The Spanish Revolt and the Three-Cornered Power Fight
The piece analyzes the Spain uprising as a three way clash among government Liberals, Fascists and Communists. It notes Alfonso's movements hint at a possible Madrid flight, and argues the rebels aim to restore church power and monarchy, while the Leftists seek freedom and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Alfonso
Madrid
Europe
Associated Press
Red Committee
Russia
Widespread Worship Demand Sparks Rebellion Critique
A critique argues that suppressing the right to worship in the hearts of all men fuels rebel movements against those in power. The piece contends that suppression creates a grievance that aids organized opposition and questions legitimate authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kees
Bristow
Stonewall Jackson
Veterans address highlights remaining government obligations
Brigadier General Frank Hines told the Disabled American Veterans convention that federal benefits to veterans total nearly 400 million dollars annually, with average monthly World War I and II payments around 18.8 million. He stressed the obligation to creditors remains even as veteran promises are fulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hines
Better Times Ahead Real Economy Shows Recovery
Waynesburg Democrat Messenger argues the 1936 economy defies doom forecasts. Industrial production indices climb past pre depression levels, building and manufacturing activity rise, electric power and steel output improve, and freight and construction reshape optimism. Election year fears seem unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Federal Reserve Board
Department of Commerce
Johns-Manville Company
Waynesburg
Democratic Messenger
Freedom and government, Jefferson and Wilson in dialogue
A Huntington Advertises editorial argues that Jefferson favored minimal government while Wilson said modern needs require active state intervention to protect individual freedom. It asserts today’s government must guide and assist, not merely permit, to ensure fair play amid complex emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Republic
Huntington
Dust Harold M. Riffe Gun Test and Manassas Tale
Tomorrow at 10 a.m. sportsmen will gather behind Long Branch hopper site in W V to view rifle demonstrations by A V Smithson and an expert from a known arms company. The article recounts a Manassas battlefield shooting prank, a diving-rod gold hunt, a Rolls Royce dream, and a note that newspaper ads influence women shoppers more than price or quality per Charles Stech.
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Long Branch
W. Va
A. V. Smithson
A. Kegley
Bull Run
Art of Applied Ballistics
Manassas
Yan
Charlie Dulone
Whitesville
Clear Fork
Charlie
Klondike
Charles Stech
New York
Talks to Parents on Fear of the Dark
An advice piece urges parents to handle a child's fear of darkness with patience. It distinguishes imaginative fears from real threats, notes some children are innately anxious, and recommends reassuring, honest guidance and repeated explanation to help the child manage the fear.
Navy backs new battleships for Pacific defense aim
Washington notes the navy favors two new 50 million battleships to counter longer ranges and faster rival ships. Officials argue coast defenses plus air and sea power leave American shores vulnerable and that aging Arkansas Texas and possibly New York impede modern battle tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Navy Department
Navy
Atlantic
Pacific
England
Arkansas
Texas
New York
United States
Japan
Hawaiian Islands
Philippines
Shipley Questioned Over Burdett Murder In Enderton Court
Inspector Hylton grills Dale Shipley about the murder of Arthur Burdett on Monday the eighteenth. Shipley admits alibi gaps and a London trip with Frances Lawson’s sister but protests innocence. Hylton orders a police guard and continues inquiries while noting Shipley remains under suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EN Hylton
Dale Shipley
Nancy
Hylton
Kingsley Hylton
Arthur Burdett
Old Burdett
Enderton Court
Captain Reeves
Ferney House
Shipley
Dale
Burdett
London
Lawson
Battersea
Miss Featherstone
Battersea Place
Park House Drive
Housing Division To Be Liquidated
The Associated Press reports the gradual liquidation of the Public Works Administration housing division began with director A R Clas transferred to the PWA investigation division. Clas will assist in charge of all PWA investigations. Secretary Ickes named Horace A Gray to supervise completion of housing projects under construction in 35 cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presse
Washington
Public Works Administration
A. R. Clas
PWA
Clas
Ickes
Horace A. Gray
Two Sisters Drown In Ohio River Tragedy
Huntington July 23 The Associated Press reports Freda Bess Corbin thirteen and Doris Charlene Corbin ten drowned in the Ohio river yesterday. Their sister Lucetta Jo eleven narrowly escaped death while attempting a rescue. Freda Bess body recovered within twenty minutes.
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Associated Press Huntington
Freda Bess Corbin
Doris Charlene Corbin
Ohio River
Lucetta Jo
Freda Bess
Surface Rescue Follows Prolonged Dive Incident
An hour and a half passed before the younger child was brought to the surface after the incident. A first responder team worked alongside divers to recover the child and assess injuries, with authorities coordinating the rescue operation and securing the scene.
Fireco and area residents feature in weekend visit notes
Fireco resident Frank Blevins returned Monday after a hospital stay in Huntington. Miss Isabell Sanchez visited Miss Hope Blevins of Crab Orchard on Monday. Mrs. R H Bradley sought treatment at Beckley hospital Monday. A gathering at Hinton included Mr and Mrs Ralph Smith and Mr and Mrs Julius Canterbury with hosts Mr and Mrs O D Yancey. visitors from Bluefield included Mr and Mrs Robert Campbell and Henry Baird frequenting E F Cotton’s home, with Ernest Cotton Jr. hosting a weeklong stay. Amos Miner and Lester Hampton joined a Beckley outing Thursday.
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Frank Blevins
Huntington
Isabell Sanchez
Hope Blevins
Crab Orchard
R. H. Bradley
Beckley Hospital
Ralph Smith
Julius Canterbury
O. D. Yancey
Hinton
Robert Campbell
Henry Baird
E. F. Cotton
Bluefield
Ernest Cotton Jr
Amos Miner
Lester Hampton
Beckley
Gaines seeks court order to admit Negro applicant
Lloyd Gaines, a Black man, seeks a court order forcing the University of Missouri to enroll him as a law student. The university, celebrating a century of existence, has admitted no Negro students in its history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Gaines
Missouri University
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Beckley Newspapers Corporation
J. Raiford Watkins
Kaiser Wilhelm
Nicholas
Onso
Richard
Mas Os
Ane
Rawley
Anes
Ee Waulst
Preae
Wash. Deity News
Harold M. Riffe
Corporation
Fear of the
Brooke Peters
By Preston Grover
Double Coast Line
Bitter
Frances
Reeves
Alton
Enderton
Cotyrigt
Lawrence W Meyrett
Fireco, W. Va
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