West Virginia Liquor Control Plan Outlined by Repeal Council
The Register reports Charleston discussions of a comprehensive liquor control plan for West Virginia starting next March. It favors state stores with hotel licenses in Beckley and Raleigh county, local option elections, and prescription sales from the control board.
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West Virginia
State Repeal Council
Repeal Council
Charleston
Virginia
Liquor Control Board
Beckley
Raleigh
Raleigh County
Control Board
J. J. Bumgardner
Register
Flying Scotsman Sets London to Leeds Speed Record
The Flying Scotsman in England covered 186 miles from London to Leeds in 151 minutes setting a new speed record. British rail interests staged the trial as a response to critics citing American and German train gains, reflecting British conservatism in design choices.
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England
London
Leeds
America
Germany
British Railways Prove Superior Through Speed and Service
The text praises British railways for speed records and reliable service offering rapid punctual and comfortable travel. It notes efficiency from lighter cars and engines and well maintained roadbeds, hints at possible diesel engines and streamline trains, while observing other nations experimenting.
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British Railways
Secres
Germany
Holland
United States
Governor Kump Warns Against Legislature Organization
Governor Kump urged in a chamber of commerce speech that the 1935 legislature be led to protect his administration’s achievements. He warned of maneuvers to disrupt policy while Senator elect Rush Holt accused utilities and big business of seeking control. Both favor unemployment relief and old age provision as priorities.
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Kump
Chamber of Commerce
Charleston
Rush Holt
Senate
People's Representatives
Pennsylvania Democrats Endorse Byrns for Speaker
The 23 member Pennsylvania Democratic delegation in the House caucused with Senator Gulley present and unanimously backed Representative Byrns for speaker. Byrns regards the endorsement as tantamount to election once the 71st Congress convenes. Washington eyes the floor leadership race as France cedes police powers in the Saar to England.
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Guffey
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Franklin Roosevelt
House
Eleel Gulley
Representative Byrns
Byrns
71Th Congress
Washington
Roosevelt Calls Nation to Unite Against Crime and Kidnapping
The president urges united action to curb bank and messenger robberies and kidnapping. He condemns banditry and the murder of innocents, and warns against war profiteers and bribery by manufacturers of munitions of war as Congress investigates depravity linked to du Ponts and Dillingers.
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Roosevelt
Congressional
Washington
du Ponts
Shepherdstown Ralister
Corning Glass Works Casts 200 Inch Telescope Lens
The Corning Glass Works of New York has cast a 200 inch telescope lens, a milestone in mechanical science. After slow cooling, it will serve as a reflecting mirror in the largest telescope built, enabling sight of island universes 900 million miles away, three times as powerful as the Mt Wilson 100 inch, and vastly beyond the human eye.
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Corning Glass Works
New York
Mt. Wilson
Column of Comment and Criticism Observations and Quotations
A collection of light satire and quips from various sources. The item features social witticisms about athletes, fashion, dieting, and everyday life with asides on public figures and humorous mishearings.
Walter King and his valet Ray Childers a tale of fortune
Actor Walter King recalls his valet Ray Childers known as Chief Little Horse once rich from inherited lands who plans to buy a ranch when his trust funds arrive in 1936. Childers once rode with Hoot Gibson as an extra and now rails against past excesses while hoping for a comeback. More than 100 coyotes were trapped in a month on the Mashed QO ranch near Amherst Texas.
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Walter King
King
Walter Woolf
Pictures
Ray Childers
Tulsa
Oklo
Little Horse
Hollywood
Hoot Gibson
Lo- Leeien
Ray
Hob Woolsey
Bob
Tay
Gingern Roger
Amherst
Tex
Factory Quest for Stolen Formula in Essex Marches
Sra Aurais Nicholas Trench Jerry Murdaunt and Molly O Bhien plan to descend on a deserted factory in the Essex marches to locate a stolen formula valued at two million. They suspect double dealing and a Walter may be under Peter Orlot’s influence with a Russian handler also seeking the formula. A hotel page boy aids by seeking the Walter.
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Sra Aurais
Nicholas Trench
Jerry Murdaunt
Molly O'Bhien
Essex
Molly
Vlane
Jerry
Peter Orlot
Nick
Absurdity of Expenses Statement Pleases Cresswell
Jimmy accepts a tone of good humor as Mr. Cresswell refuses payment for his legal help saying the work was his pleasure. The narrator struggles with honesty toward Cresswell while plotting with Jerry and plans to seek proof about Osborne's death. He heads home in a windy December night toward Whitehall Court worried about Molly as he recalls recent events.
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Mr. Cresswell
Bedford Row
Barton Street
Cresswell
Jerry
Sir William Avon
Sir William
Osborne
Parliament Square
Big Ben
Whitehall Court
Molly
George
Leigh
Hampstead Heath
Regent's Park
Milan
Rsf
Penn Publishing
Talks to Parents About Size and Brain Power
Brooke Peters argues that a child’s size often influences classroom placement and social behavior. The article notes that nourished, well fed bodies support better brain function and urges parents and teachers to help under sized children adjust and participate rather than withdraw or become overassertive.
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Brooke Peters Church
TA Meeting Echoes Community Support For Disabled Children
The T A met at the school on Friday with devotional led by Rev James Godbey and a county talk by B B Chambers. A poem by Jean Mitchem and a Christmas reading by Anita Godbey followed, with refreshments served. Also noted were weekend visits and several ill or recovering individuals with family guests in Beckley and Maynor.
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T. A
James Godbey
Jean Mitchem
Anita Godbey
B. B. Chambers
Gorge Stanley
Weyman Stanley
Cecil Christian
Mary Anna
Betty Jane Rorrer
D. E. Johnson
Beckley
Ruth Snuffer
Opal
Evelyn Bowman
Betty Jane
J. B. Borrer
George Stanley
Daugh
Co Ed Students Pose for Art Classes at UGA
University of Georgia men study funds from FARA while co eds giggle at art class posing. Men grumble and redden as they endure a two hour session. Professor Harrington Wells of Santa Barbara claims whales have lice.
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Associated Press
Athens
University of Georgia
FARA
Harrington Wells
Santa Barbara
Cal
State College
Gift ideas for him from Payne’s and local shops
A shopping guide for men’s gifts lists Payne’s Arrow shirts and ties, Botany wool ties, Interwoven socks, and Hanes or Enro outfits. Jewelry from Keckley, watches from Elgin or Hamilton, Fostoria ware, and various grooming sets are offered. Stores like White Cross Pharmacy, Gilbert’s and Stallard’s provide hats, robes, bags, picture framing, and elegant sleepwear to suit holiday needs.
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Payne's
Arrow
Cheney
Faultless
Cruise
Keckley
Elgin
Hamilton
Scheaffer
White Cross
Yardley
Coty’s
Mennen’s
Houbigant’s
Williams
Gilbert
Hansen
Travellers’ Hall of Fame
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Paul Whiteman
Paul
Mars
Montreal Star
Sandy
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Victor Bridges
Jimmy
George Washington
Mordaunt
Jarry
Seymour
Royal United Arts
Hoa
Old Redland
Jimmy Fox
Jount ‘Vrabor
W. Va
Ters
Dorothy
J. D. Stanley
Jeff Stanley
Frank Stanley
Eccles
An Ark
Beckley Hospital
H. F. Wiseman
Nelda
Maynor
Theman Rorrer
Rorrer
Snyder Phipps
Delmeda
Revelle
Thedford Stanley
Frank Harper
Myrle
William Rees
Posers
Shord
Snoop
Tucker
Stallard
Euourch
Wement
Embee
Tite Modern
Crosley
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