Relief plan shifts relief to states urged by Republicans
Washington May 12 The Republican House caucus urged returning relief administration to the states through federal monetary grants. They claim the plan would divert more funds to actual relief, with non partisan grants and state control. Leaders cited proposed expenditures around 1.25 billion dollars while noting a 6 million cut from the current year’s work relief request.
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Washington
House
Rep
White
Ohio
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Bacon
R-N
Tydings
Boland
Pennsylvania
Senate
Prosecution Push Planned by Fraternal Order of Police
Fraternal Order of Police leader Harry M. Squires announced on a trip here that the organization will push the prosecution of W. E. Lee, 62, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses in a warrant issued by Justice of the Peace G. White. Squires attacked the Washington based National Sheriffs and Police Officers’ association, branding it a racket and noting the FOP's limited operations and lack of formal structure.
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Justice of the Peace
Hoye
G. White
Order of Police
Harry M. Squires
Fairmont
Squires
Lee
National Sheriffs’ and Police Officers’ Association
Washington, D. C
Dhe
Fraternal Order of Police
the Sentinel
Drive Safely Walk The Reckless Driver and License Reform
A Taylor County Safety Council statement questions whether a fundamentally irresponsible driver can be taught to be careful or must have a license revoked. The speaker contrasts a man who once pushed children into mud with someone driving a high powered car into a ditch, urging consideration of stricter licensing measures.
Man Finds 15-Foot Wide Deep Hole Under Lawn
In Dubuque Iowa on May 12 Charles Meyer, after mowing his lawn, heard a rumbling and found a shaft 15 feet wide and 85 feet deep beneath the grass. He recalls being told an old mine shaft lies under the yard.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Charles Meyer
Myer
Meyer
Ground crew chief describes Hindenburg disaster fire
Lieutenant R F Tyler, commander of the ground crew, testified to the Department of Commerce inquiry that the fourth burst of flame appeared to erupt from the ship’s cover in an explosion. He said the flame was roughly 10 by 5 feet and noted a loud report near the port fin before the blast. He ruled out ground sparks igniting the hydrogen and said ropes dropped were dry. His testimony differed from other witnesses on static electricity buildup.
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Lakehurst
N. Y
R. F Tyler
Department of Commerce Investigating Board
Tyler
Hindenburg
Deboard Seeks Freedom On Bail Pending Appeal
Charleston May 12 Okey Deboard convicted of the slaying of Leo Fizer has a bail motion before the state supreme court His attorney charged Special Judge H B Lee acted on prosecuting attorney advice and without due consideration in denying bail Deboard was sentenced to 15 years in state prison for the beer parlor killing of a former West Virginia University football player last summer.
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Okey Deboard
Leo Fizer
State Supreme Court
H. D. Rollins
Deboard
H. B. Lee
Supreme Court
State Penitentiary
West Virginia University
Seeks To Get Gold Off Capital to Fill Tooth
A West Virginian asked L. B. Cunningham to save a piece of the 15 carat gold leaf from the capitol dome to repair a back tooth filling. Cunningham doubted a dentist could work with the material, noting it would be difficult to use.
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Charleston
Capitol
L. B. Cunningham
Cunningham
Chaffee Talks to Kiwanis on Good Will Tour plan
Major Don R. Snaffee outlined greeting plans for 75 Pittsburgh Good Will tourists visiting Grafton on Tuesday May 25. The Taylor County Board of Trade secretary urged Kiwanis turnout for a luncheon at Roosevelt hotel cafe and tours of Hazel Atlas, Carr China pottery, and Tygart dam with a headcount target of 150 at FettermAn bridge.
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Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
Grafton
Grafton Kiwanis Club
Cozy Rest
Don R. Snaffee
Taylor , County Board of Trade
Kiwanis Club
Pittsburgh
Hazel-Atlas Factory
Carr, China Pottery
U S Bureau of Mines To Be Curtailed In Future
Washington May 12 The House appropriations committee recommended a study to eliminate unnecessary expense and realign duties between the Bureau of Mines and the New Bituminous Coal Commission. They cut 132000 from next year’s budget including 62700 for mining economics study, with similar reductions for mine accident reports experimental stations and fuel tests. The revised budget totals 2119240.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Bureau of Mines
Bureau
Bituminous Coal Commission
New Coal Commission
Bernard Shaw Boycotts Coronation for Theatrical Illusions
London reports 69 year old Queen Mother Mary recalls past coronations as George Bernard Shaw refuses to attend King George VI ceremony citing immunity to idolatries. Shaw calls pageants amateur and irrelevant to his work as a creator of theatrical illusions while noting Edward VIII’s limits and relief concerns.
