Who is putting sand on the track
An opinion piece discusses charges that Washington Republicans ally with radicals to embarrass the administration. It argues such claims distort memory and humor, noting Democrats also cooperated with Hoover. It defends bipartisan support for the New Deal and critiques NRA and AAA criticism while praising the Liquor Commission's approach and calling for a fair trial.
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Philipp
Washington
Santa Claus
Mr. Hoover
Hollywood
London
Pennsylvania Avenue
Senator Long
Hoover
NRA
AAA
Byrd
Glass
Adams and Bailey
Betabrides Colby
Jim Reed
Donald Richberg
Joe Robinson
Pat Harrison
West Virginia Liquor Sale Begins Amid Flaws and Debate
The Wheeling Intelligencer notes liquor sale begins in Charleston and Huntington with plans for Wheeling and other cities. It criticizes delays in system operation and regulation, fearing preemptive condemnation and calls for a quick, fair trial of the state liquor program. The editorial reflects the paper's stance against strict liquor samples.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
West Virginia
Charleston
Huntington
Wheeling
State Liquor Commission
Georgia Governor Talmadge Defends Roosevelt Views and Pledges Run
Georgia Governor Talmadge criticized secession talk and voiced strong opinions on the Roosevelt administration. He praised Roosevelt personally but said Georgia would oppose the New Deal if asked to vote now without outside money. He warned against political fakers and planned speeches in Georgia and Connecticut commemorating the Savannah voyage centennial.
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Taladge
Roosevelt
Georgia
Warm Springs
Gimme’ Boys
Talmadge
Georgia Society
New London
Conn
Savannah
TWO RECKLESS FLIGHT PLANS 1000-KILOMETER RACE
The contest involves two circuits to be completed in under six and a half hours. The route runs from here to Washington to Norfolk, Virginia and back, totaling 621 miles. Tomlinson and Bartels fly with two way radio, carry no food, and sustain with water coffee soup in quart bottles. They started with 12 mile visibility and 24 mile tailwind aiding the southward leg, facing headwinds on the return.
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Washington
Norfolk
Tomlinson
Bartels
Sun Up Theatre Preview At Grafton High
May 24 8 p m at Grafton High School auditorium features the Little Theatre in a classic drama Sun Up. Kiwanis sponsors expect a record crowd with tickets from club members and local businesses.
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Grafton High School
Little Theatre
Kiwanis Club
Grafton
Taylor County
World currency stabilization debated after bank head remarks
The article discusses prospects for stabilizing foreign exchange to revive trade. It cites Leon Fraser's view that stabilization is up to Great Britain and notes Belgium Premier Van Zeeland's world conference idea. Morgenthau and Hull hints suggest the dollar is steady and the US would not lead but would not block stabilization efforts.
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Leon Fraser
Bank
Stabilizatio
Great Britain
van Zeeland
Belgium
Morgenthau
Veto Tactics Rise Over Bonus Measure In Congress
The president plans to deliver his message in person to the House chamber creating uncertainty among supporters of the Patman bonus plan. Allies fear enough votes to override the veto may be lacking as Democratic leaders in Congress plot strategy.
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House of Representatives Chamber
Patman
Congress
What’s What at a Glan 1900 8 Street
Central Press Staff Writer Charles P Stewart reports on Roger W Babsons proposal to salary U S senators for life to ensure honesty and independence. A canvass of about 100 lawmakers reveals near unanimous support among both parties and chambers, with debate over implementation not the core issue.
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8 Street
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
Capitol Hill
Roger W. Babson
U. S Senate
Banfon
Hopeless and contemptuous talk on life salaries in Congress
The piece contrasts Economist Babson favoring life salaries for senators over representatives and questions if any congress could vote such a measure. It notes nerves and political risk, then shifts to New Deal politics and trade policy concerns facing Cordell Hull and U S monetary policy, with comments on tariffs, cotton prices, and radical scrutiny.
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Babson
Congress
Sam
Gypsy Saga Sparks Jealous Show Life in New York
Stewart faces a love triangle with Consuelo and Louise as the gypsy Consuelo schemes behind the scenes. Louise erupts in hysteria over the arrangement while Stewart weighs trust and control. Doug navigates offers of flighty parties and a costly wrist watch payoff as backstage tensions rise.
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Louise
Lou
Stewart
Coe
New York
Don Juan
Bill
Atlanta
Dora
Marlo
Doug
Tiffany's
Backstree Consuelo
L'Ville
Canuelo
Coul
Sabiléh
Goldberg
Star
Stewart Jantorn
Saddy
Sandy
Wall Street
President to send veto message in person, surprise move
Congressional leaders warned of a joint session of Congress to hear the veto in person as the president prepared the veto message aboard Sequoia. Speaker Burns hoped for late Monday or Wednesday appearance to reassure lawmakers that the veto would be sustained, with the president finishing the message before the weekend cruise.
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House
Senate
Burns
Congress
Potomac
Mayor Waugh Seeks Tough Action in Drunkenness Case
Police court found Ferre guilty of drunkenness and jailed him for two days. The ruling was stressed amid rumors that the administration differed on the fate of the bill after it was vetoed.
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Waugh
Dns
Ferre
Ndt
Processing Taxes To Stay by Wallace Speech at Washington and Lee
Secretary Henry Wallace told Washington and Lee students that U.S. farmers are willing to dispense with processing taxes if tariffs are lifted by the big buyers. He warned that without relief, farmers must hold to and fight for the processing levies.
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Lexington
Henry Wallace
Washington and Lee
United States
Liquor Store Shelving Described As Library Like Room
A feature on Grafton's liquor store in the Taylor County Bank building notes the interior resembles a library more than a salesroom. State liquor commissioners have arranged shelves along the right wall, back rooms, and center of the front room, painted dark green and about seven feet high with multi-tiered shelves.
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Taylor County Bank
Grafton
Liquor Commission
Two Arrests by City Police Officers
City police made two arrests in the early morning following a two day pause in activity. Officers reported quick action after patrols spotted suspects and detained them for investigation.
Hold up at Minneapolis Great Northern Station
Two bandits held up a Great Northern railroad station in Minneapolis on May 18, injuring a special officer and three railroad employees. Receipts totaling around 11 000 were taken, with the bandits escaping.
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Minneapolis
Great Northern
Plane Crash in Detroit Claims Pilot's Life
A Detroit plane crash at 12:50 a.m. left pilot Ray Kennedy dead and two bystanders injured. The incident, following a drunkenness charge against Ray Kennedy, occurred after investigators traced the wreckage near an airport on a highway.
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Detroit
Ray Kennedy
Hasbrouck
N. J
Joe Maske
Teterboroirport
E. Otto Waugh
Tolino
Overloaded Truck Costs Metal Man Dearly
William J. Echard of Marks Metal Company was arrested on Route 50 between Blueville and Thornton by State Trooper W G Wamsley for carrying a two ton International truck with a net load of 9 650 pounds, 1 650 pounds over the legal limit. In court Justice Ona C. Jefferys found him guilty and fined $25 plus costs.
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William J. Echard
Marks Metal Company of
Clarksburg
Blueville
Thornton
W. G. Wamsley
Ona C. Jefferys
Wamsley
Jefferys
Schlarb
Fire Department To Hold Meeting Monday
Fire Chief Mac Bolyard announced an important meeting of the Grafton Volunteer Fire Department at 7:30 Monday evening. All members are urged to attend to discuss matters confronting the firemen.
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Mac Bolyard
Grafton Volunter Fire Department
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