King Renews Fight to Get New Hospital
Mayor Charles O King and Chief Wallace N Henderson traveled to Washington to push for a $120000 Federal Emergency Administration loan for a modern city hospital. They met with Interior Secretary Ickes after the 30 70 plan was reconsidered, asserting the city can repay and aiming to secure funds for Graton. Continues on page four.
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Dillinger Targeted as Gang Runaway in Chicago Hunt
Chicago police intensified a chase for John Dillinger. A gunmen group disarmed three policemen early yesterday. Harry Wayland identified the suspect as Dillinger after noting a shaved mustache and heavier build. Baby Face Nelson’s whereabouts remained unknown as federal agents reported stopping a machine gun supply source linked to the Dillinger gang.
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Sheriff reports county taxes total at least 126000
Tax collections by Sheriff Lee Bennett show at least 126000 total due with penalties beginning today and more possible as book work continues. Maryland Coal pays 7400, largest single company. Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road remains the largest taxpayer. Many taxpayers sent checks by mail to beat penalties as the office works through the final tallies.
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Bennett
Maryland
Taylor County
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Maryland Coal Company
Federal suit tests NRA labor guarantee at Weirton plant
In Wilmington Delaware May 1 federal prosecutors argued in U S district court that the Weirton Steel Company employee union plan is obstructive to the National Industrial Recovery Act. James L Fly special deputy attorney general resumed the government’s bid for an injunction to stop interference with the election of representatives for collective bargaining. The case is described as the first test of NRA labor guarantees. The government says the petition seeks to curb yellow dog conditions as the court debated.
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U. S
Weirton Steel Company
James L. Fly
Weirton
NRA
Nields
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Carrigan To Keynote At West Virginia Dry Convention
Charles E. Carrigan of Moundsville accepted the invitation to deliver the keynote address at a United Dry forces of West Virginia meeting in Charleston on May 8. The announcement came today from Donald O. Bragg, secretary of the organization.
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Charleston
Charles E. Carrigan
Moundsville
United Dry Forces of West Virginia
Chaleston
Donald O. Bragg
Tthe Dry Organization
New Business Codes Sought by Chamber of Commerce
Washington May 1 A proposal to codify in a single law what business can and cannot do will be endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. A survey of 100 cities shows a majority of chamber members view NRA as a detriment. The plan aims to create fair competition principles based on the Clayton act and FTC act, without replacing NRA.
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Blue Eagle
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May Day Riots Turn Deadly in Havana Report
May Day abroad shows mixed scenes as police brace for disturbances. In Havana a midtown Communist march saw bullets from rooftops kill one, wound six, including a marcher, a policeman, and a soldier. Other cities reported calm and controlled celebrations as crowds gathered.
Haymond Enters Race for Congress in First District
Frank C. Haymond of Fairmont announces Democratic bid for Congress in West Virginia First District. Veteran lawyer, World War captain, Harvard and Fairmont training, former VFW commander and active in American Legion. Contenders include incumbent Robert Lay. Haymond cites district counties and 1932 race showing prior strong showing.
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Robert Lay
Mai
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Brooke
Ohio
Marshall Wetzel
Marion
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Ramisay
Drexel R. George
Marion County
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St. Mihiel
Meuse Argonne
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
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Supreme Court of West Virginia
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West Virginia
Tonnage Up From Last April on B&O Rail Line
Baltimore and Ohio railroad officials report Monongah division tonnage exceeds April last year but lags behind March. The April drop stems from coal mine shutdowns from April 1 to mid month, leaving over 1,800 Taylor county miners idle and reducing B&O train activity. Local mines beginning to resume activity.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Taylor County
Father says he will pay ransom in kidnap case
Fernado Roblen, father of six year old June Robles, announced readiness to meet kidnappers' $15,000 ransom demand and asked officials to halt investigations to allow unhampered negotiations. Relatives in Tucson reported the child may be safe. family ties to Bernabe Robles and a Santa AnaMexico border trip were noted.
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Tucson
Aziz
Robles
Barney Kengla
Barney
June
Associated Press
Artz
Fernado Roblen
Bernabe Robles
Santa Ana
Mexico
Sonora
Manuel Gabboa
Nogales
Bernabe
Baby
Aguirre
Glendale
Calif
John Mauler
Mauler
Bernal Ables
House votes down senate airmail bill
Washington May 1 The House Post Office Committee rejected the Senate approved airmail bill and moved to enact its own version Both measures let the postmaster general award one year contracts but the Senate bill would allow bidders to appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission and would direct the ICC to determine air routes and compensation The House bill omits those provisions Continued on page six
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Washington
Tha House Post Office Committee
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sale Enters Race for U S Senator Nomination
Welch announces candidacy for Democratic nomination for United States senator. J Alfred Taylor of Fayetteville and others are mentioned as possible candidates to challenge Republican Henry D. Hatfield, with Welch’s position as attorney cited in Fayetteville context.
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Welch
Graham. Sale
United States
J. Alfred Taylor
Fayetteville
House At Delegates
U. S
J Henry D. Hatfield
Alabama voters weigh repeal of state day law in tight governor race
Birmingham May 1 Alabama voters go to the polls to decide repeal or modification of the prohibitory state day law. A three cornered race for governor draws attention with Frank Dixon advocating liquor sales in state owned counties. Judge Leon McCord accuses Bibb Grave of deal making with the Anti Saloon League to win the dry vote. Heflin seeks a political comeback in the fifth district opposing Miles Allgood and Joe Star.
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J.thomas Heflin
Unite States
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Frank Dixon
Leon McCord
Montgomery
Bibb Grave
Mr. Heflin
Miles B. Allgood
Joe Star
Candidate pledges support for Roosevelt era prosperity
The nominee promises to back President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his administration to restore prosperity for the nation, pledging full cooperation in pursuing New Deal era policies and economic recovery efforts.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Taylor County Receives State Aid for Teacher Salaries
In Taylor County the state remitted 13 800 to cover the fifth month basic salaries for teachers. The delay caused by tax collection issues left educators behind two months on base pay and three on experience and training allowances. With new funds flowing in April, a distribution for experience and training is hoped for early next week, bringing relief to dedicated teachers.
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Taylor County
B. G. Kuhnamatnnne
Sheriff's Office
Former U S Army chief Hugh L. Scott dies at 80
Washington reports General Hugh L. Scott aged 80 died after a brief illness. Known as Old Indian Fighter, he balanced military action with diplomacy across decades including the Western Plains, Slows expedition, Cuba, the Philippines and the Mexican border, earning high praise from superiors for his tact.
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Hugh L. Scott
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Western Plains
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Cuba
Philippines
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