Wilkinson faces suit over school books in Kanawha County
A citizens suit filed in Kanawha County circuit court lists A J Wilkinson as a defendant along with the state board of education and publishing firms. The case, set amid public backlash against school book manipulation, could burden Wilkinson's gubernatorial bid as voters oppose a governor tied to railroads, utilities, or book publishers.
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Lin
Kanawha County
A. J. Wilkinson
State Board of Education
Wilkinson
Easter's origin and date vary Across Christian history
Easter is the oldest Christian festival, linked to the Jewish Passover and observed on successive dates as debates over its timing persisted. The Council of Nicea set the rule in 325, later aligned with the Gregorian calendar, with the date now ranging March 22 to April 25. This year Easter falls on March 27, an unusually early date.
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Nice
Demand for a Raleigh County Court House Reappears
A survey by the bar association urges a new Raleigh County court house due to inadequacies in the present building. Lawyers’ committee notes poor protection of records especially taxes and calls for a four year special levy at 10 cents per hundred to fund construction rather than a bond issue.
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Raleigh County
Ber Association
Lawyers’ Committee
Sheriff’s Office
T Hose
School Book Repercussions Targeted by Tax Commissioner Townsend
Action may relieve state residents from burdensome new textbook costs issued by the state board of education. Tax Commissioner Townsend moves to address the strain on families already challenged by reduced wages and scarce work.
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T. C. Townsend
State Board of Education
Defeat of federal sales tax stirs mixed reactions in Congress
The defeat by a bipartisan coalition ends the sales tax measure and beer taxation plan. Observers say a revived business climate hinges on balancing the federal budget and restoring par value treasury obligations. Lawmakers expect future bills to fund government with higher income taxes and legacy nuisance levies.
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Ways and
House of Representatives
Treasury
Congress
Uncle Sam
Fairness in vote and the peoples say in democracy
The piece argues for letting the people decide major questions through free votes. It cites Congressman Smith and the Ber k Lingeme case, praising open debate, division calls, and the principle that majority rule should reflect real public consent rather than swift determinations.
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Sebastian
Phos A. Tubs
Dee
Smith
House of Representatives
Dee Smith
What Hoover Can Offer in 1992
An uncertain snippet notes a comparison between a 1932 campaign wall and 1988 strategies involving Mr Teese and Mr Hoover. It hints at political promises and shifts in rhetoric, with references to an earthly heaven and a withdrawal from fiery imagery, all in a speculative tone about future votes.
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Hoover
Teeser
Eam
Skelton WV Hosts Guest List at Weeks Home
The article lists guests at the Weeks home including Mrs V Gocehate Weaeuling Woinsater and Mrs Suan Mas, with mentions of dinner guests and plans for a stay with relatives. It notes Miss Glide Christin as a attendee and references a move to reside in theatures following a period with relatives.
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Mies
Frankie Dean
Ome
Peal
V. Gocehate
Suan Masit
Thoredas
Father Tred
Hewes Pater
Hans Dery
Hill School rT Maeting in Eccles West Virginia
No. 6 Hill school held its meeting on Thursday evening amid low turnout due to late work and flu. Staff members and guests, including Mr Beckley, were thanked for attending. Betty Stafford of Gary visited. Ella Leu Harper of Huntlington home for weekend. Mr and Mrs Nerman Bird welcomed a newborn baby. Miss Elsie cared for by sister Mrs J B Stafford as River aid over illness.
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Beckley
Leonard Withrow
H. Bigss
Roscoe Bailey
J. E. Gilkerson
Sprague
Bill Gazzarree
Lowmoor
T. EF. Bazzarree
Genrze Grimes
RB. F. Johnson
Lloyd Fink
Elsie Grimes
Ora
Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
Evelyn Taylor
Majrion Matthews
Anna Wilson
Prudence
Lloyd Wilson
Louie Soulch
Dunloop
Glyde Stark
Bob Stanley
Rt. A
Hill School
Hayados
Sires LE
Lawery
Pr. C. Stafford
J. B. Stafford
River
Elsie
Railroads report revenue drop from February totals
The first 44 railroads reporting for February show net operating income of 817,000 versus 12,014,000 a year earlier, a drop of 28.8 percent. Gross revenues reach 88,222,000 compared with 82,081,000 in February 1931, down 21.2 percent. Scioto County Ohio records the state’s leading birth rates per 1,000 population.
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Tha Associated Fyenx
New York
Scioto County
Ohio
Eilshemius Gains Recognition Amid Critics and Self
New Jersey born painter Eilshemius, once derided as mad, has spent a fortune promoting his art and now claims visibility as a completely American creator. He cites Marcel Duchamp’s praise as a turning point and reflects on his globe-trotting education, European influence, and stubborn pursuit of recognition.
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New Yorké
Lewis Michel Eilsheniuis
Brush
Eilshemius
Marcel Duschamps
Duschamps
Henri Matisse
Evisie
New Jersey
Ife
Cornell University
Unknown family tensions surface in a country day
Gar unaware of Kitty and their life near Alm Shakaw faces strain as he refuses to work and his mother supports them. Gara's half-brother David, estranged, pushes Rite ty toward independence as the pair spend a day in the country.
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Gar
Kitty
Alm
Shakaw
Gara
David
Ritety
Defying David Kitty Returns to Work After Secret Weekend
Kitty ignores David's warnings and continues her plan to work after meeting with Miss Lee. Anxious about Gar's future and her own prospects, she hides the effort from him until an old friend uncovers the truth on Monday.
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Kitty
David
The
Times
Gar
Navid
Bridgewater
Jana Abbott
Burwell Ware Enters The Race For Squire
Beckley resident Burwell Ware announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for justice of the peace in Town district. Ware, a Virginia native who moved to Beckley 23 years ago, seeks district support in the May 10th primary after years in local business with Thompson and Ware and then Turner and Ware.
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Justice of the Peace
Town
Burwell Ware
Beckley
Ware
Virginia
Wares
Thompson and Ware Furniture Company
Turner and Ware
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