Local Levy Bodies Fix Maximum Tax Rates For 1982
Legislature recesses for holidays to January as local levy making bodies set maximum tax rates following a state supreme court ruling. County, city, and school officials finalized levies, with the county and board of education aligning to constitutional limits. Estimated 1983 revenues and specific rates by class are listed, including maintenance, teachers fund, and overall tax yields.
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Board of Education
Sureme Court
Clase Ny
Nine Shots At Black Cat Mean Life Term For Man In N. Car
Danville Virginia December 21 Arthur Peedin expected to face life in prison after firing nine shots at a black cat that spoiled food. Neighbors reported the disturbance prompting police arrest for shooting and intoxication. Fingerprint match identified Peedin as the man who had escaped a North Carolina prison where he was sentenced in 1917 for murder. His death sentence had been commuted. Peedin had been working at a barn plant for three years.
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Danville
Releigh
N. C
Arthur Peedin
Peedin
Peasple
Jin
Charlie Smith
Artur Peedin
Martin
North Carolina
Pedin
Aber
Woman's Club Called Meeting Announced
There will be a called meeting of the Woman's Club Friday after December 22 at 2 oclock at Home. Business of import noted. Signed by MRS W A BEAVERS President.
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Woman's Club
Canadian Liner Prince George Abandoned After Grounding
In northern British Columbia the Canadian liner Prince George ran aground near Vadio Rock after 11 p.m. Pacific time. After the vessel stranded, 12 passengers reached Anyox in lifeboats with part of the crew, while the remaining crew abandoned ship shortly after midnight. Wireless reports confirm SAIL passengers and baggage landed safely.
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Seattle
Wash
Umer
Prince George
Vadio Rock
British Columbia
Anyox
Proposals to Abandon Fixed State Colleges Highlight Budget Move
Charleston reports a bill by Delegate Stout proposing practical abandonment of fixed state educational institutions. It would transfer 3,766,200 dollars of their appropriations to the general school fund, with minimal cuts this year and small 1935 allowances per school. Institutions named include Potomar, New River, Concord, Famont, West Liberty, and Bluefield State.
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Charleston
Stout D
Wood
Stout
Potomar State
New River State
Concord State
Famont State
West Liberty State
Bluefield State
West Virginia University
House Finance Committee
Fim
Lubliner
D.-Mercer
Pelter of Logan
Perry
Berk
Intensive Study of Differences in Weirton Case
Washington December 21 Attorney General Cummings said the justice department antitrust division is examining differences between Weirton Steel Company and the National Labor Board over employee representation in an intensive study.
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Washington
Cummings
Justice Department Anti-Trust
Weirton Steel Company
National Labor Board
Peace Efforts Halt Over Bolivian Forest Occupation
Montevideo Paraguay Dec 21 Delegates at the Pan American conference halted peace efforts to extend the Christmas armistice between Bolivia and Paraguay. They expressed indignation over Paraguay’s occupation of four Bolivian forests before the truce began two days ago.
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Montevideo
Paraguay
Bolivia
Sterilization Plan Sets Plan for Broad Increase in Eugenics
Berlin reports last minute preparations for Hitler’s sterilization program targeting incurable diseases. By January 1, 1994 1700 eugenic courts will judge at least 400000 people deemed hereditary defectives. Court orders will enforce operations with no appeal, cost estimated around 14 million marks, covering feeblemindedness insanity blindness deafness and severe deformities.
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Berlin
Hitler
Germany
Jtve
Russia
Eugenic Courts
The Children of the Poor Christmas Prayer
A prayerful note urges readers to share Christmas spirit with the poor children. It appeals for generosity and urges avoidance of greed, hoping Santa’s gift reaches every child and that peace and goodwill prevail during the holiday season.
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Gad
Sara Roberta Getty
Girl's Slaying Laid To Dispute Over State Bread
Body found behind the counter of a South End bake shop where 18 year old Ethel Superman worked. Police say an argument over stale bread led to the murder. A bread knife was plunged into her throat and a laceration noted on the forehead. Continues on page five.
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Boston
Ethel
Superman
South End
US Eyes Data On Pair Held In Spy Ring
Paris police disclosed a 40 member spy ring with 10 arrested including an American aviator and his wife. Investigators fear military secrets may have crossed into Berlin while the US awaited Paris dispatches and a report on the Switzers from Washington.
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Paris
Germany
France
Washington
State Department
Trains Wrecked in Havana Demonstration Day
Three Cuban trains bearing government demonstration supporters against the Platt amendment were wrecked by unidentified actors. At least two people died and several were injured. Train No. 2 derailed near Aguilar killing a tradesman. a wrecking crane from Sagua derailed near Cascajal. Train No. 1 derailed near Manduito killing the fireman and injuring several other trainmen.
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Havana
Cuba
Aguilar
Sagua
Cascajal
Manduito
Glamorous Kay Francis Separates From Kenneth MacKenna
Film star Kay Francis and her husband Kenneth MacKenna motion picture director announced they are amicably separating. They wed in January 1981, according to Associated Press photos.
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Kay Francis
Kenneth MacKenna
Associated Press
Livermore Returns After Kidnap Hunt Ends
New York stock operator Jess L. Livermore, once missing for 24 hours, walked to his Park Avenue apartment and told detectives he remembered nothing from 5:30 p.m. Tuesday until waking in a downtown hotel with a headache. Federal agents dropped the kidnapping inquiry as the story unfolded.
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New York
Jess L. Livermore
Park Avenue
Livermore
Wall Street
Federal
Home and Farm Relief Bills Advance in Charleston
The West Virginia legislature recessed after a peaceful session marked by routine completion and a Christmas resolution. Two companion bills seek to slow foreclosure sales on distressed property and extend forced-sale periods until values meet minimum bids. The House approved removing a tax borrowing from property liens and mandated monthly county assessors reports on capitation taxes. A Lewis Wetzel Highway designation was urged, and a lobbyist registration bill was approved amid chamber humor.
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Charleston
Senate
House
Iene House
Tod Opepeemittee
Vareer
The
Road Commission
Lewis‘Wetzel
Wetzel County
Editor Affirms Santa Claus In Vintage Editorial
A Grafton Sentinel reprints the 1897 New York Sun Santa letter in response to eight year old Virginia O Hanlon asking if Santa exists. The item notes public works spending and job data tied to a waterways program, while preserving the Sun editorial tone and famous paragraph asserting belief in Santa.
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Santa Claus
Grafton Sentinel
New York Sun
Washington
Papa
Virginia O'Hanlon
West Ninety-Fifth Street
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W. A. Beavers
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First Baptist Church
U.S
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New Jersey
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