Kump Promises Aid For West Virginia Child Welfare
Governor H G Kump pledged full state government support to the West Virginia White House Conference on Child Health and Protection. He urged coordination of efforts to avoid overlap, announced Dr M F Petersen of Charleston as conference head, and lauded Dr D A MacGregor for urging treatment of antisocial disorders.
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H. G. Kump
West Virginia
White House
Conmnittess
D. A. MacGregor
Wheeling
West Virginia State Medical Association
Prenda Turner
State Department of Public Welfare
David Littlejohn
Lyon
H. A. Rice
Huntington
Muctiregor
Postal Clerks Convention Ends at West Virginia Hotel
The twentieth annual convention of the West Virginia state branch of the United Nations Association of Post Office Clerks closed last evening at the Daniel Boone hotel in Bdenquét. Officers were reelected: Clydy McKinley president, Scott Reeser first vice president, W. W. Dufendette second vice president, F. M. Boon secretary, A. Jamen treasurer, with B. McCune reelected to finance committee. C. W. Statnaker and G. C. Hall organized the sok benefic fund, L. C. Howard chaired the selection of convention city for 1974, about 100 delegates attended.
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Bdenquét
Daniel Boone
West Virginia
United Nations Association of
Clydy McKinley
Weston
Scott Reeser
Buckhannon
W. W. Dufendette
Martinsburg
F. M. Boon
Huntington
A. Jamen
Wheeling
B. McCune
Charleston
C. W. Statnaker
Follanebse
G. C. Hall
Blurfiett
Sok Benefic Fund
L. C. Howard
Parkersburg
Bluefield
Death of G A R Man Halls Cemetery Rites
Memorial day services at Greecdty’s war dead section were halted when Charles Mayberé, a longtime G A R member, suffered a heart attack during the ritual. He died shortly after.
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G. A. R. Man Halls
Plainfield
N. d
Ayerg Gtten
Creecdty
Gharies M. Mayberé
GGA
Memorial Day Observance in Charleston and South Charleston
Memorial Day activities honored war dead with a parade from Kanawha Street to Spring Hill Cemetery. Veterans from G A R, American Legion, DAR and many groups participated, with rifles volleys and hymns marking the service. In South Charleston a memorial at Armor Park over the Unknown Soldier tomb was led by Reverend Ryburn.
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Charleston
Spring Hill Cemetery
Grand Army of the Republic
Relief Corps
Kanawha
Union
France
Nes
Kanawha Street
Capitol
Lee and
Broad Streets
Evidiont Road
United States Marines
National Guardsment
Blancdon Women's Relief Corps
United Spanish War Veterans
Disabled American War Veterans
Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Dothn Brawley
Cantles
American Legion
Red Cross
YMC. A
Salvation Army
Hoy Scouts
Knights of Columbus
Jewish Federated Charities
The
DAR
South
Governor's Budget Meetings Continue Despite Holiday
Governor H G Kemp and other officials vote to cut government expenses to fit reduced revenues. They aim to finalize the two year budget plan today amid cuts including a 4 260 000 stash from the string taxed revenue and an 8 000 000 funding proposal for a state debt over several years.
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H. G. Kemp
Ned Xulanit
Liz
Revere
Kump
Silver status aim drives delegation to conference
Washington May 30 The American delegation to the World Economic Conference sails with instructions to seek higher silver prices and monetary stabilization. Senator Couzens Republican Michigan agreed to join the delegation as the House Foreign Affairs Committee backs a bi metalism effort at a fixed gold to silver ratio. The Senate echoed calls for improved silver value as President Roosevelt eyes another possible appointee, perhaps Representative James W. Wadsworth of New York.
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Washington
Couzens
Mich
House Foreign Affairs Committee
America
House
Senate
Rooservelt
James W. Wadsworth
New York
Tributes Paid America's Dead
Memorial day across the United States honored fallen soldiers with ceremonies. President Roosevelt attended Arlington events as 50,000 marched in New York and a Navy flyover showered flowers. Across the Atlantic, wreaths on the cenotaph in Paris marked the unknown soldier, while at home ball games and races proceeded amidst mourning.
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Associated Press
Tribunes
America
Roosevelt
Arlington Cemetery
New York
Navy
Aston
Atlantic Seaboard
France
Mexico City
Josephus Daniels
Mexico
Chisns BC
Spectacular prison break unfolds during athletic event
At Lansing Kansas a state penitentiary baseball game spirals into a mass escape as 71 convicts breach the yard. W E Museliman, prison athletics director, describes gunmen, the warden bound, guards overpowered, and a ladder used to scale the wall as inmates join the exodus during the game. Ed Dhyll and others are named among those involved.
