West Virginia replaces relief chief Beehler in parole of duties
Gov Kump dismissed William N Beehler as state relief administrator and named C L Allen works director in charge. He notified Harry Hopkins federal administrator by telegraph and cited lack of response to letters and calls. Allen had attempted to resign earlier but board blocked it. Kump released a letter to Hopkins explaining his actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Kump
William N. Beehler
C. L. Allen
Harry L. Hopkins
Beehler
West
Allen
Hopkins
Postal Telegraphic Service
Investments in power stock pay out $600000
Testimony to house lobby investigators showed the American Federation of Utilities Investors spent about $60000 in six months for the millions of investors it represents. John W. Carpenter of Texas Power and Light testified his company paid $2452 over five years to Peter Molyneaux of the Texas Weekly, including $1300 for advertising and assistance. Carpenter recently paid $192 for radio activities opposing the administration holding company bill. The record also notes $760 for subscriptions to the National American Legion convention materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahington
American Federation of Utilities Investors
House
Hugh S. Magill
Senate Lobby Committee
John W. Carpenter
Texas Power and Light Company
Peter Molyneaux
Texas Weekly
Carpenter
Molyneaux
Claude Shatter
Paras
Parsons
The
American Legion
Moose Home
Washington Street
Fairmont
E. O. Waugh
Legion Post
H. H. Kerr
Colvin
Legion
Ninth District
Elkins
Philippi
Grafton
C. R. Colvin
Grafton Police Report Two Quiet Days With No Arrests
Chief A E Lockard announced the Grafton police recorded no arrests for the second straight day, totaling 48 hours without detentions. He expressed relief but warned the lull may precede a new surge in crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
A. E. Lockard
Kidnap Hoax Confessed by Columbus Man
Robert C. Byers, a 42 year old Columbus sales counsellor, admitted to Thomas A. Scully, chief of detectives, that his tale of being kidnapped near Cleveland was a hoax. He said he fabricated the story to win a bet and gain front page newspaper exposure within 72 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Robert C. Byers
Thomas A. Scully
Cleveland
Co of Es Than
Swimmers Killed by Lightning Near Uniontown Pond
Two 16 year olds were struck dead by lightning as they left a swimming pond in Uniontown Pennsylvania on July 25. Paul Bukovan was found fully dressed beneath a tree while Raymond Rutter lay at the water's edge.
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Uniontown
Paul Bukovan
Raymond Rutter
Britain bans arms export to Italy and Ethiopia
London reports state that Britain banned arms and ammunition shipments to Italy and Ethiopia. Diplomatic circles note confusion as reports claim permission for Ethiopia may be granted after a visit by Ethiopian minister Waraqnex C. Martin to the foreign office. The cabinet’s stance on the Italo Ethiopian dispute remains unclear while awaiting Mussolini’s reply.
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London
Great Britain
Italy
Ethiopia
Waraqnex C. Martin
Foreign Office
Duce
Premier Mus
Two Argentine Leaders Have Duel No Bloodshed
In Buenos Aires on July 25, Argentina, finance minister Federico Pinedo and Senator Lisandro Delatorre dueled with pistols but both missed. The duel followed a heated senate debate sparked by Delatorre’s interpellation of the government’s meat industry program after a prior shooting in the chamber killed a senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Ando
Federico Pinedo
Lisandro Delatorre
Senate
Pinedo
Delatorre
WAGE CHANGES FOR PROFS UP TO GOVERNORS
Charleston July 25 Arthur B Koontz a member of the university board of governors said the board will complete work Monday on a faculty salary schedule with most changes very small The effort aims to spend money equitably and equalize salaries across deans professors and other ranks The plan is a constructive reorganization with most changes as increases though some reductions are expected No action has been taken yet according to the report continued on page seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Arthur B. Koontz
University Board of Governors
Slayer of Brother Weeps As Funeral Is Conducted
Philippi dispatch reports William Daugherty wept in his cell as Virgil Daugherty was laid to rest after a rock strike killed him. The coroner's jury found William responsible. Deputies said the brothers, estranged for two years, quarreled Sunday over a pig. William sobbed since entering jail and tried to revive his brother after the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippi
William Daugherty
Virgil Daugherty
Spa
Virgil
William
House Nears Open Revolt On Tax Plan
Washington July 25 The House Ways and Means Committee edges toward revolt over the presidents tax plan including a graduated corporate income tax from 10 to 16.4 percent Exemptions for charitable contributions become a major clash with Roosevelt opposing any exemption New welfare groups call a bar a body blow while a Doughton led poll reportedly shows a tight 9 to 8 division on the principle of a levy continued on page 5
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Roosevelt
Allen T. Burns
Community Chests and Councils, Inc
Doughton
D. N.C
Italy Willing To Resume Italo Ethiopian Peace Talks
Rome reports that Italy has asked Emperor Haile Selassie to restart the adjourned Italo Ethiopian conciliation commission sessions. The commission recently broke down in the Netherlands while Italy and Ethiopia sought a basis for conciliation. Conte Vinci in Addis Ababa inquired if Selassie would permit a return meeting to appoint a fifth arbitrator.
