Labor Act Gets Court Approval in Wagner Case
United States District Judge Haylan W. Rippey in Rochester upheld the national labor relations act finding it constitutional under the commerce clause. He denied temporary injunctions and ruled the complainants from Precision Castings Fayetteville Dupont De Nemours Tonawanda failed to prove the act void in their three suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rochester
N. Y
United States District
Haylan W. Rippey
Robert F. Wagner
Rippey
New York
Third Regional Labor Relations Board
Precision Castings Company
Fayetteville
E. J. Dupont de Nemours and Company
Dupont Rayon Company
Tonawanda
Dupont Companies
John Knight
John Martin
Tennessee
Mergill E. Otis
Missouri
Congress
France Moves Troops To Rhine Border As Hitler Violates Pact
French forces begin garrisoning the Rhine frontier as Hitler’s troops cross into the Rhineland. France asks the League of Nations to punish Germany for the hostile act while Britain seeks calm. Mussolini opens Africa peace talks if Italy may keep Ethiopia and Lake Tana gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ux Wilard
Associated Press
Rhine
Hitler
Rhineland
Reichsuehrer
Germany
League of Nations
Mussolini
Ialy
Africa
Italy
Ethiopia
Lake Tana
Europe
England
Flandin
France
Britain
Mediterranean
Egypt
Stanley Baldwin
Mary
Guffey Measure Challenged in Labor Case
In a brief the government argues that denying workers the right to organize causes strikes and Congress may regulate them. Operators claim the act exceeds interstate commerce scope and is void for due process issues under the Fifth Amendment. James Walter Carter of West cites the challenge.
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Congress
James Walter Carter
West
Constitutional status of labor act in Carter and Tway cases
The District of Columbia supreme court ruled the act constitutional in the Carter case but invalidated the wage and hour provisions. In the Tway case a western Kentucky federal district court upheld the act in full against challenges from Virginia and other Kentucky concerns including the R. C. Tway Coal Company.
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Virginia
R. C. Tway Coal Company
Kentucky
Carter
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Western Kentucky
Tway
Heaberlin Wins Insurance Prize and Honors
J C Heaberlin district manager for Jefferson Standard Life Insurance earned three cash awards and other honors for strong sales. He is a 19 year veteran with 422 App-A-Week weeks and leads the club by 200 weeks. The district covers Raleigh Monroe Wyoming Summers and Fayette counties. A 1937 San Antonio convention prize trip awaits top agents. Heaberlin expects to qualify soon for himself and Mrs Heaberlin.
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J. C. Heaberli
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company
Heaberlin
Tennessee
Julian Price Club
Jefferson’ Standard Company
Raleigh
Monroe
Wyoming
Summers
Fayette
San Antonio
Texas
Jefferson Standard
Heatherlin
Heabern
Italians Hold Peace Talks On Sancions Stance
Italian stance on new sanctions remains in abeyance while Mussolini may demand lifting existing penalties before any peace talks. In East Africa, Badoglio reports Tigrean Galla harassment near Shoa as Italian air activity over Addis Ababa continues. Red Cross zones set in capital. twelve Italian bombers strike Quarar area, causing 20 civilian deaths.
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Italy
Mussolini
Pietro Badoglio
East Africa
Shoa
Addis Ababa
Red Cross
Ethiopia
Quarar
Makale
Hitler Restores Reich Sovereignty in Rhineland Move
Hitler announces Germany will reassert full sovereignty in the demilitarized Rhineland in response to the France Soviet pact. He warns France may fall under Moscow's influence if a communist government is elected, while insisting actions are defensive, not military.
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France
Italy
Hitler
William E. Dodd
United States
Germany
Soviet
Russia
Rhineland
Reich
Moscow
Paris
Rollyson enters race for Shady nomination
Dave Rollyson of Beaver announced candidacy for the Democratic nomination for constable in Shady Spring. He has lived in the district since childhood and tied for a place on the primary ballot several days ago.
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Dave Rollyson
Beaver
Shady Spring
Class to Meet at Presbyterian Church Social and Business
The Gleavers class of the Presbyterian church will hold its regular monthly social and business meeting on Monday at eight in the Close room of the church. All members are urged to attend.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Amateur Night at the Lyric Draws Local Talent
Lions club auditions and eliminations set the Amateur Night at the Lyric with dozens of hopefuls from the Smokeless Coal Region. Dorsey E. Biggs invites registrations as screenings occur at morning rehearsals led by pianist Mrs. Nelle Kirk. The Beckley contest winner advances to Bluefield for April 16 and the New York audition date is set for April 23.
