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Howard H. Holt
James F. Holt
John 8. Palmer
Associated Press
National Advertising
E. Clayden, Inc
New York
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North
Michigan Avenue
County Work Projects Aim to Boost Jobs and Roads
County leaders urge rapid use of federal WPA funds for road and public works. Two key projects highlighted include extending a hard surface road from US 90 and US 2a to Valley Falls, beginning near Valley Inn, to serve visitors and residents. The plan seeks to create employment and accelerate construction of a lasting transportation link.
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Taylor County
Ne Ly
Guffey bill faces revolt as committee balks at New Deal aims
A house committee block and sub committee struggle over the Guffey coal mining bill reveal strong opposition to social reform measures. The sub committee rewrites and returns the bill without recommendation, signaling a near rejection by the full committee and House members wary of constitutional overreach and political pressures from mining interests.
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House
Guffey
America
Congress
Miners’ Union
Japanese Guile and American Tolerance Reflected in Cartoon Dispute
A discussion contrasts Western attitudes with Japanese sensibilities over a controversial cartoon mocking the Japanese emperor. It argues the Japanese government cannot police private conduct abroad and that such protests are futile gestures amid the U.S. freedom to publish.
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Japan
Sendom
Local residents visit in Grafton and Cleveland trips
Miss Helen Rau of Washington accompanied by Jack Nhipner and Julian Woddy visit Commission and Mrs Cy Es Rau on Walnut Street. Miss Helen Bippus of Wheeling returns home after weeks with Miss Alice Margaret Holt who visits Corrine Neely. William Bolliger, son of Mr and Mrs Bolliger, Lincoln Street, en route to Army Medical School, Washington DC. Mrs Lottie Streets of Blueman Street admitted as surgical patient. Martha and Louie Collins admitted for tonsil operations. Daniel Satterfield and Carl Wilson discharged from city hospital. Major and Mrs John Campbell and children Donald, Ruth, James of Grafton Salvation Army post leave for three weeks in Cleveland. Cadet Mary Tanner leaving for Akron for three days at Mrs BE Emerick home. the Emericks will reside at 435 West Main Street.
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Helen Rau
Washingon
D. C
Jack Nhipner
Julian Woddy
Washington
Cy Es Rau
Walnut Street
Helen Bippus
Wheeling
Alice Margaret Holt
Corrine Neely
Airment
William Bolliger
Tnd
Robert Bolliger
Lincoln Street
Bolliger
Army Medical School
Washington, D. C
Martha Collins
Louie Collins
Wiliam Collins
City
Tity Hospital
Lottie Streets
Bluemant Reet
City Hospital
Daniel Satterfield
Carl Wilson
Simpson
John Campbell
Donald
Rith
James
Grafton
Salvation Army
Cleveland
Ohio
Mary Tanner
Akron
BE. L. Emerick
E. L. Emerick
West Main Street
Canning Work Underway At WVRA Plant
WVRA commodity gardens in Wood County begin canning beans. Eight workers currently employed in a six hour day shift with plans to expand staff. Beans are blanched in boiling water five minutes then canned in pressure cookers for winter storage.
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Weer
Virginia Reef Administration
Myr Juanita Mardin
Grafton
Cele Lnany
Hardin
Grafton Budget Estimates For Levies Detailed In Board Session
Education board outlines levy estimates to fund teachers salaries maintenance and building needs for three classes in Grafton. Total projected levies show 57 648 dollars for the teachers fund and 40 808 dollars for maintenance and building plus a sinking fund. Class I assessed 18.55 cents, Class II 82 cents, Class III 17.3 cents.
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Grafton
Police Protect Western Union Loyal Messengers
In Charleston Avenue on July 11, a Western Union messenger crisis erupted as seven youths assaulted Mary Harper, an 18 year old delivering a message, after she was driven to South Charleston in an automobile. Eleven EMS workers lost their jobs and were replaced amid fights between strikers and replacement youths, as local Western Union officials called for police to maintain order.
