Prayers and politics mix in West Virginia letter
A long readers letter from Charleston recounts a trip for West Virginia's ratification of the 21st Amendment. It contrasts the convention's calm, historic vote with critique of the Roosevelt era and the push to put workers back to work, urging prudent policy and moral considerations over quick fixes.
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Roosevelt
Hugh S. Johnso
Charleston
West Virginia
Joseph Holt Gaines
United States
Clarence E. Martin
Martinsburg
American Bar Association
Mary E. Brewster
Lewisburg
Ile
Steady Coal Loading Growth Promises Bright Prospect
Coal loading on the Moonongah Division of the B and 9.48 shows a steady rise through May and June into the present month. The figures exceed those of the same period last year as many mines in the region now operate full time after weeks of limited operation. There is good grounds for hope that most of the mines will continue to improve.
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Moonongah
Local coal trade rises as lake shipping heats up
Coal loading for lake trade grows as capacity tightens and the season progresses. Industry activity is expected to keep advancing through autumn as cooler weather boosts domestic coal purchases. A contemporary profile praises "old maids" alongside Molly Pitcher and Red Cross nurses, noting Judge Florence B. Allen's prominence.
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Molly Pitcher
Red Cross
Florence B. Allen
Ohio
Ten Commandments of the New Deal Outlined
Harry F. Payer, assistant secretary of state, outlined what he called the Ten Commandments of the New Deal. He cited a Deuteronomy verse about not muzzling the ox while it treads out the corn as a guiding parallel to government policy.
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Mr. Payer
Mr. Paget
Harry F. Payer
Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues and Answers
A compact listing of crossword clues and answers from yesterday’s page, including grid references and solved entries. It features assorted topics such as geography, language, chemistry, and common phrases with several named hints and cross-references.
Hidden Door by Frank Packard
Reddy Turner, friend of Colin Herwitt, confronts a dangerous underworld figure the Mosk. A tense room confrontation ends with a murder as Colin Hewitt calls for help from police after losing consciousness. Detective Mulvey reports the case tomorrow.
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Packard
Reddy Turner
Colin Herwitt
Colin
Reddy
Tinie
Dee
Keo
Fia Innie
Pert
Ames Fiter
Rolée
Police
Godig Seken
Hewitt
Unmarried Women Praised By Judge At Luncheon
Judge Allen lauded unmarried women during a National Federation of Business and Professional Women luncheon in Chicago. He stated during the financial stress they have supported families, funded college educations, aided older relatives, and sustained relief funds, while many earned a living as a vital community refuge. Two thousand members attended and applauded.
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Preme Court
National Federation of Business
Chicago
Allen
Colege
al Bo
Board reviews school finances and rural closures
The board of education held a prolonged Wednesday night meeting at the local high school to tackle the budget and determine financial needs for the county schools ahead of a near levy date. Budget figures will be shaped by Monday’s session, with potential elimination of ten to twelve rural schools and possible reassignment of pupils and staffing considerations.
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Board of Education
Indictment files charges of racketeering in Chicago
A county grand jury returns a broad racketeering indictment charging Al Capone DrBenjamin M Squires Sapiro and 22 others with conspiracy and violent acts aimed at restraining trade. The case marks a major state assault on organized crime in Chicago and covers the laundry and hosiery trades with figures linked to cooperative marketing and laundry owners associations.
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Chicago
al Capone
Benjamin M. Squires
Sapiro
Squires
Jeanvyen Ma Sapiro
United States
Local Young Couple To Give Radio Broad
Miss Vivian Bunner and Charl Wilson, a local couple, will be on WMMN tonight July 28 from 8 to 8. The well known pair will entertain with delightful songs.
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Radio
Vivian Bunner
Charl Wilson
WMMN
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