Gouvernor Holt urged to resist liquor board pressure
The Intelligencer criticizes political meddling by interest groups in West Virginia. It argues Governor Holt should reject pressure to appoint E Bunker Reynolds to the Liquor Control Commission, citing Reynolds' legislative record and past lobby alignment. The paper says Holt generally earned public trust but would lose it with a Reynolds appointment.
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West Virginia
Charleston
Holt
E. Bunker Reynolds
Minera County
Reynolds
State Senate
Senator Reynolds
Homer Holt
Liquor Control Commission
Worthington Gurley Faces Love and Rivalry at Davis Cottage
Worthington Gurley, starry eyed over Sara Sue Davis, discovers Marcia d A laine praised by Helen McKean and faces two suitors, Bob Towne and T J Sanders. After an awkward meeting at the Plunge, he backs away from a race and both rivals visit Sara Sue, gifting candy and flowers. The scene ends with tension and a hinted cliffhanger.
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MR. Worthington Gurley
Sara Sue Davis
Sara Sue
Montrose
Worthington
Helen McKean
Marcia d’Alaine
Marcia
Davis Cottage
Big Bob Towne
Bob
Mr. Gurley
Robert Towne
Gettysburg
d'Alaine
Aurtry House
Sara Sue's
T. J. Sanders
T. J
Towne
Bob Towne
Sara Ste
T. Js
Oretter
Rush Holt and WPA decline foreshadows New Deal politics
The piece critiques Rush Holt for predicting WPA relief trends and notes a sharp post election WPA enrollment drop of 123,624 to 3,199,045, illustrating the political high stakes between New Dealers and Republicans as they spin relief figures and economic signals.
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WPA
Rush Holt
Associated Press
Bush
The Governor's Bed wheeling tenets and power plays
The Intel ligencer argues that West Virginia's real political split lies between privileged interests and the people. Power companies oil and gas utilities maintain influential lobbies, shaping legislation and public affairs year round, often controlling key lawmakers to block objectionable measures.
Paper Making in the South Aims to Quadruple Output
D H Killefer, a New York chemical engineer, reports in Industrial and Engineering Chemistry that newspaper production in the southern states will quadruple within a decade. He cites advances in processes and regional timber availability shaping growth prospects.
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Stavenswood
South
D. H. Killefer
New York
Southern Pines Reserve Pulpwood Lead Now in Spotlight
The American Chemical Society cites the shift of pulp and paper away from imports as a national goal. Dr Charles Herty’s process using southern pines could cut costs for pulp and cellulose, with Mr Killefer noting a need for 500 million dollars to develop southern pulpwood. Herty’s resin-free slash pine offers a future where southern woodlands could annually meet all pulpwood demand.
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Etican Chemical Society
Jouth
Charles Herty
Not Dumb Driven Cattle and The Ruler’s Duty
Randolph Review discusses the history of humanity and governance, arguing rulers must serve people, seek consent, and represent those governed. It condemns oppression and minorities’ mistreatment as contrary to good government and human rights, stressing that rights of individuals come first.
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Randolph Review
STATE LEGION GATHERING AT GRAFTON FOR NINTH DISTRICT
The ninth district hosts a joint meeting at Grafton on Friday evening January 20 with guest of honor STATE LEGION. Posts from Philippi Elkins Parsons and Davis will participate as commander Nefflin and state adjutant G Stanley Hamric accompany. A large turnout is expected from surrounding counties. A sumptuous buffet supper followed the business session served by Legion Auxiliary ladies.
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Ninth
Grafton
Philippi
Elkins
Parsons
Davis
Nefflin
G. Stanley Hamric
Ladies of the Legion Auxiliary
Rift Occurs Over International Protection Pact
The exchange discusses a proposed joint Argentine Mexican resolution to curb protection of citizens abroad. It explores a hypothetical US nonintervention rule where a US citizen or company loses rights by investing in another nation and renouncing recourse. Opposing nations include Colombia and Venezuela wary of limiting investment and U S influence.
