WHAT THE GUFFEY BILL DOES BECKLEY POST HERALD
An editorial outlines central claims that the Guffey Bill creates a coal monopoly raising consumer costs by 250 million dollars annually under the NRA. It argues coal use will drop, miners may lose work, and railroads and southern economies suffer as coal shipments shift north. The piece warns of broader social and tax impacts on states south of the Ohio River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Latrobe
Latrobe Street
Beckley Post-Herald
NRA
Southern
West Virginia
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Baltimore & Ohio
Chesapeake & Ohio
Norfolk & Western
Virginian
Louisville & Nashville
New York Central
Illinois Central
Potomac Rivers
Mississippi
Ohio River
Canada
Great Lakes
Minnesota
Dakotas
State socialism critique in coal industry policy debate
A commentator argues that preserving wages and hours in the bituminous coal sector is unnecessary and that the proposed measure would create a monopoly. If upheld, this would undermine and destabilize the very industry it claims to stabilize.
Advance Alibi and Liquor Tax Debate in West Virginia
The Morgantown Post comments on Dominion News, noting Republican papers may frame liquor sales tax as a political issue. It argues liquor profits fund the treasury regardless of name, and urges Republicans to focus on more essential revenue matters instead of contesting sales tax terminology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown Post
Dominion News
West Virginia
Stanley Hodges
Senate
Dominion‘News
Getz Predicts Expansion Drive for 1936
Getz warns that current regimens of agriculture and industry slow recovery and urges ending extravagance to avoid a bust. He notes the National Committee aims to expand activities in 1936 and raises monthly expenses around 3500 to 4000 dollars to fund more literature and outreach before the big fundraising drive. Most past contributions come from six states: New York, Pennsylvania, California, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plé
New York
Pennsylvania
California
Ohio
Hoover assails monopolies and calls for gold standard
Former President Hoover denounces monopolies as price fixing or production limits and criticizes regime n ation. He urges a militant Republican revival, addresses California Republicans and California social workers, and advocates a return to the gold standard amid NRA codes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Republians
Supreme Court
Hoover
Tucson
Ariz
Rooseveltoutrages Congress with nerve and radio power
Central Press summarizes a Washington dispatch arguing President Roosevelt holds the edge in resolve. Congress is depicted as timid and wavering, while the president gains from radio broadcasts and public support. The piece contrasts Rooseveltian boldness with Capitol Hill hesitation and notes the electorate’s reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Press
Washington Bureau
S Street
Charles P. Stewart
Washington, D. C
Congress
Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
Gypsy Consuelo Confronts Louise in L'Ville Dressing Room
Consuelo challenges Louise in a tense backstage scene at a nightclub. Louise pretends friendship while boasting her contract and lover Stewart Blackmire. A confrontation escalates when Consuelo slaps Louise, Doug intervenes, and they flee toward a hotel as tensions flare.
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Consuelo
L'Ville
Louise
Gypsy
Doug
Douglas
Clara
Renaldo
Toulsa
Eypsy
White
Dearie
Goldberg
New York
Stewart Ikes
Stewart
Stewart Blackmire
Baby
Ceat
Abandon NRA Criticism of Economic Error Says Hoover
Hoover argues that codes raise production costs and prices, lowering consumption and harming farmers. He rejects the NRA as a regimented economy of scarcity, claiming social justice goals can be achieved by specific statutes and warning that the original schemes violate the constitution.
Georgia repeals prohibitions as counties vote state wide
Long Georgia page notes 380 000 voters eligible but fewer than 160 000 cast ballots. Campaign led by Milton Fleetwood of Cartersville. Augusta and Atlanta report wet majorities as church prayers mark voting. If repealed whisky sale awaits county local option results. beer may resume after governor declares results. wines follow with local option possible.
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Eli Vate
Ena
Prohibition
Ees
Milton L. Fleetwood
Cartersville
Georgia Press Association
Augusta
Atlanta
Fulton County
Georgia
Talmadge
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Dave
THE
Grafton Daily Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Grafton
Grafton Printing Co
Howard B. Holt
James F. Holt
John 8. Palmer
Bestattide
Gratton
Associated Press
National Advertising
A. E. Clayden, Inc
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North
Michigan Avenue
American ‘Legion Auxiliary
France
Legion and Auxiliary
America
Piggly Wiggly
East Main St
W. Main
Getz
San Francisco
9A Trom
White House
Harlem
LaFayette Stock Company
Kaln
Hollywood
Film and Photo League
Meter Knights
Filcher
New School For Social ‘Research
Leslie Howard
Earl Carroll
United Scenic Artists’ Union
Paul Whiteman
Gladys Swarthout
Hollywood Chance
Kleins
Klein & CO
Long Georgia
Declarer
West
Jon
J Cartain
East
Hast
Ace of Hearts
Dummy
Oeart
Eal & Non
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