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Charleston
Ave
Pos Ney
Fr Hier
Western Union Telecraph Company
Mary Harper
South Charleston
Surerly
Hich
E. B. Phillips
Western Union Manuser
Three Before Mayor For Police Court Hearings
John Kolick, unknown address, ordered out of town by Mayor E C Waugh after police court action for disobeying orders at the transient bureau. Kolick was arrested at 11 45 last night on a complaint from authorities at the transient home Barre! Salfel received three days’ work on city streets after guilty finding for appearing intoxicated in public early this morning. Mayor gave a stern reprimand to itinerant Boyd Titer found loitering on Main Street at 1 03 this morning.
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John Kolick
E. C. Waugh
Kolick
Vansient
Barre
Salfel
Imayor
Boyd Titer
Main Street
Relief Workers Storm Marshall County Court
In Moundsville on August 7 a 400 strong crowd of unemployed men marched on Marshall county relief headquarters and the county court rooms demanding direct relief. Spokesmen said 1000 county family heads had received no relief since July 30 and none was planned before August 9. Officials blamed missing funds from Charleston and no emergency funds. Emergency food orders were issued and the crowd dispersed without disorder.
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Moundsville
Marshall County
Charleston
Incomplete National Order Affects Deferments and Officers
Fragment indicates an order directing personnel to present by November 19, affecting penalized officers and others still seeking reduction. It notes some officers have left service due to residence, complicating enforcement and compliance.
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Narlmrnt
Pestine dL
Ats Weil
Eight Virginia Battles For House Seals Waged
Eight Virginia battles for seats in the House are recorded in Virginia's general assembly races. Voters face Democratic primary as ballots tabulate in districts. The veteran Saxon Heir presses through to a 422 vote margin over A L Bivins, Newport News attorney, with two precincts uncounted.
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Richmond
Virginia
General Assembly
Deebt
Mutmiber
A. L. Bivins
Newport, News
Court Authority Tested By County Prosecutor Action
Williamson Ann, county prosecutor, led a petition to test the authority of Minga County Court to appoint E Wilkinson as legal adviser to the circuit court clerk handling delinquent lands. Copley opposed, commissioners debated delaying action and ultimately rescinded their order.
Wheeling Steel Adds Mills to Reach Capacity
Wheeling Steel announced four new hot mills would begin operation at the Creek plant, boosting manpower by 300 and moving the company closer to full capacity. Officials said this is the first time the Creek plant has run full time since 1933, and all Wheeling Steel facilities in the area are now operating.
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Wheeling
Wheeling Steel Corporation
Creek
Wheeling Steel
Nazis vow new measures to halt Jews in Berlin
Berlin reports declare further steps will curb influx of undesirables, notably Jews, with plans drawn by Berlin police chief Count Wolf Hendrik Von Helldorf and Julius Lippert. Officials warn the campaign targets Jews and their families as refugees seek aid in city hall areas amid wartime censorship and propaganda.
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Berlin
Aue
Wolf Hendrik von Helldorf
Pojee
Jiglius Lippert
Deat
Brown
der Areva
Azaine
Rans Hinkel
Amer
Witten
Nass
Tony Olivia Slightly Hurt in Auto Accident
Tony Olivia a local railhouse minister was slightly injured Saturday night in a Baltimore area auto crash that nearly destroyed his car He blamed a Frederick Maryland man for hogging the road Nick Idoni of a city shoe shop went to Baltimore to bring Olivia back to Grafton A trial is planned next week in Frederick to determine who pays damages Olivia suffered a bruised chest from the impact He was alone at the time of the accident.
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Tony Olivia
Munister
Baltimore
Olivia
Frederick
Nick Idoni
Grafton
Frederick, Mu
Hurley Tests Fees At War Dept Hearing Clash
Former War Secretary Patrick J. Hurley testified amid clashes about large fees from gas and electric firm shareholders. He denied lobbying and argued he represented public welfare while facing interruptions from committee chair Black. The hearing opened with a sharp exchange and Hurley’s refusal to yield.
