20 CCC boys gather for tests at regional examinations
More than 2.3 million camp youths from Monongalia Marion Preston and Taylor counties gather tomorrow for physicals to enter Camp Knox Kentucky for two weeks then transfer to the state forestry camps. County quotas are Monongalia 58 Marion 75 Preston 36 Taylor 24 with 38 alternates. The Taylor County list includes Dorsey Hebb Dallas Houston Burdell Furby John Mullins Arnold Boyles Victor Folio and others. Examinations will be conducted.
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Monongalia
Marion
Preston
Taylor Counties
Knox
Taylor County
Dorsey’ Hebb
Dallas Houston
Burdell Furby
John McMullins
Arnold Boyles
Victor Folio
Richard Henderson
Eskel Alendar
Richard Lansbury
Dale Spring
Robert Poling
Elisha Stevens
Burr Stanley
Willard McIntosh
Robert Knicely
Peyton Nicola
Luther Rogers
Louis Fletcher
Ralph Kester
Hubert Gordon
District Grand Jury To Probe Detroit Bank Fuss
Attorney General Cummings orders a grand jury to examine Detroit banking issues. He names Guy A. Bard as special assistant to oversee the Detroit case after prior reports of unsound practices and mismanagement tied to recent bank failures in Cleveland. The investigation involves many transactions reviewed by the senate banking committee and Justice Department agents.
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Washington
Detroit
Cummings
Senate Banking and Stock Market
Cleveland
Guardian Trust Company
Union Trust Company
Guy A. Bard
Bard-Knows
Youth Is Acquitted Of Slaying Police Officer
Pittsburgh report says nine teen year old Tom Davis was acquitted today of the murder of Herbert Brantlinger, a state highway patrolman. The jury of nine men and three women returned the verdict after 41 hours and 40 minutes of deliberation.
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Pittsburgh
Tom Davis
Herbert Brantlinger
Ramsay Opens Fire in West Virginia Primary Clash
Washington May 3 A Democratic congressman Ramsay of Folklawsbee West Virginia accused Frank C Haymond of Fairmont of forming an organization to nominate postmasters to oppose him in the First West Virginia district. Ramsay said he fears no defeat, recalling past races and predicting a bright year for Democrats.
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Washington
Ramsay
Follawsbee
W. Va
Frank C. Haymond
Fairmont
West Virginia
Haymond
Rameny
Haymorth
Ramsey
Bristol Man Missing After Payday At Glass Plant
Lloyd Dennison thirty of Bristol disappeared after collecting a paycheck at Hazel Atlas Glass Company. Last seen Saturday en route home from Clarksburg, with his wife and father informed as police in Grafton and Taylor County assist in the search.
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Inbor Jhone
Hazel Atlas Glass Company
Lloyd Dennison
Bristol
Grafton
Dee Dennison
Big Homes
Dennnison
Bris- 40
Clarksburg
Taylor County
I Iamaesag
Fearful Tucson Child Kidnapping Grips Town
In Tucson on May 3, after eight days since six year old June Robles was kidnapped, the family holds no new hope or public updates. Ransom of 15000 dollars remains ready. grandfather Bernable Roble has crossed into Sonora, Mexico twice seeking progress. No word of a breakthrough or motive is disclosed.
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Tucson
Ariz
June Robles
June
Bernable Roble
Sonora
Mexico
Contestants Near Vote Climax in Campaign Push
The piece describes six prize ballots of 100000 to 1000000 that will close Saturday night, with candidates urged to boost subscriptions as the final count approaches. It notes the climactic day will narrow the field to six workers and set up a last push toward victory.
U S PREPARES TO END WLICHT LIQUOR SALES
Secretary Morgenthau said he would take responsibility to wipe out bootlegging when treasury enacts enforcement on May 10. He noted readiness after field work and possible funding from Congress. The Justice Department outlined a $2,000,000 drive to fight crime, including buying more guns and hiring more agents.
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U. S
Washington
Morgenthau
Treasury
Congress
Justice Department
Arabia ruler leads troops against foes
London reports Iban Saud, ruler of Saudi Arabia, crushed Yemen, captured Hobeidah, and sank ships with a rapid force. The British government moved swiftly to safeguard property and counter uprisings as warships were dispatched to the area. In Indianapolis, Donn M. Roberts, Terre Haute, pled not guilty in federal court to NRA petroleum code violations, trial set for October 1.