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Lyric
Lions Club
Nelle Kirk
Evy
Dorsey E. Biggs
Bluefield
Welch
Northfork
Princeton
New York
Fred Allen
Senator Jones Seeks Tax Truth in West Virginia Race
State Senator Luther R. Jones of Madison spoke at a Fayetteville meeting pledging no pledge to repeal taxes as a condition of his Democratic bid for state auditor. He warned voters not to chase tax cuts and urged funding for roads, teachers, schools, social security, and aid to dependent children while avoiding new taxes. Alfred Taylor of Fayetteville presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fayetteville
W. Va
Luther R. Jones
Madison
Lewis H. Miller
L. Bailey
Summers H. Sharp
Jlones
Sena
Fayette Officers Detail Wreck Victim Identity and Arrests
Fayette officers report a wreck victim possibly named Hutchinson. marks on a coat suggest identification. The injured man survived initial surgery but remained unconscious as medics described multiple leg fractures and possible amputation. Kincaid and Deputy Parriott Rogers arrested a man at the scene. a second companion’s name was not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leville
F. E. Hutchinson
DL. E. Hutchinson
Cannelton
Kincaid
O. R. Kincaid
Sherri Parriott Rogers
Hese Jeila
Thomas Funeral Home
McLaughlin Announces To Seek Reappointment
Charleston March 7 McLaughlin, state Commissioner of Agriculture, announced his candidacy for the Democratic renomination. He plans to confer in Washington with Secretary Wallace on participation in the national conservation program recently authorized by Congress. Earlier three of the six elective officials had filed for renominations.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
McLaughlin
Washington
Wallace
Congress
Building Strike Spreads Across New York Hotels
A city wide walkout by elevator operators porters and building workers disrupts New York hotel and theater districts. About fifty hotels hit by walkouts cause a weekend drop in reservations and concerns in Brooklyn and Queens as union officials note movements of union members between hostels.
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Associated Press
New York
Gotham
Chris Houlihan
United Mine
Workers of America
Brooklyn
Queens
Haley Seeks Delegate Post in May Primary
W. H. Haley of Eccles announces candidacy for membership in the house of delegates. His bid depends on Democratic voters in the May primary. Haley is a Rasleigh county resident for 33 years and a Trap Hill district taxpayer. He pledges an economical administration and to faithfully discharge the duties of the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Haley
Eccles
House of Delegates
Haley
Rasleigh County
Trap Hill
Strikers Drive Off Akron Cops
Strikers and supporters overwhelmed 75 police near the cloudyear Tire & Rubber plant, forcing a retreat while four picket shacks were removed. Police reported 16,000 in four major labor disputes as milk deliveries declined and negotiations continued between chemical workers and Columbia Chemical in nearby Fatherton.
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Associated Press
Akron
Cloudyear Tire & Rubber Company
Sam Willams
Lee D. Schroy
Herman EF. Werner
Usion
Columbia Chemical Company
Fatherton
Hoover Attacks New Deal Again in Colorado Speech
Former President Herbert Hoover condemned the New Deal on March 7 in Colorado Springs, arguing it worsens taxes and endangers liberty while praising selective stock and security regulation. He warned of planned economy, waste, and rising taxes borne by the common man, urging scrutiny of federal spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Colorado Springs
Colo
Herbert Hoover
New Deal
Republican League of Colorado
Jie
Congress
Social Roundup of Lester and Beckley Visitors
Local residents and guests frequent Beckley events and shops. Families such as Worley, Stalnaker, Trail, Canaday, Miller, and Brown share visits, shopping trips, church attendance, hospital updates, and shows. Several others travel from Bluefield, Rhodell, Sprague, and Cranberry to visit relatives or friends.
