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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1933
Page
1
Kump proposes issuing bonds to fund outstanding debts totaling about $2,000,000. The plan outlines annual debt service payments and seeks approval to raise funds through a municipal bond issue. Local officials weigh the financial impact and timeline.
Governor Kump announced plans to ask the legislature for approval to fund the state's deficit via long term bonds maturing over several years rather than in four years or less. A resolution is expected with the biennial budget bill addressing the plan and allocations.
Arlie Compton, 22, fell into the Esnawba River near the Dock No 5 lock at Marmet while playing near the water. Dent, the lockmaster, warned him to stay away but he slipped from the crib area. Meyer Ferrell and others helped drag the river, a rescue boat aided by the local fire department recovered the body about 100 feet downstream. County coroner Dr W F Work ruled the drowning accidental. he was the son of Mr and Mrs Pred Compton. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Corey, 43, of Charleston, was denied a fourth appeal by the state supreme court yesterday and faces hanging on June 23 for the slaying of his sister-in-law Mrs. Katherine Glitz of Logan. His estranged wife Adoniz Corey was shot at the same time and died two days later.
The House voted 383 to 57 to require legal tender in settling all government and private obligations including mortgages and international debts. The measure moves to the Senate amid claims of repudiation risk and clashes over retroactive provisions. Democrats pushed for quick action, arguing it aligns contracts with legal tender value, while Republicans warned it undermines the gold standard and foreign debts.
In Los Angeles on May 28 Dr. Frans Schleicher, vice president of the California State Association of Chiropodists, said women's feet are getting bigger with larger ankles. He noted the average woman now wears between five and seven, up from three to three and a half two decades ago, linking this to athletic participation and high heels.
Washington reports Senate approval of the Wagner bill to create a federal state employment system and progress on an industry control and public works measure. Hugh S. Johnson leads rapid preparations as hearings on the administration two fold program unfold. The Finance Committee hears oil industry opposition to federal eletorship and support for the broader plan, while discussions loom on tax and licensing proposals. Johnson positions to administer industrial regulation and oversee the public works program, with Richberg selected to represent labor and Frankfurter considered for a role.
Gene Fowler famed for Broadway to Hollywood retires to Fire Island to write a biography of his former boss Frederick Bonfils of Denver. He shares a spirited tale about his father and recalls early Hollywood days with a dressy lifestyle and odd desk setup.
Indianspolis May 28 Forty two race drivers start the annual 500 mile Indy race amid yesterday’s fatalities. Fred Frame seeks to extend a 204.144 mph average speed record. Prize money totals 12 000 to the winner with shared purses for top finishers and additional sponsorships. Veterans headline a field including Meyer, Moore, Bergere, Frame and others while three top drivers are missing. New pit rules cap fuel at 18 gallons and require three pit stops.
Major Francia W. Turner, acting director, announced that 840,839 dollars from the federal emergency relief fund will be distributed across 53 counties and Parkersburg. Wood and Jefferson counties had not applied for relief. Kentucky gets 564,220. Maryland 5,798. Tennessee 351,976. Virginia 428,191. Hopkins said funds meet immediate needs, based on spending in the first quarter, with relief for unemployment pending full data. Each federal dollar matches three spent by the state from public funds in the quarter ended March 31.
A 25 bed general hospital is planned for Charleston by Dr M V Godvey, to open mid June at the southeast corner of Ohio Avenue and Randolph Street, adjoining Randolph Street Baptist church. Two buildings will be connected by a covered passage, with a training school for Appalachia discussed. Work is expected to start in late August. The West Side Business Men's Association endorsed Charley Goff for Charleston postmaster.
Freih dispatches from Washington quote Representative J. L. Smith saying he would recommend Julius Singleton, daughter of the People's Exchange Bank, for acting postmaster at Charleston and urge an immediate examination to select eligibles. Charleston Democrats endorsed Singleton. the post pays 8500 yearly. Incumbent M. R. Mathews, a Republican, has expired commission.
Glenville May 29 Rabbi Stephen Wise said either Samuel Seabury or John W Davis would be a good man for mayor of New York City. He claimed the metropolis has not had a good mayor in 30 years and urged an outstanding executive to meet the city’s needs. Seabury chaired the Hofstadter committee and Davis, a West Virginian, was a prominent figure in Washington investigations linked to J P Morgan.
Speakers at the West Virginia White House Conference on Child Health and Education declared health education in schools the key factor in fighting disease. Dr. David Littlejohn and Dr. George M. Lyon urged preventive training to foster healthier citizenship and future generations, noting education as of prime importance.
Dr. A W Hayes of Marshall College led a report urging revamping the state department of public welfare to boost efficiency in handling children and the aged. He praised White House child health conferences and outlined federal and private aid networks, noting state plans lag behind peers and calling for specialized leadership.
Wilbur Glenn Vollve who claims the earth is flat faced bankruptcy charges against him and his Zion religious colony enterprises. Judge James He Wilkerson heard bids to throw Vollve and the organization into bankruptcy. Receivers were appointed for the enterprises amid claims Vollve owed over 500000 and made two acts of bankruptcy including a 150000 payment to a Chicago bank to become a preferred creditor and a 100 payment to Anne Winn of Waukegan.
Memorial day activities unfold in Charleston with a citywide halt in business, a flower scattering on the Kanawha River by Grand Army of the Republic and Blunden relief corps, a parade along Kanawha Street to Spring Hill cemetery, and a memorial address by Rev. Robert Baguell. Police marshal John Britton leads the escort, with veterans groups and others joining in a joint march and service at the cemetery.
Roosevelt administration reportedly plans to relax disability allowance rules for veterans wounded in combat. The exact fiscal impact is unclear, but President Roosevelt and Budget Director Douglas discussed loosened economy measures. Roosevelt also met with House Democrats to seek modifications to stringent cuts.
New York May 29 Postmaster General Farley said repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment should be ratified this year as several states already favor it and more elections will be held. He cited victories in New York, Delaware and Nevada and expected Illinois and Indiana to follow. He thanked Democratic workers and urged continued support to restore prosperity.
President Roosevelt urged the senate banking committee to pursue a thorough inquiry into J. P. Morgan and Company and other private bankers. Rumors swirled that Secretary of the Treasury Woodin may retire amid disclosures. Ferdin and Pecora will unveil new stock lists likely naming key political and financial figures. The probe also targets income tax returns of former secretaries Mellon and Mills and related estates and corporate interests.
Youngstown district steel production is set to reach about 60 percent capacity by mid‑week as plants repair furnaces. Youngstown Sheet and Tube plans two more open hearths, total active furnaces rising to 45 of 89, and Carnegie Steel Farrell plant to add open hearths. New Castle works of American Sheet and Tin Plate ordered to resume 12 of 20 tin plate mills. plant idle over 28 months.
Chronology of travel and missteps set against a remark on Oklahoma's alcohol laws. A Chicago to Kansas City misflight leads to a Fort Worth night flight then a coastbound plan. A statement asserts fear of death penalty for crime while noting Missourian beer demand as Oklahomas morals are tested.
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