Congress Ends With Record Spending and Tax Battle
The 14th congress adjourned with total peacetime appropriations at 35.25 billion dollars, the 7th as the twenty billion congress. The Senate backed the $800 million tax bill amid White House pressure, while House members largely rubber-stamped revenue measures. The conference report passed 42 to 29 with 18 Democrats opposing, signaling tax-conscious public sentiment and continued debate over corporate surplus taxes.
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Landon Seen as West's Predictor in Budget Balance
The Kansas City Star describes Alfred M. Landon as a budget balancing Republican governor of a typical farm state, portraying him as a representative figure of the western outlook. The piece emphasizes his fiscal approach and regional significance amid national questions.
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Landon Emerges as Champion for American Virtues
The piece lauds Landon as a representative of average American values, praising his hard work, intelligence, and leadership. It portrays the Mississippi Valley as a democracy valley, condemns New Deal excesses, and argues for virtues in government. It highlights Landon telegram to the convention outlining social justice currency and civil service planks, seen as bold and presidential.
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Relief Czar Hopkins Fights Lid On WPA In New Jersey
Relief Czar Harry Hopkins denounces efforts to reveal WPA relief savings and job terminations in New Jersey while ordering a WPA survey. He clashes with Pennsylvania probes into his handling of relief funds, arguing that state inquiries would harm the United States government.
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Hopkins Criticizes WPA Probes and New Jersey Relief Program
The piece accuses Hopkins of delaying a Pennsylvania open inquiry with legal tactics while praising stricter oversight proposed by Republicans. It cites New Jersey data showing relief reductions but labels federal relief under Hopkins as wasteful and mismanaged. It argues for transparent reviews and accountability before elections.
One Man Decides in National Politics Says Berry
Major George L Berry advocates a running inventory of unemployment to coordinate data for the national administration. He warns a Father Coughlin third party would fail, preferring a coalition approach with industry and labor groups using federal agencies for research.
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Republicans Pick Landon as Nominee for President
The convention chose Governor Landon as the party standard bearer praising his unique appeal and ability to defeat the incumbent. The piece lauds Landon as a remarkable political phenomenon and credits the American people for his rise and restraint from exploiting his position.
Landon Emerges From People Demand As Presidential Choice
The piece notes that Landon rose as a popular choice because the people demanded him, not due to irresistible political organizations. It argues the nation is fortunate he remains grounded, contrasting past presidents who believed themselves supermen with outcomes that proved costly.
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Murder at the home of Doic Van Ebvery and the ruby
In a staged mansion scene Detective Keyes investigates Margalo Younger's murder. Roy Barrimore wounds himself after a needle gun and dies in hospital. Gary Maughan and Allan Foster are questioned while Keyes traces Margalo's ties to the Camden ruby and the Van Every household. Joyce and Laura Randall aid the inquiry.
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Imperious leaders and the call for restrained government
A reflection on political leadership comparing lofty ambition with merit. The speaker argues that public servants should refrain from commanding people and instead focus on defining what government can do. The message urges leaving past governance nightmares behind with Landon as a symbolic turning point toward renewed public faith.
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Round Bottom Hill Highway Set for July 15 Opening
Moundsville June 23 district road engineers announced the new section of highway around Round Bottom hill will be opened by July 15. Continuous work continues to finish paving and signage before the opening date.
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Suspended Charleston Patrolmen Clash on Streetcar
Police Chief W A Tully suspended two patrolmen after a streetcar brawl. Ben Comer alleged Fred Withrow struck him on the head with a mace during the incident in Charleston on June 23.
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W. A. Tully
Ben Comer
Fred Withrow
Lengthy Name No Barrier To Mr Kalochristianakis
SPOKANE Washington June 22 Jonnis Georgeious Kalochristianakis after passing his naturalization test faced Judge J Stanley Webster for a final word. The judge noted the terror of carrying such a name but Kalachristianakis defended it saying his children were proud as it was the longest name in the telephone book.
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J. Stanley Webster
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Miner killed by street car in Fairmont
Julius Lee a 30 year old miner was struck between the rails in Fairmont by a street car. Motorman I O Criss reported the casualty occurred as the man lay between the tracks. The incident occurred on June 23 and authorities began investigations into the accident.
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Julius Lee
I. O. Criss
Marion County Democratic Executive Committee Calls Meeting
The Marion County Democratic Executive Committee announces a meeting on June 23 to discuss party affairs. Details from the notice reference local party organization and scheduled agenda items.
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Teen Tat
McDowell GOP selects delegates for July convention
Welch W V June 22 The McDowell county Republican executive committee reelected Sheriff McGinnis Hatfield as chairman. District conventions to choose delegates to the state judicial convention set for July 6 in Clarksburg Aug 8. Doctor dies by self inflicted razor wounds Morgantown June 22 Dr Richard Henry Edmundson 69 former Monongalia county health officer died of self inflicted wounds amid family reports ill health.
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Ex Sheriff Dies at Beckley Home Raleigh County
J W Harper former Raleigh county sheriff died at his Beckley home after long service in local law enforcement. His death closes a era in county administration and community safety.
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