Wilbur Would Keep Navy Air Service in Present Form
Secretary Wilbur urged maintaining the navy air service in its present form before the President's air board in Washington on September 22. He opposed a separate national defense department and argued unity of command is essential for naval air operations and training, stressing the air service’s vital link to sea power and the navy’s command of the sea.
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Wilbur
Navy Air Service
Secretary of Navy
Department of National Defense
Washington
Navy Air Service Organization
Air Board
War Department
Air Service
Mavy Iheself
Navy
Naval Air Service
Marine Corps
Army
Navy Department
Munty
Anderson in disguise voices naval air force unity
The document argues naval aviation should be an integral naval arm in war, detailing roles from reconnaissance and gunfire support to torpedo bombing and air superiority. It stresses coordinated air and fleet operations, cites British policy, and warns against a separate air service, urging federal action to regulate pilots, licensing, and aircraft development.
Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Local Couples
The clerk's office reports several marriage licenses issued to residents of Kanawhe and Sanawha counties. Couples include Mind Yosterd and Audrey May Nester ages 28 and 22 respectively, both of Birgatet cours ty and Karzewha county. Other pairs listed are Pamoyien 28 with Jten vrsen Surherttant 21, Vernle Sma Zoheth of Sanawha county, Claude Morris 22 with Lula New house 21 of alnywha county.
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Mind Yosterd
Taw
Vivee Wigan
Birgatet
Ice Cream Sales Break Records in Warm Year
Markets report record ice cream sales this summer and fall as unseasonably warm, dry weather drives crowds to confectioneries in Charleston. Soda fountain sales rise, customers wait in line for shakes and cold drinks, while sugar and drink choices shift as temperatures climb.
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Charleston
Snda Clerky
Syalters
Building permits rise in Charleston Morgantown and Bluefield
August 1924 saw Charleston Morgantown and Bluefield report increases in building permits with Huntington Clarkaburea and Wheeling also posting gains. Morgantown’s rise linked to a new high school costing 845000 while Charleston’s gain was slight.
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Charleston
West Virkunht
Morgantown
Moresntown
Ancel
Huntington
State bonds disposed by sinking fund commission
Charleston independent school bonds disposed of within a face value of 200000 yesterday by the state sinking fund commission. Kauffman Smith and Company and Louis Meyer acted for the state. The premium obtained was 8787 according to Tax Commissioner Hall. Lunis firm led bidders with 13 offers.
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Charleston
Soneal
Ate Kauffman, Smith and Company
la Louis
Mme
Hall
Sh Lunis
Building Permits Rise in State Cities Amid Upswing
Report notes August building permits in major state cities totaled 850 representing a notable rise from 1524. Architects see favorable prospects for fall construction as several large projects loom. The increase amounts to over £461,000 compared with last August.
Charleston Bankers Banquet Tomorrow Promised
F G Groff president of the Kanawha chapter of the American Institute of Banking announced that Charleston banks will be represented at tomorrow night’s banquet at the Motel Ruffner. The event features an unusual program with many speakers and is expected to attract most local financial firms.
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Groft
Charleston
Kanawha
American Institute of Banking
F. G Groff
The
Plate
Lont
Compensation Awards From The Workmens Court
Awards were granted by the late workmens compensation commission to multiple workers. Cecil Watking of Locahintas Coal, Minden, received 16 for 24 weeks for finger injuries. OW Shields, a motorman at Washington Irving Coal, Chirksboro, got 16 for 20 weeks for finger amputation. Harry Hutchinean, a machine runner at Cannelton Coal and Coke, Canute, received 10 for 60 weeks for finger amputation. Rai Mate, worker for Bethlehem Cont roman, Shinnelins, got 16 for 183 weeks for finger injuries. The Danish government proposed a merger of two airline companies with a state subsidy of 45000 for four years. Natives of Havana, Cuba, do not wear panama hats in winter.
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Cecil Watking
New River
Locahintas
Minden
OW. Shields
Washington Irving
Chirksboro
Harry Hutchinean
Cannelton Coat and Coke Company
Canute
Havana
Quba
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Caldwell
Bessie Conkin
Kingsport
Tenn
Mra
Avila Carripe
Iiaces
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Aidaeealie
Anderson
Ita
Naval Air Force
Air
Tis
Ti Nix
Presa
Great Britain
United Des Navy Ie
Press
Wns
Air Unm
Polit Ais
Cbaerya Mons
Department
Winng
Durkiher
Greene Anderson
Oly
Thy Pays
Life Savers, Inc
Port Chester
N. C
Nia
Asanaidte
Crane
Crane Co
Chicago
Lumbing and Heating Materials Crane CO
Broad Street
Charleston, W. Va
Washington, D. C
Lexington
Cincinnati, Ohio
Richmond, Va
the Gazette
United States Geological Survey
United Fuel Gas Co
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