Remembering James B. Clennedin West Virginia editor
An obituary or tribute recalls James B. Clennedin editor of the Huntington Herald-Dispatch who died of pneumonia at 41. The piece praises his force in state politics and journalism, notes his wide influence among state editors, and asserts his uniquely strong leadership and example for the profession.
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Jim Clendennin
West Virginia
James B. Clendennin
Huntington
Herald-Dispatch
Jim Glendennin
Republican Party
Hughes Speech Emphasizes People First Government
Fragment from a speech attributed to Chief Justice Hughes arguing that the people’s needs guide government and criticizing totalitarian systems where the state dominates individuals. The speaker urges government to serve the people’s destiny and purpose on Earth.
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Hughes Sueech
Hughes
Earth
Mogenmenoir
Cash and Carry and the Neutrality Stand
A Wheeling Intelligencer editorial argues against a Washington push to trade a cash and carry policy for an arms embargo adjustment. It contends a war referendum undermines representative government, risks delaying crisis decisions, and would not reliably prevent embroilment, since policy would favor nations with buying power.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
Washington
United States
England
France
Germany
Italy
Which Senator Represents West Virginia on TVA Policy
The Intelligencer examines Senator Neely and Senator Holt on the TVA dam funding. It notes Holt supported an amendment to remove 17 million dollars for one dam, Neely opposed, and discusses potential outcomes if the Senate or House prevails in conference. The piece links TVA expansion to coal and railroad employment impacts in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre. Neely
Wheeling Intelligencer
United States Senate
TVA
Holt
Senator Neely
West Virginia
Senate
Adams
Neely
House-Senate
House
National Coal Association
House Committee
The
Coal Association
Congress of
United States
Rights and Wrongs The Tokyo Publisher's Expansion View
A Tokyo publisher argues in a letter to Roy W. Howard for national existence and potential expansion, advocating flexible territorial redistribution under an international law body. The piece questions whether power justifies conquest and warns that without respected ownership, property rights among nations collapse.
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Cumberland Times
Shingoru Tankaishi
Tokyo
Roy W.howard
Japan
League of Nations
Who Is a Liberal in the United States Today
An examination of liberal labels contrasts New Dealers with dictatorships. It argues true liberals defend constitutional liberties such as religion, speech, and press, while opposing centralized federal power and broad executive authority. It cautions against bureaucratic agencies that concentrate power, noting risks to liberty under dictatorship.
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Gram
Italy
Inter
Rotary
Artire
Firet
Obé Mon
United States
Germany
Russia
Liberia
Washington
National Labor Relations Board
You're Telling Me! A Satirical Column Mixes Confusion and Echoes
AXEL STORM writes a chaotic spoof lampooning headlines and political mashups. The fragment references confusion over labor unions, 1940s electoral talk, international politics, and a stray joke about a Canadian teacher and hats. It hints at satire rather than a single clear event.
International authority eyed to share world wealth
Discussion notes a signaled world prone to self-destruction unless wealthier nations yield. Mr. Takaishi hints at peaceful solutions and an international body to distribute wealth, while questioning which nations would surrender. The piece then critiques West Virginia municipal finances and state indifference, arguing municipalities deserve support for essential services.
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Mr. Takaishi
Diabolical murder scheme unfolds in salon
In this chapter Mac reveals Horace's plan to murder his mother and wife using a staged salon scene, poison in a drying appliance, and a crafty alibi. Elsie and Phil piece together how Horace timed the events, manipulated Daphne and Mrs. Horace, and used the salon tissues to hide the poison as Mac closes his tale.
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Mac
Horace
Elsie
Columbus
Della
Yingld
Toutin
Greely
Damune
Mae
Jil
Essie
Lassie
Horace Eee
Daphne
Delia
Bisié
Ess
Mag
Gueely
Horne
Richard
Esie
Phil
Beeman
Benson
Young Witherspoon
Bisle
Chicago
Mac McIntyre
Elie
Sai Wen
Moon
Phi
Brookings urges practical tax limit reform for municipalities
Brookings Institution researchers Dr. Lewis Meriam and Dr. L P Schmeckebier urge state administration to curb overlapping agencies and reduce expenses by limiting functions. They estimate only 17.65 percent of the annual budget would be saved and call for a coordinated self supporting transportation system and elimination of conflicting price policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings Institution
Lewis Meriam
L. PF. Schmeckebier
Reorganization debate tempers hopes of big federal cuts
Controversy lingers over abolishing the comptroller general and shrinking the civil service commission from three to one. A proposed federal department of welfare would be omitted. Rep Warren's draft would let the president abolish or consolidate minor agencies, but lawmakers warn savings would be small and doubt substantial reforms will emerge within 60 days.
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Comptroller General
Civil Service Commission
Department of Welfare
Rep. Warren
N. C
House
Senate
Fragmentary Fact Fragments From Historical Notes
The text presents scattered facts about Wabash Indiana lighting history and a jumble of historical and geographic figures. It mentions electric lights, preparatory visual themes, and general claims about auto accident exposure in the United States, plus a broad geographic estimate for Africa and the continent of Ala.
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Verest
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Lexington Avenue
Michigan Avenue
Aaron
Hermon
Zion
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History
University of Southern California
Axel Storm
Pisa
California
A. F
Shucke
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Republi
Democras
Ferdinand
John Lull
Pga
Morgantown
League of Municipalities
Wabash
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Nero
Louis XIV
Anage
Bowen
Anne
Olittany
Banay
Fairmont
Main Street
Court House
Union Brokerage Inc
Marion
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