West Virginia Tax Vote Sparks Blues in State Politics
The piece argues the compromise tax plan harms small corporations while favoring large, dividend‑paying firms. It singles out Alfred Landon as financially strong and condemns Senator Holt for opposing, and Senator Neely for supporting, the measure. The author calls for Roosevelt and Neely’s defeat to change course.
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West Virginia
Alfred M. Landon
Kansas
Senator Holt
Senator Neely
Roosevelt
White House
Neely
Senate
Morgantown
House
Byrd
Virginia
Walsh
Massachusetts
George
Georgia
Tydings
Maryland
Political slate and tax debate echo in congress
The piece lists candidates Hugh Ike Shott, Charles Schuck, Rollo Conley, Dallas Wolfe, James Holt, and A Leuthardt. It also reviews Roosevelt's tax plan, noting Senate resistance, a 42 percent corporate tax cap, and a feared total levy over 50 percent after conference.
Rules for the 4th of July safety guidelines
A Clarksburg Exponent item warns the Fourth of July remains risky and urges proper gun safety. It recounts a family rule set teaching children to handle firearms under supervision, with strict penalties for dangerous wheeling of fireworks and disallowed tricks to prevent accidents.
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Clarksburg
The Dignity of Congress in HealeyWalsh Bill Debated
The House Judiciary Committee examined the Healey Walsh bill aimed at using government spending to regulate industrial relations through public contract restrictions. Organized labor backed the measure, while the committee offered no favorable report after months of thorough consideration. William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, featured among voices in the debate.
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Congress
Clarksburg
House Judiciary Committee
Healey-Walsh
Organized Labor
William Green
The
The Camden Ruby Murder Plot In A Convent Tale
Detective Ke and writer Maughan probe Margalo Younger’s murder at Dow home while Van Every describes how he acquired the renowned Camden ruby. Suspects include Roy Barrimore and the two Sisters Therese and another nun. A staged past purchase, disguises, and a cash transaction with large bills deepen the mystery, with Soon as a key witness.
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Margalo Younger
Dow
Keyes
van Beery
van Bvery
Joyce
Aho
Gary Maug
Han
van Every
Camden
Ke 2
Maughan
Laura Randall
Margalo
Roy Barrimore
Allan Foster
Foster
Marpalo
Lirary
Quebec
Mybrary
Miss Younger
Keven
Bister Therese
Juby
Therese
Boon
Union Bank
Soon
T Only
Miss Young
Labor pressure message to judiciary panel urges meeting attendance
A telegram urges Judiciary Committee members to attend tomorrow morning's session in support of a pro labor bill. It warns absence will be read as opposition and notes a representative will attend. Washington observers recall no prior instance of lobbyists ordering Congress to be present, condemning the surrender of dignity.
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Labor
Congress
Judiciary Committee
Washington
Roosevelt foes doubt Lemke union bid topples party
Central Press reports Roosevelt management wary of William Lemke's Union Party bid while factions argue over a viable third party. Coughlin Townsend and Long factions show unlikely coalitions. Frazier Lemke plan inflates agriculture relief, yet Farmers Labor head calls it a tragic mistake amid party maneuvering in Philadelphia.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Philadelphia
Rooseveltian
William Lemke
Union Party
Roosevelt
Lemke
Eee
Charles E. Coughlin
National Union For Social Justice
North
Cleveland
Louisiana
Townsendites
Democrats Praise Tax Bill As Campaign Asset
Democrats argue the new tax bill curbs evasion by the wealthy and aids the people, presenting it as a campaign asset and a step toward ending old abuses. The New Deal organ calls it a good start toward ending evasion by the big fellow, while Tory papers scrutinize the Democrats and Liberals in the approaching contest.
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Djourning Congress
New Deal
Labor plank for Democratic platform outlined in Philadelphia
Philadelphia June 24. A labor plank for the Democratic platform would continue and develop present administration labor policies. It calls for collective bargaining, higher wages and shorter hours, and continuation of the social security program with amendments as needed. William Green and John L. Lewis discussed proposals with platform leaders as labor observers weighed potential constitutional amendments.
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Philadelphia
Green
Lewis
William Green
American Federation of
Supreme Court
Court cases challenge labor act and wage rules
The text describes challenges to labor laws upholding workers right to join unions and compel employer bargaining. It notes the court invalidating NRA codes for hours and wages, the railroad retirement act, and a murder charge against a man named Terry following an argument that left William Harris dead from bullet wounds.
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NRA
William Harris
Terry
Murder Charged in Charleston Case
Charleston police arrest John E. Terry on murder charges as details emerge. The case centers on a fatal incident that prompted a swift investigation by local authorities. Further court actions are expected as prosecutors prepare charges.
Bank Receiver Wins Bid on Globe Realty and Wiles Property
Morgantown June 24. O H Gall receiver of the Bank of the Monongahela Valley bought Globe Realty Co and J W Wiles property for 6825 dollars after bid by Solicitor Kermit R Mas.
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Morgantown
O. H. Gall
Bank of the Monongahela Valley
Globe Realty Company
J.W. Wiles
Kermit, R. Mas
Network Prepares For Changes in Programs
New York June 24 Networks plan 7:30 broadcasts on Thursday and Friday from the Democratic convention but delays may push programs to a later time. Sponsored features will stay on air until activities begin. A Saturday session nominating Vice President Garner is listed tentatively for 11:45, with no definite time announced.
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New York
Garner
Pennsboro Youth Champion Wins State Future Farmer Title
Kenneth Jack of Pennsboro captured the state public speaking championship at the Future Farmers of America convention. Jack urged farm youths to follow business methods in farming to ensure a bright future.
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Huntington
Jue
Kenneth Jack
Pennsboro
Future Farmers of America
Jack
Bellamy Convicted in Slaying of Mrs Wadley in West Virginia
In Wheeling on June 24 a jury convicted Rufus Bellamy of manslaughter in the slaying of Mrs Laura Wadley. The Elm Grove miner was found to have struck her with a mine augur and faces sentencing on Saturday.
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Wheeling
Rufus Bellamy
Elm Grove
Laura Wadley
Former Wheeling Fire Chief Dies At Parade
Steubenville report says Edward A. McGranahan former Wheeling fire chief collapsed while watching a parade. Authorities describe the incident as a sudden collapse during public festivities in Ohio. McGranahan had led Wheeling’s fire department prior to his retirement.
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Wheeling
Steubenville, O
Edward A. McGranahan
Contract Bridge Analysis Causes Flurry in Central Press
In a Central Press feature by E. W. Shepard the West player breaches logic with a questionable 4 Spades overcall. North’s opening heart lead could have defeated the 4 Diamonds contract. The column weighs bidding choices, opening leads, and dummy play in a tense bridge scenario.
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Central Press
E. W. Shepard
Diamonds West
Declarer
North
West
East
Mightave
South
Three Day Nap After Sleeping Pills Reported
Four year old Mary Street played with a red balloon in Beckley on June 24, following a three day nap after taking sleeping pills.
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Beckley
Jue
Mary Street
Tucker County drought loss figures at $100,000
Parsons June 24 02 County Farm Agent Arnett Kidd estimated the drought damage in Tucker County will exceed $100,000. He noted losses spurred by dry weather across farms, affecting crops and pasture.
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Tucker County
Parsons
Arnett Kidd
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