Public school reform and utility tax measures loom large
The Senate and House weigh a final substitute for the governor's school reform bill aimed at a comprehensive overhaul of public education funding and operation. Separately the House passes a utility tax bill to tax utilities at rate-base levels while prohibiting tax pass-through to consumers, raising questions about rate versus tax valuations and potential court review.
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West Virginia
Late Submissions and Removal Orders Policy
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Senate approves degrees for service academy graduates
Washington May 15 The GOP delays Shoals action as party pushes for delay on the Muscle Shoals Tennessee Valley cases bill. House and Senate conferees agree on a plan. The House passed 211 to 4 a bill to grant a Bachelor of Science degree to graduates of the Army Navy and Coast Guard academies.
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Washington
Muscle Shoals
Prohibition repeal debate and steel industry gains
A Charleston conference hears Judge McClintic speak against repeal as Young Democrats in Clarksburg endorse repeal. The piece notes rising steel and iron industry activity, predicts gradual national improvement, and flags a major 1933 legislative battle nearing victory for efficiency and economy through a revised bill.
County unit plan praised by Clarksburg Exponent
The Clarksburg Exponent advocates adopting the county unit plan of school operation. It argues the plan will end city school board independence and reduce costs, noting a custodian of buildings earning $270 a month could be trimmed.
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Clarksburg
Morgan's House of Morgan and its influential principals
The concluding article profiles I P Morgan and the House of Morgan. It notes his private life remains private, his routine at the bank, and his church Sundays. It lists key partners like Thomas Lamont and Russell Leffingwell, describes the firm’s collaborative culture, and hints at a congressional investigation with Morgan witnesses.
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Russell Leffingwell
S. Parker Gilbert
Germany
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Housingwell
J. P. Morgan
Thomas W. Lamont
Parker Gilbert
Russell C
International Finance
County unit plan seen boosting funds for education leaders
The Wheeling Register outlines the duties of the county superintendent under the county unit plan. The official would shift from a statistical clerk to an educator, supervising classrooms, judging instruction, calling conferences, planning building and curricular programs, selecting teachers, and serving as secretary to the County Board.
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Orie McConkey
Prinpal
Washington-Irving
Wheeling Register
West Virginia
Arrest Prosecutor For Death Of His Parents
Maysville Kentucky city prosecutor Andrew Foxx was arrested on murder warrants alleging involvement in the deaths of his father Clarence Clairborn and his mother Emma. Authorities tied the April fire alarm to a blaze centered in the bed, indicating the couple were dead or dying when the fire started.
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Andrew Foxx
Clarence Clairborn
Emma
Stocks Act Sluggishly as Prices Dip Fractionally
Stocks acted sluggishly with prices off fractions to a point in the morning then rallying at mid day. Late trading saw narrow irregular quotations. Trading was quiet with Welis, Liquid Carbonic, National Distillers and Crown Cork gaining about four points. Turnover hovered near three million shares. American Can, New York Central and U. S. Steel slipped fractions while American Telephone, Santa Fe, Du Pont and General Motors inched steady to slightly higher.
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Santa Fe
du Pont
General Motors
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Executors Sale Under Court Decree of 1933
Executors of George Pappas estate offer for sale May 17 1933 at Taylor County Court House front door at 1 30 PM the personal property including bank claim stock pool tables piano and fixtures and a two story brick building part Lot 22 Luzander Plat Grafton full description and terms of sale cash on certain items and credit on others with notes and security.
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George 8. Pappas
Fred J. Bolliger
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