Magazine censorship and American freedom debate
A national board of magazine censors is criticized as a dangerous opening to censoring newspapers and radio. The piece argues censorship risks Nazi-like control, political manipulation, and loss of press independence, urging continued freedom of expression and American citizenship. It cites President Johnson remarks on American opportunity and Memorial Day as reflections on national blessings.
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Big Bad Press
Minton
Moving Picture Censors
Indiana
Analisgist
Eip
Board of Censors
Nazi Germany
Nuts
America
Louis A. Johnson
Europe
Asia
United States
Col. Johnson
News Dominion
Supreme Court rules college athletics not a state function
The Morgantown Post notes the Supreme Court decision that college and university athletic events do not constitute a necessary governmental function of the states to qualify for federal tax exemptions. The piece argues such events are public entertainment, with ticket taxes challenged, and suggests Congress consider an exemption policy if retained. It also cites rising public opinion against broad tax exemptions and predicts future rulings may align with that view.
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Morgantown Post
Supreme Court
Congress
Prison Population Grows at Moundsville Penitentiary
Warden C M Welch of the State penitentiary at Moundsville faces crowding as 46 prisoners arrive from Wood County jail and 20 from Kanawha County jail with sentences from 18 months to life. To create space, 40 black inmates were moved to the Cisco prison camp in Ritchie County. Total inmates at Moundsville reach about 2,632 with around 500 in road camps.
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Welch
State Penitentiary
Moundsville
Daily News
Wood County
Kanawha County
Stone
Cisco
Ritchie County
Moundaville
The Menace of Prosperity and Auto Production
The article argues that the 1937 low mood cannot be solely blamed on over production. It reviews U.S. and Canada automobile output from 1926 to 1937, calculates normal replacement and demand needs, and contends that 1937 production was not clearly abnormal given population growth exports and recent lean years. It notes strikes’ impact on wages and purchasing power and calls for precise evidence before labeling policies as abnormal.
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United States
Canada
State eyes new minimum security prison site and farm
The article notes long standing talk of relieving prison crowding and reports the last legislature allocated 250000 dollars for a minimum security prison and farm. It urges the state board of central to promptly choose a site and proceed with construction, deeming it a wise move to reduce overcrowding.
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State Board of Central
West Virginia Scenic Vistas Along the New River
The piece highlights a car trip through central and southern West Virginia revealing scenic glimpses at Hawk's Nest Fayette County Scenic View Gauley Bridge and the confluence where the Gauley and New rivers join to form the Kanawha. It emphasizes patriotism sparked by the landscape and falls.
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West Virginia
Hawk's Nest
Fayette County
New River Canyon
Gauley Bridge
Gauley
New Rivers
Kanawha
Chinese Nelson and British governance spark diplomatic chatter
The article notes Nelson Johnson of Oklahoma, dubbed Chinese by some, shocking the diplomatic corps by preferring Chinese company over fellow diplomats. It also mentions West Virginia’s Lela Susan Wright and a comment on Britain’s governance restoring business confidence.
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Nelson
Nelson T. Johnson
Oklahoma
China
Britain
Fiesta 41 Oren Arnold released by Central Press
A fragmented tale fragment reveals characters Pandla Montoya and Bill Baron in a ranch scene. They race horses Yanqui and Fuego with playful bets as Panola charms Bill. The chapter ends with a sudden lariat mystery and a cliffhanger on a mountain trail.
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Fiesta
Oren Arnold
Central Press Association
Pandla Montoya
BMN
Ellen
Montoya Rancho
Panola
Senor
Bill
Miss Montoya
Joost
Panda
Dale
California
Nogales
Pandla
Yank
Wildfire
Los Cabals
Tambien
Carlos Villaverde
Fuego
Zangui
Bill Baron
Yanqui
Parliaps
Cactus
Hom
Bil
Sala Panda
Know Thyself Poem Reflecting Florence Fleming
A reflective verse by Florence Fleming urges self honesty and courage to face others with kindness and service. The speaker commits to truthful acts and confidence, aiming to meet others with integrity and help for the needy.
Parade of Honor Draws Officials for West Virginia Observance
Invocation in Reno district marks Memorial Day events led by S M Zinn and Ed N Locke with addresses by Gov Homer A Holt of West Virginia. The parade, from Washington to national cemetery, features multiple veterans groups, schools, and city crews with bands and varied divisional commanders.
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William Jano
Industrial “School
E. G. Kuhn
Charles G. Turner
A. E. Lockard
John L. Evans
Dallas D. Wolfe
George D. Vogel
James L. Guth
Leland
Price
Russell
DeMoss
BE. N. Lock
Thomas J. Moran
Ray Wiseman
E. Hostler
W.E
S. M. Zinn
Ed Hostler
Mr. Moss
Max Ey
Ray
Howard White
Roy Z. Burnside
Harry 8. White
Torlock Rasmussen
William Grimes
A. T. Miller
J. C. Helms
A. A. Miller
Daniel McVicker
John Ault
W. E. Hardin
Ona C. Jefferys
E. N. Locke
H. C. Compton, Jr
George B. Flanagan
Howard Withers
Brooks F. Matetin
Dalis D
Lee Bennett
W. H. Williams
Herbert W. Dent
James T. Murphy
D. Ai Chaffee
James C. Holt
E. Bailey Wyckoff
William J. Hussion
James F. Holt
Herbert Evans
Thomas Cummings
Gh 'T. Bartlett, Jr
B., I Headley
Francis L. Warder
Ert P. Bell
Charles E. Burke
Harold K. Kramer
5. M. Zinn
Arthur G. Yates
F. J. Turvander
First Presbyterian Church
Reno
Ed N. Locke
W. Merle Watkins
Homer A. Holt
West Virginia
Benediction
M. J. Hannon
St. Augustine's Catholic Church
Washington
Bridge Street
Main
Post Office
St. Mary's
Beech
Walnut
National Cemetery
Grand Army of the Republic
Camp No
Taylor County
American Legion
Memorial City
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sons of Union Veterans of Civil War
A.B. Lockard
Sons of Union
Daughters of Union
Daughters of the
Charles E. Turner
Sons of American Legion
Grafton
Firemen Resume Search For Missing Boy In Blackwater River
City firemen planned to resume the search today for 4 year old Victor Shinoski believed to have drowned a week ago in the swollen Blackwater River as the stream receded to a lower level.
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Parsons
Victor Shinoski
Blackwater River
Hormal
CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR COUNTY CLERK
A citizen announces candidacy for Republican nomination for county clerk and pledges aggressive campaigning, open to voters before the August primary. Another candidate announces Democratic bid, citing experience as deputy county clerk and promising efficient, honest service to Taylor County voters.
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Taylor County
Frank Bennett
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