Coal price confusion ends as Roosevelt order ruled inapplicable
P M Snyder and N W Roberts clarified that the presidential order requiring bidders to quote prices no more than 15 percent under current levels does not apply to the bituminous coal industry. West Virginia operators had feared government contracts would force lower quotes. Snyder reported multiple inquiries from producers seeking interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Roosevelt
P. M. Snyder
N. W. Roberts
Washington
Snyder
Six Sent Up Continued From Page One
Willie McIntyre a North Carolina youth was sentenced to two and a half years for breaking and entering a store in Winding Gulf. John Barbush Eccles miner received six months and must work out costs for maiming his daughter by pouring hot water on her. James White Negro miner found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the fatal Glen White shooting of Elmer Cannady. July 5 set for motions to overturn verdict. Cannady was killed when White fired three bullets during an argument over frisking another visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winding Gulf
Willie McIntyre
North Carolina
John Barbush
Eccles
Barbush
Aslay
Paul Dwiggins
Dwiggin
J. Q. Hutchinson
White
James White
Elmer Cannady
Glen White
Kilgore
H. A. Dunn
Cannady
Dillinger III Exchange of Fire Leaves Several Wounded
Patrolman Nels Hanson chased Dillinger III's group at close range and opened fire after they fled a jewelry store. Stahley Coen were wounded in the legs while Harry Berg fired from his shop. Jake Solomon and Toth were struck by gunfire as the mob escaped in a green car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Hanson
Stahley
Coen
Harry Berg
Hamilton
Berg
Jake Solomon
Toth
Jerry Henderson
Dillinger
Mysterious vehicle roars through city to Indianapolis
Eyewitnesses described a fast vehicle that turned from Main Street toward Michigan Street, then sped south along Michigan Street and out of town toward Indianapolis, creating a scene of terror among spectators.
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Main Street
Michigan Street
Indianapolis
Kump Praises New Road Plan and Tax Reforms
Kump expresses gratification at the new road plan claiming the tax structure has been fairly rebuilt. He says the plan aims for efficiency and economy and will likely take five years to fully realize. A definite package of improvements will be presented to the next January legislature session to proceed without extra costs or disruption.
German Crisis in Berlin Ends in Arrests and Executions
Reich leadership moves to crush opposition as Nazi control tightens. Von Papen is detained, Von Schleicher and Boehm are killed after resisting arrest. Goering proclaims Hitler to make an example to deter revolt. Berlin's streets calm under army and police deployments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz von Papen
Hiller
Willer
Germany
Munich
Berlin
Goering
Hitler
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
Schutz Staffel
Reichswehr
Unter-den-Linden
Paul von Hindenburg
von Schleicher
Boehm
Deposition of Hitler Aims to Discredit Nazi Leadership
An official Nazi announcement denounced Roehm as immoral and discrediting the movement. It described Roehm and other leaders as caught in a morally degraded spectacle under Hitler’s supervision. The report notes arrests, loyalty shown to Hitler, and the swift suppression of mutinous troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Roehm
National Socialist Party
Nazi
Boehm
Reich
Karl Ernst
Berlin
Brandenburg
Bremen
Haly
Sitlerand
Goering
Mussolini
Victor Lulae
Iso
Hatchers Plan Annual Reunion at Pine Grove Park
The third annual Hatcher reunion will be held at Pine Grove Park on Highway 1921, six miles east of Beckley, on Sunday August 12. The program will include speakers, music and songs, with lunch invited. attendees urged to come to Raleigh county’s coolest spot for a day of good cheer starting at 1 o'clock AM.
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Hatcher
Pine Grove Park
Beckley
Lilly
Hatchers
Raleigh
Lilly Announces Candidacy for State Senate Post
The Associated Press reports in Charleston that Lr. J. Lilly filed notices of candidacy with Secretary of State W. S. O'Brien. Lilly seeks the Democratic nomination for state senator from the Sixth district, representing Mingo McDowell Wayne and Wyoming counties.
