Constructive road work signals new highway policy
A West Virginia editorial lauds bids for grading and draining the old Northwestern Turnpike east of the city as a step toward safer Route 50. It stresses relocations improve driving comfort, urges broader statewide road rebuilding, and champions the idea of constructive citizens like J. H. Long of Huntington Publishing Co. and local youth programs as community builders.
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State Road Commission
Northwestern
Blueville
Thornton
West Virginia
Road Commission
Townsend faction split shakes Townsendism in 1936 era
A Boston era column notes a double setback for Townsendism as Chicago rebels seize control of the Townsend National Weekly and 12 national officers resign in Washington. The actions arise from Townsend’s defense of the Supreme Court and opposition to Roosevelt court reform, with links to New Deal allies and potential internal rifts.
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Townsend
Chicago
Townsend National Weekly
Francis E. Townsend
Washington
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
United States
Dr. Townsend
Townsend National
House
CanadianJustice: New York crime commission studies Canada
Members of New York state crime commission visited Canada to study how justice is administered there where crime is far less prevalent. Canadian judges and crown attorneys are appointed for life, ensuring impartial trials without political pressures. Prompt punishment curbs crime. hangings and life sentences reflect strict penalties.
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Moundsville Journal
Crime Commission
State of
New York
Canada
Dominion
United States
Hochelaga
British Commonwealth
Tourists Bureau Workers Visit in State Capitol
Six state tourism bureaus sent a group to Charleston WV for a seven day tour of historic sites. They traveled from Huntington through Wheeling Moundsville Parkersburg and other cities. Mayor Boone Dawson welcomed them. They will proceed to Bluefield via Beckley after Capitol sightseeing.
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West Virginia
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Parkersburg
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Beckley
West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Conservation Commission
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State Hotel Association
Charleston Plans Vote On Proposed Extra Tax
Charleston municipal council set a special election for July 1 to approve an extra levy estimated to raise 639000 for three purposes and adopted an ordinance to double city beer license fees.
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Charleston
Counci
Widow Nellie Mines Tichenal Dies in Clarksburg
Nellie Mines Tichenal aged 65 widow of Moses Tishenal and a member of a pioneer Harrison County family died in Clarksburg on June 8. She lived among early settlers and was recognized for her long-standing family ties in the county.
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Clarksburg
Nellie Mines
What’s What at a Glance by Charles P Stewart
Central Press columnist analyzes the Supreme Court's social security ruling and the Roosevelt administration’s hopes. It weighs whether the verdict signals a lasting liberal tilt or a temporary win for FDR, noting justices’ likely future shifts and the scope for a reborn court balance.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Court
Roosevelt
High Tribunal
White House
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Engineering Offices Will Be Consolidated
Huntington and Zanesville districts of the U S Engineers will be consolidated June 15 with offices at Huntington. The new district will be directed by Lieut Col J B Arthur of Zanesville, succeeding Col Conklin, transferred to the Canal Zone. Supervision remains with Col R G Powell, chief of Ohio river division engineers, Cincinnati.
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John F. Conklin
Zanesville
U. S. Engineers
Buntington
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Arthur
Col. Conklin
Canal Zone
R. G. Powell
Ohio River Division
Clnelnnatt
Davis Confers 96 Bachelor Degrees
President John W. Davis presided as 96 graduates received bachelor degrees in a June 8 ceremony. Names of degree recipients and specific colleges or departments were listed in the official proceedings.
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DAVES
John W. Davis
You’re Telling Me by William Ritt
A column riffing on archeology numerology and current events. The piece lampoons American claims about Indigenous numerology, the NRA era echoes, Hitler’s ire, Mundelein’s quip, a senator’s view on women presidents, and a joke about the presidency and domestic tasks.
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William Ritt
Central Press
West Virginia State College Graduation Speaker
Seniors at West Virginia State College, a historically black institution, celebrated their annual ceremony. The commencement speaker was Dr. Julian H. Lewis, an associate professor of pathology at the University of Chicago.
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West Virginia State Jeollege
Julian H. Lewis
University of Chicago
Ambition and Intrigue Stir In ACME Ad Agency
Marcia grapples with love and career as Walt Hartley advances, steering Ellen toward Tony Elliott and Malibu party antics. Inside ACME, Abe presses high speed methods while Marcia rediscovers pride in her craft and considers a risky social climb among Hollywood circles at Loni von Brecht’s party.
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Marcia
California
Tre
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Los Angeles
Kee Butterman
Walt Hartley
Randy
Wingle
Sandy Benin
Hartley
Ellen Sanders
Gil
Tony Elliott
Walter Hartley
la Cresta
Ellen
Abe
Acme Advertising Service
Walt
Simp
Acme
Fllen
Amon
Eilen
Hllen
Jill
Santa Monica
Malibu Beach
Oceanside
Loni von Brecht
Lilli Bronte
Tony
Lena von Brecht
Hollywood
Paula Stoddard
Paula
Andrew Knight
Special Election Planned in Wood County Levy Fight
Wood County Board of Education sets June 29 for a special election on a $601,000 three year extra levy for school purposes. Main item is $140,000 for a field house construction and equipment. The levy would also raise $92,000 to provide an eight dollar per month teacher salary increase.
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Parkersburg
Wood County Board of Education
WPA Director Quits Lincoln County Superintendent Resigns
Lincoln county WPA superintendent John B. McGehee submitted his resignation to district WPA director Abe Forsythe.
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Huntington
John B. McGehee
Lincoln County
WPA
Abe Forsythe
Amelia Continues On Page One After Long Flight
Tired but happy, Amelia describes herself after conquering the North Atlantic as she reflects on her journey and the crowds that welcomed her return. The article notes her endurance and the celebration surrounding her voyage and stay.
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Amelia
North Atlantic
Third trans ocean flight crosses South Atlantic
The pilot praised the crossing calling it excellent despite high winds and bad weather reports from the meteorological bureau heard before departure from Natal. She emphasized the voyage's smooth progress and credited preparation and courage for the successful route over the South Atlantic.
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South Atlantic
Weather Bureau
Natal
Simple bridge lesson on order and discards
Barclay explains a common mistake in a no trump to spades contract. The declarer misordered plays, discarding a diamond loser on a club void, after wrong trump timing. Draw trumps first, then plan the discard to avoid losing contract.
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