Rail Plans of Roosevelt Completed
Washington April 22 The plan to untie the railroad system is complete and ready for Congress next week. A federal coordinator appointed by the President would oversee economies, with 15 regional coordinators to cut duplication and unnecessary passenger services and to consolidate terminals.
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Associated Prats
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Rayburn
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Messive
Senate
Interstate eCommerce Commission
Inflation plan fights split as Congress debates free coinage
Congressional leaders clash over a Wheeler King amendment to widen the silver section enabling the president to institute free coinage of silver with gold at his ratio. Reed decries the move while Patterson proposes axing the gold content reduction. Rainey defends the administration as Burns calls GOP attacks un-American.
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Reed
Patterson
R-Mo
Rainey
Ree and
Walcott
R-Conn
Snell
Luce
Rmass
Mainey
Mellons
Harrimans
Mitchells
Ogden J. Mills
Treasury
Representative Burns
Tennessee
New Chicago Mayor Promises Prosperity and Confidence
Burns expects inflation bill approval with farm bill to be settled in conference. Rankin slams Republican leaders as public enemies two along with Mellon and Mills, accusing them of driving the country into peril. Snell defends his remarks and accepts responsibility as a congressman and citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Rankin
Andrew W. Mellon
Ogden Mills
Snell
Congress
World Economic Talks Open With Roosevelt MacDonald
Prime Minister MacDonald and President Roosevelt discuss steps to ease poverty unemployment and currency issues. They plan expert-led talks on world economic measures including removal of trade barriers and monetary solutions. A preliminary communique lists officials present and notes experts will begin discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lien
Roosevelt
White House
Washington
Labor Party
MacDonald
Hall
Lindsay Raymond Malev
Pillman
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Herbert Feis
State Department
Wiliam €. Bullitt
Robert van Sitart
Frederick Leith-Ross
James Barlow
Arnold E. Overton
Seuge Dies By The Assacrized Poesy
Durtee Johnny Cotteral aged 8 of the tent district United States circuit court of appeals died in a hospital late today of pneumonia and uremic poisoning. Miss Belva Elliot has been ill at Raleigh General hospital and is reported much improved.
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Wichita
Kas
Durtee
Johnny Cotteral
Tent District
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Belva Elliot
Raleigh General Hospital
Legion Show Promises Frolics With Larger Cast
The Legion presents Springtime Frolics at Memorial Building on May 2 and 3. Fifteen scenes of musical numbers with sketches and solos, inspired by George White and Karl Garrell revues, feature Elinor St. Clair and Hazel Couch with a chorus of dancers. The production includes Dutch themed acts by Grace and Gladys Davenport and a sports number by Christine Sullivan, among others.
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Legion
Memorial Building
George White
Karl Garrell
Elinor St. Clair
Georgia
Hazel Couch
Miss Gonch
Grace
Gladys Davenport
Christine Sullivan
Salary cuts outlined for 1942 43 budget
The governor announced salary reductions to be written into the next biennium budget with further cuts possible through reorganizations. Elective officers’ pay would drop 20 percent, while department head salaries remain unchanged for now. Monthly department cuts from July 1, 1942, show substantial reductions across auditors, attorney general, education bodies, road commission, health, welfare, and other state offices.
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Auditor's Office
Department of Schools
State Board of Education
Secretary of State
Road Commission
Department of Mines
Office Employees Department Public Safety
Bureau Negro Welfare and Statistics
Adjutant General
Bank Department
Public Welfare
Public Service Commission
Board of Control
Sinking Fund Commission
City Council to Review Beer License Applications
City recorder J. J. Hollandsworth Jr. announced that residents seeking beer licenses must file applications with checks or cash for fees at city hall before the council meets Tuesday evening.
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City Recorder
J. J. Hollandsworth Jr
Second Macon Flight Planned Early Tomorrow
The U S S Macon after a successful maiden flight will carry out a second test cruise early tomorrow morning. Captain Alger I Dresel indicated no official pace was set but the dirigible is expected to cruise at least briefly over Lake Erie barring weather changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Macon
Alger I. Dresél
Lake Unie
Revenue Bill Proposals Move Through Special Session Actions
The article notes a special session push to repeal semiannual tax collection and restore full November tax collection. It details the Dyerland redemption measure with delinquent land discounts from 30 percent at six months to 10 percent at 18 months, a constitutional tax for women, and a request by the West Virginia Retailers' Association to pass on the two percent retail sales tax to consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Retailers’ Association
Democratic senatorial race shapes up in West Virginia
UOE L. Smith faces a heated primary as potential contenders emerge for the Democratic nomination. Names mentioned include Gray Silver of Martinsburg former Governor John J. Cornwell of Romney Circuit Judge Charles Ferguson of Wayne Arthur Koontz of Charleston Graham Sale of Welch George S. Neal of Huntington J Alfred Taylor of Fayetteville and Representatives John Kee of Bluefield Robert L. Ramsay of Follansbee.
