Solons Favor Power Phase Of Proposal
Washington June 6 1936 President Roosevelts push for quick congressional consent to the St Lawrence waterway faces a counterproposal from opponents to pursue only the hydro electric power phase now Senator Clark of Missouri argues defense needs require power but sees little merit in immediate waterway approval He notes the 1300 mile route from Montreal to the Great Lakes would not meet urgent defense requirements
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Washington
Roosevelt
St. Lawrence Waterway
Clark
D.-Mo
Missouri
Senate
Montreal
Great Lakes
Prisoner Irving Nitz berg to face execution for murder
Irving Nitz berg, known as Knndles, from Sing Sing Prison is to be transported from New York to New York City to await a death date for the murder of Albert Schuman. Clark told reporters there is no material opposition to the proposal, though the suggestion raises questions about power and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving “Knndles” Nitzberg
Sing Sing Prison
New York
Albert "Plug Schuman
Clark
Radio Listings From WMMN Fairmont West Virginia Night Schedule
A dense radio programming rundown lists WMMN Fairmont WV and NBC WEAF WJZ and CBS WABC segments with news, music, dramas, and orchestras. The schedule features acts such as Joe and Sant, Edwin C Hill, Paul Douglas, and Benny Goodman, with time slots from 5:30 to 11:00 and multiple network affiliates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMMN
Nbc-Weaf
Nbc-Wjz
Cbs-Wabc
Edwin C. Hill
MBS
Willard
WLW
Joe, and
Sant
NBC
WHAF
Roland Winters
Ews
Hicda Hopper
Hollywood
WJZ
Bill Stern
WTAM
Betty
Bob
Tim Healey
WABC
Paul Sullivan
Richard Himber
WBLK
Jack Armatrone
CBS
The
World Today
News of the World
Lanny Ross
Radio Magic
WOR
Rhyme and Rhythm Club
Cene Krupa
Wean
Motorists
Kate Smith
John Gunther
Ibc-Weaf
Jean Cavell
Bar
Death Valley Days
WEAP
Russell Bennett
Walt
Nbc-Wiz
Ben Bernie
Voice of Liberty
Uncle Walter
Campbell
People's Playhouse
Wing
Juan Arviza
WEAF
Olmsted
Nest
Abc-Wiz
Blue Barron
Orch
WJR
Amos
N‘ Andy
del Courtney
Gus Arnheim
Wgiaf
Fred Waring
4BC
Bobby Ramos
Bobby Bryne
WCAE
Paul Whiteman
Sonny Dunham
Vagabond
Sammy Kaye
Tommy “Dorsey
Alvino Rey
Benny Goodman
President backs dual Great Lakes seaway power plan
The president urged both power development and a seaway linked Great Lakes and Atlantic, arguing four years or less to complete. He claimed the route would ease bottlenecks and shift naval work to Great Lakes yards, while senators warned the plan benefits one region and risks costs and delays.
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Congress
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Adams
D.-Cole
Kilgore Wins Initial Effort On Senate Judges Bill
In Washington on June 6 Senator Kilgore of West Virginia won initial Senate support as floor manager for a bill defining seniority for federal judges and outlining duties of retired judges. The measure SL1050 would classify roving judges by district and authorize designated service, amid Kilgore noting retiree judges can assist court workload while avoiding interference.
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Washington
Kilgore
D-W. Va
Senate
Dan Sit Tt
West Virginia Alumni Hear Koontz Speak at Morgantown
West Virginia University alumni heard Arthur Koontz describe the campus role from farms to factories aiding national defense. He said the university aids all state industry, transforms natural deposits into wealth, and funds higher education through contributions. The event featured law alumni and music faculty concerts, with Governor Neely delivering tomorrow's commencement address.
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Morgantown
West Virginia University
Arthur B. Koonw
Charleston
Koontz
Board of Governors
College of Law
Supreme Court
Herschel H. Rose
The
State University
West Virginia
West
Elizabeth ‘Moore Hall
University School ‘of Music
Phi Beta Kappa
M. M. Neely
University
Harold L. Hann
Fairmont
Half of the Children Educated and the Other Ignorant
The phrase reflects a stark division in education, noting that one half of children receive schooling while the other half remain uninformed, highlighting disparities in access to learning.
JUDGE VETOES Indictment Cases Across Two Counties
Judge Savage noted trials would fill a week as 24 indictments with grand larceny and aiding and abetting span multiple defendants including the Arnold siblings and the speaker Aliff Tracy and White. Defense counsel argued lack of precedent while prosecutors cited a state supreme court stance. A May 19 witness absence caused postponement and a demurrer challenge awaits ruling.
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June
Leslie Arnold
Aliff
Tracy
White
Lester Perry
D.logan
Thelma Perry
Perry
Savage
T. C. Townsend
Charleston
Supreme Court
H.W. B. Mullins
Madison
Townsend
Aliff, White
Staige Davis
State Supreme Court
Doctor's Trial Near to Close in Huntington Case
Trial of Dr. Simon, charged with concealing assets from creditors, moves toward closure as government and defense spar over asset holdings. Records show self-valued assets at about 105000, with 10000 gift from the doctor’s mother in law and a joint savings account totaling 6600 at Kanawha Valley Bank, witnesses testify.
