Graduation Week Opens With Davis Address At Institute
West Virginia Collegiate Institute begins commencement week with President John W. Davis delivering the baccalaureate address at 11:1 4 a.m. Sunday. Alumni, parents, and friends return to campus for interviews, receptions, and events leading to the 30th annual graduation and diplomas. Dr. Carter, the principal speaker, is slated for Wednesday morning exercises in the new auditorium.
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West Virginia College Institute hosts Negro History journal event
Woodson, longtime dean of the West Virginia Collegate Institute and editor of the Journal of Negro History, will welcome guests including several state officials. The program aims to conclude weeklong activities with a final session beginning Monday June 8.
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De Valera Faces Waning Power In Forlorn Fight
Dublin May 36 Ramon De Valera once a national hero now appears to fade as political power dwindles. Elections show support slipping while his party and allies desert him, leaving a lone fighter clinging to a lost cause and uncertain future.
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West Virginia post offices advanced to presidential grade
Five West Virginia fourth class post offices will be advanced to presidential grade effective July 3 according to the Washington Bureau. Offices listed include Panther, Spring Mill, Delbactom, Hemphill and Laws-1 Wilfe with salaries of 4100 to 4200 dollars annually.
Aviators Fight Fires Bugs and Freight Battles
Washington report outlines three major aviation developments. Godfrey L. Cabot, president of the National Aeronautical Association, cites Canadas forest fire biplane use, tumor freight service growth, and aerial passenger prospects as signs of rapid aviation expansion in the United States. He notes private use demand rising as factories fill orders, contrasting with Europe’s higher development.
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Aviation expansion and proposals for air transport growth
The piece reports on rapid development in commercial aviation, noting government subsidies and plans for widespread passenger and freight air service. It mentions new routes like Deerott to Geardye, growing fleets, and efforts by Pullman and Ford ventures to extend service, with calls for federal licensing and stability to boost investor confidence.
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Radio broadcasts Jazz on Mount of Olives during Balfour visit
In Jerusalem on May 30 during Lord Balfour's Palestine tour for the Hebrew University opening, the London radio station wired nightly concerts to Mount of Olives for the Balfour party. A British wireless fan installed a receiving line to government house, enabling English officials to enjoy the tunes by the Seavey orchestra.
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