Ickes Praises New Deal While Acknowledging Critics
Secretary Ickes spoke to the Associated Press convention praising the New Deal and its moderate liberal path. He noted reduced wealth gaps and expanded opportunity, while admitting controversy over relief programs and AAA restrictions. Roosevelt to speak tonight on national radio to defend policies.
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Associated Press
Ickes
Roosevelt
United States
America
AAA
Mr. Roosevelt
Call for New School as Central Annex Faces Closure
The school board plans to end use of the Central annex at term end, urging rapid construction of a new building to avoid double shifts and half day sessions. Federal relief may aid, easing local taxes, but prospects for timely funding remain uncertain. The board is urged to pursue a site on existing property or a new lot for a closer location.
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Beckley
Workse
West Virginia Ad Book Promises State Beauty and Pride
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture releases a new illustrated booklet aimed at instilling state pride in residents and inviting visitors. It features a rhododendron frontispiece with a state road map and a Grandview rock scene near Beckley, depicting travel from pioneer days to modern air and road transport.
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West Virginia
State Department of Agriculture
Grandview Rock
Beckley
Senate mail mirrors daily flow and varied pleas to lawmakers
A reporter notes Senate post office handles about 40 000 incoming and 45 000 outgoing letters daily. Individual senators average roughly 300 letters a day with substantial varied content from pensions to bootlegging loans tariff protests and job pleas. The piece ponders whether quantity overrides quality in congressional work and recalls constituent pressure versus national welfare.
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Senate
Huey Long
Roosevelt Recovery Program
Iis
Political Gossip Flings at Hoover and Hatfield
A Republican gossip item claims Hoover and Hatfield are active shapers of party strategy. It accuses Hatfield of sending a West Virginia senatorial petition to block Rush Holt while alleging both leaders are past their prime. The piece mocks their influence and cites political defeats and unlikely comebacks.
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Hoover
G.O. P
Hanover
Huntington
Hatfield
LL &, Senate
New Holt
West Virginia
Messrs. Hoover
Botiy
Laing
New Haven
Gouvernor
West Viceina
Senate
Rush Halt
Hitfield
York
Reane County
Paying for Civil War costs Still billed to government
Seventy years after the Civil War the U.S. still pays about 5 million dollars monthly to pensions for veterans and dependents. The ongoing cost drains the national purse as pensions rise even as conflicts fade from memory. Clarksburg Ledger notes the enduring burden across generations.
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Githears
Clarksburg
Sunday Dancing Is Ruled Out and Other Tidbits
A column of comments and quips by Alphonso presents satirical notes on social life. The piece critiques idle worship, unemployment, marriage expectations, and sharp banter between a couple in a lunchroom scene.
Public Forum Letter Defends Restaurant Against Labor Claims
The Beckley West Virginia letter denies malicious attacks claiming unfair treatment of organized labor. The writer cites adherence to the Federal Code of Fair Competition and opposes signing a contract they view as contrary to the Code.
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Register
Beckley
West Virginia
Jaybor
United States
Letter on race baiting by labor groups sparks concern
A letter from Brown W. Payne of Home Service Restaurant denounces organized labor for exploiting racial prejudice to provoke African Americans. It claims more Negroes think for themselves today and refuse to be led to harm by such rhetoric.
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Brown W. Payne
Parents must teach tidiness to curb street litter
Brooke Peters argues that charity begins at home and parents set the example for civic responsibility. Children learn cleanliness from guardians who dispose properly, pay for road maintenance, and avoid littering on streets and public spaces. If adults model order, towns stay cleaner and safer.
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Brooke Peters
Tammy
Daddy
Tommy
Postmaster Changes at Sun and Brooklyn Offices
Fred Roberts resigns as postmaster of the re established Sun office. Otto Kinsler appointed to fill the vacancy but also tenders resignation, suggesting A F Pane for appointment. Brooklyn postmaster resigns and H P Thamis named as successor. State Sentinel.
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Fred Roberts
Sun
Otto Kinsler
Kinsler
A. F. Pane
Brooklyn
H. PF. Thamis
State Sentinel
Crossroads of Fame Hit by Hollywood Stars
Hollywood stars face major career crossroads as new projects loom. Ruth Chatterton returns with Feather in Her Hat for Columbia after a stint away from cameras. Gloria Swanson and Barbara Stanwyck seek strong dramatic roles or new studios. Dietrich aims for a standout follow up at Paramount. The era shows how one hit or miss picture can redefine a star’s path.
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Ruth Chatterton
Warner Bros
Paramount
Miss Chatterton
Columbia
Grace Moore
I. A. R. Wylie
Chatterton
Gloria Gloria Swanson
M-Cgm
Barbara Stanwyck
Warnerite
Woman In Red
Stanwyck
Warner
Ladies of Teisure
Metro
Dietrich
Mariene Dietrich
Richard Barthelmers
Edward G. Robinson
William Powell
Thin Man
Social at East Park School April 29
East Park school invites patrons to a social on Monday night April 29 with refreshments on sale. Proceeds support school activities and the event aims to foster community gathering.
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East Park
Creat Riches as by Matest Howe Farndane
James Stimson, delaying marriage to Leslie, enters Kansas City politics. He uncovers a New Concord money scandal, fights local bosses, and wins trust of key figures. A national convention speech is marred by a dramatic stage moment when Jane Northrup Stimson appears, threatening his political future.
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Matest Howe
Bt James
Leslie
Kansas
Jim Stimson
James
New Concord
American Legion
Kansas City
Stimson
Julia Pratt
Julia
Sarah
Tha Manston
Miss Sarah
Aunt Lou
Congress
Nortonville
Jane
New York
Leslia
Sasie
Hin
Lealis
Jane Northrup Stimson
Jenlie
Fia
Leshia
Delver
Ueslie
Veslia
Marcel H. Farnhamt
Kesler Keeps Regular Sermon in Pear Church
Rev Kesler of Ramp filled his regular appointment in Pear West Virginia with sermons and Sunday school at 10 30 a m inviting all in the community to attend. District P T A met at Richmond High School Friday evening for music and program with a social to support the school. Local residents and relatives are noted visiting and moving as listed. Natchez Mississippi history is noted as under two flags.
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Kesler
Ramp
Richmond High School
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Natchez, Miss
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