County Receives Second RCFC Loan for January and February
Estill reports Taylor county has been approved a second Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan of 20,800 with the first loan of 40,000 still carrying a balance. The county welfare board seeks clarity on fund expenditure and reporting to the governor's committee while noting a limit of 18 per month relief per family and potential cuts in road work days for workers. Continued on page six.
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Taylor County
Reconstruction Finance ‘Corporation
W. H. Arold
County Welfar Board
Arnold
Charleston
County Courts and Welfare Board
Calvert Estill
R. F.C
Estil
Welfare Board
Architecture to undergo change soon in design practices
New York on January 3 the president of the American Institute of Architects Ernest Russell of St. Louis described a renaissance in architecture. He said the Depression has pushed ultra modernism back toward utilitarian, sincere design using modern materials and methods. He noted federal recognition of private architects as progress in unifying the profession and urged continued scientific analysis of problems with a view to guiding clients.
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New York
Ernest ‘John Russell
St. Louis
American Institute of Architects
School Finance Is Major Problem of Legislature
Charleston West Virginia educators and tax experts say state aid to schools must rise as property tax limits bite. Next year may see much reduced local revenue, forcing closures and bigger state grants. Tennessee legislature slashes expenditures to cover an $11 million deficit, setting daily pay limits and curbing legislative trips.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Bureau of Research
Department of Education
Countes
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
General Assembly
House
Senate
Whole family perishes in Shelby house fire tragedy
In Shelby Ohio an entire family perished when a one story home burned. James Mills, his wife Beatrice, and their five children including an eight year old and a two week old baby were trapped in bed. Miller died later from burns after trying to save them as coal oil used to kindle the fire exploded.
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Shelby
James Mills
Beatrice
Roosevelt Urges State and Nation Cooperation for Economy
President Elect Roosevelt called for closer cooperation between federal and state governments to cut overlapping functions. Speaking in Albany as he left the governorship, he hinted at a White House conference of state governors and prepared to focus on balancing the budget with drastic economies. He maintained ties with Alfred E. Smith and outlined plans for national leadership and possible veteran and other cuts.
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Hyde Park
Roosevelt
Albany
Herbert H. Lehman
White House
New York
Alfred E. Smith
Frank
New York City
Washington
Fall From Train Fatal Near Bloomington
John Ward about 30 died Sunday night after an eight foot fall from a freight train south of Bloomington Indiana Thursday. Hospital staff questioned his identity saying he mumbled he lived in West Virginia and gave unclear details about his address.
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Bloomington
Ind
John Ward
Here
West Virginia
St. Ts
Arthur Robinson Elected President of County Court
Arthur Robinson was elected president of the county court with no action taken on a successor to Samuel A. Waller. The report notes a grave situation may result. Hoover criticized Congress for opposing his governmental regrouping plans and urged support for a broader presidential authority. Harvey B. Scranage joins as a new member at the first session.
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Arthur Robinson
Samuel A. Waller
Congress
Washington
Hoover
Congressional
Roosevelt
Harvey B. Scranage
Sheriff Settlement Pending as New County Officers Elected
Arthur Robinson of Pleasant Creek, Taylor county, elected county court president on motion by Harvey B. Scranage of Booths Creek. Samuel A. Waller’s resignation as commissioner noted, with no immediate successor. Sheriff Lee Bennett reports total cash on deposit across funds at 45,590.30, while funds are tied up in two closed banking halls awaiting settlement with retiring Sheriff W. J. Mays in coming days.
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Arthur Robinson
Pleasant Creek
Taylor County
Harvey B. Scranage
Booths Creek
Samuel A. Waller
W. J. Mays
Lee Bennett
Invasion Fears Rise Over Shanhaikwan Fight
Tokyo reports say Japanese and Manchukuo flags flew over Shanhaikwan after a brisk assault that saw the Chinese garrison withdraw to Chinwangtao. General Nakamaru warned China’s General Chang that further action could trigger a grave northern China crisis.
