Boondoggling Word Spurs 1936 Campaign Sparks
A back country term boondoggling gains prominence in New Deal rhetoric. President Roosevelt endorses it as a standword and the Democratic committee lauds its humor and old country roots. Critics like Hoover, Senator Dickinson, and the Liberty League deride the term as New Deal waste.
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New York State
Roosevelt
Democratic National Committee
Tarther
Harry Hopkins
WPA
Hoover
Dickyinson
Iowa
Hamilton Fish
Bertram Snell
House
American Liberty League
Republican National
Moral Qualities Of Relief Recipients And Public Officials
A newspaper reflection condemns a large share of relief workers for taking pay without working and accuses officials from county to Washington of using their positions for side earnings. The writer argues this erodes self respect and undermines the American system, warning the situation is perilous if widespread.
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PWA
Washington
Gas Rate Question A Beckley Chamber Effort
The chamber of commerce committee met with Amore Gas Utilities officials to seek a rate reduction for about seventeen hundred Beckley gas consumers. The aim is a fair rate aligned with lower charges in nearby communities to attract households and potential industry to Beckley.
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Chamber of Commerce Committee
Amore Gas Utilities Company
Beckley
Negotiations Aim at Reduction in Utility Rules
The article notes a long standing issue since 1929 when mains were extended from Wyoming county wells and high rates arose. It reports established operations now seek reasonable rule reductions through negotiations, with a Public Service Commission appeal possible if talks fail.
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Wyoming
Public Service Commission
Boy Scouts Celebrate Twenty-Sixth Anniversary Of Service
The piece notes the twenty six year history of the Boy Scouts of America, citing seven million participants and the February 8 birthday of the movement. It then shifts to local relief office cuts, coal mine payrolls, and economic remarks from businessmen about hiring and negotiations.
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Boy Scouts of America
Sea Scouts
New ‘River
Gulf
Bonus Money Will Likely Benefit Home and Farm Needs
The Hampshire Review argues two billion dollars in veterans bonuses will be spent wisely. Most recipients are middle aged with families and obligations, using funds to establish homes or farms, pay debts, or improve property rather than a frivolous spree. The piece notes recent economic distress shapes prudent use.
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The
Hampshire Review
Man About Manhattan Reflections from New York’s Cultural Scene
A column of eclectic notes on New Yorkers in arts and society. Comments on John Boles loving snow, Chaplin’s fame, Mayor LaGuardia, and everyday city life. Mentions include S C. Warden Lewis E Lawes Sing Sing cast, Dick Barthelmess, and writers like Fannie Hurst Edith Wharton Phil Stong.
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New York
John Boles
Ie de France
Charlie Chaplin
Bronx House
Hsiung
Lewis E. Lawes
Sing Sing
Wall Street
Horace Haughton
Percival Wallingsford - Poytwee
al Donahue
Robert Henri
Wus
Shakespeare
Billy Rose
James Carsson
Will Thane
Fannie Hurst
Reginald Denny
Barbara
Edith Wharton
Phil Stong
Gibson Seeks Republican Nod for Town Constable Post
Frank H. Gibson announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for justice of the peace in Town district, with a May 12 primary. He formerly served as lieutenant and captain of Company C in the state police, deputy sheriff, and Charleston police chief.
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Frank H. Gibson
Justice of the Peace
Jin Town
Gibson
Comppany C
Beckley
Charleston
A Patchwork of Odds and Observations From the Era
A selection of opinion quips and notices spans topics from veteran bonuses to okapi jokes, traffic quirks in Des Moines, bankers and prosecutors, prison taxi plans, Leap Year rights, and a banquet miscommunication with a Chinaman, all in a wry early 20th century tone.
Reserve Officers Meet in Beckley Tuesday at 7 30
Reserve officers and enlisted reservists from Raleigh Fayette Summers and Wyoming counties will gather in Beckley Tuesday evening at 7 30 at Beckley College. Captain Henry T Kent executive officer of the Charleston Military District said the topic will be Outposts with Captain Rankin R Boone as instructor. On the same day Charles Schneider Cedar Grove N J police officer became a father for the third time and a grandfather.
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Raleigh
Fayette, Summers
Wyoming Counties
Beckley
Beckley College
Henry T. Kent
Charleston Military District
Rankin R. Boone
Charles Schneider
Cedar Grave
N. J
Debate Club Plans Contest At Woodrow Wilson High
Woodrow Wilson High School debate club will stage a poetry interpretation and declamation contest in the school auditorium on Saturday May 2. Preliminary rounds start at 1 30 p m and finals at 7 p m. Irving S Maddy sponsor says 38 schools are invited to send two representatives each with pro rata expenses. The poem The Man With the Hoe by Edwin Markham will be the required piece for poetry entrants.
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Raleigh
Woodrow Wilson High School
Irving S. Maddy
Maddy
Edwin Markham
Hollywood Keeps Fresh Face On Old Films
Hollywood adopts new faces for old stories as reworks and talkie upgrades revive silent era titles. Writers remake plots with modern titles and expanded dialogue while preserving core narratives and characters.
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Robbin Coons
Hollywood
Talhers
Pat O'Brien
Josephine Hutchinson
China
Sinchir Lewis
Pola Negri
Marlene Dietrich
Mystery Thriller Continues In Marchbolt Manor Plot
Frankie Bassington French schemes to expose a drug ring with Dr Nicholson in Marchbolt. Bobby Reeves poses as chauffeur Edward Hawkins to reach the country house and follow clues while Henry frets over a missing cure and a looming misdeed.
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Frankie Dertoitt
Uolby Jones
Roper Bassig
Etranger
Eif
Marchboit
Frankin
Bobby
Aereelf
Dua Carstairs
Nicholson
Roger
Bassington-Grened Country House
Sylvia Bassington-ffrench
Henry
Ife
Frankie
Madonna
London
Bobbs
Boeey
Great North Road
Hampshire
Mercyr Foway Court
Brankie Wightly
Sylvia
Teri
Hare ™Kins
Staverley
Hawking
Ansglers’ Arms
Edward Hawkins
Frances Derwent
Young Reeves
Mr. Asten
Looking to Future By The Associated Press Huntington W Va
Marshall College students abandoned their annual due to revenue shortfalls. Editor nominee Charles Silver warned a failed book could hurt the centennial year finances and overall prospects.
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Associated Press
Huntington
W. Vs
Marshall College
Charles Silver
Fire chief starts all night patrol to spot danger
Parkersburg West Virginia fire chief Lloyd Layman launches an overnight patrol of the business district to detect signs of trouble before fires start. The watch aims to prevent blazes by early detection and quicker response.
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Associated Press
Parkersburg
W. Va
Fee
Lloyd Layman
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