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West Virginia
Gray Silver
Martinsburg
John J. Cornwell
Romney
Charles Ferguson
Wayne
Arthur Koontz
Charleston
Graham Sale
Welch
George S. Neal
Huntington
J. Alfred Taylor
Fayetteville
John Kee
Bluefield
Robert L. Ramsay
Follansbee
East Beckley Church Sermon and Local Events
Rev F V Allen will preach at the East Beckley M E Church south this evening at 7 30. Epworth League holds devotion at 6 30. Murray family left for Tron Gate Va after the death of R N Almond. Neighbors and visitors from Whitesville Charleston Bluefield and Glen White are noted among local movements and visits.
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F. Va. Allen
M. E. Church
South
Epworth League
R. E. Murray
Tron Gate
Whitesville
GG. Jackson
Deloris
Charleston
Earl Bannister
Bluefield
Episcopal Church
Christchurch
Herman Gwinn
Elizabeth Conley
Charlester
Charles Dickerson
Glen White
James H. Musgrave
Fred J. Whely
Whely
Gaunt
Fred D. Maram
New Yor City
Denver
Colorado
Houston Wilbur
Oak Hill
B. PB. Farley
J B Corley
Frankie
Lode
Layland
Repeal Headquarters Opened in Charleston WV
Pp D Koontz of Charleston says an office staff will be named next week for the United Repeal Council state headquarters in Charleston. The staff will include one representative from each of six groups affiliated with the council, with headquarters in rooms adjoining the state women's prohibition reform headquarters.
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Associated Preck
Charleston
W. Va
Pp. D. Koontz
West Virginia
United Repeal Council
Council
State Women's Organization For Prohibition Reform
Four Flusher stage play draws big high school crowd
Miss Garnet Miundley presented The Four Flusher in the high school auditorium to a large audience. Grace Mutchinson praised for her shoe store stenographer role, with Ann Willfong, Batty Mayhew, Ella Richards, and Charles Garvin also receiving notices. The show featured a sprawling cast led by several named performers.
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Garnet Miundley
Grace Mutchinson
Ann Willfong
June Allen
Wealth
Batty Mayhew
Dwight Allen
Tune
Ella Richards
Evangeline Gay
Charles Garvin
Andy Whittaker
Herbert Toflon
Earle Thompson
Ceorge Hodel
Howard St Clair
Okev Godby
Robert Tarwood
Aubrey Miller
Aubrey Miller, Miss Moe Bruster
John Cooner
Community Socials and Local Notices Highlight Busy Week
Blue Jay West Virginia highlights a Y P D party at Darius Tench home with many attendees. The P T A met on Thursday, and members joined the Fayet Raleigh Union event at Brackley Temple. Marvin Dobbins returned to Bluefield Junior College after Easter with his family nearby.
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Darius Tench
Misses Blanche
Etta
Mabel
Hazel Shumaker
Vena Hart
Edith Epperley
Eula Elliott
Goldie Houchins
Frances Lilly
Tiny Garter
Ruby Martin
Pauline Hart
Wilma
Eva
Grather Richmond
Ruth
Magdalene i Payne
Art Carter
Paul Shumaker
Hay Elliott
Teddy Meadows
Cecil Martine MeRas Martin
Clay
Ernest Smith
Wayne Richmond
Keith Lilly
Barney Small
Ireland Martin
Howard Carter
Fred Carter
Herbert Burgess
Ton Burgess
Mary Garter
P. 1
Young People’s Division
Fayet'e-Raleigh Union
Methadiet Temple
Brckley
Marvin Dobbins
Bluefield Junior College
Lawrence Small
Mie
Walter Mark
Coleman Hart
Prince ,Wick
Raleigh West Virginia Social Notes and Obituaries
Raleigh West Virginia society notices list the Cole and Lilly families traveling to Princeton and Mabscott visitors. Everett Meadows funeral reference and Pearl Meadows attending the Princeton service. Local residents visit Stotesbury Oak Hill and Pageton. multiple guests and family attend events. Albert Martin admitted to Beckley hospital.