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Lansing
Kas
State Penitentiary
W. EB
Museliman
Ed Dhyll
Tife
Brady
Bob Brady
Gawyett
Frank Sawyer
Sirk Prather
Meyer Triumphs In 500 Mile Indianapolis Classic
Louie Meyer wins the twenty first Indianapolis 500 at an average speed of 104.182 mph, a two time winner joining Tommy Milton. Two race fatalities occur as Mark Billman and G L Gordon die in crashes, while Les ter Spangler’s driver Jordan survives. Final order: Meyer first, Wilbur Shaw second, Chet Gardner third, Lon Moore fourth, Stubby Brubaker fifth. Fourteen of 42 starters finish. Rami Rigsnti of Argentina is the sole international entrant.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Rortune Road
Louie Meyer
California
Indianapolis Speedway
Meyer
Mark Billman
G. L. Gordon
Billman
Ween
Arena
Ova
Feu
Fox
Tommy Milton
Mayer
Fred Frame
Wilbur Bhaw
Lke
Grove
Miller
Chet Gardner
Lon Moore
Stubby Brubblefield
Pave Evens
Tony Gulatca
Russell Snowberger
Zeke Meyer
Clift Bergere
Rami Rigsntl
Argentina
Theottic
Germany Hurls Defeat at League Over Jewish Policy
Geneva May 30 Germany accepted an unfavorable League of Nations report on its treatment of Jews but urged the league to keep hands off the issue In diplomatic terms Berlin said the matter should be aired fully while the council referred juridical aspects to a committee of jurists The report found German measures in Upper Silesia restricted Jews violating the German Polish convention and called for reinstatement of minorities who lost posts The council urged equal treatment of Jews throughout Germany and referred Herr Bernheim status to a panel of three jurists for determination
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Geneva
Germany
League of Nations
Berlin
League
Franz Rernbei
Germain
Upper Silegia
Upper Sil
Gereman
Upper Silesia
Friedrich Vor Kelter
Geremany
Sheria
Hero von Keller
Bernhelm
Wicb
Unat
Trade Talks With Soviet Planned For New York May 90
New York reports plan for official talks between United States and Soviet Russia to expand export markets for American agricultural goods. Amtorg Trading Corporation and Haines agency will lead discussions in Washington and Moscow focusing on farm products, machinery exports, and credit conditions amid cautious optimism and no formal trade agreement anticipated.
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New York
Russia
Sallon
Itvrstock
Soviet Union
Biter
Amtorg Trading Corporation
Haines Agency
Washington
Tevurn
Buecha
United States
Ruselt
Amtorg
Jack
Invern
Senate Hears Yet Arguments On Veterans Regulation Changes
In Washington on May 30 the Senate debated cuts to veterans benefits under the economy act. Administration spokesman Byrnes noted Roosevelt ordered modifications and announced possible increases in combat disability claims, but opponents pushed amendments. The $550 million independent outlay bill, backing about $403 million for veterans, remained the vehicle for the clash, with no vote before adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
Byrnes
Roosevelt
Veterans Administration
Steiner
Ooe
Bub
Annie Spiad
Bulwer
Walsh
Mage
Lewis W. Douglas
Frank T. Hines
Veterans Nais
Walsh Ald
Cutting
RN. M
Tydlngs
Logan Miners Wages Raised By Operators New Scale
Logan May 30 AP Increases 10 to 18 percent in wages for about 10 000 miners were ordered by the Logan County Coal Operators association, effective June 1. The average weekly wage rising from 2.48 to 3.89 under a 13 percent figure, with tonnage-paid miners not yet estimated. Changes come on recommendation by Appalachian Coals Inc, major pit operator group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Logan County Coal Operators Association
Umatle
Actus
Appalachian Coals, Inc
Huey Long Faces Another Suit In Damages Case
In Baton Rouge on May 30, Huey P. Long was named as defendant in a 6260,000 defamation and false arrest suit brought by Mrs. Anne Hector Pleasant wife of former Governor Rustin G. Pleasant. She alleges Long ordered her eject from the state capitol during the 1932 legislative session and held her briefly with hands of R L Whitman. Long denied wrongdoing saying the ejection was due to rain and quipped about his finances.
