West Virginia Delegation Urges State Legislature Redistricting
The West Virginia six member delegation asks the state legislature to reapportion the state's congressional districts. They telegraph lawmakers urging redistricting as constitutional, pledging a fair plan and leaving drafting to the legislature. They endorse Rep Edmiston for committee appointments in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
West Virginia
Charleston
Ramsay
Kee
Ramsey
Edmiston
Weston
Post Office
Merchant Marine
Public Buildings
House
Leadership Uneasy as Roosevelts Recovery Policy Presses On
The article notes mixed reaction to the Roosevelt recovery program as Congress convenes. Republicans and some Democrats warned of deficits and long-term costs, while most leaders stay silent or cautiously support the president. The piece reflects on 1936 reelection timing and political risk amid spending promises and borrowing. North Carolina roasts over 25 million pounds of meat imported annually.
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Roosevelt
Republican National Committee
G. O. P. Wheelhorses
Congress
Treasury
House
Snell
Hoover
Mr. Roosevelt
Republicans debate liquor tax plan amid farm aid and treaties
The plan for a 2.60 dollar liquor tax with a 20 percent state credit draws GOP debate as Harrison cautions against bootlegging expansion. Senate to consider MorgenThau as treasury secretary and the St Lawrence waterway treaty with Canada, while farm relief and mortgage refinancing bonds gain attention. House priorities include DC liquor regulation and an independent offices appropriation bill. President Roosevelt considers a mortgage relief message to Congress.
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Harrison
Senate
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Treasury
St. Lawrence
Canada
House
District of Columbia
Independent Offices
Smith
Senate Agriculture Committee
Moosevelt Planns
Congress
Couzens
J. Mich
Roosevelt
Bailie Quits in Wake of New Deal Banking Shakeup
The article notes Bailie resigns amid Morgenthau planned control of large borrowing operations for the recovery program. It mentions six billion dollars in government securities and four billion in government paper to meet obligations by June 30. Bailie’s month and a half in the department is linked to the monetary program and congressional debate on rapid action versus inflation concerns.
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Bailie
Morgenthau
Noosevelt
Congress
Thomas
Oklahoma
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve
Treasury
Miners Rescued After 21 Hours Underground
Miners Wash Kilgore and Will Parker were rescued after 21 hours trapped in Derby mine number 1 of the Stonega Coal and Coke Company. A blast hurled 2000 tons of coal and debris, killing 50 year old J C G Cooper en route to a hospital.
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Prenn
Derby
Vandan
Wash Kilgore
Will Parker
Stonega Coal and Coke Company
J. C G. Cooper
Nashville Banker Paul Davis Held on False Entry Charges
Paul M. Davis, president of the American National Bank and brother of U S ambassador Norman H Davis, was arrested in Nashville on a warrant charging false entries in the Nashville and American Trust Company books and American National Bank books. Davis denied the charges, calling them part of a malicious attempt to injure him, and said the grand jury is in session while the case proceeds.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Jan
Paul, M. Davis
Davis
American National Bank
Norman H. Davis
United States
Max H. Goldschein
Nashville and American Trust Company
Trust Company
Max Goldschein
Atkinson
Noted physician Dr. Grigg remembered in Beckley obituary
Well known physician Dr. Grigg long associated with Beckley hospital and Eccles practice is remembered for distinguished career. He studied at Jefferson Medical College and West Virginia University, served in the Navy as lieutenant, senior grade, during World War I, and held fellowships in major medical societies. He married twice, survived by his second wife Mary Kerr and daughter Mary Iamitton Grigg, with sisters Byan Cameron and G S Fisher. Funeral services are set for Monday at the First Presbyterian church, with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Park mausoleum.
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West Virginia University
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Jefferson
Why
Philadelphia General Hospital
Eecles
2. D. Roller
Roller
Bridgeport
Annapolis
Beckley
J. E. Coleman
Beckley Hospital
Crigg
Grigg
American College of Physicians
Beta Theta Pi
Alpha Omega Alpha
Was 'I
Mary Dunbar
GS. Fisher
Carnegie, Pa
Local Notices and Family Arrangements From Beckley Area
Plans note burial in Pratt family cemetery as highway work diverts land. Local organizers Willfong and NeSmith. guests include Mr. and Mrs. W P B Dilson and Pritchard of Huntington. C B Rogers of Glen Jean. Obituaries and hospital reports recap Charleston trip for a father’s illness and patients at Oak Hill Hospital.
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Pratt
Kanawlin County
Willfong and NeSmith
W. PB. Dilson
Pritchard
Muntington
C. BR. Rogers
Glen Jean
A. M. Whitney
George Scott
Presbyterian Church
Hill Top
Walter Summers
W. J. Hamilton
Joseph Mellon
Beckley
George Solmian
Mamie Hodges
Underhill Is Apprehended in Shawnee Hideout Case
The report states Underhill is in custody after a confrontation at a Shawnee location. Eva Mae Nichols, described as a plump blond beauty parlor attendant, was fatally wounded. Underhill's wife and another man were captured, and officials disclosed multiple mysterious telephone incidents connected to the case.
