Bumgardner Aligns With Old Guard Amid New Deal Shift
A Sunday Morning column notes J Lewis Bumgardner will back London Kos and Shell, aligning with economic aristocracy critics. It contrasts his stance with a broader push at Detroit meetings to oppose Roosevelt’s re election while praising Democratic reform roots from Jefferson to Jackson.
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J. Lewis Bumgardner
London
Kos
Shell
Woolrow Wilson
Hughes
West Virginia
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Bmmigardner
Detroit
Roosvelt
Great Corporation
Roosevelt
Mr. Bumgardner
Landon
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Jackson
Reeds
Davises
Smiths
Colbys
Elys
Coxes
Bumgardners
Landon labor stance judged in light of New Deal policy
The piece analyzes Governor Landon's acceptance speech and the Republican platform on labor rights. It notes Landon's emphasis on workers meeting freely and being protected from interference, questions whether he would compel industry to honor these rights, and contrasts with the federal government’s prior stance and New Deal labor policy.
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American Federation
National Labor Relations Board
Landon
Norman Thomas
Thomas
New Deal
Lindbergh and Bleriot both shaped early aviation eras
The death of Louis Bleriot recalls a pioneer whose 1909 English Channel crossing preceded Lindbergh’s 1927 feat. Bleriot’s early achievements included a 60 mile cross country flight and a self built monoplane, earning prizes and advancing aviation alongside Lindbergh’s groundbreaking transatlantic voyage.
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Bleriot
France
Louis Bleriot
English Channel
Charles A. Lindbergh
Atlantic Ocean
Fe Bourget Field
Paris
Channel
Man
Toury
Arthenay
Bleriol
Public service panel cuts Appalachian rates and backs labor
The West Virginia Public Service Commission ordered a rate reduction for the Appalachian company, promising at least 33 cents off monthly bills. The commission, led by Chairman John Preston and Commissioner OY, is praised as a model of capable, nonpartisan public service work that supports workers’ rights to organize without corporate interference. Governors and leaders are cited for aligning with the New Deal labor policy, while noting continued vigilance on union freedom and employer practices.
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West Virginia Public Service Commission
Appalachian
Public Service Commission
Liquor Commission
Landon
Heli
Norman Thomas
American Federation of Labor
V. J
Public Service Commissioners
John Preston
Frontier show and coastal anecdotes journey across notes
Duftrop visitors recount Mississippi and Fort Worth experiences with a Dallas show called Frontier while praising a large revolving stage. Pauline Jones at Swan cafe weighs chewing gum woes as restaurant seating troubles persist. Joe Miller shatters coal loading records at East Gulf, and Captain Red Holmes anticipates nourishment for troops at Fort Knox. A West Virginia Lions tale contrasts Norfolk and Virginia origins. An essay on breakfast menus laments the decline from hearty mornings to light coffee and toast. Whitesville page notes Miss Mary Zobai joining Glegora Coal store.
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Preston Crosby
Duftrop
Mississippi
Fort Worth
Texas
Dallas
Crosby
Frontier
Paul White Man
Federal kitty plan to curb midyear spending
President Roosevelt orders department heads to set aside a six month spending kitty from their appropriations and use it only if they can show good cause by January. Officials may trim programs or slow hiring to reach the midway point with the approved reserve, while maintaining essential duties.
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Preston Grover
Cone
Midway Point
Roosevelt
New York
Rescuer Stops Ram Attack On Iowa Boy Near Farm
A passerby in Manchester Iowa leaped from his car to confront a ram attacking 10 year old Roy Iben. He bull-dogged the ram and dragged the boy to safety. The ram again charged and was knocked cold with a stick of stove wood.
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Associated Press
Manchester
Fred WW
Herman
Roy Iben
Iben
Palks to ATP Parents
Commentary on heated summer irritability and parental self control. The author urges parents to model restraint for children, noting harsh morning starts and the broader impact of tone on household behavior and respect. Emphasizes waking self discipline to set a calm daily tempo.
The World with a Fence A New Novel by Morien Sims
Carol Porlance agrees to teach in Athboro Georgia and grows closer to fellow teacher Ellen Sanda and bachelor Hen Tyler. A Sunday outing with Ben eases her nerves about starting school, though Carol dreams of not teaching forever.
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Morien Mn Sims
Carol Porlance
Athboro
Ellen Sanda
Hen Tyler
Ben
Carol
Wolf
The Cat atter and the Church Lesson
Carol begins as a young history teacher at a small town school. In church she flirts with football players and navigates a prankster moment, while Mr Hudson supports her. In class she captures seniors with a candid, bold teaching style, challenging them to question sources and think for themselves.
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Ellen
Elen
Hudson
Carol
Shere
Jhorilla
Bill Yandel
Mr. Yandel
Carol Teco
Strass
Marian Sims
Preaching Schedule At Mabscott Baptist Church
The Reverend E. Gibson Davis former Beckley Bankst church pastor will preach at Mabscott Baptist Church tomorrow at 8 PM. He is en route to the Baptist state assembly in Philippi. The Reverend S. C. Sigworth of Grampian Pa will preach at 11 AM today. No service this evening.
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E. Gibson Davis
Beckley Bankst Church
Mabscott Baptist Church
Davis
Asherville
N.C
Baptist State Assembly
Philippi
S. C. Sigworth
Grampian
Parkersburg WPA Driver of Week Named Safest
Parkersburg August 1 Joe Murphy 25 a WPA employee was named the safest driver of the week after an official questioned him about a driving incident.
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Associated Press
Parkersburg
Joe Murphy
WPA
Abandoned autos dot North Carolina tract near Asheville
In Asheville North Carolina an area near the city contains a 0 acre tract where 1 100 abandoned automobiles lie idle. The owner explains he cannot claim them as his and notes the need to be careful while dealing with the vehicles.
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Associated Press
Asheville, N. C
Asheville
Deer Rated an Enemy on Cotton Plantation in Cheraw
Cheraw South Carolina reports deer as a public enemy to cotton farmers with one planter claiming deer ate two acres of staple crop. The dispatch also notes 25,000 converts attributed to Rev. J. Jo. Hanes, a Southern Methodist evangelist of 29 years.
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Associated Press
S. C
Birmingham
Ala
J. Jo. Hanes
Southern Methodist
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