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Lr. J. Lilly
Senate
Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
O’brien
B. Ghafin
Williamson
Corporation Department
State Auditor's Office
Mingo
McDowell
Wayne
Wyoming
T. J. Lilly
Minton
Roe, Raleigh and
Summerstoun
Mercer, Monthes
Community Social Roundup From Crab Orchard Area
Residents and visitors share a weekend of gatherings across Mabscott Glen White Stotesbury Beckley and Welch. Local families including the Phipps Deck Kahle Ball Bowman Murphy and others spend time with relatives, attend dinners and travel to Virginia for visits.
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Sara Underwood
Mabscott
G. C. Phipps
Mildred
Charles Phipps
Charley Campbell
Glen White
Jim Campbell
Weston Bailey
Muabscott
Josie Montgomery
Arthur Hylton
Stotesbury
Raymond Phipps
Beckley
Paul Gallimore
Ennis Deck
Charleston
FE. J. Deck
G.G Phipps
E. E. Stephens
Oakland
Myrtle Perkins
Milton
D. A. Rifle
Alonzo Carter
Velta Wood
Irene Clower
Cleta Wood
Princeton
Henry Riffe
Elston
Virginia
Warry Carter
Roanloke
Emma Sntphon
Bids Opened for Highway and Bridge Projects in West Virginia
West Virginia road commission called for bids on a bridge and five highway projects to be opened July 17. Projects include Ohio county S bridge on National pike with multiple spans, Tucker county Hambleton Hendricks road, Mason county Leon Robertsburg road, Putnam Mason county line Woods road, Raleigh and Wyoming Ravencliff Glen Rogers road, and Monongalia Ringold Gum Springs School road with grading draining and surface work.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Road Commission
Ohio County
National Pike
Tucker County
Hambleton-Hendricks
Mason County
Leon-Robertsburg
Putnam County
Woods
Raleigh
Wyoming
Ravencliff
Glen Rogers
Monongalia County
Ringold
Gum Springs
Cooks Plan Unveiling at Ivanhoe Church Reunion
Unveiling of a John Cook Revolutionary veteran grave marker near Ivanhoe Church is planned for July 20. Family members will attend with a Rockcastle Baptist Association session and a picnic lunch. Speakers include F. C. Cook and Hon. E. W. Worrell. Decendants in Wyoming and Raleigh counties number about three thousand.
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John Cook
Ivanhoe Church
Oceana
Rank
Cook
Rockcastle
F. C. Cook
MacDowell
Maude Hall
Janice Vermillion
Pineville
E. W. Worrell
Wyoming
Raleigh
Laurel and
Clear Forks
Guyandotte River
Thomas
William
John Jn
James
CCC Worker Held In Girl's Death
Jem and Mes Mrs Frank Rettinger of Salem and Mr. and Mrs Gordon Lester, formerly of this section, are mentioned amid a string of social visits. Miss Vella Wood and Miss Cleta Wood of Beckley visited Mrs Macy Jessup. Mrs L La Fink and family of Glen White called on her mother Mrs C P Wille. Mrs C P Riffe visited Mrs James Bryson of Maple Meadow. Riffe says her friend has improved since the last visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jem
Frank Rettinger
Salem
Three Held for Assault in Sand Lick Case
Three Sand Lick youths Gilmer Athey Orville Athey and Austin Quesenberry were held without bond for grand jury action on a felonious assault charge after waiving examination. Quesenberry also faces murder charges in the Anders case. The trio allegedly confessed to beating Albert Williams 40 in the Sand Lick area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Lick
J. Robert Miller
Gilmer Athey
Orville Athey
Austin Quesenberry
Clarence W. Meadows
Albert Williams
Middle Fork
Quesenberry
Ed Anders
Anders
Williams
Athey Brothers
Kenopaweva Club Picnic Brings Members Together
Members of the Kenopaweva Club from Provident Life and Accident Insurance gathered at Lovers Leap for their annual picnic. Attendees included I H Huddleston and family of Huntington and Vest family of Bluefield along with many other company representatives from Kentucky Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenopaweva Club
Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company
Kentucky
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Lovers Leap
I. H. Huddleston
Robert
Jean Vest
Bluefield
A. I. West
Buchanan
Beckley
John McDaid
Morgantown
W. R. Duncan
Christine
Lucille
Williamson
Pittsburgh
William Vaughn
Huntingtons
R. H
Roosevelt Names Five to Stock Exchange Commission
President Roosevelt selected a five member stock exchange control commission dominated by liberal backers of strict regulation. Appointees include Joseph P. Kennedy as chairman for five years, George C. Matthews for four years, James M. Landis for three years, Robert E. Healy for two years, and Ferdinand Pecora for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Joseph P. Kennedy
New York
George C. Matthews
Wisconsin
James M. Landis
Massachusetts
Robert E. Healy
The
Trade Commission
Ferdinand Pecora
Senate Banking Committee
Local County Announces Recreation Program Instructors
George M. Parker announced the county recreation program with Kyle Willis overseeing. Classes run tomorrow 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. with a minimum of fifteen members per class. Instructors and meeting places listed include Glen Hedrick West Raleigh Buford Pugh Affinils Sophia Mrs Mary Sullivan Killarney Amigo John Rakes Lincoln Institute schools Louise Odee Winding Gulf Marscott Miss Thelma Pyle Lester Junior High old Fedesborgh Harry Childress Monteval Marsh Fork High Denny Farley Colcord Sprague Miss Frances Calloway North Beckley Elsie Smith. About 14 attendees at the Memorial building meeting.