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Eva Mae Nichols
Underhill
Outlaw Underhill Improves and Moves to McAlester
While at Shawnee City Hospital federal officers remained silent but reports indicate Underhill asked a nurse about his floor and distance to the highway. A marked improvement allowed a transfer to McAlester where he could take nourishment and talk more clearly.
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Underhill
Shawnee
McAlester
House Debates Revenue Plans for Schools and Roads
Lawmakers discuss new revenue schemes to fund schools and current expenses amid a split on farm home relief. Belknap proposes indirect school taxes with property levies focused on essential needs, while a second plan targets counties for road rights of way and district equipment. Beacom leads a campaign to push farm relief bills to the Senate.
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Webster
Dixon
Dyer
Belknap
D. Braxton
Smith
Norton Warned Of Misdirected Restraint Bill
The article notes Norton arguing that a bill authorizing restraint of forced sales when bids fall short of half a property value is unconstitutional and would be overturned by courts, thus giving false hopes to owners facing mortgage foreclosure.
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Norton
Milk Strike Disrupts Chicago Area Dairy Deliveries
Chicago and towns within a 100 mile radius faced a milk embargo as about 18 000 farmers picketed roads and halted marketing. Illinois Wisconsin and Indiana reports show reduced dairy supplies with hospitals and institutions kept stocked while infant needs were protected.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Llinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Pure Milk Association
Organization of
Dairies
Wisconsin Cooperative Milk Pool
PMA
Community News Roundup From Beckley And Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs George Reid and Mrs S Warrison shopped in Beckley on Monday. Several residents visited relatives in Beckley and Sophia. Steve Harrison Ruth Wills Lora Denorick and others attended a show in Beckley Saturday night. Betty Prince is sidelined by measles with several trips to Maple Meadow and Sprague noted.
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George Reid
S. Warrison
Beckley
Louie Buchano
East Gulf
John Unrvath
Mes. Okey Lilly
Patty Annalee
Ruth
Edra Wills
Steve Harrison
Glyde Wills
Gilmer Hughes
FL Webb
Cyrus
Maple Meadow
Lenard Harris
Betty Prince
Abrbell Lilley
Okey Lilley
Dewey Eans
Carl’ Massie
Jadys
Vernon
Clyde Wills
J. H. Wills
N. E. Pennington
Sophia
Saughter
Maxine
Lora Denorick
Ruth Wills
Sprague
Mabscott
Lizzie Beneck
East, Gulf
Dim Reid
N. E. Bumgardner
John Henry
Earnest Saddler
W. E. Brammer
Ghent
Susan Reid
Night guests and local visitors gather in town
A string of social visits fills the week with Miss Ince Taylor of Athens staying with Went McGang, Miss Marel Adkins of Winding Gulf and Miss June Adkins of Fitzpatrick visiting Mrs. Lola Eder wards, and Mildred Hodge with James Cupp attending a Beckley show. John Durante Jr. returns home from Virginia, John Harrison and Eddie Mober motor to Beckley, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Overstreet with N. Bumgardner join Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lego at Sprague for a Sunday gathering. Henry Roles of Mabscott visits his uncle and aunt H. H. Wills Thursday.
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George Neild
Ince ‘Taylor
Athens
McGang
Marel Adkins
Winding Gulf
June Adkins
Fitzpatrick
Lola Eder
Mildred Hodge
James Cupp
Beckley
John Durante, Jr
Virginia
John Harrison
Eddie Mo
Bill Overstreet
N. &. Bumgardner
Charles Lego
Sprague
Henry Roles
Mabscott
H. H. Wills
Local social notes from Lester and Beckley area
W. V. J. Hurt of Titus Nursery Co. Oak Hill transacted business Friday. Miss Lacey Hawley called Beckley Thursday. Mrs. Floyd McKinney and daughter Emma visited Beckley Thursday. G. A. Eans Bluefield called on friends Friday. Mrs. Ruby Spier visited with sister Mrs. Waldron at Harper. Mrs. Arthur Daniels Charleston guests of Mrs. Lundy Bennett this week. Fred Covey Glen Daniel Lester caller Friday. C. W. Thomas transacted business Beckley Thursday. Ward Trump Bolt Lester caller Friday. Mrs. Brodo Litz called on Glen White friends this week. W. C. Calloway transacted business Beckley Friday.
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J. ©. Hurt
Fred Covey
Glen Daniel
Lester
C. W. Thomas
Beckley
Ward Trump
Bolt
Brodo Litz
Glen
W. C. Calloway
Walter Nemo Admitted for Treatment at Beckley Hospital
Walter Nemo, 27, a colored brakeman from Glen Rogers, was admitted to Beckley hospital yesterday for treatment.
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Walter Nemo
Glen Rogers
Beckley Hospital
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