Expansion by General Motors Promises New Jobs
The GM expansion plan of fifty million dollars for new plants and equipment is the first major private industrial growth in years. It signals revived confidence in the motor car industry, notes the link between car ownership and national prosperity, and argues government spending alone cannot revive employment. The piece critiques Roosevelt’s policies and questions Republican prospects, while discussing liquor law changes and the limits of prohibition in curbing liquor traffic. It warns that bans push activity underground and don’t reduce consumption or immorality.
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General Motors Co
General Motors
Washington
History repeats in Brockus dismissal dispute in West Virginia
A veteran West Virginia police captain, praised as a standout, efficient and incorruptible, has been dismissed without explanation. He accuses lawless elements of influencing his removal and names individuals, urging the governor to reveal real reasons or defend the action publicly.
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West Virginia
Brockus
Hoover's Chicago Statement Signals GOP Leadership Bid
Herbert Hoover issued a Chicago statement urging the present administration to spell out constitutional changes to enable New Deal recovery policies. News accounts cast this as a bid for Republican leadership next year, though the text shows no clearer nomination intent. Hoover criticizes Roosevelt policies and aligns with other national leaders in seeking remedial changes.
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Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Chicago
Roosevelt
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The Case for Small Industry in Cumberland News
A business expert notes that 46.5 percent of American industries employ under 100 workers and over a fourth are in that class. More than a fifth of manufactured goods come from small plants, suggesting trade groups should promote many small operations to reduce dependence on a few firms and boost community independence.
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Cumberland News
Out in the Open on Brockus in Wheeling Intelligencer
Captain Brockus accuses racketeers of forcing his dismissal from the Department of Public Safety. He claims the power of racketeers outweighed state police, challenging Superintendent Shingleton and Governor Kump. The charge demands a public response to preserve confidence in the department.
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Department of Public Safety
Shingleton
Kump
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Look what we've got in office a man with audacious rule
Cumberland News comments on President Roosevelt and Congress, accusing the administration of dictatorial rule, court battles, anti-business policy, crusades against thrift, wealth penalties, public expense, and a tax heavy change that undermines industry and self-reliance, warning of a welfare mindset.
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Cumberland News
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
State Retail Grocers appoint George Bowers Charleston
The State Retail Grocers association named George Bowers of Charleston as secretary in a notice dated August 14.
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State Retail Grocers ' Association
George Bowers
Rhode Island election boosts G. O. P. hopes in 1935
Washington dispatch notes Rhode Island’s special election trimmed Francis B. Condon’s New Deal gains and shifted momentum to Republicans. Tax policy, notably the processing tax on cotton, is blamed for industry harm and political blowback affecting New Deal support in Rhode Island and beyond.
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House of Representatives
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New Deal
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New England
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Massachusetts
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Henry Ford
Beckley College Prep Under Brooks F Beckley Plan
Kanawha Valley prepares Beckley college facilities for university students. Brooks F Beckley oversees efforts with Adair and John Adair as Ohio university partners. Momentum builds toward hosting diverse fish species research and student projects.
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Beckley College
Brooks F. Beckley
John Adair
Ohio
Dramatic Night on the Lake Sparks Turbulent Longing
Val and Lia share a playful swim and simmering passion at the cabin after trout fishing. Val, haunted by memories of Jan, wrestles with drink and longing while Lia recounts summers in Virginia Beach and Mallorca. The storm of desire and guilt hints at a troubled past and a fragile future.
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Cuit
Minnie the Moocher
Val
Adonis
Tia
Virginia Beach
Nassau
Julia Lee
Ashley
Julian Lee Garenne
Qamall Southern Seminary
Jim
Puerto Pollensa
Mallorca
Ben
Blocusa
Majorca
Julia Lees
Charleston
Julia Leo
China
Bond Posted After Waiving Preliminary Hearing
Roy E. Farley of Route 6 appeared before Justice Ona C. Jefferys and posted a 500 dollar bond after waiving a preliminary hearing. He faces a September grand jury on a charge by Mrs. Birdie Thompson alleging assault and bodily harm to 14 year old May Me Vicker, daughter of Mrs. Ocie MeVicker of Route 8. The bond was provided by May Me Vicker’s mother, Thompson, who is the girl’s aunt. Thompson claims Farley struck and injured the girl. Mrs. McVicker says the daughter was forced back home after attempting to run away, with no further brutality cited.
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Route 8
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Pork Rising
The article notes hog supply remains higher than expected as shipments of live hogs to Chicago run about one third of last year’s receipts for the season, indicating persistent market effects from earlier factors.
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Chicago
County petitions spur support for a hospital election
The article notes mining communities will likely back the proposition and calls renewed attention to petition goals. A signer stresses that support does not equal endorsement of a new hospital project, but urges that an election be held on the controversial issue.
Voters to Decide on Special Election Plan Details
Fragmentary lines indicate a proposal to call a special election to settle a debt related question. Petition submission and county court involvement are implied steps, but specifics are unclear in the surviving text.
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