West Virginia needs a strong governor like Herman Kump
The piece argues for a governor with Kump’s foresight and reforms. It praises Kump’s 1930s program to overhaul taxation, schools, roads, welfare, and state government, and calls for modern strong leadership to push similar statewide reforms including property revaluation, justice system changes, a larger state police, and expanded conservation.
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West Virginia
Herman Guy Kump
Kimp
Political Science Department
West Virginia University
Kump
Charlestonjand
Ome
Charleston
Charlestas
Local clothing factory opens under Ted Decker near Mount Hope
City Editor George Armstrong visits Ted Decker's training site near Bailey's Cabins on Mount Hope road to see a growing operation set to begin trousers production. Decker plans a large factory on Slamford road with female workers, paid expenses, and new equipment touted as cutting edge.
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George Armstrong
Ted Decker
Bailey
Mount Hope Road
Ted
Slamford Toad
Decker
Anthony Laciura
Tony
New sewing machine boosts output and raises pay
A single motor system improves speed from 3000 to 5000 stitches per minute enabling faster production and allowing operators to earn more on a piece basis. The narrative mentions Harold Smiths and Eileen Jarrell pursuing decorating studies, plus a March of Dimes appeal touching Pinecrest patients and TB sanatorium generosity.
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Harold Smiths
Smith
Eileen Jarrell
K. M. Jarrell
North Kanawha Street
Eileen
Harold
Harvery University College of Law
Smiths
Staunton
Woodrow Wilson
City Manager
Sam Adams
W. A. Burke
Pinecrest
Beckley City to Sell 75000 Bonds for Garbage System
City council votes to issue 75000 dollars in bonds to finance a municipal garbage disposal system. The move aims to expand service citywide, fulfill campaign promises from both parties, and elevate Beckley from township class to first class city.
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Beckley
West Virginia primary signaled to lose its pledge role
Congress considers civil service pay raises and the West Virginia 1939 amendment erases prior primary commitments. The state now sends GOP and Democratic delegates to the national conventions with no formal ballot pledges, altering 1940 1944 dynamics and future elections.
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Associated Press
Charleston
He Istate
West Virginia
West
Secretary of State
White House
West Virgsinia
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ten cities named as best dressed by beauty engineer
New York social observer Mrs Veronica Dengel lists ten U S cities with the best dressed women based on a poll of fashion leaders. She notes Boston Chicago Palm Beach ranked low while New York Atlanta Miami Detroit Washington Philadelphia Dallas San Francisco Salt Lake City and Seattle top the list. She also mentions Bali as a distant ideal and jokes about a man’s wallet and travel.
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New York
Binedecker
Veronica Dengel
American Women’s Instiute
Boston
Chicago
Palm Beach
Atlanta
Miami
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
Dallas
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Seaffle
Jaitless
iBali
Penthouse Chapter Twenty Four Ends In Subtle Hearts
John Boardman and Vance Lambert share a night playing contract with Sheila and Valerie in Sheila’s apartment. Valerie imitates Irene’s poise while John shows quiet interest in Valerie as they plan another bridge session and contemplate future marriage. Sheila hints at psychic talk about a prize winning book.
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John Boardman
Vance Lambert
John
Navy
Vance
Sheila
Val
Clifford
Irene
Savas
Clifforn
Valerie
Mr. Boardman
Fragmented confession hints at romance plot twist
By Vida Hurst a line hints Clifford marriage plans collapse as a typewriter girl faces a hard choice. Valerie admits uncertainty while a predicted outcome remains unresolved, suggesting a love triangle and a stalled engagement.
Old American Slogans Shape Political Struggles Across Eras
In a Washington feature, Jane Eads surveys how slogans evolved from early Federalist and Democratic clashes to modern party lines. The piece traces echoes of "Those Who Own the Country" and "For Jefferson and Liberty" to later riffs like "Vote Republican Save What's Left" and "Be True to Truman" while noting figures such as Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren becoming rallying targets through the years.
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U. S
National Executive Committee
Philadelphia
Jane Eads
Washington
Truman
Henry Wallace
Federralist
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Liberty
Democratic Party
Andrew Jackson
Jackson
Andrew
Hej
National Bank
Henry Clay
Marlin van Buren
William H
Tipi Recanoe” Harrison
Little van
Flying Tutehman
Steep Places by Norman Angell reviewed
The review praises Angell’s book Literary Guidepost TIE STEEP PLACES for its keen insights on security over peace and the peril of nation’s cherished independence. It notes prose elegance and aphoristic passages, while questioning whether education has reduced thinking among modern peoples as nations risk war.
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Norman Angell
Harper
Angell
Thought for Today Wrath is cruel Proverbs 274
An inspirational line from Proverbs cautions that wrath is cruel and destructive. It reflects a moral stance urging restraint and mercy in daily conduct.
Public Forum Urges Prohibition Return Over Grain Waste
Ralph T. Nordlund of Beckley argues Schenley Distillers misstates grain use, calling for prohibition to curb waste from distilling and beer brewing. He cites food losses, economic harm, and moral concerns, urging honest advertising and ending grain donations until Prohibition is restored.
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Boise Democrat
Naked Truth
James N. Lawrence
U.S
James Lawrence
Schenley
Ralph T. Nordlund
Beckley
Loretta Young Seeks Help for Europe’s Hunger
Hollywood interview with Loretta Young reveals concern for impoverished Europe. She recalls performing before royalty in London and notes charity needs while admitting a lean frame she cannot fully fix. Her fur coat was being cleaned for shipment.
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Hollywood
Loretta Young
Loretta
London
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