Classified Notice Standards and Advertising Rates
The notice outlines Associated Press rights and restrictions, requests letters to the editor within 600 words, and details classified ad pricing at 2 cents per word for the first insertion and 1 cent thereafter. It also lists deadlines: ad submissions by 9:00 a.m. for same-day insertion and 6 cents per inch after 9:00 p.m. for composition, with removal notices due by 6:00 p.m. the previous evening.
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Associated Press
The House Tariff Bill Debate and Flag Day Reflections
A column discusses religious unity in Galatians, then critiques Senate voices and praises House action on the tariff conference report. It notes Flag Day on June 14 passed with little public observance in Grafton and urges proper future recognition with a public gathering and band music.
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House of Representatives
United States Senate
Borah
Sand Blaine
Norris
la Follette
Prate
House
Congress
Continental Congress
Grafton
Elks Lodges
Multiple West Virginia State Briefs Fall In Confusing Report
The item lists several incidents across cities including Martinsburg Everettville Wheeling Morgantown and Charleston plus Parkersburg Hinton and Parkersburg noting deaths auto crashes shootings and a robbery pursuit. It also mentions civic boxes on bridges flowers and a plea for material support from businesses and citizens to install more planters and coordinate 4 H and school groups. Kingpin mentions Gideons elect and tennis title winner R F Aritte.
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Seathe iCharleston
R. F. Aritte
Dakota Candidate Promises Heritage Plant Boxes for Bridges
A Dakota candidate pledges well filled flower boxes of appropriate sizes for local bridges to beautify the area. The move aims to please travelers, boost county standing, and advertise the region as progressive and friendly.
Gunmen Slay Manager of Chicago Restaurant
Gunmen entered a Chicago restaurant and shot Petras Im after a dispute at the cigar counter. Witnesses, including Petras' wife, described two assailants exchanging words before the fatal shooting as police investigated motives and receipts.
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Chicago
Pertas
Petras
Flying Boats to Sea Flight Out of Havana
A narrative aboard a flying boat from Havana harbor describes departing at 2:35 pm, waves and harbor scenery, passenger comfort suggestions for cabin space, and the pilot Sewell navigating headwinds. The writer notes low altitude to avoid wind, describes Gulf Stream views, and long over-water flight near 90 mph.
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Miami Layover Then Havana Trip Retold
Narrator recalls a seaplane approach to Miami Biscayne Bay and landing near the harbor, followed by immigration checks and car transfer. Conversation with fellow travelers reveals auto touring vs air travel views, meeting Mr and Mrs Strawbridge of Philadelphia, and a planned Havana return with photos and rolls. Continued tomorrow.
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Havana
Traced to Chicago Gang Influence in Woman's Death
Chicago authorities link the death of 28 year old Missida Slegal to gang activity after a car chase six months earlier. A police pursuit and gunfire triggered a persistent delusion of being shot at, leading to her fatal leap from a third floor window. Memorial Day found her at a cemetery where police were seen in her hallucination. The Oklahoma conservation commission maps 21 rivers and creeks for flood control planning.
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North Carolina University picks new president
North Carolina professor Frank Graham, a history professor at UNC, was named president by the institution. The change follows Dr Harry W. Cheme, who had previously led the university, stepping aside for the new head.
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Associated Press
Frank Graham
North Carolina University
Arcending
Harry W. Cheme
Candidacy Announcements For Taylor County Officials
Walter A Wood announces Republican bid for Taylor County Superintendent of Schools urging citizen support. William Grimes seeks Republican nomination for Superintendent at August 5 1980 primary. Eugene Somerville files to run for House of Delegates subject to Democratic voters at August 6 primary in 1930.
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Taey
Taylor County
Walter A, Wood
Laratton
R. FY D
William Grimes
House of del
Eugene Sommerville
Death by own action noted in dust on car
Eugene Cotaiskey, 46, a shipping clerk in Chicago, left a dust coated note reading Goodbye, good luck. God blows you, then sealed the garage and started the car, dying from carbon monoxide fumes trapped inside.
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Chicago
Eugene Cotaiskey
Lutheran Minister Dies In Pulpit At Service
The Rev Bertil Lund 27 pastor of Missouri Valley Ia collapsed in the Trinity Lutheran Church pulpit during a service reading Romans 11 36 and died later from a cerebral hemorrhage.
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Chicago
Bertil Lund
Missouri Valley
Trinity Lutheran ‘Church
Aimee McPherson Assessed $277 For Undeclared Merchandise
New York reports evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson faced $277 in duty and fines for undeclared goods from a trip abroad after returning from the Catskills. Officials cited a French dress and embroidered pajamas found in her baggage.
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New York
Catskills
Aimee Semple McPherson
Los Angeles
Olberta
Manila monument for late chief justice approved in Manila
The Senate library committee today approved a $35,000 monument to former U S president and Chief Justice William Howard Taft in Manila Philippine Islands. Taft was a former governor general of the islands and the monument honors his service.
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Washington
Senate Library’ Committee
William Howard Taft
Manila
Philippine Islands
The
Islands
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