Political clash and recovery amid Roosevelts budget push
The editor argues that business improves in 1939, despite Democratic criticism, noting Republican gains in the last off year elections. It urges economy, cuts in federal spending, and cautions against New Deal excess while Congress adjourns, calling for decisive action to curb waste and firmness toward independent agencies. Lorena Br adds a serialized Western narrative in the latter portion.
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Charleston Gazette
Washington
Democratic Party
Congress
Roosevelt
New Deal
White House
Budget Bureau
Executive Branch
The
Treasury
Senate
Roosevelt Faces Budget Question as Congress Mulls Vacations
In a period labeled as the greatest peacetime spendings, Congress and President Roosevelt confront fiscal concerns. Lawmakers prepare for upcoming recess while debates over economy measures and appropriations influence the political climate and public expectations.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Relief Plan Faces City Rejection
The program, supervised by state authorities, offers prevailing wages of about 30 cents an hour and runs as long as needed for workers to earn a weekly relief check. Mayor Scully of Pittsburgh and Reading’s J Henry Stump oppose participation saying it harms cities and workers. one beneficiary reportedly refused the task and was dropped from relief rolls.
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Pennsylvania
Maylor Cornellius D. Scully
Pittsburg
Reading
J. Henry Stump
Foot Found in Wheel at Mullens WV Railroad Yard
In Mullens West Virginia on August 14 a work crew repairing a coal car found a severed foot wedged at the safety angle between the wheels. Officials began investigating how the injury occurred and whether it was tied to a prior accident or act.
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Jerry Dale
Lorena
Midnight
Shot Rogers
Ghost River
Tere
George Brazee
Brazee
Mullens
W. Va
Grafton Strikes Sparks U S Army Deployment
A labor walkout by railroad workers in Grafton halted traffic on three divisions, leaving only mail moved. After five days, perishable meat was moved to Parkersburg but the plan failed, sparking property damage and calls for state guards, followed by a U S Army deployment to restore order and lift morale as a local baseball match unfolds amid the upheaval.
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Martinsburg
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Parkersburg
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John Hussion
John Freeland
Thomas F. Bailey
Edward Spencer
Edward Butts
Butts
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St Ll
Thomas Bailey
Vinegar Hill
Freeland
Joseph Warder
Webster
Tygart Valley
Brinkman Hall
Haymond
Evans
Henry Matthews
Matthews
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W. H. French
Fort McHenry
Army of the United States
Emmett's
Knotts
Jeremiah Sullivan
John Carr
Tickey
Billy Keeners
Probe Wreck Continued: Florida and New York pilots active
The report details a Pan American linked flight from Miami with Captain A A Borson and Captain George King, carrying 24 stops toward Pennsylvania lines. It notes a protective “black” regular force, cites divisions from Pennsylvania and Virginia, and describes cautious engagement rules during a tank threat and potential surrender if a tank neared within 100 yards.
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A.a.borson
Miapal
Pan American
George King
Miaja
Fight Battle Continues With Blue Army Guardsmen Tie
The report details heavy combat scenes as three fourths of the troops fight in the defending blue army guardsmen of the 28th division. The page note indicates ongoing action and relocation of units.
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Page
Blue Army
Attacker Chases Woman During Struggle in Attic
A violent incident unfolds as a concealed assailant, unaccustomed to speed, pursues Miss Raymond through a building. Corn fields and fences constrain movement, and the attacker is pushed back by a hammer clash and a struggle that ends with the woman calling police from the phone while the assailant retreats toward the bathroom.
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Miss Raymond
Dorsey Sid
Ana
Squalus Rescue Drift and Submerged Galleys Wake
While the Tuscaloosa moved north Admiral Cole sent a note praising the officers and men for their efficient and arduous service during the search. The Squalus lay submerged in uncharted waters about 400 yards from the intended lift, stern first and slanted upward in about 160 feet of water awaiting surface recovery.
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F.D.R
Page
Tuscaloosa
Cole
Throat wounds in a murder tied to Raymond case
Fragmentary account notes a 14 inch butcher knife used to wound a victim. White is found later clutching a Raymond family member’s hand. Mrs Raymond, a prominent social leader, watches as her husband pleads for help and seeks whisky to aid recovery.
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White
Raymond
Daughters of the Atetican
N. and W. Trads5 New Record Welch Coal Load
Norfolk and Western railroad moved 28 583 cars of coal last week setting a new load record at Welch. The report notes steady demand and extended haul operations across the line last week.
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Welch
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Unclear Progress Report Signals Rising Leadings
A report indicates a year and a half high, noting steady increases since the Appalach suspension in mid May. Leadings have risen steadily, reaching a new peak over the period.
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