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Baton Rough
Huey P. Long
Anne Hector Pleasant
Rustin G. Pleasant
State Capitol
Pleasant
Long
Norse
Alice Lee Cros
R. L. Whitman
State Bureau of Identification
Whitman
Huey B. Long
Washington
Capitol
Favorable Business Reports of the Day
Chicago reports Allis Chalmers guaranteeing steady work for 360 employees at Springfield plant after a federal contract for 100000 dollars of tractors. Container Corp chief Paepcke says May ship tents up 36 percent from April and April activity 40 percent above last year. Northern Pacific Railroad announces 600 men to build 80 miles of gravel between Mandan and Deurel at a cost about 2209,000.
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Chicago
Allis- Chalmers Manufacturing Company
Springfield
Walter P. Paepcke
Container Corporation
Gald
St, Paul
Minn
Northern Pacific Railroad
Man— Dan, W. C
Deurel
Mont
Senate group asks for data on Morgan inquiry
Washington May 20 The senate banking committee planned to receive from Perch and Pecora an outline of the course for resuming the J P Morgan and Company inquiry. Debate over a Woodin successor surfaced with Lewis Douglas named as a possible replacement while Pecora prepared another list of Morgan stock sale clients. Senator Leng warned Douglas’ family ties to Phelps Dodge could link him to Morgan affiliate interests.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Perch
Pecora
J. P. Morgan and Company
Senate
Woodin
Morgan Company
Treasury
Leng
D Ka
Lewis Douglas
Woodly
James M. Goz
Morgan
Svidence
House of Morgan
3 Ve
Couzens R
Detroit
London
Douglas
Woodich
Phelps- Doge Corporation
Ashurer
Arie
Morgen Company
Mense
Charleston Ml ann Elected at Meeting
MOUNDLYVILLE May 30. Arnold Mathews of Morgantown was elected president and Morgantown chosen as last convention city by over 100 members of the West Virginia Lottery Congress. Willem Gorman of Brooklyn named treasurer urged returning to postwar economy. Mathias succeeds Frank H. Hubbs of Moundville. Other officers reelected include E G Clark Martinsburg vice president, Charles House Charleston secretary, F C Stewart New Martinsville treasurer, Ellwood Eichanids Wheeling executive at large.
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Moundlyville
Arnold Mathews
Morgantown
West Virginia Lotter Corriess
Willem Gorman
Brooklyn
Georgia Kentucky Judges Disagree on New Beer Law
In Louisville Kentucky Judge John Marshall upheld a test case ruling forcing Louisville and Nashville to ship 3 2 beer after Falls City Ice and Beverage sued over a railroad halt. The decision cites 3 2 beer as intoxicating but not a forbidden commodity under Rash-Chillin. a separate ruling by Judge J H Hawkins in Marietta declared 3 2 beer unconstitutional and allowed states to block interstate shipments.
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Louisville
Clreulé
John Marshal
Falls City Ice and Beverage Company
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Pai
Gale Apell
Fm Bla
Judge Marshall
Marshall
Marietta
J. H. Hawkins
Blue Ridge
Convicts Stage Bold Break From Kansas Penitentiary
Daring escape at a Decoration Day baseball game frees inmates led by Harvey Batley and Wilbur Underhill. Warden Kirk Prather and two guards are among hostages later released. three women and a car are taken during the raid as a wide search spans Kansas and Oklahoma.
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Lansing
Kap
Mey
Kenway State Penitentiary
Officala
Kirk Prather
Aicig Os
Welch
King
Prather
Mid
Hve
Welsh
Kas
Kansan
Oklahoma
Kansas
Oklahoma Sprder
Prizon
Alberta Wood
Loutte
Haness City
Mise Clarice Wears
Higgins
Tex
Leavenworth
M. Wood
Miss Wears
Hela Agun
Bricon
Harvey Batley
Chicago
Wilbur Underhill
Wichita
American Legion
Yopeka
Shouse Predicts Repeal This Year
Washington May 30 UP Ale most one half of the American population will have expressed stead at the polls by the end of June on repealing the 13th amendment says Association Against the Prohibition Amendment president Douett Shouse The wets have won in four of eight states that voted on ratification and he expects six more states to submit the question before year end He noted the June ballot will see eight states voting Illinois Indiana Massachusetts Connecticut and others participate
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Washington
Association Against the
Shouse
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Will Rogers Reflects On Returning Home
Will Rogers savors reading his hometown paper after travel. He recalls the Morgan investigation and its implications, noting the case will be educational and tied to significant business interests. He mentions differing views between Lin and Hoxie on the case's scale.
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Will Rogers
Morgan
Xen
Kale
Lin
Hoxie
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Willie Willis
By Robert Quien
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Sawyer
Charles Sneiman
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Lester Spangler
Los Angeles
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Lunlatapolis
Ve City Hospital
Louw Meyer
Tne
Ip & Wellog Agency
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