Shallow Criticism Will Not Hinder West Virginia Reform
The Raleigh Register defends the state administration against Republican attacks over embezzlement cases involving a state buildings director and two gasoline tax division employees. It notes Charleston arrests and Raleigh county plunder uncovered by auditors totaling about $60,000, with governors Kump and Tax Commissioner Fox directing prosecutions. The piece praises officials for exposing and punishing culprits and questions GOP motives.
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West Virginia
Gasoine
Charleston
Raleigh
Tax Commissioner
Kump
Fox
Iris at Phina Weatherley's in a glamorous night
Iris, a Persian-born girl raised in aristocratic penury, stays with Aunt Phina, America's famed couturiere, as family tensions unfold. Owen designs for Iris while Allan Beckley and Dicky offer party invites, and Iris navigates new friends, a potential romance, and lessons from a sharp aunt.
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Phina
America
Iris
Owen
Persia
Will
Ella
Georgia Blair
Dicky
Sigrid
Allan
Allan Beckley
Willson Beckley
Madame Phina Weatherley
Goosle
Uncle Will
Honora
Margaret Widdemer
Top Screen Actor Victor McLaglen Contemplates Joe Louis Fight
Lean actor Victor McLaglen, now a top film performer, wants to erase his boxing past. He hints at potential match with Joe Louis as spring signs appear. Pussywillows rise tall in southern Illinois while tempers run high along the Rhine.
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Victor McLaglen
Joe Louis
Illinois
Rhine
Perplexing Witty Exchange Reveals Double Deception
A brief quoted exchange shows a clever speaker tricking a listener with a tease about a wife. The punchline flips expectations and ends in a humorous reveal. No other details are provided in the readable text.
Gotham Silk Hosiery declares dividends on preferred stock
Directors of Gotham Silk Hosiery Co. announce a dividend of 1 dollar on arrears on the preferred stock and a regular quarterly dividend of 1.75 dollars on the preferred. Both are payable May 1 to stock of record April 13. This marks the first regular dividend pay-
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Associated Press
New York
Gotham Silk Hosiery Co
Midcontinent Petroleum declares 40 cent dividend
Directors of Midcontinent Petroleum Corp yesterday declared a dividend of 40 cents a share on the capital stock. This is the first dividend since 25 cents was paid last December. The payout is payable June 1 to stock of record May 1.
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Midcontinent Petroleum Corp
West Virginia Radio seeks power boost for WWVA station
Washington March 27 The West Virginia Broadcasting Company at Wheeling requested authority from the communication commission to raise WWVA's daytime power from 5 kilowatts to 10 kilowatts and nighttime power to 25 kilowatts.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
West Virginia Broadcasting Company
Wheeling
W. Va
Communication Commission
WWVA
Seven Bands Expected in Clarksburg Event
Clarksburg March 23 AP reports seven bands will compete in a local pageant. Strong entries from area groups include regional youth ensembles and school bands, with judges to award top honors and prizes.
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Clarksburg
Harrison County High School Band Festival Held April 21
The Harrison County high school band festival will take place on April 21. Sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the event showcases performances by student bands and honors local veterans.
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Harrison County
Veterans of Foreign Wars
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