Roads in West Virginia Need Apologist State Repair Plan
West Virginia roads remain in poor condition under Governor Kump's one man commission. He argues responsibility lies with predecessors 1921 to 1933, not current neglect. Despite funding per mile shrinking, maintenance and work relief continued. Two hard winters exposed weak construction and the need to rebuild. new work and repairs are planned across the state as if starting anew.
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West Virginia
Kump
Morgan, Gore
Simpson
Phina
Maria Antoinete
Pitta
Miss Phina
Camilla
Iris
Caemilla
Townsend Plan Fails as Congress Probes Old Age Pensions
The Townsend scheme collapses under congressional scrutiny as fraud allegations surface. The plan promised $200 a month for life after 60 but led to misused funds and infighting among leaders. Community members, lured by easy money, invested their savings and faced disillusionment as the movement waned.
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Townsend
Old Age Revolving Pensions, Ltd
Dr. Townsend
Congress
Ku Klux Klan
America
London conference verdict on Rhine crisis seals treaty breach
The London conference faces further maneuvering over the Rhine land crisis while back home chanceries await outcomes. A unanimous league council verdict declares Germany guilty of treaty-breaking, marking an official recognition of that fact.
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London
Rhineland
League Council
Germany
World conference eyed to discuss Hitler peace proposals
Britain France Italy and Belgium join to set a likely May world conference on Hitler’s new peace proposals. The four powers reaffirm Locarno aims while condemning past breaches and pursuing cautious diplomacy. A county home plan for destitute children is debated with emphasis on economy, location, and temporary shelter use.
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Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Hitler
Europe
Welfare Department
These Need Education For Crippled Children In Many Cities
Twenty one American cities operate schools where crippled children receive education along with necessary correctional medical and surgical treatment. The article argues that educating physically deformed children saves future public costs and urges civic groups to support local schooling regardless of community size or finances.
Wheeling News Echoes Flood Recovery Progress
Report cites rapid rebound in Wheeling after flood with business resuming across downtown and supply orders pending. Red Cross and WPA aid discussed, relief to damaged homes continuing as city avoids further devastation. Davenport Democrat notes governor Lawrence dispatches debate over Landon presidential size and economic impact.
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Wheeling
Red Cross Fund
WPA Brant
Tavastes
Pittsburgh
The
Radin
Ceutral
Wheeling News Register
James E. Lawrener
Lincoln Star
Topeka
Gay. Landon
Lawrence
Gov. London
Man About Manhattan and a Leopard in a New York Hotel
War correspondent Linton Wells and his wife Fay Gillis lived at the St. Moritz with a pet leopard named Snooks. The couple recounts travels, arrests, and a brush with fame involving Wiley Post and Will Rogers, ending with news of a fatal crash.
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George Tucker
New York
Linton Wells
Africa
Linton
Fay Gillis
Wiley Post
Sadoks
Snooks
St. Moritz
Fay
Jen
Toni
Spe
Fas
Rersvlf
Wiley
Detroit
Wiles
Will Rogers
la Cambiere
Marsailles
Will
Pas
Hinton Candidate Visited Beckley For Senate Campaign
The Honorable W. C. Haythe of Hinton, candidate for the Democratic nomination to the state senate from the Seventh district including Raleigh, Monroe, Mercer and Summers, visited Raleigh county yesterday. He said he had covered the district thoroughly and was very pleased with his campaign progress.
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W. C. Haythe
Hinton
Raleigh
Monroe
Mercer
Summers
Raleid County
Right of Way and the Light at the Lighthouse
A tramp steamer chief officer spots a man clinging over a rail and learns a harsh truth about right of way. A sardonic voice corrects him, claiming they are near a lighthouse not his ship’s course. The scene contrasts flood ruined bridges and the era’s social quips about modern life.
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Melfort
Morality League Formed in Palestine Under Do And Don't Banner
A morality league named Do And Don't has formed with branches across towns and villages in Palestine. It aims to preserve public morals and curb immoral behavior, requesting government action to ban indecent theatrical performances while promoting proper conduct in public.
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Teves Terusalem
Palor
Palestine
Mostanis
League
Hollywood On Screen: Joans and Eggs In 1936 Scenes
Hollywood notes describe Blue-eyed Joan Bennett in Big Brown Eyes at a hotel set with Cary Grant, barbers and real stools. Joe E Brown stars in The Earthworm Tractor outdoors at a small-town station with Kibbee and June Travis. A courtroom scene from The Case Against Mrs Amves shows Madeleine Carroll, Alan Mowbray, and George Brent amid cameras and sound crew.
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Robbin Coons
Joan Bennett
Joan
Cary Grant
New York
Raoul Walsh
Jit
Cary
Walsh
Grant
Joe E. Brown
Joe E. Dapper
Guy Kibbee
June Travis
Madeleine Carroll
Alan Mowbray
George Brent
Brent
William Seiter
Amves
George
Miss Carroll
Jon
Largest Ballot Ahead in Mingo County May Primary
Circuit Clerk J. W. Miles says Mingo county will feature the largest ballot in its history for the May 12 primary. Some 165 Democrats and 61 Republicans have filed, with justice of the peace posts offering the strongest lure. Thirty eight Democrats and 23 Republicans are contesting the 14 nominations.
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Williamson
J. W. Miles
Mingo County
Justice of the Peace
Golden Rain synopsis in a troubled aristocratic tale
Iris Lanning, poor and eager, faces truth in a highly successful hunt with Paina, America's famed courturtère. Her brother Owen is en route, and Bigrid, Paina’s partner, follows. Mitta questions Iris about her deeds as memories of Ayit Ela and Uncle Wil in Persia surface.
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Iris Lanning
Paina
America
Courturtére
Owen
Bigrid
Mitta Ia
Iris
Ora
Tris
Ayit Ela
Wil
Persia
Phina
Grandmother Lanning
Uncle Will
Ella
Ella Lanning
Jean
Will
Lawrence
Lanning
Winter fittings and a New York fashion plot unfold
Iris prepares for a festive event as Aunt Phina guides a tense fitting in a discreet shop. Camilla, Owen’s admirer, seeks more outfits, while Phina manipulates a match between Owen and the shy heiress Gwen, who longs for love and transformation. Morgan lingers in the backdrop.
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Puna
New York
Central Park
Phina
Vis
Owen
Will
Morgan
Oyster Supper Gathered Wyco Residents and Friends
Wyco West Virginia Saturday evening oyster supper entertained by Mr. and Aus Morefield. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Dana Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. John Winkler, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Morefield, J. C. Smith, Raymond Rhodes, Paul Rhodes, and Jack Summerville. Also noted are updates on Mrs. Denver Mullins recovering in Beckley hospital, Mrs. Roy Cook recovering from surgery, and visits by Eddie Ratt and John Curtis among others.
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Aus
Cucnard Morefield
Frank Dean
Dana Bishop
John Winkler
John Wilcox
Richard Morefield
J. C. Smith
Raymond Rhodes
Paul Rhodes
Jack Summerville
Denver Mullins
Beckley Hospital
Roy Cook
Eddie Ratt
Beckley
DL. Curtis
John Curtis
Skelton
Ada Hobough
Mount
Two Days to Marry Play at Elliott High
A student stage event titled Two Days to Marry will be presented Monday evening at Elliott High School. Principal Ballard Early noted gifts donated by merchants and PTA members will serve refreshments during the program.
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Elliott High School
Pnce
Ballard
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