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Carlos Worley
Winfred
Bluefield
Max Augustine
Rhodell
John Birch
Louise Riffe
Beckley
Birs
Lotti Stalnaker
Mildred Stalnaker
Grady Miller
Anise Trail
Cora Canaday
Margaret Burton
Maxwell Hill
Ma_ ten
Gillespie
Edmond
B. G. Bowling
Sherman Trail
W. W. Bowyer
East Berkley
G. C. Hart
Sprague
Lester
Thomas Trail
Marco Cipolat
John Vittone
Leonard Floyd
Ray Vance
Beckley Hospital
Glen White
Clyde Mankin
Bolin
Helen Canaday
Glen Rogers
James Trail
Lacy Acord
Al[vin Walls
Millard Horton
Cecil Martin
Slab Fork
Lara Brown
Edward Dyer
Page
Bill
George Trail
Garnett Trail
Lennie White
D.L. Baker
Princeton
Lucille Brown
Denver Griffith
Cranberry
M.S. Burton
Netlie Collinsworth
Alvin Williams
M. A. Grimm
Crab Orchard
Bruno Litz
Joe Lannie
Jake Warne
Domineck Albanese
Eccles
Taureda
Surprise Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs Edla Cheer
A meal was hosted Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs J M Cheer in honor of Mrs Edla Cheer. Attendees included Mr and Mrs S Nunn and daughter Mae Mr and Mrs T R Cooke Mr and Mrs Harry Hombrie Mr and Mrs Bill Nunn Mr and Mrs Narry Cooke and son Marry Miss Pauline Cheer Howard Cheer Carl Cheer J W Cheer Terry Osborne and C L
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Cheer
Edla Cheer
5. S. Nunn
Mae
T. R. Cooke
Harry Hombrie
Bill Nunn
Narry Cooke
Marry
Pauline Cheer
Howard Cheer
Carl Cheer
Ij. W. Cheer
Terry Osborne
C. L
Community Notices Highlight Local Guests and Visits
Bailey and Norval Cooke hosted with assistive hostesses Mrs C L Bailey Mrs Norval Cooke and Mrs Terry Osborne. The honoree received many gifts. People visiting relatives included Mrs Harry Peters and family at Sterling Lily Beckley and Mrs Lasca Ball Beckley guest of Mrs Peters.
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Harry Peters
Sterling Lily
Beckley
Miss Arline
Junior Lilly
Sonny Peters
S. W. Stewart
Lee Richards
Mabscott
Marcum Stewart
Sparks
Stewart
Oceana
Lasca Ball
John Day
Virginia
Clyde Day
Ralph Akers
Monage
Irene
Glen
Peace Springs
Anthony Smolsky
Matthew
Billie Waymouth
Terry Osborne
Bluefield
Marie Young
Parent Teacher Group Plans Monday Meeting
The Eccles Number Six school Parent Teacher association will meet Monday at 7 30 p m with an address by H G Farmer Trap Hill High principal as the main item. E M Ashworth Old Eccles principal and his band will perform. Oscar Trump Number Six principal notes improved attendance.
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Eccles Number Six
H. G. Farmer
Trap Hill High School
E. M. Ashworth
Eccles
Oscar Trump
Women Held For Killing Father
Three women in Welch West Virginia charged with murdering their husband and father seek to use self defense at a March 20 preliminary hearing. John D Kennedy, 49, was shot in his living room with one bullet in the chest and another in the head as his family remained silent. Kennedy’s daughters Ruth Kennedy 17 and Mary Coleman, a divorcée with a two year old, are named in the murder warrant. Kennedy’s two sons were in the house but unaware of the shooting. The defense cites whiskey and a blackjack threat as key to self defense. The article also notes unrelated regional incidents and a mention of Libbey Owens Ford Glass company tempering glass.
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Associated Press
Welch
W. Va
John D. Kennedy
Ruth Kennedy
Mary Coleman
Stormy Weather
Harman
Kennedy
Richard
John Jr
Wilson Anderson
Iennedy
Pythians to Meet for Rank Work
A meeting of White Pine Lodge of the Knights of Pythias will be held in the lodge hall Monday evening March 9 for the purpose of rank work. All members have been asked to attend.
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White Pine Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
Gross Sales Tax Indicate Gains In Charleston
Tax Commissioner Fred L. Fox reports gross sales tax receipts exceed 8.0 million for seven months, with total at 8,472,189.71 and projected annual collections near 12 million, reflecting rate cuts and rising business activity. Utilities lead receipts, coal gas lumber and oil follow. retail and services show smaller gains amid shifting comparisons. A separate note mentions Apple Bowl as Watsonville’s municipal slogan and a Monticello rooster found alive after five weeks buried in snow.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Fred L. Fox
Fox
Monticello
N. Y
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Labor Act
Guffey
Beckley Man
Rollyson
Shady
Senator Jones
Hoover
Colorado
Lester, W. Va
J. K. Myers
Alvin Han
L. G. Hager
A. G. Hager
H. J. Hendricks
Keith
McDowell
Clyde Te
Tolone
Cedar Canyon
South Dakota
Fred Merriam
Delta County
Mich
Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company
Toledo
Fox Report
Watsonville
Cal
Pasadena
San Francisco
Automobile Life and Fire Insurance
A. J. Britton Lilly Bldg
Beckley, W. Va
Phone 960
General
Ragland’s Electric Co
Beckley, W
J. T. Rogers
Mec
North Kanawha & McCreery
General Electric
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