Memorial Day Parade Hopes For Ideal Weather In Grafton
Memorial Day events in Grafton May 30 promise a large turnout if weather cooperates. Taylor County Post No 12 American Legion officials predict attendance could exceed 8 000 with a well organized parade led by Major C E Boxer and coordinated traffic control by Mayor Otto Waugh and Chief A Bard. Schoolchildren are slated to march as part of the observance.
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Memorial Day Planning Committee
National Cemetery
Wal‘put Street
Ole King Solaee
Taylor County Post No. 12
American Legion
John Edwards, Jr
Ndtor
C. E
China
Grafton
Otto Waugh
A. Bard
Bounty Schools
G. Kuhn
Guards clash with pickets at steel plant strike
On May 28 near United Alloy Company's plant, guards and pickets clashed as Amalgamated Association members began a strike at midnight. Gunfire and shell blasts wounded several, with reports of buckshot in a leg, shattered tires, and a shell explosion rattling homes as pickets numbered in the hundreds outside the Republic Steel subsidiary plant. Police investigated injuries to Tony Carozza and Virgil Testa among others.
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United Alloy Company
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Gam Davis
E Company d
Fario Cavozza
Tony Carozza
The
Républic Steel Corporation
Ber
Luncheon at Christian Church Highlights May 30
A church luncheon featuring chicken and ham loaf is scheduled for May 30 after services, with attendees gathering at the Christian Church. Organizers invite community members to attend and enjoy a hearty meal together.
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Christian Church
Coe
Bonus Forces to Push Drive in Congress
In Washington on May 28, Patman bill leaders announced plans to push cash payment of the veteran bonus in this session. They will poll the Senate to pick the best cash option, then seek action regardless of whether it is the Patman bill, Vinson bill, or a mix. No compromise on payment, only on financing. a bonus march was cautioned against as potentially harmful to their cause.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Vinson
Ation
Patman
Garden Clubs Open State Convention in Clarksburg
West Virginia garden clubs opened their annual meeting with delegates from the federation noting tours of gardens lectures on rock gardens teas and an illustrated talk on West Virginia Rondaldes by Frank Harris state landscape engineer. The event focused on garden and highway beautification programs across the state.
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Clarksburg
West Virginia
Frazier gloomy over ruling on debt law
Washington May 28 Senator Frazier R N D co author of the farm mortgage moratorium law wiped out by the supreme court yesterday expressed little hope today that new legislation meeting the court s objections could be passed He gloomily predicted mortgage holders influenced by the law would revert to prior claims and that the situation remains unsettled
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Washington
Frazier
N. D
Supreme Court
Fort Us
Uty
Family Ready With Ransom To Abductors
Tacoma reports the Weyerhaeuser family prepared to pay $200,000 for the return of their 9 year old son George. Through Seattle Post-Intelligencer ads the parents signaled readiness with the line We are ready. Police extend the search across the international boundary as detectives pursue the kidnap gang amid multiple ransom notes and sightings.
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Tacoma
Wash
George
J. P. Weyerhaeuser, Jr
Seattle
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Percy
Minnie
Weyerhaeusers
Secon Reanaloy Ng
Weyerneuser
Weyerhaeuser
Weyehaeuser
Alvin
HOLC Expansion Authorized By Roosevelt Signature
President Roosevelt signed legislation increasing the Home Owners Loan Corporation capitalization by 1.15 billion dollars. The move enables the agency to resume accepting loan applications from distressed homeowners and expands its loan program nationwide.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Home Owners' Loan Corporation
Utilities Companies Are Defended by Edmiston
Washington May 28 Representative Edmiston of West Virginia defends utilities against federal control. He opposes government involvement in business and criticizes high-handed TVA methods. He cites the comptroller general noting no reason for one federal agency to spend money without checks.
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Washington
Edmiston
W. Va
Tennessee Valley Authority
Business Men Urged To Keep Up to Code Levels
New York May 28 an appeal urges business leaders to preserve wage and hour standards under the National Recovery Act. Harper Bibley of the United Chamber of Commerce presses for adherence to code levels as a matter of fair competition and economic stability.
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New York
NRA
Harper Bibley
United Chamber of Commerce
Grant County to vote on liquor law local option
Petersburg May 28 The citizens of Grant county vote July 30 on whether sale of liquor shall be prohibited The county court set that date for the local option election under the states new liquor law after a petition bearing signatures of 1226 voters was presented The liquor law provides that elections shall be called on petition of 25 per cent of qualified voters
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Petersburg
Grant County
French finance minister cites 9 billion franc loss at Bank of France
Paris. May 28. Louis Germain-Martin told the chamber of deputies that France's gold reserves fell by nine billion francs in two months as withdrawals accelerated. The Bank of France raised its rediscount rate to 6 percent from 4 as part of a tightening to restore finances. Germain-Martin urged economies and a balanced budget, warning no state can sustain the devaluation campaign. Continued on Page Seven.
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Paris
France
Louis Germain-Martin
Chamber of Deputies
Bank of France
Germain-Martin
Stock Prices Drop After NRA Decision
New York May 28 stock market slips after Supreme Court NRA ruling sparks fears of price wars. Early gains in rails utilities and metals fade as shares fall one to three dollars, while cotton futures slide and grain quotes hold. Officials foresee possible open pricing impacts though price fixing had been abandoned.
