Doctors Ask Elimination 3 Hospitals
The West Virginia Medical Association council proposes abandoning the three state emergency hospitals Welch Fairmont and McKendree and placing inspection and care standards under the health department while fiscal control remains with the board of control. The move mirrors American College of Surgeons recommendations urging hospital consolidation and clearer employer responsibility for compensable injuries funded by the state.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Council
The
West Virginia Medical Association
State Health Department
Welch
Fairmont
McKendrée
Health Department
Board of Control
West Virginia Medical Journal
American College of Surgeons
State Association
College of Surgeons
State Compensation Department
Party control shifts in Raleigh county 1886 to 1902
The Raleigh county political scene swung between Republicans and Democrats from 1886 through 1902. Key figures included William C. Richmond and George Bailey, with Bailey repeatedly saving Democrats from a full county loss. In 1894 Republicans gained statewide control, while 1900 saw a Republican surge in a presidential year that matched prior cycles of party contest.
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William C. Richmond
George Bailey
Pee
I. C. Prince
Abel Ford
Prince
House of Delegates
Raleigh
Treais Court
Republi
Roosevelt plans balance budget amid tax and economy talk
The article reports leaders in New York expect debates to center on revenue as Roosevelt faces a broad government reorganization plan under consideration by the Senate Economy Committee. Democrats aim to balance the budget in Roosevelt's first year, with a beer bill already passing the House and pending in the Senate.
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Roosevelt
New York
Senate
House
New Room Allocations Aimed at County Offices
County Clerk Harry Anderson begins service with expanded space after courthouse alterations. The sheriff’s entrance area becomes part of the clerk’s office with a new doorway to the former sheriff space. Sheriff C C Lewis gains two rooms vacated by the assessor and retains a room used by Meadows’ staff. Photo stat equipment in the clerk’s office prompted the move, while the assessor’s office was relocated upstairs to rooms once used by the prosecuting attorney.
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Harry Anderson
County Commissioners Room
Sheriff's Office
C. C. Lewis
Court House
Prosecuting Attorney's Force
Lawmakers weigh further cuts to federal budgets
The appropriations committee considers eliminating or consolidating programs as Congress must modify laws to allow further reductions. Burns expects more cuts next session across defense and several departments while veterans outlays remain pending study. Byrd doubts enough cuts avoid new taxes though earlier deficit reductions exceeded last year by about $400 million.
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Appropriations Committee
Congress
Burns
War
Navy
State, Justice, Commerce and Labor Department
Independent Offices
Special Joint Congressional Committee
Albany
Roosevelt
Army and Navy
House
Byrds
Treasury Post Office
Agriculture, Interior and First Deficiency
Committee
Beckley Fire Department Reports 1932 Progress
The Beckley department saved $243 908 more in property in 1932 than in 1981. It answered 60 city fires and nine outside calls. In 1931 it fought four out of town fires plus 40 within the city. Chief Guthrie called 1932 among its most successful years due to high prevention of destruction.
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Beckley
Guthrie
Tax Reform and Reassessment Loom in Democratic Agenda
The Democratic page outlines ongoing tax system reform as the administration's top task, with likely property reassessment. Analysts urge fair bases for all property, possible supplemental revenue like income tax, and a statewide deficit over 3 million to be addressed through economy.
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Monwealth
Secret Selections Delay State Appointments
The piece notes many office seekers forcing appearances to press claims while the process of appointments remains secret with Kump. It suggests most posts are withheld until after the legislature's work, as officers face petitions hindering state government planning.
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Kump
Lehman Takes Oath as New York Governor in Quiet Ceremony
Herbert H. Lehman was sworn in as New York governor at his Park Avenue home in a brief ceremony attended by relatives after the death of his sister. M. William Bray also took the oath as lieutenant governor. The oath was administered by Judge Irving Lehman, and the formal inauguration is slated for Monday with several social events canceled.
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Aasocratet Press
New York
Park Avenue
Herbert H. Lehman
Clara Limburg
Alfred E. Smith
M. William Bray
Utica
Irving Lehman
Court of Appeals
Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Lehman
Roosevelt
Schrader Rites Held for Mrs Schrader in Dunbar
Mrs. Harrison Schrader 59 widow of Harrison Schrader died Friday night at her Dunbar home after weeks of illness. Survived by two daughters Mrs George Speicher and Ruth Schrader both of Dunbar and son W C Schrader of Alabama. Funeral this afternoon at 2 30 from First Christian church with burial at Sunset Memorial Park.
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Harrison Schrader
Dunbar
Johnstawn ‘Road
George Speicher
Ruth Schrader
W. C. Schrader
Alabama
WS. Honaker
J. H. Stump
Beckley
First Christian Church
Ritchie Ware
Paul Smith
Sunset Memorial Park
Caffee
W. O H. Miller
J.C. Bailey
Carmel Rombaut
H. C. Ballou
J. B. McGlothlin
Dr. L. A. Martin
C. L. Calloway
A. O. Smith
W. RR. Fugill
Burwell Ware
Rupert Jarreil
W. A. Stanley
Community Church Plans Combined Sunday School Service
Eccles West Virginia announces Sunday events at Community Church with a 10:00 Sunday school start and 11:40 conclusion followed by a short sermon on What of the New Year. No evening service due to the pastor's travel to Lester. Evelyn Feazelle hosted a birthday gathering with many friends and dinner games. The flu epidemic continues to ease and schools plan to reopen Monday January 2. Judge Darren of Chicago comments on crossing streets safely with a push perambulator.