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George M. Parker
Kyle Willis
Beckley
Memorial Building
Glen Hedrick
West Raleigh
Buford Pugh
Sophia
Mary Sullivan
Killarney
Amigo
John Rakes
Lincoln and Institute Schoals
Louise Odee
Winding Gulf and Marscott
Thelma Pyle
Lester Junior High
Old Fedesborgh
Harry Childress
Monteval
Marsh Fork High School
Irene Colcord
Montroal
Dorothy
Colcord
Denny Farley
Sprague
Frances Calloway
North Beckley
East Beckley
Elsie Smith
Mount Tabor Church News and Local Visits
Mount Tabor W V messages invite all for Sunday night services. Local residents share visits and family news from Crab Orchard Beckley and Huntington along with a note on Winston-Salem being designated a port of entry for tobacco trade despite distance.
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Winston-Salem, N. C
Twenty-five thousand autos to stay off WV roads
The West Virginia road commission announced 25000 vehicles without new license tags must stay off highways tomorrow. No extension of old tag use. 185000 tag sets issued, 25000 not requested. State police directed by Road Commissioner Ernest L. Bailey to start enforcing by collecting old licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Road Commission
Automobile Bureau
Ernest L. Bailey
Commission
Roosevelt Creates National Labor Relations Board
President Roosevelt establishes a national labor relations board on a first statutory basis under an industrial disputes act. Lloyd Garrison, Henry Alvin Millis, and Edwin Smith named to chair and serve, with powers to hold elections hear cases of discharge and act as voluntary arbitrator. The old board will expire July 9 and be absorbed into the new structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
National Labor Relations Board
Congress
Lloyd Garrison
Wisconsin
Henry Alvin Millis
Illinois
Edwin §. Smith
Massachusetts
Senator Wagner
New York
Committee to Study City Finance and Fire Equipment Needs
City council named Ned Ragland Clarence W. Meadows and W. N. File to a committee to explore funding for additional fire fighting equipment. The body also approved a 2.50 annual mercantile license and denied a July carnival permit. Game wardens in Santa Barbara County relocated 2120 young steelhead trout from drying creeks to deeper streams.
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Ned Ragland
Clarence W. Meadows
W. N. File
A. Z. Lilly
West Virginia Inspection Bureau
Santa Barbara County
Cal
Roosevelt selects five men to form aviation board
President Roosevelt names five members to create a rounded aviation program for the United States. Clark Howell Sr of Georgia, Jerome C. Uunsaker of New York, Edward P. Warner of Washington, Franklin K. Lane Jr. of California, and Albert J. Berres of California compose the new commission. The board will study aeronautical needs for commerce and national defense and report to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Permanent Air Mail Bill
Clark Howell, Sr
Atlanta
Air
Franklin K. Lane, Jr
California
Secretary of the Interior
Albert J. Berres
Wit
Indian River Tonic Praised For Stomach Trouble Relief
A testimonial extols Scalf's Indian River Tonic, claiming rapid weight gain and recovery from severe stomach trouble after use. The ad notes it is sold by New Seals Medicine Co. in La Follette, Tennessee at 1.90 per bottle.
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Scalf
Indian River
New Seals Medicine Co
la Follette, Tenn
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