Response to the NRA drives Beckley payroll recovery push
The piece notes broad support for the national recovery appeal and details how the New Deal codes affect employment. It cites Administrator Johnson’s optimism on payroll restoration and estimates that tens of thousands could rejoin the workforce as fall business activity increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Main Street
Beckley
W. Va
A. S. Johnston
Associated Press
Mail Coursidn
Raleigh Register
Ar Tech
Devine-Tenney Corporation
New York
Chrysler
Chicago
NIRA
New Glider Record Set by Self-Built Craft
A 27 year old German youth flew a self built glider for 86 hours and 27 minutes, surpassing the previous Honolulu record of 2L hours 31 minutes. The feat, though extraordinary, underscores glider enthusiasts' devotion in Germany and the demanding use of wind currents to keep a glider aloft.
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Honolulu
Germany
Fragmentary query on item durability and pricing
The text questions why a kept item priced at six hues should not be maintained indefinitely, implying a discussion of cost versus long term use. It resembles a casual prompt rather than a full article with clear entities or events.
Wheat allotment gamble shows nature still in control
Secretary Wallace set a 456,198,588 bushel consumption target for 1934 and ordered Kansas and other states to cut output from 1931 levels. He warned weather could change final yields, making farming a gamble where the odds favor the government.
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Wallace
Kansas
Washington
Rail outlook signals improving railroad finances
Twelve railroads reported for June a 229.3 percent rise in net income from a year earlier and a 4.1 percent increase over June 1931. Gross income grew 16.7 percent year over year, with economies achieved without payroll cuts. Profits expected to set new records as business recovers, aided by efficient operations and competitive pricing.
Bailey orders heavy cuts to state roads system
Ernest L Bailey the new state coach commissioner says primary roads funding will be slashed with secondary roads receiving most attention due to financial strain. He warns caution is needed to avoid damaging highways and urges maintaining essential upkeep to protect the state's highway investment.
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Ernest L. Bailey
Bailey
Clarksburg
Registerings A Column of Comment and Criticism
A column miscellany mixes satire and observation on taxes politics and social quirks. The piece name checks ALPHONSOW and touches on moon missions egg choices, drinking habits and a blend of local society notes with brief notices of Legion meetings scout troop events and visits among families in Sophia Virginia and surrounding areas.
Supreme Court Upholds Stockholder Challenge to Salaries
The Supreme Court ruled a stockholder may question high salaries of officials and executives, especially when bonuses seem excessive. The case involving American Tobacco Co. led to a reversal of a circuit ruling and remand for trial, signaling potential rise in corporate litigation and checks on executive pay.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
American Tobacco Company
District Court
Federal Circuit Court
Circuit Court
Fairmont Times
Sophia West Virginia Family Visits in Beckley and Nearby Towns
Sophia and relatives from W Va visit Beckley with Mrs Earl Lovell and children Wilma and Jack while other families travel to Berkley Cranberry Mullens and Winding Gulf for visits. The Sophia Affinity ball team plans a double header with Grab Orchard on the Affinity field today. Miss Virgie Farley has visited Mr and Mrs James A Farley of Winding Gulf recently.
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L. L. Wills
Gray
Bryan
Clint Bryant
Norfolk
Virginia
J. B. Dunn
Leonore Farley
Virgie Farley
George Stone
Yukon
S. D. Stone
Gulf Pot No. 86
American Legion
Scout Troop No. 75
Charleston
Mazel
Messrssex Lovell
Walter Dingus
Ralph
Douglas Spradling
Christiansburg
Je- Roy Bynucker
Washington
DD. C
Sam Smith
Leo Hall
Sophia
8. Schofield
L. Mason
East Gulf
Earl Lovell
Wilma
Jack
Beckley
Arthur Ut
J.B. Dunn
Walter Bent
Cranberry
Blue Stone River
J. W. Woods
Helen
P. A. Lovell
J. Munsey
Berkley
Glen Sessler
Milc Droit Minnick
Winding Gulf
R.A. Minnick
Grab Orchard
Mro
James A. Farley
George Wolf
Mullens
Talks to Parents About Summer Leisure and Children’s Activities
The close of school brings new problems for parents as children grow older. Summer leisure can breed restlessness and misused time, so creative activities are essential. A town theater program shows how communities can engage youths in productive pursuits.
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Chief J
Chester Morris Goes Independent After West Contract Ends
Chester Morris leaves Roland West after four years under contract and becomes a free agent. He can pick his roles, keeps all salary earnings with agent’s cut the only deduction, and stars in Golden Harvest as a puncher in Kid Gloves with several films lined up.
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Morris
Roland West
Chester Morris
Chester
Hollywood
New York
West
Lakers
Junior membership grows at converted barn playhouse
The summer program uses a converted barn as a makeshift theater with young recruits from schools and colleges. Members rehearse and present one or two plays, covering expenses from proceeds while a regular member acts as final arbiter. The rise in junior membership signals value and success.
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Bers
MIDDEN IOOR SY FRANKS PACKING ON BONAVENTURE
Colin Hewitt who calls himself Donald Howard prepares in his cabin on the Bonaventure to land at Cape l Orage. The Mask killed his friend Reddy Turner and the letter to Joe Lasarre remains to be delivered as Colin contemplates Germaina Tremay.
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Colin Hewitt
Donald Howard
New York
Bonaventure
Cape l’Orage
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Colin
Reddy Turner
Reddy
Joe Lasarre
Cap & Vorage
Masi Armacl
Mask
Flcton
Germaina Tremay
Tremblays and Cape Orage Echoes Across the Coast
Colin, aboard Cap a l Orage, learns of the Tremblay family's deep coastal ties as Germaine Tremblay, daughter of Dr. Levis Tremblay, shores up the coast lore. He suspects a fellow named Lazarre may be connected to a friend of a friend in his search. Germaine hints at a local club and post office rest house as the ship nears Cap a l Orage.
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Captain Rainville
Mademoiselle Germaine Tremblay
Colin
Tremblays
North Shore
Tremblay
France
Levis Tremblay
Cap 4 d’Orage
Montreal
New York
Germaine
Mademoiselle Tremblay
Quebec
Nkce
Mrangois
Cap A l’Orage
Cape l’Orage
Madame Frénier
Madame Frémien
Joe Lazarre
Cap & Vorage
Lazarre
Joe
Joseph
Reddys
Reddy
Cap 4
il'Orage Mu
Cap & Jorage
Frank 4. Packard
Local Social Notes and Family News from Oak Hill Area
Glen Rogers born to Dr. and Mrs. IL Fy froutman a son named Holmes Russell after the White House physician Uncle of Dr. Troutman. Oak Hill area hosts visits, dances, and travels with relatives from Charleston Huntington Detroit Detroit and Chicago.
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IL Fy Froutman
Holmes Russell
Troutman
White House
Grover Cleveland
United States
Grace Maynor
Minnie Penson
Garl Dean
Charleston
Oak. Hill
GP. Taylor
Montgomery
Hilton
Chicago
Century of Progress
Anthony Gower
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Gulf
MD Aday
Glen Rogers
Detroit
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J. J. Pevawley
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Evelyn
Lewisburg
J. T. Cary
Willian Erskine
J.D. Harden
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