Rehabilitation of railroads and markets dominates policy critique
The piece argues that a broad rehabilitation program for railroads and balanced budgets will lift national values in securities, commodities, and real estate, opposing expansive socialistic subsidies and urging restraint on government meddling while praising Gov. Kump’s fiscal reforms and Dr. Holt’s Weston mayoral victory amid public service influence.
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Cornwell
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Philadelphia Bondholders Association
Call for Broad Special Session in West Virginia
The governor plans a special session soon to pass broad legislation beyond his program. Enactment of revenue measures to balance the budget is vital, with cooperation on school, election laws, and other state wide issues. The session should mirror national efforts, completing work paused at the normal session. Fairmont Times.
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Kump
National Congress
West , Virginia
Congress
Fairmont Times
Honest Taxation Demands Equal Statewide Taxation
The State Gazette of Point Pleasant argues taxation is unfair when not equal and uniform. It cites the constitution mandating taxation in proportion to value and notes officials swear to uphold it, yet recent years show attempts to shift burden rather than enforce the mandate.
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State Gazette
Point Pleasant
Appointment of Fred B. Watkins as State Fire Marshal
The Intelligencer lauds the selection of Fred B. Watkins of Grafton for State Fire Marshal noting Governor Kump made a sound choice. Watkins, a Democrat, previously served in the House of Delegates twice from the strong district.
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Fred B. Watkins
Grafton
Kump
Watkins
House of Delegates
Strong
Pred Watkins Praised by Neighbors and Legislation Leaders
In Taylor County, a strong testimonial from neighbors highlights Pred Watkins as a high order legislator. The Wheeling Intelligencer notes his leadership in the lower branch and predicts Governor Kump's appointees will match his stature, promising honest service for four years.
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Taylor
Kump
Pred Watkins
Wheeling Intelligencer
Tax burden Four Percent on Nation Wealth
Paul Shoup of Southern Pacific warns the United States pays taxes amounting to four percent of total national wealth. He argues this burden is borne by consumers and urges spending balance, tax reform, and budget cuts to prevent government collapse under mounting costs.
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Paul Shoup
Southern Pacific Railway
United States
Beckley Post-Herald
Queen Mary Orders Modish Gown From British Fair
London March 23 Queen Mary admired a gown she saw in the fashion theatre at the British Industrial Fair textile section and ordered a beige afternoon reception gown with a half cape and beige fox fur trim.
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London
Queen Mary
Governor hints at broad special session scope in April call
The governor indicated a special session planned for early April may cover budget revenue and essential governmental changes. He said subjects presented by legislators and the public would be considered after reviewing bills at the opening of the session, with taxes on utilities not specified but invited for views before recommendations are sent to the legislature.
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House
Senate
Congress
Democratic
William C. State Dies After Short Illness At 62
Akron march 22 William C State 62 died at his home after a three months illness. Under his direction all of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co holdings in Akron the Los Angeles plant and the great Goodyear Zeppelin works here were constricted.
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Akron
William C. State
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Los Angeles
Notice to creditors in estate of M L Abbott Deceased
To the creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of M L Abbott deceased all persons having claims against the estate are notified to exhibit and vouchers legally verified at the undersigned at his office in the Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank Building Grafton Taylor County West Virginia on or before September 12 1983. Beneficiaries are urged to be present to protect their interests. Given under my hand this day.
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M. L. Abbott
M L. Abbott
Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank
Grafton
Taylor County
West Virginia
Sylvester Hse
Sylvester Reed
W. P Samles
Taylor
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Associated Press
Repub
Arie
Hypacenis
Howeildren
Dolly Bible Tai
Brlodees
Alter Geore
Job
M. 8. Holt
Weston
Dr. Holt
Holt
Lewis County
Public Service Corporation
California
Prunes
Sunnyfield
W. Main Street
Berlin
Dave Kenyon Morrin
Germany
Goodyear Rubberman
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