White Gold in Brazil Americans See Threat to US Cotton
Rio de Janeiro May 31 The last in a trio of reports on Brazil's cotton expansion notes American observers fear Brazil could threaten US markets though some doubt this lasting. Brazil boosted output from 326,340 bales in 1932 to 1,252,220 in 1934 while officials push a campaign against foreign investment and plan to win foreign markets. A 14 state cotton conference studied measures to offset US handicaps like labor shortage and soil waste.
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Associated Press
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
United States
America
Odilon Braga
Adalberto Bueno Netto
Sao Paulo
Japan
Setsuzo Sawada
Jack Ives
New York
O Jornal
George McFadden
New York Cotton Exchange
Local residents and visitors list by Charleston region
Mr and Mrs Bruno Litz were business visitors to Charleston Tuesday. Sherman C Trail left for Berea Kentucky to attend school this summer. E M Ashworth and C G Mankin visited Beckley on business. Frank Lotti and children with Mrs Barbato attended a dance in Skelton. J B Owens returned from Pulaski Virginia after a business trip. B B Chambers Beckley visited Lester Thursday night. Kermitt Locke Beckley attended Lester school commencement. B B Gallagan Eccles visiting here. Lowell Bond Charleston Business College spent weekend with his parents. Mrs W W Bowyer visited Beckley Tuesday afternoon. A E Hyde Cameron weekend guest. Mrs Shirley Hawley spent a week in Cranberry with relatives. Mildred Stalnaker left for Philippi for summer with mother Lottie Stalnaker. Pearl Burton Beckley was Saturday overnight guest. Mildred Canaday Beckley spent Sunday night with sister Molly Canaday. Mr and Mrs W W Bowyer called on Mrs G C Hurt Sprague Sunday. F M Morris Oak Hill spent the weekend with family. Mr and Mrs W T Smith Oak Hill called on friends Monday night. Mrs Ruth Crotty and children.
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Bruno Litz
Charleston
Sherman C. Trail
Berea
E. M. Ashworth
Beckley
C. G. Mankin
Frank Lotti
Barbato
Skelton
J. B. Owens
Pulaskin
B. B. Chambers
Lester
Kermitt Locke
Lester School
B. B. Gallagan
Ecccles
Lowell Bond
Charleston Business College
Joe Bond
W. W. Bowyer
A. E
Puff Dresses for Big Race at the Track
Puff wears a jockey outfit borrowed for the upcoming big race and stands beside the mournful man's horse he has promised to ride. They’ve gone to the racetrack to prepare for tomorrow’s event.
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Puff
Fire trucks chase parade to battle mill fire
Weston West Virginia May 31 fire trucks halted in a Memorial Day procession when a report of a fire near Jackson's Mill spurred a rapid response. The fleet turned toward the state airport where a tractor fire was extinguished, causing estimated damage of 50 dollars.
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Associated Press
Weston
W. Va
Jackson's Mill
ColorsChosen for New Institute of Experimental Medicine
Moscow announces bright decorative colors for the vast Institute of Experimental Medicine to be built on 1150 acres. The complex will house living quarters for 12,000 and provide space for hundreds of laboratories, aiming to inspire optimism and courage.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Institute of Experimental Medicine
New Auto Tags Ready For Use In West Virginia
Charleston May 31 A new automobile license tag, claimed to save 25 percent, will appear on cars after midnight. Smaller plates for fiscal year 1935 36, usable June 1, cut metal use 144 tons for 302 400 pairs versus 175 tons for prior size, with less paint and cheaper envelopes and wax paper. The Road Commissioner says annual postage saves 2200, plant to finish before June 15 with 42 workers producing 6500 pairs daily.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Ernest L. Bailey
Road Commission
Albert M. Harman
Ataturk Orders Turks to Build 80 Miles of Roads
In Istanbul on May 31, about 100,000 Turks who did not pay the $6 road tax were conscripted to labor on highways. The government aims to construct 80 miles of new roads in and around Istanbul using this forced labor as part of a nationwide effort led by President Kamal Ataturk.
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Associated Press
Istanbul
Kamal Ataturk
Mother Rogers and her quiet influence over Will
Betty Blake Rogers known as Mother to Will Rogers is praised as a gracious hostess at the Rogers Santa Monica ranch. She supports her husband advisoryly, handles his mail and wardrobe, and curates reading matter while avoiding excessive social duties. Japan's aluminum producers output about 5 000 tons annually.
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William Penn Adair Rogers
Will
Betty Blake
Rogers
Rogers Ranch
Santa Monica Canyon
Japan
FERA Expands Adult Education and Hires Unemployed Teachers
FERA plans to spend 2.4 million dollars this month on adult education and will hire 40,000 teachers who were previously unemployed. The program aims to boost job opportunities and provide instruction to adults through available federal funds.
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FERA
Relief From Biliousness and Constipation Laxative
Purely vegetable Black-Draught is praised as a refreshing relief from biliousness and other discomforts caused by constipation. The ad claims it is the most popular laxative of its kind and that thousands keep it on hand to prevent symptoms by prompt use. A testimonial from Charlie Statts of Clendenin, West Virginia, cites relief from bloating, tiredness, and dull feelings through several doses.
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Charlie Statts
Clendenin
W. Va
Mouse Migrations Prompted Harris County Extermination Plans
Mice raid lemon orchards in Santa Barbara County draw pest control attention. Field mice forecast to migrate in coming years, prompting officials to plan an energetic poisoning campaign to curb outbreaks that recur at intervals of several years.
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Associated Press
Santa Barbara
Cal
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