girding WV mine and rail crash lessons urged
The Grafton Sentinel reports two fatal mining accidents and a major crossing collision near Taylor County, prompting calls for stricter highway safety and better enforcement. Editorials urge public cooperation, safer roads, and smarter railway crossing protections, while questioning Congress's holiday delay amid farm policy battles.
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Grafton
Vicinity
West Virginia
Taylor County
B. & O. Express
Flemington
Department of Mines
Diplomatic Shakeups Target London and Berlin Ambassadors
The Chicago Tribune reports imminent changes in senior diplomacy with Ambassador Bingham in London and Ambassador Dodd in Germany slated for removal. Davies and his wife seek a transfer to a more sociable post, while Bowers and Dodd face differing paths amid Spain and German affairs. The piece also notes criticisms of the State Department, Berlin reporting, and Dodd’s wartime and scholarly contrasts.
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Chicago Tribune
Ambassador Bingham
London
Ambasador Dodd
Germany
Davies
Soviet Russia
Bingham
State Department
Edward
Hull
Washington
Mr. Hull
Baldwin
Claude Bowers
Mr. Bowers
Dr. Dodd
Bowers
Jefferson
Spain
France
Dodd
Old South
Hitler
States rush for funds sparks federal control clash
Senator William B. King warns that state demands for federal aid push toward centralized power in Washington and threaten state sovereignty. The piece notes inconsistent state stances, road-building funding spurs, and how roading programs spurred by federal money boosted highways but bred debt and competition with railways.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D.C
Amerisca
William B. King
Utah
Washington
Capitol Hill
Uncle Sam
United States
Ballroom Intrigue Over Mimi Sparks Estate Ties
In a senator’s mansion, Mimi draws attention as Jerry and Andy clash over Mimi’s affections. The ballroom scene reveals tension between Mimi’s charm and Andy’s possessive claim as party guests observe a brewing rivalrous drama amid wealth and old family ties.
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Jerry
Lionel
Mimi
Stokel
Andy
Fire damages Parsons home from overheated furnace
A December blaze in Parsons caused 1200 dollars in damage to a residence believed sparked by an overheated furnace. No injuries reported as authorities investigate the small-town fire at the former mayor's address.
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Great Britain
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iSam
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Loui
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Sims
Pedcock
Olga
Ammidon Twins
Maine Woods
Maine
Jen Andy
Mim
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Ivan
West,Va
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