GONE WITH THE WINSOR Thirty Hour Week Debate
The piece recalls the labor sponsored effort to ban interstate shipment of goods manufactured by workers beyond six hours daily or five days weekly. Mr Green argues such a law harms American jobs if imports run free. The administration opposes import restrictions and the bill died, now revived by Green and allies. AFL pressure remains central to the debate as workers face cheap imports.
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Green
Congress
Mr. Green
American Federation of Labor
Trouble Brews in West Virginia Politics and State Finance
The piece weighs Democratic infighting after a sweeping election, noting LaFon’s refusal to rejoin floor leadership and Stephenson’s lingering presence. It argues turnover can purge bad influence, while warning of future budget strain from a county court deal and mounting WVU stadium obligations impacting public funding and athletic governance.
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Charleston
Kump-Stephenson
Stephenson
Dem
LaFon
Monroe County
House
James Kay Thomas
Vacation plans spark a tense New York trip encounter
Gay Elwell faces a staged meeting with Wayne on the Detroiters as Marian sets up her vacation. Gay pretends indifference while inner turmoil grows, hoping to dodge the famous lover, though fate collides aboard the train in a charged moment.
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Gay
Marian
New York
Wayne Adams
Marian Dear
Gay Elwell
Detroit
Johnny
Wayne
Wilson
Vances
Jean
Car Jberry
Marian Wilson
Speak Up Gentlemen on Shorter Work Week Debate
The Wheeling Intelligencer notes William Green of the American Federation of Labor urged adoption of a six hour day and five day week across industry to curb unemployment. Critics argue higher production costs and imports keep Americans at a disadvantage, with foreign goods widely sold as Made in Japan and Made in France. Green’s stance faces questions about real economic realities and potential job impact.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
Major Berry
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
Japan
France
Belgium
Glass strike talks and union demands in Pittsburgh area
Biggers stated the main bone of contention in talks with McCabe and his committee was a closed shop. The union pressed check-off of dues and assessments, wage increases totaling over 2.6 million, a 25 percent hourly bonus, and numerous proposals deemed untenable. The plan proposed by the company included a five percent raise apportioned by committee, industrial relations panels, seniority guarantees, hearings for discharge cases, grievance settlement methods, a six hour day and 36 hour week for non continuous processes, time and a half for overtime, and arbitration.
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Biggers
McCabe
Pittsburgh Plate Glass
Libbey-Owens-Ford
Bonus
Sime
Glamour and gossip swirl around the Windsor Simpson affair
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart notes the British press blasts the King Edward VII and Mrs Wallis Warfield Simpson romance into public view. He mocks assumed US and British government interference while tallying overused labels like glamorous and noting Mrs Simpson, a Baltimore girl, remains a frequent Washington visitor with opaque celebrity ties.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
Edward VII
Wallis Warfield Simpson
United States
If He Smokes We Suggest Panetelas Gift
A wry column notes New York Noblemen's club led by a president echoing U S titles. It pokes at movie stars, Santa Claus fame, Reno Double Trouble, perfume bottle design, and radio joke mellowness. It quips about wind of empire, cigar ads, and a fable about unknown authors turning best sellers.
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William Ritt
Central Press
New York
Noblemen’s Club
United States
New Jersey
Reno
Nev
Ethiopia
Trial of Duling continues with alibi offered
The Duling trial resumes as Biggers discusses contract disputes over year end bonuses for Iowa Tl workers and McCabe’s rejection of a proposed deal. Simmons’ pursuit of a man and an alleged enmity after Frank Duling’s 1933 death are mentioned, with Hubbard testifying to possibly heard statements sounding like a lie.
No Ill Will Claimed After Summersville Killing Testimony
Testimony shows Hubbard denying ill will while admitting possible statements. M M Paul testified he was at sister-in-law Mrs Gertrude Duling home near Summersville West Virginia the night of the killing. Paul denied seeking to borrow a shotgun from William McKinley Scott at Beckley before July 16.
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Hubbard
Westirginia
M. M. Paul
Gertrude Duling
Summersville
W. Va
Paul
William McKinley Scott
Beckley
Edward II Irate and Abdication Aftermath In London
Edward appeared unable to rise from deep despair following his abdication to marry the woman of his choice. The duke sat for an hour, head bent, tears near, reading a telegram believed from Mrs. Simpson at Cannes, as concern grew over emotional letdown and headaches.
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London
British Empire
Edward
Pope’s health worsens. only urgent business allowed
The text notes the pope’s breathing difficulties and leg paralysis after a relapse, with Vatican officials reporting improved circulation prior to the relapse. It mentions restrictions on approaching him and references to his papal secretary and urgent business only. It also briefly references Morrison’s toy and wheel goods offerings and seasonal market prices.
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Vatican
Morrison's
Maryland realtors court ex king Edward as potential resident
In a speculative column, Maryland real estate boosters propose ex King Edward might choose Maryland as a downsized retreat, offering tax exemptions and enticing prices to attract a symbolic royal stay near Baltimore and Annapolis, while noting regional contrasts and local pride.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
Edward
Maryland
Baltimore
Camisland
Chesapeake Bay
Annapolis
Washington
England
Tombstone
Editorials reflect on world war, politics and world events
The piece riffs on a global conflict described as a pocket size world war, notes contrasts between good and those who strive to be, and jokes about football coaches, monarchy, and a testimonial dinner. It cites Governor Landon’s 16 681 913 vote total and critiques WPA project closures as flop control.
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Landon
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