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C. F. Cole
Ak Lilly
Mae Thompson
Princeton
Wits
Everett Meadows
O. R. Lilly
Stotesbury
Raleigh
Geo, Roberts
Keith Arliff
Merle Cole
Oak Hill
Centra Lilly
Mabscott
Virginia Thompson
R. MH. Hayes
Charles Mercer
Pageton
Grace Mercer
Pearl Meadows
Charles Sanger
Win. Price
Berles
John F. Jarrell
Coal City
John Allen
Mer
R.H. Hayes
Thela
Serretha Nicewander
Sophia
Jim Dabbing
Ben
Albert Martin
Beckley Hospital
Brewery project planned for Clarksburg plant
W M B Line of Clarksburg Ice and Storage says Ford Bacon and Davis of New York will lay out reconstruction of the long unused Clarksburg brewery plant. The firm will not operate the brewery. a new corporation will be formed. Expenditure of 815,000 to repair the building and install machinery is planned. Engineering work lasts about 30 days, with restoration following. First brew expected in about four months.
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Associated Press
Clarksburg
W. Va
W. M. B. Line
Sine
Dr Winston Named As Special Examiner
Eleven non salaried honorary special medical examiners for the state compensation department were appointed today by Commissioner George T. Watson. The appointees include Dr. James E. Wilson Clarksburg Dr. Robert Winston Beckley Dr. Truman E. Vass Bluefield and Dr. J E Blaydes Bluefield along with five more from Huntington Logan Montgomery Morgantown Mullens Parkersburg and Gary. Additional appointments will follow for other industrial districts.
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Pratt
Charleston
W. Va
State Compensation Department
George T. Watson
James E. Wilson
Clarksburg
Robert Winston
Beckley
Truman E.vass
J. E. Blaydes
Bluefield
A. RR. Lutz
Huntington
J. L. Hil
Logan
C. W. Stallard
Montgomery
Benjamin M. Stouts
Morgantown
Ward Whits
Mullens
Thomas L. Harris
Parkersburg
Richard Y. Shanklin
Gary
Dravo Employes Face Manslaughter Charge
Federal indictments returned in Charleston against five Dravo Construction Co. Pittsburgh employees for manslaughter over a Marmetdana landslide that killed six workers. Named defendants include J. S. Miller vice president Jacob Tippett general manager Edward Weir superintendent William Sturgeon assistant superintendent and George Parker laborer. Weir had a prior Kanawha county trial ended without verdict.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Dravo Construction Company
Pittsburgh
Marmet Dan
J. S. Miller
Jacob Tippett
Edward Weir
William Sturgeon
Auto Race Driver Killed In Oakland Accident
In Oakland California on April 22 Bryn Saulpaugh a noted auto race driver died when his car overturned during a practice run at the Oakland Speedway He was thrown 15 feet from the vehicle and died before hospital arrival The crash occurred as he prepared for the 130 mile race slated for the next day Saulpaugh had held several track records and was driving a rebuilt racer damaged New Year 1932.
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Associated Press
Oakland
Calif
Bryan Soulpaugh
Oakland Speedway
Saulpaugh
Noted Wax Modeller Henry Terlinder Dies by Own Hand
Henry Terlinder aged 70, famed for synthetic beef steaks baked hams and fruit, died by suicide at his Brooklyn home. His clay modeller’s works included over 200 varieties of wax food figures and won him a reputation abroad.
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Associated Press
New York
Henry Terlinder
Brooklyn
Bridge and Fuse Offense Leads to Fine for A M Bacheer
Morris reports A M Bacheer of the city pleaded guilty to bridging a fuse in his electrical circuit. He paid a fine of 7 dollars after pleading in police court on his lawyer's advice. The Chief warns that further bridging cases will be punished fully.
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Homer GB. Morris
A. M. Bacheer
Finer &7
Bacheer
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New
Chicago
Edward J. Kelly
Seuge
Uoe L. Smith
East Beckley, W. Va
Repeal
Blue Jay
W- Va
Kansas House of Representatives
D. R. Kurtz
Pottstown
Picohurst
N. C
Associated Presa
Raleigh, W. Va
Winston S
Dravo
Wlliam Gibbs McAdoo
United States
Bill Perkins
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