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London
George Bernard Shaw
George VI
The
Daily Worker
Indiectly Shaw
Edward VIII
Edward
Wallis Warfield
Woman With Half Brain Reaches High IQ After Surgery
A Pittsburgh woman, 38, recovered enough from removing the entire right brain hemisphere to function near her former level in six months. She now scores 115 on the Stanford Binet, indicating superior intelligence. The operation, noted by Dr Bruart N Rowe, left her left side temporarily affected. Continued on age six.
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Howard Blakeslee
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
American Psychiatric Association
Bruart N. Rowe
Simpson Seeks Rail Officials On Grade Crossing Plans
Charleston May 12 Commissioner Burr Simpson traveled to Baltimore to confer with B and O railroad officials on grade crossing elimination projects including a site at Fetterman Graf ton. Contracts have been let and more are planned. L J Jemison met with Federal Bureau of Roads and Maryland officials in Washington about spans to replace washed away structures at Hancock and Shepherdstown with shared costs. Suits against property owners are being prepared for filing by Prosecuting Attorney ls L Warder for the State.
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Charleston
Burr Simpson
Baltimore
Fetterman
Grafton
Simpson
L. J.’ Jemison
Federal Bureau of Roads
Maryland
Washington
Hancock
Ls L. Warder
Irish Free State Bypasses Coronation Rites
In Dublin on May 12 there was no coronation celebration as Ireland observes the British royal event. The Dublin stock exchange closed and no Bri flag flew in Dublin Cork Limerick or Waterford. Normal activity continued while anti coronation demonstrations persisted. The Dublin Labour party council announced a missing would be held to reputiate the coronation of George VI as King of Ireland.
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Irish Free State
Great Britain
Dublin Stock Exchange
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Limerick
Waterfield
Dublin Labor Party
George VI
Ireland
Love of Puppy Triggers Jail Term for Man in California
Oakland story: Health Inspector Talbot rules six dogs require a kennel. A. R. Emory, claiming 105 years, could keep five dogs in his apartment. six needed a kennel, so he chose to go to jail on a health code violation.
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Oakland
Calif
Ben C. Talbot
A. R. Emory
Wedding Date for Edward and Wallis Delayed
In Monts France on May 12 the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Warfield postpon e their wedding to early June amid reported differences between the royal family and the British government. Police watched the rain drenched Cande estate as the couple and guests listened to a radio broadcast.
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Cande
London
George
Mary
Britain
Edward
The
Recall of Minister To Germany May Be Sought
United States senators urged Ambassador William E. Dodds to return from Berlin after his letter to Senators Glass and Bratley promoting support for the court reorganization bill. Senator Van Nuys criticized the ambassador as overstepping his official role and said he may request his recall to testify before Senate committees if such actions continue.
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Washington
William E. Dodds
Berlin
Dodd
Sen. Glass
D-Va
Britkley
D-Ohio
United States
van Nuys
D-Ind
State Department
Senate Judiciary
Foreign Relations Committee
Trial Date Set for Senator Johnson on May 26
Federal Judge Harry E. Watkins ordered the trial of State Senator Howard B. Johnson for violation of national bank laws. Johnson, a Point Pleasant legislator, was among 35 defendants appearing at the session as 28 indictments were announced in a partial grand jury report, with some names withheld pending arrest.
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Huntington
Harry E. Watkins
Howard
Johnson
Point Pleasant
Grand
Belge
Solemn rites crown George VI in Westminster Abbey
The May 12 coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth was a grand, solemn ritual watched by millions. Archbishop of Canterbury placed the crown, signaling a new reign over 500 million souls. Edward listened by radio as Britain pledged a just and honest rule in the two hour ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
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Frank H. King
London
George VI
Elizabeth
Cantenbury
Edward
Westmins
Abbey
George One
Wallis Warfield
Britain
Coronation Pageant Captivates London As King George VI Is Crowned
Edward J. Neil reports from London by transatlantic line on May 12 as George VI and his queen arrive at Westminster Abbey for the coronation. The vast spectacle draws millions in a nation moved by the new king and his Scottish wife, amidst memories of Edward VII’s abdication for love. The crowds delight in a night of celebration across the capital.
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Edward J. Neil
London
Transatlantic
New York
Empire
George VI
Westminster Abbey
Anda
Edward ‘VII
Correction on Hagenbeck-Wallace circus date for Clarksburg
A correction states the Hagenbeck Wallace circus will not appear in Clarksburg until May 19, one week from today. The note amends yesterday’s report to reflect the rescheduled itinerary and avoids premature assignment of dates.
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Clarkssburg
Toda
Hotel Commodore Ad in Washington DC
Washington hotel near Union Station and Capitol Plaza offers rooms with bath from 2.50 dollars. Modern comfortable economical option advertised for travelers seeking budget lodging in the capital.
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Commodore
Washington, D. C
Union Station
Capitol Plaza
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