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Washington
Patrick J. Hurley
Hoover
Tye
Chaiman Black
Black
Hinley
Gurley Leth
Hurley
Fisherman's Bite Unmasks Body of Unknown Man
Chicago dated August 7 John Seeber a Lake Michigan fisherman hauled up the body of an unidentified man during a routine fishing trip. The corpse weighs about 225 pounds and is described as the body of a man unknown to the finder. Authorities began checking for missing persons and potential identifications.
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Chicago
John Seeber
Lake Michigan
Huntington Plans Pay Rise for Teachers and Staff
Huntington proposes a 4 percent pay boost for teachers bus drivers janitors and clerks in tentative budgets for the coming year The city also adds 10 monthly increases for police and firemen restoring salaries to 140 monthly The proposed budget totals 1 106 283 for Huntington.
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Huntington
Board of Education and
Council
River Rising Threatens Northern West Virginia Towns
Flood warnings spread as the Little Kanawha backs toward town at over a foot per hour. The Panhandle region received heavy rain, flooding streams and causing about $250,000 in damage. Weston and Buckhannon areas report rising rivers, with Tygart Valley dam work under precautionary measures to guard construction sites as high water is forecast to peak tomorrow.
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Kanawha
Panhandle
West Virginia
West Fork
Buckhannon-Weston
Route 4
Tygart Valley Flood Control
Grafton
Ma Ples Avenue
Front Street
Buckhannon River
More Officers Called For Mussolini's Army
Rome Aug 7 The war department summoned more potential officers from home and abroad as Mussolini expands the armed forces with three new divisions. Eligible classes 1909 to 1914 were invited, focusing on men born in those years who have not yet enlisted.
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Rome
The
Department
Mussolini
Parkersburg to Build Large Swimming Pool
Parkersburg plans a $50,000 municipal swimming pool after city council approval. Aides will prepare a Public Works Administration application to cover 45 percent of the cost.
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Parkersburg
Public Works Administration
Raleigh County Boy Stricken By Infantile Paralysis
Beckley West Virginia August 7 The Raleigh County health department reports Ray Garter 11 was stricken with infantile paralysis the second case in the area this week authorities said his condition is not yet known and the case is under observation
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Raleigh
Beckley
W. Va
Raleigh County Health Department
Ray Garter
Rose-Gritun league opener at Reppert field in doubt due to rain
The Rose-Gritun league game at Reppert field faces a delay with rain threatening the noon start tomorrow. Lofty Dugatt is set as the starting pitcher for the league contest. Tickets for Saturday and Sunday games with Rowlesbury and Beltington have gone on sale. a strong public response is urged. Frank Thomas of Alabama has been named chief mastermind for the College All Star team to meet the Chicago Bears on August 29, with assistants Charles Buchmann, C W Spears, and Edward Madigitn. Boxing critics hype the Lewis-Levinsky bout tonight as a potential landmark with Joe Louis seen as a strong challenger. Cleveland's Indians face a $100,000 lawsuit from Joe Vosmik, the AL's leading hitter, adding to season worries. Further sports coverage promised tomorrow.
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Reppert Field
Dugatt Alrady
Leawne Readityr Cubs
Potters
Rowlesbury
Belington
Associated Press
Lins
Frank Thomas
Alabama Crimson Tide
Chicago Bears
Charles Buchmann
Michigan State
C. W. Spears
Wisconsin
Edward “Sip” Madigitn
St. Mary's
Thomas
Louis Levinsky
Baseball Standings and Schedule Report
Standings show New York 65 60 55 45 45 with 26 games played as Pittsburgh visits Chicago and Cincinnati visits St. Louis. Other games include Boston at Philadelphia with 62 37 686 Detroit and New York 55 38 591 Chicago 51 42 0. Chicago and St. Louis chase top spots as Philadelphia and Cleveland trail. Washington and St. Louis show uneven records.
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Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Innines
Detroit
Boston Ius la
Cleveland
Washington
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Edward Thomas
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C.T. Napper
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