Couzens Critiques Rail Merger Amid Legislative Stalemate
Senator Couzens of Michigan sharply criticizes the proposed consolidation of eastern railroads as the House committee acts to block railroad holding company legislation this session. The Interstate Commerce Committee postpones action on Parker bills seeking IC authority over holding companies. A separate Parker measure to authorize a broader investigation was sent to the rules committee and then deferred, signaling likely death for now.
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Associated Press
Couzens
Michigan
House
Interstate Commerce Committee
Parker
Interstate Commerce Commission
Water Power Debate Echoes in State Legislature
The article discusses ongoing contention over water power development and the 1929 act. Delegate Kenna argues the Democratic majority represents the people as they draft rough terms of a contract. He warns mistakes can be corrected in two years or sooner with a special session, but mistakes against the people would be lasting.
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Kenna
Law Debate Echoes Over Water Power Licenses
Kenna argued that pressure against the pending bill stemmed from water-power companies seeking licenses now under the 1929 act. He said the public views the act as unfair to the people and warned against hastening action.
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Kenna
Boxing Bill Vote Tally From State Senate Session
The senate division on the boxing bill split with 12 votes for and 11 against. Republicans Davis of Lewis Hatfield Neale Reynolds of Mineral Watkins Weissenburger and Wells supported. Democrats Garvin Hodges Reynolds of Mercer Snodgrass Taylor opposed. Absent were Republicans Helmick Martin and Democrats Henshaw Hiner White of Hampshire. Senator Beneke paired with Woodyard to oppose the bill.
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Davis
Lewis
Hatfield
Neale
Reynolds
Mineral
Watkins
Weissenburger
Wells
Garvin
Hodges
Mercer
Snodgrass
Taylor
Ritchie Hutchinson
Miller
Roberts
Smith
White
Abbot
Herold
Johnson
Matthews
Wiseman
Helmick
Martin
Henshaw
Hiner
Hampshire
Beneke
Ohio
Woodyard Republican
Roane
Columbia budget soars from 1900 to 1930
Columbia University's annual budget rose from 820000 dollars in 1900 to 11500000 dollars in 1930. Students now pay only 38 percent of the expenses, with the rest covered by subsidies, endowments, and state and private support.
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Columbia University
Air Patrols to Guard Forests with Planes and Volunteers
Airmen plan seasonal forest patrols across the Lake States and western regions. Congress budgeted 50000 for 1931 with added volunteer reports from commercial pilots. Planes will scout for fires, transport crews, report fire size and direction, photograph, and support anti fire education. Ships will be kept ready for specific missions rather than constant cruising.
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Associated Press
Gion
Congress
Great Lake States
Volunteer Fire Lookout Network Expands In West
During an electrical storm fires are first spotted by lookouts and surveyed by fliers. The volunteer reporting system, led by Herbert Hoover Jr. for Western Air Express radio activities, will expand for the upcoming fire season after a 1930 experimental run. Last year pilots on regular company routes reported 244 fires, with reports from airlines relayed by radio and telephone to forest service headquarters.
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Herbert Hoover, Jr
Western Air Express
Forest Service
Reach Agreement on Naval Appropriation
Congressional conferees reached an agreement on the naval appropriation terms today ending a week long dispute. The Senate and House settled their differences and approved $10,000,000 for the construction of 11 destroyers after President Hoover urged a break in the disagreement at a breakfast conference.
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Washington
Hoover
Senate
House
Aviator Faucett Safe After Prisoner Hold in Peru
American aviator Elmer J. Faucett was reported safe in Lima after being held by both rebel and loyalist forces in northern Peru. The Feb 27 dispatch confirms his release and good condition amid ongoing tensions in the region.
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Associated Press
Lima
Peru
Elmer J. Faucett
Beru
Fayetteville Lawyer Injured In Automobile Accident
C. E. Mahan prominent Fayetteville attorney improved after an automobile crash at Longacre Tuesday. He suffered a brain concussion and is under treatment at a Montgomery hospital. The accident occurred when the car was crowded from the road and plunged over an embankment. W. G. Thompson, riding with him, was unhurt.
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C. E. Mahan
Fayetteville
Longacre
Mahan
Montgomery
W.G. Thompson
Thompson
Abandon Beauty Prize At State Unity
West Virginia University's sororities decline to participate in the Miss West Virginia contest. The event is called off after 10 years of popularity. The Mountaineer concept and a new ideal Miss West Virginia were discussed, but the yearbook deadline may prevent any winner’s photo from appearing.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
Wee
West Virginia University
West Virginia
George White
Joe Matthews
Pulitzer Newspapers Sale Move to Scripps Howard
The Pulitzer brothers plan to sell their newspapers to the Scripps Howard group soon, with authority granted by recent decisions and expressed desire to complete the transaction after court hearings. The sale aims to hand leadership in American journalism to the new owners, ending the era their father began.
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Pulitzers
Theewspapers
Scripps Howard Group
Pulitzer Brothers
Intan
Surrogate Totey renders unusual decision in dramatic delay
In a dramatic move the surrogate settlements board delivered a rare ruling after a 13 hour wait by nearly 100 newspapermen from World. Photostatic copies were filed with the court clerk at midnight in the hall of records across from the Parked building of the World.
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Gible
Totey
Battleship Modernization Bill Passes House
The House approved by a 205 to 68 vote a measure authorizing 830 million dollars to modernize three battleships the New Mexico Mississippi and Idaho. The bill follows Senate action and awaits the president's signature to complete modernization from the Washington naval conference.
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Washington
House
Senate
New Mexico
Mississippi
Idaho
Davis Improves After Brief Beckley Hospital Stay
Davis 69, a well known Maynor farmer, was released from Beckley hospital after about three days of treatment. He had been admitted for care earlier in the week and is reported to be in good condition.
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W. N. Davis
Maynor Farmer
Beckley Hospital
Adkins In Hospital At Beckley
P H Adkins Helen Tippleman was a patient in Beckley hospital today, admitted yesterday for treatment.
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P. H. Adkins
Helen Tippleman
Beckley Hospital
New England Dairymen Seek Coolidge for Five Year Service
New England dairymen offer ex President Calvin Coolidge a five year contract to organize dairy interests with a total salary of 1,000,000 dollars.
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New England
Coolidge
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