Water Power Test Renewed In Supreme Court Action
Government lawyers planned to file anew in the Supreme Court over the 1920 water power act as West Virginia again contested federal licensing. The Hawk’s Nest project and the Ap Electric project on the New River drew federal court action and state intervention, with the act granting the Federal Power Commission authority to license navigable streams.
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man falls from tree fractures arm in yard near curve bridge
James Kerns 25 of Curve Bridge section fell about 15 feet from a tree he was pruning. He fractured his arm between wrist and elbow. He was treated at home after being taken to town by his brother in law Albert Grow and is resting comfortably today.
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Fetterman Resident Convicted in Brunswick Poolroom Theft
Wess Smallwood of Fetterman was found guilty of stealing seven dollars from Giry Lynch, a Brunswick poolroom employee on Main Street, last May 10. He was fined ten dollars and, in default, imprisoned for ten days. Justice Ona C. Jefferys sought his release to aid his typhoid-stricken, penniless family, with further punishment to follow if released today.
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Cabaret Girl Faces Trial for Stabbing Lover in New Orleans
Bonnie Hill a 23 year old riverfront cabaret girl stood trial in New Orleans for the stabbing death of aristocratic young writer John Irving Pierce of Jackson Mississippi. Hill testified she acted in self defense and that Pierce gave her his purse and asked her to pay the bill before collapsing.
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Hitch Hiker Robs His Host Steals His Auto
R A Kidder of New Cumberland said a hitch hiker and two accomplices robbed him after a ride to work at Weirton. Kidder was bound and gagged, later freed himself after an all night struggle, and the trio fled with his automobile. Sheriff J A Tope opened an investigation.
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Doctor Clyde H. Scott Freed by High Court
Charleston May 21 The supreme court ordered the sheriff of Cabell county to release Dr Clyde H Scott who was convicted of performing an illegal abortive operation The court held that the legislature cannot alter a constitutionally prescribed indictment form and that a missing essential phrase rendered the indictment void The decision states an indictment must fully and plainly inform the accused of the character and cause of the accusation and that the charge did not contain the required words to allege the offense.
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West Virginian Injured in Derailment of Train
Charles St. Clair, 25, of Carlisle West Virginia, sustained internal injuries after a train derailed by a rock avalanche near Vanda, Colorado. Crew says he rode between the baggage car and a coach. The incident occurred as authorities assess the wreck.
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Johnson Joins Battle For Extension Of NRA
Washington May 21 Hugh Johnson enters the congressional fight over continuing NRA urging support for Roosevelt's two year extension among small businessmen wage earners and housewives. He appeals for petitions from citizens to tell senators the Blue Eagle is not a political hot porker.
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Johnson Uses Radio Address Against NRA Critics
In a radio address last night President Johnson criticized NRA critics while addressing his policy stance, setting aside earlier differences with NRA chief Donald Richberg. The remarks emphasized defense of gun rights and the president's position amid ongoing political debate.
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Conference on Miners Wages Moves Slowly
In Washington on May 21 the joint conference of Appalachian soft coal operators and the United Mine Workers continued wage and hour contract talks as they study bulky statistics compiled by aRA.
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Smith granted divorce on cross bill by supreme court
Mabel P. Smith of Charleston wins divorce appeal as the West Virginia Supreme Court overrules a Taylor County circuit ruling that granted the divorce to her husband Russell V. Smith. The case is sent back for alimony settlement. The court notes the husband did not protest earlier and cannot claim desertion without objection.
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State Planning Board weighs diverse projects for relief program
Charleston May 21 The State Planning Board seeks art advisory help to navigate technical details of projects offered for a state work relief construction program. Proposals span water power plans to rate reductions on shipments. Dams at Wall Park near Clarksburg and Big Bend faced opposition from local groups. Bluestone dam study praised by Hinton delegation. action deferred. Canalization plans for Beavelptd hopeful, West City utility limits cited. Board postponed fate of a new West Virginia University medical school building.
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Spanish Aviator Starts Atlantic Hop From Madrid
Spanish aviator Juan Ignacio Pombo leaves Madrid in a powerful plane on a South Atlantic crossing bound for Natal Brazil then Mexico. The journey aims to meet Rivero in Santander and hopes to win passage to Africa. Weather reportedly favorable as he embarks.
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Father Released From Penitentiary to See Son
Huntington May 21 slight improvement reported today in the condition of Peter Cline Buffington fourth whose father was released from the penitentiary to come to his bedside. The younger Buffington has recently shown signs of progress and recovery in care.
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