Two Defendants Work Sentences Under Mayor Waugh
Arlie Kent of Knottsville district received three days work on the streets after pleading guilty to being drunk and indecent exposure. John Callahan, colored, also pleaded guilty to drunkenness and drew a two day sentence, to be served at the city’s filtration plant. The mayor noted the city’s need to supply tar for Barrett street and to permit WPA projects, but he said the city cannot provide cash beyond the WPA funds and must seek approval from Charleston and Washington for broader projects.
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Arlie Kent
Knottsville
Bridge Street
E. Otto Waugh
Née
John Callahan
Barrett Street
Charleston
Washington
City seeks WPA funds for street project as cash aid is unavailable
ASK CASH continues on page 1 with a street improvement project. Mayor Waugh says the city cannot provide cash sponsorship but will contribute materials and services. The city offers machinery tar cost of hauling and sand and stone, stating it has these resources to supply.
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Waugh
Iowa Senator Faces Criticism Over Budget and Federal Appointments
TheContinued page 1 report accuses the Iowa senator of appointing unqualified supporters to federal emergency agencies, failing to balance the budget, promoting excess spending, and showing disrespect toward the Supreme Court in public utterances. The piece portrays a broad critique of his fiscal and governance record amid political spoils concerns.
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Iowa
Supreme ‘Court of the United States
Radio Program Guide and Tube Ad Circa 1936
A dense listing of radio broadcasts across networks NBC CBS and others with time slots from 5:45 PM to 12:00 PM featuring performers such as Frances Adair Gene Raymond and Amos n Andy. The section closes with an RCA tubes price display and new metal tube radios on sale, highlighting discounts and additional 10 percent off sets.
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CBS
Marly
Johnny Augustine
WFBE
WLW
Goldman
NBC
Paul Whiteman
Horace Heidt
WGBF
National Battery
Old National Bank
WSAI
Louis Prima
KMOX
WLS
WSM
Amos
N’ Andy
John B. Kennedy
KDKA
Sprague
WAVE
Johnny Hamp
WHAM
Tony the Barber
Jesse Crawford
WGN
Lum and
Abner
Nat'l Radio Forum
tTed
Fiorito
Eddie Dunstedter
Tom Baker
Wenr—Herm Jone
Colonial Club
Wsz
Shandor
Ranny ‘Weeks
Lyle Smith
Isham Jones
Harry Dickman
Austin Wylie
Charles Dernberger
Ted Weems
WLM
Joe Sanders
RCA
Court Clash Prompts Fear of New Deal Dictatorship
In a sharp critique, Dickinson warned that the Roosevelt administration aims to amend the constitution so drastically that the bill of rights would be virtually annulled. He said political doctrines behind these acts threaten a slide toward dictatorship unless checked.
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Roosevelt
Dickinson
North Western Railway Reports Further Loss
Chicago and North Western Railway reports a net operating loss of 465 887 for July to the Interstate Commerce Commission. The figure compares with a July 1934 operating income of 551 863. Total operating revenues were 6 521 975 with 6 987 862 in expenses taxes and rents.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago and North Western Railway Company
Plan for Fair Welch Revives McDowell County Agriculture Event
Aug. 29 entry notes Alice Hamilton county home demonstration agent reviving plans for an agricultural fair in McDowell county. The outline emphasizes community involvement and rural youth projects as part of the revived event.
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Welch
Alice Hamilton
McDowell County
Huntington Council Adopts One Percent Sales Tax
The Huntington city council on August 29 approved a one per cent consumers sales tax on all commodities except bread milk and ice, and imposed a gross sales tax on businesses.
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Huntington
Citys special fund balance for hospital construction
Nearly 400 in expenses left 379.72 in the special fund for the county hospital project. Money was earmarked for the counties share in a new hospital, with a special election possible to raise levy. Bad weather reduced parking receipts and the first week’s total was about 150 before collections ended.
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City Hall
Rait
Kiwanis Aims Big Tygart Dam Celebration In Grafton
Kiwanis members plan a major event at the Tygart Dam with State Authority backing. The plan anticipates full cooperation across the district for a successful celebration. About 10,000 visitors are expected in Grafton for the day, with numerous political leaders from four states attending. Senator Rodgers heads the Tri-State effort and has urged local Kiwanians to mobilize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Tygart Dam
Grafton
Rodgers
Tri
Kiwanis Club Pledges Help for Celebration and Hospital Drive
Kiwanis President Malone says the club will assist in local arrangements for a celebration and support the drive for a new county hospital. New members joined over the summer with several more expected this fall, keeping membership near the pre-low mood level of about 40.
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Malone
Kiwanis Club
King Leopold and Queen Astrid in Alps Accident Death
Royal couple vacationing in the Alps. Queen Astrid dead after avalanche or crash. King Leopold severely shaken with injuries. chauffeur also hurt. The two children survive. Albert the king’s son remained in Brussels. Astrid, Princess of Sweden before marriage, died at Haslihorn villa near Lucerne after Feb 1926 marriage.
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William Tell
Gessler
Lucerne
Prince Albert
Brussels
Astrid
Leopold
Alps
Albert
Haslihorn
Horn
Namur
Belgium
Sweden
Millionaire to Fly in Thompson Trophy Race at Cleveland
eMillionaire, Texas motion picture producer, prepares a specially built plane for the Thompson Trophy race during the Cleveland National Air Races set August 30 to September 2. He faces top aviators including Princess Josephine Charlotte and Crown Prince Baudouin amid wartime Belgian royal references and notes on King Leopold and Queen Astrid. The article weaves in biographical details of Belgian royals and hints at potential effects on the Italo-Ethiopian situation from today’s accident.
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Howard Hughes
Texas
Cleveland
Josephine Charlotte
Prince Baudouin
Stockholm
Leopold
Astrid
Alps
Belgium
Josephine Carlotte
Prince Albert
Marie
Eve
Italy
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Plough Boys
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Wdz
Lowell Thomas
Amos 'N
Andy
Just Entertainment
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Flo Gallagher
John Herrick
WJZ
Tony
Gus
Palmer House
Suwanee
Frank Daley
Sam
Ccbs
Buck Rogers
WIZ
Dot
Will
Sam and
Bob Newhall
Bonkie Carter
Paul Pierson
Game and Fish Dept
Jones
David
Frank Hayzard
Tommy Ryan
WWVA
Jack
Velma
Cyril Pitts
Hendrix Willem van Loon
Red Horse’ Ranch
Manhattan Choir
Wen Grant Park
Charles Hanson Towne
Jimmy Ward
al Dien
Glen Lee
Wish Novelty Store
Ener
Congress
Southwest
North Western Railway
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Ostend
America
Prince Charles
Duke of
Waestergogtland
Prince of Wales
Prince Olaf
Norway
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FeRiay
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U. S
Patent Office
Stanley
Eky
Smith
Smita
Heey
Etta Kett
Paul Roe
Big Sister
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Coort
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Wall
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