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New York
Supreme Court
NBA
York
Chicago
NRA
Wall Street
Amendments Rewritten After Supreme Court NRA Ruling
Washington reports that the Senate and House leaders and Secretary Wallace decided to recommit the AAA amendments to the Senate Agriculture Committee. The decision aims to align licensing provisions with interstate commerce principles and the standard delegation requirement following the Supreme Court NRA ruling.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Senate
Hote
Wallace
Senate Agriculture Committee
Retired Golf King Stricken at Home in Atlanta
Bobby Jones, the former world champion and 1980 grand slam victor, remains confined at his Northside Drive home after an appendicitis attack. He cannot travel to New York for the exhibition as his physician warns travel would be dangerous.
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Atlanta
Northside Drive
Bobby Jones
New York
Big Bob Jones
Bobby
H Ad
Abram Lincoln Streamlined Engine Stops in Grafton
Baltimore and Ohio locomotive 1474 nicknamed Abram Lincoln, a blue streamlined engine, halted at Grafton for several hours en route from Mt. Clare to St. Louis for the Chicago and Alton trains. It will relieve the Lord Baltimore in shops and has been shown in Washington, D.C.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Mt. Clare
Baltimore
St. Louis
Streamline
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Grafton
Lord Baltimore
Abraham Lincoln
Washington, D.C
Bid on Needle Valves For Dam is Presenten
Pittsburgh Pa May 28 A low bid of 11000 for furnishing two 48 inch needle valves for the Tygart river reservoir dam near Grafton W Va was offered by Babcock Wilcox Company of Barberton Ohio The company also bid 11169 as an alternate to the army engineers office yesterday Five other bids were submitted
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Pittsburgh
Sun Indemnity Wins Appeal In Delmar Receivership Case
Charleston May 28 The supreme court granted an appeal to Sun Indemnity Company from a $3,000 judgment issued in Taylor county circuit court in favor of William J. George as special receiver of Delmar Coal Company. The case challenged excessive fees paid to Phillips and Horner as receivers. The high court also granted appeals by R W Johnson and the Home Auto Company from Barbour county circuit court decisions.
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Charleston
Supreme Court
Sun’ Indemnity Company
Taylor County
Wiliam J. George
Delmar Coal Cot
Phillips and
Horner
Coal Courhour
High Court
R. W. Johnson
The
Home Auto ‘Company
Barbour County
Deligh t and sorrow mingle in comments on court ruling
The high court decision toppled NRA codes and drew mixed reactions. Donald Richberg and Senator Glass criticized tyranny while Senator Borah and others ponder intra state commerce limits. Figures like Clarence Darrow and William Green voiced disappointment or support, governors predicted economic life, and industry leaders warned of impact on employment and wages. Continued on page seven.
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High Court
Associated Press
Supreme Court
NRA
Donald R. Richberg
National Industrial Recovery Board
Hugh 8
Johnson
Glass
Borah
Idaho
Miss
Senate Finance Committee
Long
Senate
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
William Green
American Federation of ‘Labor
Alvan MacCauley
Automobile Manufacturers ‘Association
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Francis J. Gorman
United Textiles Workers of America
Henry P. Fletcher
Republican National
Joseph Schechter
New ‘York
Pan
New Deal Action Divides Court Ruling Sparks Debate
Washington May 28 Amid the Roosevelt administration’s gamble with the NRA and the New Deal many plan beings offered. Officials and aides survey the court action to gauge breadth and possible legislative responses. Speculation points to new statutes and other steps as the case remains unsettled.
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Washington
Roosevelt
NRA
Special Legislation To Avert June Coal Strike
New York and Washington report a looming soft coal crisis as the Supreme Court ends NRA codes. Gen Hugh Johnson warns of a return to sweatshop practices and wage cuts, while UMWA leader John L Lewis threatens a mass walkout if new agreements are not reached. The nation faces possible regulatory legislation to cover vast coal industry needs. Continuous coverage on page six and seven.
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New York
Hugh
Johnson
NRA
Washington
Supreme Court
Blue Eagle
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Business Office For Every Farm Suggested
Weston May 28 A business office in every farm home is foreseen by Miss Mary Rokabr of the United States Bureau of Home Economics She told the annual conference of county supervisors of subsistence gardens and canning The conference also received a report from Mrs Grace Wylie state director of women's relief work that 82000 subsistence gardens are planned in West Virginia this year compared with 48000 in 1934
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Weston
Mary Rokabr
United States Bureau of Home Economics
Grace Wylie
West Virginia
Pair Arrested For Passing Bogus Cash
Sutton reports two men arrested for passing counterfeit one dollar bills. William McBride and Earl Rufin, both charged, were held for action by the federal grand jury in Charleston. Details truncated but indicate preliminary hearing and county docket.
30 Hour Week Measure Spurs Dillard Starters
Washington May 28 Senator Black of Alabama presented his 30 hour week bill to administration leaders as a means to resolve the impasse caused by the Supreme Court invalidating the National Recovery Act.
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Washington
Senator Black
Ala
Supreme Court
Slum Clearance Funding Requests Hit 31 States
Public funding requests totaling 221 million dollars were filed for slum clearance and low rental housing across 31 states. The housing division proposed 60 projects seeking work relief money as part of a broader effort to expand housing and urban renewal programs.
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Ofnistrati
Union Plan Emerges After Supreme Court Wage Codes Ruling
Washington leaders of the United Mine Workers and United Textile Workers vow strikes if employers try to revert to pre NHA wage and hour standards. William Green, president of the AFL, says union response hinges on the court's decision dismantling codes and weighs in on the anticipated reaction.
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Washington
Uni ‘Galted
Supreme Court
William Green
The
of Labor
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