Plan To Keep NRA Skeleton Structure In Place
Washington reports the Roosevelt administration seeks congress approval to maintain a six to eight month skeleton NRA. The plan relies on voluntary codes and no enforcement of old labor and trade rules, focusing on collecting statistics and ensuring government contracts go to compliant firms.
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Washington
NRA
Roosevelt
Congress
Blue Eagle Organization
Associated Press
Supreme Court
P Ae
Martial Law Warning Tied to Labor Bills
Washington reports say President Roosevelt warned martial law may be needed to quell unrest unless the Wagner labor disputes bill and the Guffey-Snyder coal stabilization bills pass. High congressional leaders, choosing anonymity, said the two measures are indispensable to prevent martial law. United Mine Workers threaten a June strike risking 450,000 jobs, with White House discussions noting potential trouble passing the Wagner bill. Continued on page five.
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Washington
Guffey-Snyder
Roosevelt
Jim
White House
House
Ich
Mother and son to hang for fourteen-year-old murder
Georgetown Del June 5 A mother May H Carey 52 and her son Howard 27 face execution for the seven year old slaying of Mrs. Careys brother Robert Hitchens 55 The crime described as one of the most vicious in the states annals prompted mercy pleas that were rejected The pardon board and Governor Buck declined clemency The pair spend time in prayer studying the Bible in a jail cell while another son serves life term Continued on page 5
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Georgetown
Del
Delaware
May H. Carey
Howard Carey
Robert Hitchens
Pardon Board
C. Douglass Buck
Carey
Howard
Richard K
Wheeling Vote Count Complicated by Ballot Rules
Wheeling in the first election under the Cincinnati charter shows a complex tally as returns from 50 of 88 precincts place Ambrose Habig leading in first choice votes with 700 and Chester McElroy second. second and third choices will not be counted until first choice ballots are tallied, delaying final winners of nine council seats.
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Wheeling
Cincinnati
Ambrose Habig
Chester McElroy
United Brethren Group Holds State Convention
Representatives of the Women's Missionary Society of the United Brethren church meet in Huntington for their 21st annual convention. Missionaries from the Philippine Islands and western states address sessions as Mrs. J. M. Knight of Charleston serves as state president. A fellowship dinner is planned tonight with business sessions continuing through Friday morning.
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Huntington
Women's Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
Philippine Islands
J. M. Knight
Charleston
Utility bill fate in doubt amid Senate clash
Washington June 5 The fight over Wheeler Rayburn bill to abolish public utility holding companies sparks forecast splits. Senator Tydings says growing sentiment against the measure and doubts its passage in current form. Wheeler maintains strength to pass as senators urge revisions and split the bill to separate regulatory provisions from abolition plans.
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Washington
Wheeler-Rayburn
Tydings
D.-Md
Senate
Wheeler
D.-Mont
Hastings
R.-Del
Dieterich
D.T
Securities and Exchange Commission
Clark
Lowden to Address Grass Roots Parley in Springfield
Former Governor Frank O Lowden resumes public activity after retirement and will be principal speaker at the Republican Grass Roots convention in Springfield Illinois. Hoover recently visited Lowden at his Sinissippi farm and discussed U S policy and the administration’s European reform proposals.
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Chicago
Frank O. Lowden
Herbert Hoover
Springfield
Til
Lowden
Oregon
Hoover
America
United States
Election contest dismissed over late Senator Cutting fight
The senate elections committee dismissed the challenge to the election of Dennis Chavez as successor to the late Senator Bronson M. Cutting of New Mexico. The panel cited no evidence affecting character or integrity in its joint declaration.
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Washington
Bronson M. Cutting
New Mexico
Senate Elections Committee
Dennis Chavez
Laval Fails to Form New French Cabinet
Paris report states Pierre Laval, foreign minister, failed to organize a new French government to replace the Bouisson cabinet after Bouisson was ousted. The June 5 dispatch notes Laval's inability to complete the assignment and the cabinet crisis in Paris.