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Rome
Addis Ababa
Haile Selassie
Italy
Netherlands
Ethiopia
Conte Vinci
Elsie Janis Hurt in East View Car Crash
East View New York July 25 entertainer Elsie Janis was seriously injured in a car accident and rested in a hospital. The resident physician reported the patient responding to treatment with condition serious but slightly improved. Her husband Gilbert Wilson suffered head injuries as the car struck a parked truck.
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East View
N. Y
Elsie Janis
Gilbert Wilson
Two 12 Year Olds Astound Pittsburgh's Blase Police
Pittsburgh police report two West Virginia mountaineers under 12 years old visited the city. William Poe aged 11 and his brother Robert aged 9 smoked pipes and chewed tobacco, surprised officers with cuspidor marks, and said they came to look for Uncle Stephen Poe while staying with their grandfather on a farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
West Virginia
Pitsburgh
William L. Poe
Robert
Stephen Poe
William Ly
Shortage Of Farm Labor In State Forecast By Relief Policy
Charleston July 25 Agri culture Commissioner J B Mey Laughlin said many relief recipients refuse farm work while the relief administration pushes for work. T J Russell explained the policy differs from mid western states where aid ends to force employment. Officials note posters warn unemployed workers they may earn a few dollars without losing relief and that aid can be resumed if work ends. Harvest season expected to worsen labor shortages especially in the eastern panhandle orchards.
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Charleston
J. B. Mey Laughlin
Relief Administration
T. J. Russell
West Virginia
McLaughlin
Panhandle
Wheeling Doctor Must Choose Between Two Posts
Wheeling July 25 The school board told Dr Charles H McKessor who has served 18 years as medical director of Ohio county schools that he could resume the coroner post if he resigns the school post Members voiced objection to one man holding two offices in Wheeling Ohio County.
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Wheeling
Charles H. McKessor
Ohio County Schools
Wage Parley Opens in Soft Coal Talks With Standoff Likely
Washington July 25 after a half hour session the joint scale committee of Appalachian soft coal operators and the United Mine Workers recessed until 2 pm tomorrow. The UMW still seeks 5.50 basic daily pay and a 30 hour week while operators offer a renewal of the present scale 5 a day and 35 hours. If no agreement by July 31 or presidential intervention looms, John L. Lewis threatens a strike. Roosevelt pushes for more time for congress to act on the Guffey coal bill to stabilize the industry.
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Bulletin
Washington
Joint Scale Committee
Appalachian Soft
United Mine Workers
Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
Congress
Guffey
Watkins Listed Among Speakers At 3 Day Meet
Morgantown July 25. Director Lewis V. Carpenter announced topics for the state fire service extension school July 29 to August 1. Tannic acid uses in fire control and new ladder and hose evolutions will be covered with final day exams. Speakers include Harry J. Smoky Rogers, J. W. Just of Chicago, and Robert B. Chrisman of the Ohio West Virginia group.
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Morgantown
Lewis V. Carpenter
State Fire Service Extension School
Carpenter
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Harry J
Smoky" Rogers
J. W. Just
Chicago
Western Actuarial Bureau
Robert B. Chrisman
Ohio-West Vir
Trade Board's Member Drive Huge Success
The Taylor County Board of Trade reports a strong member drive with 52 signups by noon and only one businessperson among more than 50 contacted declining enrollment. The goal rose from 100 to 150 as local support grows, with committee members praising public backing and the board's objectives.
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Taylor County Board of Trade
Boost Grafton
Board of Trade
Mrs Waley Blames Husband For Kidnaping Plight
Chicago July 21 Mrs Margaret Waley en route to Milan Michigan to serve a 20 year term for her role in the George Weyerhaeuser Jr kidnaping denounced her husband Harmon claiming he did not receive his due. Harmon Waley got 45 years for the 200000 ransom snatch of the Tacoma Washington lumberman's son. Previously she had said she loved her husband and wished to go to prison with him.
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Chicago
Margaret Waley
Milan
Mich
George Weyerhaeuser, Jr
Harmon
Tacoma, ‘Wash
Defense rests in Lias tax case in Fairmont testimony ends
The defense in William Lias case in federal court in Fairmont closed its side after denying payments to police. Lias said he never gave policemen money as prosecutors prepared rebuttal witnesses. The judge scheduled further testimony and jury deliberation to follow, with three rebuttal witnesses expected and arguments next. The defendant outlined cities where the numbers syndicate operated including Huntington Charleston and Parkersburg.
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Elkins
William
Bill) Lias
King
Robert J. Reiley
Riley
Lias
Numbers Syndicate
George Seibert
Mike Russell
Wheeling
Huntington
Charleston
Park
Counties rent still owned by Harrison in tri county airport deal
Taylor and Marion counties remain tenants of Harrison county though rent is paid up until 1939. Harrison county purchased the tri county airport on Route 50 east of Bridgeport for 112.05 acres at 11 206 dollars, keeping Taylor county’s status unchanged in the joint five year lease that runs to August 20 1939 with a one seventh county interest.
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Taylor
Marion
Harrison County
County Court of
Harrison
Tricounty
Route 50
Bridgeport
Taylor County
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Wires Hopkins
Addis Abeba
Abyssinia
Senate Group
Shaffer Legion
Session of
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Joe Mallory
Britain
Watkins
Trade Board
County
Heflin
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