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A Huntington
M-E
Fiinion
Dun & Bradstret
Williamson
Permission Granted To Paint Big Aerial Marker In Grafton
The West Virginia County Board of Education can paint a large aviation marker on the Gratton High School roof on Riverside Drive. Plans call for a 40 by 40 foot Grafton marker to guide fliers passing over the area.
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West Virginia
Aeronautical
County Board of Education
Gratton
Riverside Drive
Prices and Conditions At Strawberry Markets
Charleston June 6 Prices and conditions on the strawberry markets at principal nearby terminals as reported to the West Virginia department of agriculture. Pittsburgh today supplies moderate demand fair market stronger. Delaware and Maryland Lup tons monopolized the market with prices from 3.50 to 4.00. Cleveland supplies and demand moderate and market steady. Ohio varieties 4.00 to 4.50, Indiana Aromicas 3.875 to 4.00, Premiers 3.00 to 9.50, New Jersey varieties 4.00 to 4.75, Wisconsin varieties 2.75 to 3.00, Michigan varieties 2.25 to 2.91.
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Charleston
West Virginia
New Jersey
Michigan
Auto Builders to Close Meet in White Sulphur Springs
Discussions of fuels and lubricants marked SAE sessions with speakers from Chrysler General Motors Delco-Remy and Shell Oil. George W Walker said war needs push plastic materials in auto construction and windows. Plastics offer durability light weight and potential to replace paint with colored panels and curved windshields.
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Society of Automotive Engineers
W. E. Drinkard
Chrysler Corporation
J. T. Fitzsimmons
General Motors Corporation
Delco-Remy
J. M. Capbell
General Motors Research Division
R. J. Greenshields
Shell Oil Company
W. M. Holaday
Soesnv-Varnum Oil Company
George W. Walker
Detroit
SAE
Walker
Syrian War Outlook Deepens Post Crete Defeat
The piece notes that Crete's defeat wounded British prestige and eroded confidence across parties, fueling calls for an imperial war council. It warns German troop moves in Syria raise the risk of Britain entering a broader war with France, amid fears of a major air attack on Alexandria signaling a push to seize the naval base.
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Serted
Crete
Imperial War Council
Syria
France
Alexandria
Travelogue Presented To Grafton Rotarians
J A Jackson retired educator and former Harrison county schools superintendent gave a Mexico travelogue to the Grafton Rotary. Dr Paul P Warden led group singing with John T Evans at the piano to finish the program. Dr Dorsey C Peck a club member is recovering well from a recent illness. The OPM chief of power issued opinions differing from Kelloggs and Ickes on power curtailment plans.
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J. A. Jackson
Harrison County
Rotary Jelud
Mexico
Paul P. Warden
John T. Evans
Warden
Dorsey C.peck
Sident
Edison Electric Institute
OPM
di Tor
Ickes
Kellogg
Buffalo
Kelloggs
Ptve
Atha Funeral Services In Fairmont On Saturday
Funeral services for A A Atha 82 a former Grafton resident will be held at his residence on Grafton street Fairmont at 2 30 Saturday afternoon with the Rev Denver C Pickens pastor of the First Methodist church of Fairmont officiating The body will be brought to Bluemont cemetery here for interment Members of the Baltimore and Ohio Veterans will act as pall bearers at the last rites.
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A.A. Atha
Grafton
Grafton Street
Fairmont
Denver C. Pickens
First Methodist Church
Bluemont Cemetery
Baltimore and Ohio Veterans
Power views cited by Kellogg stir debate on page one
A partial, fragmented clipping reports C. W. Kellogg’s views on power sparked debate. The readable text references Kellogg’s stance and notes continuation on page one, indicating a broader discussion within the issue.
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C. W. Kellogg
Youths back lower draft age in Glenville vote
Lewis Jones reports on a youths meeting where the group approved by seven votes a proposal to lower the selective service induction age to 18. Paul Clejar from the State Road and Conservation departments spoke of defense needs prioritizing West Virginia road projects. Athletic director Lewis Jones was named for the camp in Grafton.
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Bureau of Investigation
Paul Clejar
Ole*lar
West Virginia
Lewis Jones
Gt Grafton
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Solons
St. Lawrence
Irving “Knadles” Nitzberg
Central Wet
Virginia
Jnr
Delaware Park
Board of Governors Praises State University
Cincinnati ST. Louis
New Express
Cincinnati
ST. Louis
Greyhound
Go Greyhound
Greyhound Terminal
Love Drug Co
W. Main St
Wey
Atha
Altman
Cobble
Maine
Sher
Marie Clutea
Hia i A
Tygarts Valley Chevrolet Company
Beech Street
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