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Laval
Copright
Associated Press
Paris
Pierre Laval
Fernand Bouisson
State I. O. O. F. Lodge Meeting in Parkersburg
Parkersburg June 5 business sessions of the Grand Encampment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows began with William H. Wilson of Parkersburg serving as grand patriarch. Other high lodge officials taking part included W. B. Burdette grand master Colonel F. I. Day and Martha A. Ferrell president of the Rebekahs state assembly.
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Parkersburg
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
William H. Wilson
W. B. Burdette
F. I. Day
Martha A. Ferrell
Must Program of President Has 14 Points
President Roosevelt dumped a 14 point program onto Congress, signaling a long session into September. The agenda includes Temporary NRA, social security, omnibus banking and utilities holding company measures, wage and labor disputes, coal stabilization, TVA expansion, farm act amendments, cotton control revival, restoration of federal oil controls, and a wage and fair trade compliance requirement for government purchases. Senate action on social security follows passage in the House, described as constitutional by Secretary Perkins despite GOP questions after the NRA ruling.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Capitol Bill
Omnibus Banking
Utilities Holding Company
Wagney
Guffey
Tennessee Valley Authority
Bankhead
Ways and Means
Senate
House
Perkins
Supreme Court
Five Escaped Convicts Hunted in Three States
A manhunt for five escaped convicts spread into Indiana and Ohio as state and county officers guarded western Kentucky highways. Four armed men were reported seen in Pewee Valley near midnight after exchanging shots with a citizen at Middletown and escaping in a stolen car yesterday.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Indiana
Ohio
Pewee Valley
Middletown
Coal Industry Leads in May Accident List
West Virginia reports May fatalities soar with 37 deaths, coal mining at 30. Non fatal accidents total 2,363, coal mines accounting for 1,003 incidents. The state compensation department released figures highlighting the coal sector's high injury toll.
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Charleston
West Virginia
State Compensation Department
Era Auditor Arrested for Forgery in West Virginia
Charleston report: R. O. Carte, 35, a general auditor for the state office of the Federal Relief Administration, was arrested by federal investigators on a charge of misappropriating a $66.10 CWA check. The check, issued to Carte as auditor, was cashed by Gov. Dawson at the Wheel in Charleston. Carte admitted similar actions but later recanted. His resignation followed an audit. G. G. McFerran will temporarily fill the position.
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Carte
State Office
The
Federal Relief Administration
Huntington
U. S
John Hoffman
Wayne County
Pure Oil Company
Hoffman
C. L
Dawson
Charleston
Flas
Raymond W. King
U. S. Secret
G. G. McFerran
Labor Clash Starters Called U. S. Enemies
Beckley June 5 Attacking threats of labor clashes in the coal industry Governor Kump calls those who threaten the bituminous industry "enemies of our country" and hopes wisdom prevails to avert dire consequences in an address to the Mine Inspectors Institute of America.
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Beckley
Kump
Mine Inspectors Institute of America
Widow Freed in Mallet Murder Case Ends Her Life
The body of Mrs. Alan Rattenbury, recently acquitted of complicity in William Mitchell's murder, was found in the River Stour after she stabbed herself six times and leaped into the water near Christ Church England. Her herdsman William Mitchell reported seeing her sit on the riverbank, plunge the dagger into her chest, and dive into the water as he tried to intervene.
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Christ Church, England
Alan Rattenbury
William Mitchell
A M Stewart Re elected Flemington Chief Executive
A M Stewart was reelected as Flemington chief executive during the biennial election, placing three councilmen on the dependent ticket and defeating Byron Ross 133 to 97 while Stanley Fleming served as recorder. The new council will have two men per ward with equal party representation.
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A. M. Stewart
New Village Board
Flemington
Stanley Fleming
Opposed
Byron Ross
Citi-city Recorder
Zens
W. J. Ors
Aga Khan Bahram Wins English Derby at Epsom Downs
Aga Khan Bahram, the favorite, won the 156th Derby at Epsom Downs with Robin Goodfellow second and Field Trial third. Freddy Fox rode the winner who chalked up a sixth straight victory and became the eighth horse to win two of the three classics. Robin Goodfellow was the surprise, long odds, and other notables included Lord Astor’s Field Trial and Lord Derby’s Fairhaven.
