Portrait of Gay Sparks a Detroit Romance Rewrite
Gay Elwell contemplates life after a breakup with Wayne as she lingers near the Fisher Tower. A casual encounter with Mark Vance leads to a rapid plan for a portrait exhibit while suspicions of love with Christian Scott linger. A mailed marriage proposal from Christian arrives, prompting further emotional tension.
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Gay
Erskine Street
Fisher Tower
Wayne
John R. Street
Detroit
Marian Wilson
Vermont
Tim Keenan
Doctor Wilson
Christian Scott
Breck
Charlie Pennell
Tim
Pontchartrain Club
Wilson
Christian
Golden Tower
Mark Vance
Charlotte
Bar Harbor
Mark
Pretty One
Jean
Vivien Bennett
Borneo
Farouna Belle Isle
Miss Gay Elwell
Sophie
Canada
The King's Bold Betrothal Rumors Stir Old World Ties
A column discusses King Edward andWallis Simpson amidทุน speculation of royal marriage. It argues a union with an American commoner could realign Britain with the United States, shaping future diplomacy and wartime support while praising the king's liberal stance and concern for the masses. It reflects on friendship, aging, and the social shift in modern monarchy.
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Privy Council
United Kingdom
Eddie
Wiggins
King Ward
Wally” Simpson
Edward
Great Britain
America
United States
United State
Kingdon
England
Bette
Wally Simpson
Franklin D
Tim
Uncle Sam
Friendship in Repair: 96 Year Old Ends Life
A 96 year old man in Mi cently ended his life, saying all his friends were gone and life felt burdensome in a world of strangers. The note reflects a lonely transition as the elderly face isolation and despair.
Magnum revolver sparks gun control debate in Fairmont
In a Fairmont Times piece, J Edgar Hoover cites 1500 privately sold Magnum revolvers, warning they arm gangsters and defeat licensing. The column calls for national munitions control and licensing to curb gun sales and keep firearms from criminals, noting limits of current laws and international trade focus.
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Fairmont Times
J. Edgar Hoover
U.S. Bureau of Investigation
Hoover
Isfly
Tom
Harry
Philadelphia Record
Provoking WV election figures prompt corruption concerns
West Virginia secretary of state releases official Nov 3 results showing high turnout and skewed Democratic/R Republican participation. Analysts warn of possible phony registrations and illegal voting, urging action to curb election corruption before 1936.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
Secretary of State
West Virginia
Morehhan
Nuisance Taxes Continue At June Congressional Hearing
A June congressional committee and the treasury are examining nuisance taxes as part of ongoing inquiries. The article notes continued scrutiny and potential policy implications for related revenue measures.
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The
Treasury
Federal incorporation for big business debate resurfaces
Charles P. Stewart recounts early support for federal incorporation to curb oversized private ventures. He explains current interstate rules force firms into Delaware, while a federal charter would standardize safeguards. few Delaware corporations want only local operations, risking their federal license if they cross borders.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
Delaware
Tax experts weigh costs and benefits of nuisance levies
Treasury studies propose trimming expiring nuisance taxes while preserving revenue. Gasoline levies yielded 17 million dollars last year, with auto and parts taxes bringing in 55 million. Morgenthau notes exploring undistributed profits and capital gains taxes to fix so called imperfections and potential revenue gains from lower rates.
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Morgenthau
Treasury
You're Telling Me! column snippets mix wit and curiosity
A collage of opinion gags by William Ritt touches on the Dionne quintuplets awaiting speech, radio plans, career pay, flirtation, Gothic college architecture, Santa Claus delaying war, ancient Peruvians’ stonework, shoe shine, and Sunday dinner chicken leftovers.
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William Ritt
Central Press
Young Neely Sonu Plans Return East For Wedding
The note states that Young Neely Sonu was granted on November 30 and plans to marry again soon. He intends to go east to meet his future wife and return to live here, with no wedding date set at that time.
State Publishers Meet Opens in Charleston
The West Virginia Publishers Association opened its annual meeting in Charleston with a luncheon and executive session. W. Guy Tetrick of Clarksburg was named president, Col. J. H. Long of Huntington and H. B. Dean of Wayne served as vice presidents. James remains listed among officers as proceedings continued.
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Charleston
West Virginia Publishers Association
W. Guy Tetrick
Clarksburg
Col
J. H. Long
Huntington
H. B. Dean
Wayne
James
Wheeling Traffic Board Ordered to Resign
Five members of Wheeling's traffic committee were asked to resign today after City Manager Harry J. Humphrey declared the commission was not functioning fully. The unpaid board was created to ease congestion in the business district and had been instructed to devise traffic relief measures.
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Wheeling
Harry J. Humphrey
Arrest Report Details Stolen Car and Suspect Claims
Officers reported a 1936 Chevrolet coupe stolen August 31. The suspect, who admitted gambling to support himself, allegedly bothered girls and possessed smurpy pictures. Trooper Murphy said he would notify federal agent H A Bangert in Shinnston. The man claimed routes from Oklahoma City to Dallas to Grafton.
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Tom Page
Merrill
Smurply
Murphy
H. A. Bangert
Shinnston
Oklahoma City
Dallas
Grafton
Coal Price Notice From Bartlett Mine on Route 50
Bartlett Coal Mine advertises coal for sale opposite Cozy Best on Route 50. Run of Mine 86 cents, Forked Coal 01 cent at the mine. Delivery available. Phone F4.
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Bartlett
Cozy Best
Peacock Coal
Bold Tactics In A Grand Slam Bridge Case
A Central Press bridge lesson details a bold North declarer facing a bad break. After an aggressive sequence from 1 spade to 5 diamonds, West doubles. With hearts as trumps, the declarer risks a grand slam by finessing vs the missing ten, risking an 800 point penalty if wrong, illustrating high tension and risk in contract play.
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North
West
South
Declarer
Dummy
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Panens Jeatures
Grete
James F. Holt
John 8. Palmer
H. J. Gatrell
W. Va
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New York
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Chicago
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A. E. Clayden
Hngton
Santa Claus
Young Neely
Wheeling Traffic Body
Stantin
E. V. Shepard
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