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United States
Colombia
Venezuela
Skaggs & Co Watches Dependability for Hamilton Elgin Benrus
Skaggs & Co markets watches under Hamilton Elgin and Benrus brands emphasizing dependability in a brief print notice. The ad highlights reliable timepieces and suggests trusted craftsmanship from the advertised watchmakers.
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Hamilton, Elgin, Benrus Watches
Skaggs & CO
Looking Forward to 1939 Congress Railroads and Reforms
The article surveys anticipated 1939 congressional actions on railroads including loans and consolidations, possible bankruptcy proposals, and bias toward government intervention. It notes potential changes to the Wagner Act, federal mediation, defense outlays, aviation expansion, and pension liberalization as key items. It cites Dr. George Gallup's poll showing concern over the act and emphasizes cautious but prepared stance on world affairs.
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Seventy-sixth Congress
Washington
Congress
George Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
Europe
Great Britain
Hitler
Asia
Inference on Corporation Shield vs Government Protection
The passage notes the inference that incorporation deprived them of protection from their own government. A principle of U S foreign policy holds citizens cannot relinquish rights to protection, stated after the shooting. The speaker claimed not to intend the act and denied going to Alderman's home, while asserting Ruth had threatened to run him out of town.
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United States
Her
Alderman
Ruth
Musician Threats Tie Rift At Wedding Trial
Miss Etting and Miss Snyder denied the musician was armed though she kept a revolver at Alderman’s home after threats Snyder telephoned from New York. Alderman and his bride heard testimony that Snyder warned, “If it’s that piano player, I’m going to put a bullet through his head.”
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Snyder
WPA Needs Relief Funding Debate Stirs Congress
WPA needs this year reach 546 million with relief costs sparking battles over federal versus state control. Hopkins aides warn continued rolls above 3 million could require 185 million monthly March to July, while some experts suggest 700 million extra could be needed if conditions improve.
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Conti- Wea
Page One
Armed Services
WPA
Harry Hopkins
Relief rolls decline in WPA figures between Nov and Dec
The report notes relief rolls fell from a peak of 3,262,669 on November 5 to 3,139,045 on December 10, reflecting a steady reduction in aid recipients during this period. The figures highlight the WPA program’s shrinking reach as winter approached.
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WPA
Jews pay continued from Page One with cash to ministry
The report details Jews sending money to the finance ministry by postal money orders after a decree on December 3. Individuals queued at sub-offices, paid at windows, received receipts, and left, many appearing dejected yet hesitant to show emotion as cars and driver licenses were no longer owned.
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Finance Ministry
Italy Germany warned over funds for defense fortifications
Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet told the French chamber that much of the war budget would back up France’s stand to defend her empire. He warned that Italy and Germany must understand France will never concede any inch of French territory regardless of the cost.
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Italy
Germany
France
Georges Bonnet
Chamber of Deputies
France warns Germany over colonial aims and feared Ukraine
France cautions Berlin against Munich expansion as Hitler presses for Memel and Danzig. Observers doubt halting Hitler on Baltic terms but fear the Ukraine situation could escalate tensions and threaten regional stability.
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France
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Memel
Danzig
Ukraine
Fidelity Ordered Into U.S. Court Next Monday
Federal Judge Edward J. Moinet ordered the Fidelity Investment association to show cause by 10 a.m. next Monday why the firm should not be enjoined from using the mails or interstate commerce in a SEC fraud case. The order followed a SEC petition filed by John T. Callahan and Edward C. Jaggerman.
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Detroit
Edward J. Moinet
Fidelity Investment Association
Securities and Exchange Commission
John T. Callahan
SEC
Edward C. Jaggerman
2,500 Are Dropped Off WPA Roll In State
Charleston dispatch reports WPA Administrator Joseph N Anderson says 2,500 workers left WPA projects in six weeks. The total employed fell to about 51,500 from a November 1 peak of 53,000.
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Charleston
WPA
Joseph N. Anderson
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