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Eng
Bahram
Aga Khan
Robin Goodfellow
Sir Abe Bailey
Lord Astor
Plymouth Sound
Hairan
Lord Derby
Fairhaven
C. W. Gordon
Newmarket
Freddy Fox
Blandford
Moose Lodge Initiation Planned for June 28
Mannington degree team to present the work for a large class of candidates in a June initiation. Plans will be discussed at the Moose lodge weekly meeting at the fraternity home on Thursday evening. William J. Hussion in charge of the drive for new members announced the campaign is progressing 加.
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Mannington
Moose Lodge
William J. Hussion
Mr. Hussion
Delegates Selected For Relief Meet In St Louis
Monongah division representatives to the annual relief department convention of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad relief department have been elected. They plan to participate in the parley starting June 27 at the Hotel Statler in St Louis, Missouri, and will continue for two days. Delegates include Harry C. Louden of Fairmont, Earsel Pepper of Grafton, and G. E. Ed Powell, a timekeeper.
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Relief Department
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Relief Department
Life Saving School To Open This Friday
A life-saving school under Charles Marshall will be conducted at the Grafton City oy for one week beginning Friday afternoon at 1 o clock. Enrollment via coupon in this issue. The course is for senior life savers only with classes from 1 to 3 p.m. Frank Coll ins directs Red Cross life saving work. Marshall plans to go to Annapolis soon for advanced water safety and first aid study.
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Charles Marshall
Grafton City Oy
Suier
Frank Collins
American Red Cross
Marshall
Annapolis
Seek to Identify Body Taken From Ohio River
A body recovered from the Ohio River by a houseboat dweller bore a sole mark, a letter reading Dear Mr Brindley. The letter originated from Mobile Alabama. Authorities seek to identify the deceased and determine the circumstances of the death.
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Ohio River
Wheeling
Mr. Brindley
Mobile
Ala
Ickes Speaks to Graduates at Shepherd State
Shepherdstown June 5 Secretary Ickes interior speaks to Shepherd State Teachers College graduates on communism fascism and the American form of government. He urges critical comparison while affirming faith in American institutions and the American way of life. Continued on page six.
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Shepherdstown
Ickes
Interior Department
Shepherd State Teachers College
Campbell Plans New Speed Run At Salt Lake City
Sir Malcolm Campbell, British speed king, announced in London that he will attempt to surpass his 276.816 mph world record at Salt Lake City in July. Speaking at an advertising club luncheon, he noted ongoing tests and said achieving near 300 mph depends on perfect conditions and beach testing.
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London
Malcolm Campbell
Salt Lake City
Campbell
Utah Ai
Daytona Beach
Giant Flying Boat’s First Test Flight Over Housatonic River
Bridgeport Conn June 5 a giant flying boat designated the -43 completed its maiden test flight at Sikorsky’s ramp on the Housatonic River Stratford Point at 11 03 am daylight time Capt Boris Sergievsky chief test pilot piloted the craft as company officials withheld immediate record details about the performance prospects and records sought.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Sikorsky Aviation Corporation
Housatonic River
Stratford Point
Boris Sergievsky
Sikorsky Company
Union power plant shut as Toledo strike halts city
Toledo faces a citywide power shortage as union electrical workers strike, forcing large factories to close and affecting about 90 000 customers. Edison officials report 450 of 535 employees joined the walkout, disrupting streetcar service, hospitals, water works, and daily life across the region.
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Toledo
Electrical Worker
Toledo Edison Company
Union
Edison Company
Bf~ Oliver
Women Lose Municipal Races in West Virginia Parade Campaigns
The Associated Press reports women candidates for town and city offices across West Virginia districts faced defeats in over 100 local elections. Notably in Glenville and Rainelle, Amanda Thompson and Elizabeth Simpson failed to unseat incumbents. In Glenville, Mayor A L Cottrill won re election 68 to 51. Simpson and her Fireside ticket also trailed, while J W Legg and the Citizens party claimed victory by wide margins.
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Associated Press
West Virginia
Peas
Glenville
Amanda
A. L. Cottrill
Thompson
Little College Town
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U.S
Aga Khan Bahram
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