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Tokyo
Shanhaikwan
Great Wall of China
Suichung
Chinwangtao
Jehol
Peiping
Tient~sin
Kotaro Nakamura
Tientsin
Chang
Hsiao Liang
Manchuria
China
Kotaro
Rengo
Changchun
Political aide Belle Moskowitz dies after fall and heart attack
New York January 3 Belle Moskowitz once called the power behind Al Smith’s throne died Monday after a fall on December 8 followed by a heart attack. The 59 year old adviser to Smith for 14 years suffered injuries and had been in and out of the hospital before her death. Smith wept in Albany upon learning of her death and hurried to New York.
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New York
Belle Moskowitz
al Smith
Democratic National Committee
Smith
Albany
Hunt Bandits Who Rob Then Shoot Victims
New York detectives search Brooklyn for a seven rifleman gang described as brutal. The Bloom Club robbery left 30 victims with jewelry stolen and 150 dollars. During the escape the gang fired, wounding three. earlier they had committed 25 robberies and shot at police, wounding one.
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New York
Brooklyn
Blossom Club
Four convicts recaptured after escape in New Castle workhouse
Four men who escaped from the New Castle county workhouse after beating two guards were recaptured later the same day as they hid in other cells. The incident occurred in Wilmington Delaware with guards injured and escape attempts under pursuit. News notes election omen on Stanley Fay for Michigan football circulates in Ann Arbor with Fay noted for never losing in any team experience.
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Wilmington
Del
New Castle
Ann Arbor
Mich
Stanley Fay
Michigan
Fay
Neve
Taylor County Unpaid Bills Reported At 1933 Total 44888.36
Taylor county total unpaid bills across funds reach 44888.36 as of January 1933 with a cash balance of 45591. The report lists outstanding orders in General county fund 20898.73 Justice Peace Fine Fund 603.45 Booths Creek District 550.02 Court House District 1223.36 Fetterman District NULL Flemington District 842.72 Knottsville District 331.92 County Road Fund 14689.81 Miscellaneous 3008.66 Additional notes say some funds exceed and utilities tax receipts from Charleston will reduce the total unpaid sum.
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Taylor County
Boards of Education
Greener Bennett
Charleston
General County Fund
Justice Peace Fine
Creek
Court House
Fetterman District Fund
Flemington
Knottsville
Taylor
Plan minimum price on four farm commodities
Richmond and Washington reports outline a farm aid plan to establish a minimum price for wheat cotton tobacco and hogs by levying processing fees or letting processors set levels. The measure ties price parity to prewar levels with voting expected in the House and opposition from meat and packing interests.
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Washington
Agriculture Committee
Jones
House
Merchants Association forecast signals improving 1933 demand
New York, Jan 3. The Merchants Association released a symposium report from 15 directors led by Thomas J. Watson of IBM. Watson said demand has improved and should continue, implying better business in 1933 for practitioners.
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New York
The
Merchants Association
Thomas J. Watson
Association
International Business Machines Corporation
Delinquent Farm Land Sale Hampered by Farmer Union
Des Moines Iowa January 3 Tax sales faced passive resistance as crowds blocked bids from 400 to 500 attendees in Harrison county and Red Oak. Three county treasurers postponed sales to February 27 after no bids appeared on over 2000 parcels. Officials asserted no demonstration occurred though attendees seemed to have coordinated to prevent revenue-raising bids.
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Des Moines
Towa
Harrison County
Logan
J. ¢. Hammond
Hammorm
Red Oak
Harry Mayhew
Condition of M. L. Abbott Worse After Auto Crash
M. L. Abbott, 70, West Main street merchant, hospitalized with a broken right leg and multiple fractures after a New Year’s Eve auto collision with Carl Latta. Doctors report grave condition with temporary slight improvements, pneumonia risk, and no clear climax period. son Fred in St Louis expected tonight.
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M. L. Abbott
West Main Street
City Hospital
Carl Latta
Mr. Abbott
Fred
St. Louis
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H. B. Scranage
Gang of Seven
Richmond
C. Grier Davis
Grace Covenant Church
Second Presbyterian Chuch
Norfolk
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