Steel Output Rises In May Sharply Marking Industry Turnaround
The United States Steel Corp reports a 69211 ton May gain in filled orders, the first substantial rise since spring 1930, with backlog at 3 929815 tons by May 31. Wall Street welcomed the improvement despite limited railroad and construction demand, attributing optimism to broad steel buying by many small users and hints of early demand revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
United States Steel Corporation Today
Wall Street
New River mining meet opens with address and contests
The afternoon program began circa 1936 with Hon. C. W. Dillon of Fayetteville delivering welcomes to visitors and contestants. Events included girls relay, handicap, tug of war, shoe race, and a boys pie contest. Officials announced advancing teams in the white division and prizes were awarded by Bailey, head of the state mines department, with judges including George Watson and others from West Virginia mining circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millon
C. W. Dillon
Fayelteville
Iver Company
E McCool
Glen Jean
Bailey
Finest
State Department of Mines
Madison
Tie
Scarbroa
George T. Watson
T. Renon
George Nelms
Piltinieh
Thomas E. Leghtfaat
Pittshay
A. Stes
Berry
U. S. Bureau of Miners
M.C. McCall
Thomas
Hush Roa
W. German
Vas
Neal
Norton
Vag
D. Morris
Charleston
Exci
Jones
J. Adair
Mt. Tape
Cl N. Watts
Price
Raleigh
Joe Hopkins
Payetteeville
Claude Frazier
Montgomery
Paine
Mt Hopes
Pritiman
School competition yields multiple team results and awards
The event crowned Sprague as top white division team with 3000 plus points, Cranberry Dam second, and Summerlee and others following. Oakwood led the colored division with 498.7 points, Scarbro and Harvey close behind. Oakwood’s Johnny Wright named best captain. artificial respiration contest ended in ties resolved by draw. Arthur Cook’s band provided music and free refreshments were offered.
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John Jackson
Oakwood
Dave Jackson
Isom Bush
Albert Reeves
Mathew Bishop
Johnny Finney
Sprague
Cranberry
Summerlee
Skelton
Whipple
Yarvey
Machine Shop
Mount Hope
Whipple Girls
Prudence
Lochgelly
Harvey
Collins
STATE PLANS FOR REGIONAL SEWAGE PROJECTS discussed at meeting
State plans to seek federal public works funds for water and sewage upgrades across multiple cities. West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Indiana engineers will meet in Cincinnati to align regional goals. Cities including Belington Bethany Caner on Clendenin Fairview Charleston Fayetteville and others seek filtration, water treatment, and sewer interceptor extensions.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River
West Virginia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Indiana
Ohia
Beckley
Walter
Tisdale
Belington
Bethany
Bethany College
Clay
Clendenin
Fairvew
Cairn
Charles Town
Fayetteville
Matewan
Moorefield
Pennsboro
Clark-Northfork
Warsons
Thames
Hiptey
Wayne
Aess Wat Linstowns
Shinnston
Man Is Shot in Continued County Search
The article notes a man shot during a prolonged pursuit by county and state authorities. Green is identified as wanted on additional charges of breaking and entering.
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Man
Green
Road Man to Be Selected Road Man to Be Selected
Charleston June 11 The probability of appointing a stile road commissioner and holding a meeting of the highway commission this week was discussed at the capitol. Governor Kump has named four advisory members but not the commissioner. Observers expect a prompt appointment. The one man commission will run the secondary highway system and be aided by four advisors. Advisory members are Dr John W. Grove, William McKell, Roy R. Horner, Edward Witchman. Harry P. Henshaw remains the only former member in office. C P Fortner and Harald P Tompkins resigned April 1.
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Charleston
Highway Commission
Capitol
Kump
Whire House
John W. Grove
Petersburg
William McKell
Glen Jean
Roy R. Horner
Clarksburg
Edward JT. Witchman
Wheeling
Harry P. Henshaw
C. P. Fortner
Harald P. Tompkins
Congress Fails To Pass Veterans and Economy Reforms
Congress stalled on veterans and industrial measures as President Hoover's reorganization plan faced delay. Senator Borah urged more study time and hinted at possible adjournment objections. The White House projected $1.6 billion in savings for next year, with a plan abolishing the Shipping Board and consolidating government purchases. House debated limits on Reconstruction Finance loans and funding for vocational, agricultural, and college programs, while Senate action showed signs of trouble over deficiency funding and veteran compensation.
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Borah
Congress
White House
Shipping Board
Department of Commerce
Henefitt of Agriculture
Mechanic Arts
House
Reconstruction Corporation
Senate
Lafoliette
Wis
House Democrats
Connally
Reorganization Bill Fears Size and Adjourning Hurdles
Roosevelt threatens veto if House accepts bill as $25,000,000 reorganization proposal blocks adjournment. President’s plans aim to save $900,000,000 in federal spending and push toward a balanced budget. Borah Johnson and Reed attack the move, urging withdrawal, while federal steps to abolish the Prohibition Bureau loom within 60 days unless lawmakers act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capitol
Congress
Borah
R-Jda
Robinson
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Prohibition Bureau
Johnson
California
Reed
Pennsylvania
Neely raps on Morgan tax breaches and power influence
The senator attacks J. P. Morgan partners as corrupt. accuses them of tax avoidance and wheeling influence through securities sales at below value. He calls for revolution support and warns of their impact on cabinet independence and national politics. He cites wealthy status and broad profits claimed by Morgan and associates.
