West Virginia Farm Bureau backs six year research program
The West Virginia Farm Bureau at its 28th annual meeting in Jacksons Mill urged a six year plan to raise the College of Agriculture and Extension Service to peer state levels. Delegates approved stronger research, youth programs, county and community focus, and better coordination among federal and state agencies. Speakers from across the region spoke on organization and agricultural issues. Bonar elected president. Clyde Bonar of Mineral succeeds John Bailey. new officers include O Roane and Stemple among others.
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Mercer County
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Greek Planes Bomb Amid Tensions With Italy
Greek government avoids provocative moves as crisis with Italy deepens over torpedoing of the ship near Tinos. Greek press calls the attack disgraceful and cowardly while authorities investigate the submarine’s nationality. Five dead as retaliatory measures are weighed. Premier Metaxas consults with army and navy leadership to protect neutrality.
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Passport to Alcatraz at Strand Promises National Espionage Thriller
Strand Theatre opens Columbia’s Passport to Alcatraz starring Jack Holt as a NYPD investigator who infiltrates a foreign spy ring tied to false passports. The film centers on locating a covert mastermind, a socialite head of the gang, amid action packed chase scenes and govt agent collaboration. The Thundering West starring Charles Starrett debuts at Dixie Theatre with a sheriff role, outlaw past, and a romance with Iris Meredith, featuring a rugged chase finale and tuneful songs by the Sons of the Pioneers. The 41 star supporting cast includes Hal Taliaferro, Edmond Cobb, Art Mix, Dick Curtis, Robert Fiske, Ed Le Saint, and Hank Bell.
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Robert Fiske
Ed le Saint
Hank Bell
Dynamite Plant Emergency Claims Multiple Fatalities
Deputies respond from Carthage after officials warn of a state of emergency at a gelatin plant. The dead include Joe Bates in Joplin Leroy Crampton Carterville Sidney Dietz Carthage Harold Gallagher Webb City George Brown Prosperity.
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Carterville
Sidney Dietz
Harold Gallagher
Webb City
George Brown
Prosperity
Willkie in Rushville Lights Torch Parade Homecoming
Mrs Edith Willkie rode beside Wendell Willkie as a 50 mile parade through Rush County Indiana ended at her mother’s home. The couple greeted neighbors then planned informal talks with Republican leaders before a train to Elwood and a public acceptance address at Callaway Park. Willkie’s nomination notice will come from Rep. Joseph W. Martin Jr. and the nationally broadcast speech was set for after 4 p.m. EST.
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The text discusses Germany's will to resist during World War I, strategies to deter British defense, and the impact of long-range bombing on UK production. It notes attacks on Croydon and other airfields, plus U.S. defense considerations including Panama canal, hemispheric defense talks with Canada, and Roosevelt press conference remarks. Also mentions Logan incinerator project approval by Works Projects Administration.
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