FCC Proposes Stronger Regulation of Bell System
The commission urges federal and state action to curb Bell system influence, require cost accounting for Western Electric, mandatory consolidation filings, and licensing of Bell patents. It argues for robust regulation of the telephone industry to prevent improper influence and ensure fair rates and service.
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Mato Tatea
Grafton
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Jurisdicae
Associated Press
Bell System
Associated Companies
American Telephone & Telegraph
Old Age vs Youth Clash Highlighted in Rainey Speech
Morgantown Post reports Dr. Homer P. Rainey telling the Progressive Education Association in Detroit that deeds of youth and old age are in conflict. He warns of an enormous population shift and cites Texas as an example of rising education costs and pensions under the new liberal old-age law.
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Grandpa
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Progressive Education Association
Detroit
Homer P. Rainey
Rainey
Dr. Rainey
Grand jury adjourns inquiry into Berkeley County voting
The Berkeley County grand jury met in Martinsburg on June 14 and adjourned without action on reports of improper voting in the last two years. The jury reconvened yesterday at its own request to continue the inquiry.
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Martinsburg
Berkeley County
Old Shakespeare Hall and early Grafton residents
The article recounts Grafton history with Shakespeare Hall, the three story Doonan building, and notable figures. It highlights theatrical gatherings by local talents, the Doonan family, and progressive civic acts such as James J. Warren’s postmaster appointment and John W. Blue’s cemetery gift. It notes Blue’s land donation for Bluemont Protestant cemetery and early interments, including Winfield S. Kennedy.
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Grafton
Prince
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Old Shakespeare Hall
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Peter
Helen DeEste
Little Eva
Marks
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Ginia
West Virginia
Johnson
Mr. Warren
Virginia
John Davidson
Pruntytown
Alexander Davidson
Scotland
Taylor County
John W. Blue
Northwestern Turnpike Fame
Northwestern
Blue
Winfield S
Thomas Kennedy
Bluemont
Laban Perdue
Main Street
McGraw Alley
John Wolverton Blue
Perdew
House Relief Bill Faces Major Revisions In Senate
Republicans vow to strip federal control from relief programs and push for state and local administration. Proposed changes include a three member WPA board, wage differentials for dependents, ending federal theater projects, capping relief work time, and earmarking 125 million for public works. Roosevelt requests total relief funding rising with 773 million less for WPA this year, plus 123 million for National Youth and Farm Security, and 38.49 million for other relief items. Senate in recess as committees study social security amendments and neutrality policy debates.
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HOUSE
Lenahan
Roosevelt
National Youth and Farm Security Administration
Rep
Starnes
Ala
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Esther Hull
Eleanor Parrish Hosts Intriguing Dinner With Dennis Pryor
In late April Eleanor Parrish outfits herself in sea green silk for a carefully staged dinner with Grace and Dennis Pryor. He hints at deeper interest, asking to see her cottage and riding tomorrow, while Eleanor weighs possible consequences and keeps up a poised hostess front. The tension hints at a evolving, unspoken relationship threaded through refined social rituals.
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Eleanor
Grace
Dennis
Dennis Pryor
Phil
Perkins
Parrish
Grace's
Nell
Tommy Upton
Tommy
New York
Aioe
Roosevelt era tax bill reassurance at AHEPA convention
The eighth annual convention discussed the new revenue bill and its ability to prevent tax evasion. Allentown Pennsylvania was selected for the meeting as the House committee approved the 1940 tax measures repealing the distributed profits levy.
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Roosevelt
Fed
Allentown
House
Paroles Hearings Open With 130 Pardon Petitions
In Moundsville on June 14 officials opened hearings for the State Parole Board. About 130 petitions for pardons and paroles were reviewed, with Arthur A. Krakalas of Pittsburgh among the persons considered.
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Moundsville
Warden Stone Discusses Board Meeting at Penitentiary
Warden Clarence Stone said the board meeting at Moundsville State Penitentiary likely would finish soon and recommendations would be sent to Governor Holt.
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Ole Board
Moundsville State Penitentiary
Clarence Stone
Woany
Holt
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