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Lester
L. Lowery
Evelyn Feazelle
Allember
Mary
Ivan Lowery
Lessie Griffith
Denzie Worley
Reece Byrd
Billie Elliot
Grover Herron
Loren Hall
Regenald Buckland
Eugene
Pauline Tabor
Val
Dorothy Adkins
J.B. Justice
Ruby
Juanita Bowman
Manette Collins
Bob Barron
Susie Meadows
Lilian Cox
Buster Wills
Eugene Kidwell
Helen Kay
Sarah Worrel
Charley Keesee
Ethel Mae Feazelle
Mitchell
New Revenue Act of 1932 Details Timing and Deductions
The Revenue Act of 1932 requires 1932 income taxes to be paid by March 15 and lowers the exemption for married men while allowing deductions for losses on short term stock or bond sales. Losses on stocks or bonds held over two years are treated as capital assets, with losses offsetting gains and potential carryover against 1933 securities gains. Government bonds are excluded from the definition of stocks and bonds for the limitation.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
Gulf line expands service from Beckley to Metalton and Surveyor
The Gulf Transportation Company announces new service extending beyond Beckley to Lester Eccles Metalton and Surveyor, creating a unified hub in Beckley as part of a larger system. General manager John W. Evans notes the change builds on prior operations by two lines and serves adjoining communities.
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John W. Evans
Gulf Line
Beckley
Lester
Eccles
Metalton
Surveyor
Gulf Transportation Company
Fire damages beauty establishment as doctor aids blaze
Firefighters arrived to find Dr. Mitchell breaking through a glass door and directing water onto the partition wall before the fire crew took over with a hose up the stairway. The doctor assisted the blaze suppression alongside the firemen.
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Dr. Mitchell
Dairymen to Meet in Beckley Tuesday
Dairymen from Mercer Greenbrier and Fayette counties will meet Raleigh county dairymen in Beckley Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Memorial building to discuss industry problems. E D Curry agriculture agent announced the session with J Hopkins Morgantown WV Dairy men association secretary treasurer in attendance. County agents are expected present. one representative per county.
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Mercer
Greenbrier
Fayette
Dn Beckley
Raleigh County
E. D. Curry
J. ¥. Hopkins
Morgantown
West Virginia Dairymen’s Association
Raleigh
Curry
Memorial Building
Kanawha Street
Huntington Schools Stay Closed a Week
Officials of Marshall College and Huntington city schools postponed reopening after Christmas for one week due to influenza. Doctors reported about 20 percent of public school students and a slightly smaller share of college students ill with the disease.
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Associated Press
Huntington
W. Va
Marshall College
Huntington City
Knights Of Pythias Plan Pot Luck Supper
Members of White Pine Lodge 47 Knights of Pythias will host their annual pot luck supper and entertainment tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the Moose Hall. All members urged to attend.
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Knights of Pythias
White Pine Lodge 47
Moose Wall
Bobbie Beauty Shop Rebrands and Moves to Lilly Building
The Bobbie Beauty Shop relocates from the Post Office building on South Fayette Street to the Lilly Building over the G C Murphy company on Main Street. It rebrands as Bobbette Beauty Salon with new suites and permanent wave machines, hair dryers, and other equipment. All staff remain with the new salon.
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Bobbie Beauty Shop
Post Office
South Fayette Street
Lilly
G. C. Murphy Company
Main Street
Bobbette Beauty Salon
Bobette Beauty Salon
Wound Fatal to Railroad Worker in Kentucky
Ashland Kentucky December 31 John Harshbarger 60 of Huntington West Virginia died in a hospital from a bullet wound suffered in an attempted holdup Friday night near Raceland Kentucky Police say Harshbarger identified Harry Griffith 23 of Worthington Kentucky as the shooter Griffith and his brother Frank 21 are jailed in Greenup County pending grand jury action No charges filed yet police expect to present the case to the grand jury Monday Harshbarger who was hard of hearing said the bandits fired after he did not halt when signaled to stop on the highway
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Associated Press
Ashland
John Harshbarger
Huntington
W. Va
Chesapeake and Ohio
Raceland
Harshbarger
Harry Griffith
Worthington
Griffith
Frank
Greenup
Halutrp
Greenup County
Woodmen Camp to hold first 1933 meeting
Beckley Camp No. 15175 Modern Woodmen of America to meet Tuesday evening January 3 1933 at 7 30 p m at Moose Hall Neville street. O F Cook clerk says regular meetings will follow and officers may be elected at this gathering or a later date. All members urged to attend.
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Beckley
Woodmen of America
Moose Hall
Neville Street
O. F. Cook
Gas prices cut by Sinclair in eastern states
Sinclair Refining announces a one cent per gallon price cut on all three grades of gasoline for tank wagon and service stations. The decrease takes effect Monday January 2. The company markets its products mainly in states east of the Rocky Mountains.
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Associated Press
New York
Sinclair Refining Company
Rocky Mountains
Meeting Postponed by Monday Music Club to January 9
The Monday Music Club postpones its January gathering to Monday January 9 due to the first Monday holiday. Members are reminded the club meets on the first Monday of each month.
Plan Action on Beer Bill in Senate Committee Next Week
Washington Dec 31 Plans for swift Senate Judiciary Committee action on prohibition measures including beer and repeal were announced. Norris set a full committee meeting to consider the 3.2 percent beer bill and Blaine’s subcommittee will draft a repeal resolution for Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Norris
Blaine
Hoover
Senate
Drys
Chairman endorses bill revision as gesture amid veto risk
Chairman Norris said he favors revising the bill but will not press it this session, viewing the move as a gesture since he expects a veto.
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Norris
Milk Strike in Nebraska Declared by Lincoln Producers
Lincoln producers representing the Lincoln Non-Stock Cooperative Milk Producers Association vote to sell no milk at current rates after December 31. About 500 members demand contracts and higher prices while planning free milk stations for local consumers as strike plans move forward.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
h@y
Lincoln Non-Stock Cooperative Milk Producers Association
Tocal
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