Mildred Glicken seeks an annulment from Jack Glicken a three foot tall man after believing their December 4 marriage at a music hall was a publicity stunt. The pair thought the ceremony mock and photographers were part of fun. no official divorce action had been filed until her lawyer indicated next week.
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Jack Glicken
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Uitte Dack
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Saya Mildred
Soane
Atty
Harry Mogel
Alimony Reform League
P.S.C Rebukes Gas Attorneys Over Delayed Evidence
The Public Service Commission rebuked the West Virginia Natural Gas Co for delaying evidence in the petition for reduced rates as hearings in Westin greg continued to May 27. Commissioner C E Nethken faulted counsel for unpreparedness while Charleston attorney Rummell cited Pittsburgh obligations. Preston urged readiness to complete testimony promptly as the case proceeds.
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HD. Rummell
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Bhengat
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John J.D. Preston
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Nun Nun Sentenced To Five Years In Nazi Germany Case
Berlin Mi IT reports the first of over a dozen nun defendants in a trial over foreign exchange restrictions. Sister Wermeren, listed as secretary of the Vincentine order of Roman Catholic nuns at Cologne, is sentenced to five years and fined 140,000 marks or 14 additional months. She admitted smuggling 252,000 marks, with funds allegedly routed to Belgium before reaching the order’s branch.
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Harvard Garlic Debate Sparks Food Safety Talk
A fragmented account describes a visit near Sacramento and mentions garlic origins, habits of eating hot dogs, and remarks on garlic supply. The passage references confusion about where garlic comes from and concerns about flavor and health, with a casual tone and scattered dialogue.
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