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London
Iban Saud
Saudi
Arabia
Yemen
Hobeidah
Priver Jes National
Penzance
Enterprise
Kasa
East Africa
Aden
Indianapolis
Donn . M. Roberts
Terre Haute
Ind
NRA
U S Aces on Job Searching for Dillinger
Government ace men hunters and police marksmen target Chicago area to capture John Dillinger dead or alive. Bloodstained car linked to Dillinger pursuit, one of several used in Little Bohemia raid. Vehicle found after the highway battle left federal agent and civilian dead.
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Chicago
John Dillinger
Dillinger
Little Bohemia
Mercer
Wis
John Tege
Willinger
Indiana
Dilk Gang
Roy Francis
South St. Paul
Minn
Cape
Hastings
Mon
St. Paul Park
Invergrove
Francis
Two Physicians Plan New Practices in Grafton Area
Dr Harold Noble a Johns Hopkins graduate plans an office in Grafton soon. Dr Frank Fortney of Newbury, formerly of Hopemont, will resume practice with Dr Dorsey Peck in the city. Noble lines trace to O C Noble family formerly on Beech street. Noble formerly led Tygar t Valley Glass and moved to Washington Pa after a fire.
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Harold Noble
John Hopkins) Medical School
Grafton
Frank Fortney
Newbury
Hopemont
Dorsey Peck
Noble
O. C. Noble
Beech Street
Tygart Valley Glass Company
Washington, Pa
Apple Blossom Festival Postponement Discussed in Winchester
In Winchester Virginia on May 3 the Apple Blossom committee met to decide if the annual parade should be postponed due to drizzle. The decision hinges on weather conditions and festival safety for attendees and participants.
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Winchester
Landscaping of 00 roads underway in Taylor county work
Road Supervisor W. O. Bolin reports extensive repairs on major highways in Taylor county plus a beautification program. U S Route 50 and State Route 250 have been smoothed, limed, and sown with grass seed by crews under Bolin. About fifteen tons of lime and twenty bushels of grass seed were used as winter preparations toward an emerald green appearance.
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Taylor County
U. 8
W. O. Bolin
Bolin
Counties, Cities Asked To Buy From NRA Firms
Charleston dispatch reports state compliance director F Witcher McCullough plans an extension requiring all county and municipal purchasing agents to require bidders for services goods and supplies to show they have observed NRA code regulations. The move targets government contracts and purchasing operations statewide.
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Charleston
F. Witcher McCullough
Bartlett Jr Wins Morgantown Univ Student Elections
Thomas Bartlett Jr a WVU student was elected editor of the Monticola Year Book with son of G Barnett of McGraw avenue. Thomas Currie Sabraton named business manager. George Healey Morgantown won student body president against Bill Neely 875 to 828. Mary Louise Jester Morgantown named Athenaeum chief editor. Ethel Swing of Ralston also noted.
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Thomas Bartlett, Jr
West Virginia University
Monticola
G . Barnett
McGraw Avenue
Thomas Currie
Sabraton
George Jars
Red” Healey
Morgantown
Healey
The
Arts College
Bill” Neely
Jane Lew
Lewis County
Mary Louise Jester
Morganie
Athenaeum
Ethel Swing
Ral& On
Silas Strawn Calls End to Experiments in Budget Plan
Silas Strawn former chamber president and conservative leader urged President Roosevelt to cease tinkering and Congress to halt “hysterical legislation” at the United States Chamber of Commerce convention in Washington. He demanded a three part approach balancing the budget and opposing further securities act revision while praising the current deal’s results. The session followed Henry Harriman’s more favorable remarks and amid noisy protests including tossed bottles and dead cats. Continued on page eight.
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Ashington
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Roosevelt
Congress
Silas Strawn
Chamber
Dress
Chicago
Henry T. Harriman
Mr. Roosevelt
Strawn
Hugh
Johnson
NRA
Oil and Gas Firms Seek Reductions in Assessments
West Virginia oil fields are described as depleted and nearing noncommercial production. Eureka Pipe Line Company and Reserve Gas Company urged the board of public works to grant major reductions in property assessments, noting declines in value for their oil and gas properties in several counties. Railroads including the Roanokesburg Southern and Cheat River lines requested reevaluation of taxed assets as part of the same hearing.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Eureka, Pipe Line Company
Boarjof Public Works
Reserve Gas Company
Lewis
Doddridge
Harrison
Rowleesburg
Southern Railroad
Cheat’ River Railway
Preston and
Tucker
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Delaney
Associated Press
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Journey’s End
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U.S
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Christing Kid” Mead
St Paul
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Inmorgantown Univ
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