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Morgan
House of Morgan
Mainy
Tox
Angthers
Noely
Morgan Partners
D. P. Morgan
Treasury
Heat Destroys Band Parade Prompting Hospital Batch
Eighteen high school band members collapsed from heat at a national marching contest on Northwestern University grounds. About 150 youth competitors were affected with fifty carried off the field and one hundred more dropping from formation but not seriously hurt. Police investigate food quality after complaints from patients at the hospital. Ambulances trailed the seventy two band march along a two mile route from Pattengym to Dyche Stadium. All patients are expected to recover.
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Associated Presa
Evanston
Til
Pattengym
Dyche Stadium
Northwestern University
Garland Visit and Callers in Oak Hill
Garland residents visited in Oak Hill on Thursday. Mrs. G. W. Thurbon of Slab Work called on Mrs. Anne Owens last Monday.
United States voices willingness to cooperate at pivotal international conference
American delegates, amid preparations for a landmark international conference, insist the US will cooperate to build mutual benefits but warn against any effort to gain special advantages, signaling a test of whether nations can organize through cooperation or drift into isolated blocs.
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Versailles
United States
Clark Heads Hospital Appointment at Welch
The Associated Press reports Governor Kump announced Dr. Luther H. Clark of Kyle McDowell county as superintendent of Welch Emergency hospital. The move marks the new Democrats first major institutional appointment. Clark will assume duties as acting successor to Dr. A G Rutherford. F L LaPrade named assistant surgeon.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Luther H. Clark
Kyle
McDowell County
Welch
Kump
Clark
Democratic Committee
A. G. Rutherford
F. L. LaPrade
Rutherford
LaPrade
South Boston
George L. Dillard
Bluefield
Fay D. Johnson
Charles Town
Jefferson County
State Parole Board
Walter S. Reitz
Sistersville
Senate approves Newton and other Roosevelt nominations
The Senate confirmed Walter H. Newton of Minnesota for the federal home loan bank board amid sharp debate. President Roosevelt earlier asked Newton’s appointment as part of a batch, with Dodd named ambassador to Berlin and Cudahy to Poland. The chamber also approved multiple nominees, while a separate note reports 44,000 blind readers borrowed from Chicago libraries in 1932.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Walter H. Newton
Minnesota
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Newton
Hoover
Norris
Stephens
Miss
Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
William E. Dodd
Chicago University
Berlin
Germany
Dodd
John Cudahy
Milwaukee
Poland
Lincoln MacVeagh
New Cannan
Ohio
Turkey
Conway FP. Coe
Maryland
South Trimble Jr
Kentucky
Department of Commerce
William Stanley
David
Thurmond names his assistants in West Virginia office
United States Senate confirmed Thurmond as internal revenue collector for West Virginia. He announced three staff appointees: Hugh Re Ferrell of Parkersburg as assistant collector, F Roy Yoke of Morgantown as chief field officer, and Mrs Gladys H Scroggins of Harkersburg as secretary. Thurmond said staff fully chosen and approved, with further hires to follow as vacancies occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Internal Revenue
West Virginia
Waller Ik
Thurmond
Hugh Re Ferrell
Parkersing
House of Delegates
F. Roy Yoke
Mogantown
Gladyso H. Scroggins
Harkersburg
M. M. Neely
New Airship Advocated by Congressional Panel
Washington reports urged for navy to build a new airship to replace the Akron and ensure trained airship command. Lt Cmdr Herbert V. Wiley assigned to the USS Cincinnati after Akron tragedy, prompting criticism of shifting air and sea duties. Committee calls for a training ship and a new airship embodying tested developments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy
Herbert V. Wiley
U. S. S. Cincinnati
Pacific
Wiley
Joint Congressional Committee
Congressional Committee
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C. J. Brown
Denver Arnold
Mayo Warden
Bob Meadows
Wash Williams
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Pete
Berkley
Berkeley Springs
Caneron
Chairksburg
Elkins
Mannington
Moundsville
New Cumberland
Martinsville
Romney
Point Pleasant
Logan
Princeton
Salem
Spencer
Wopemont
Ad State Sanitarium
Weson
Morgan Partner
Ident
Thomas W. Lamont
Senate Committee
Neely
Sophia, W. Va
Gidd Vaughn
Frorn
Anna Barnhart
Madeline Hall
Minden
Mary Vitt
Lost Creek
Louise Cobb
Wright
Anna Owens
Sophia Ball
Woodbay
Mro
J. D. Bultrick
Ruth
Anna Coleman
Dothan
Leo Hall
Ruby Williams
Stotesbury
Alvin Deck
J. F. Hall
Jonnie
Scout
J. A. Lyons
Hot Coal
Anna Barnhart and Son
McDowell
Frank Crosetti
Yankee
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Justice Tire and Brake Service
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