Trade pacts widen market for West Virginia exports
A U S Department of State pamphlet says reciprocal trade agreements under the 1934 act broaden foreign markets for West Virginia industries. Exports to Cuba Belgium and Canada rose, iron and steel values climbed, lumber and paper sectors gained concessions, and farm products saw duty reductions boosting domestic markets and employment.
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West Virginia
U. S. Department of State
United States
Cuba
Belgium
Canada
Boy Convicted Of Matricide
Seventeen year old John S. Hanna Jr. is found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the slaying of his mother. He faces a six to 12 year sentence with a separate trial on conspiracy and attempted jail break. Defense says he may not appeal. sentence deferred. Hanna testified he shot to frighten an intruder and that his mother refused him use of the car. Prosecutors allege he bought a pistol and practiced firing earlier that day. He is also indicted with three others in a plan to dynamite a wall at Allegheny County Jail.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
John S. Hanna Jr
William H. Coleman
Samuel H. Gardner
The
Commonwealth
Hanna
Allegheny County
Roy T. Clank
Plain City Curfew Imposed for Under 18s
The village sets a 9 p.m. curfew for youths under 18 in Plain City Ohio Mayor C D Perkins says the rule will be enforced rigidly and with strict compliance by local police and residents.
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Plain City
Ohio
C. D. Perkins
Election Market Okeh WALKOUT AIMS COUNTRY
Waterfront strikes hit the United States over hiring hall control for seamen. Rail embargoes and mill suspensions threaten water commerce and jobs from the Pacific Coast to Alaska. Navy options were discussed but no formal federal aid seen. Strikes idle Pacific ports as conciliators seek a truce.
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United States
West
New York
Great Harbor
New England
Pacific Coast
Pacific Northwest
Alaska
Anchorage
San Francisco
U. S. Navy
Washington
William H. Standley
Naval Operations
Roosevelt
Navy
Hyde Park
Stock Dealers Unperturbed by Balloting Tomorrow
Stock dealers in New York remained confident as markets traded up amid optimism over the upcoming ballot. Favorable earnings and higher dividends boosted interest in equities while skeptics eyed the election's impact. The week saw gains in steel, motor output, electric power, and rail carloadings, with U. S. Steel and Bethlehem Steel posting solid performances. Total volume eased to about 8.54 million shares from 9.30 million.
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Associated Press
New York
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem Steel
The
Rails
Commonwealth & Southern
Montgomery Ward
General Electric
Standard Brands
General Motors
Socony- Vacuum
Radio 11
New York Central
West Virginia High School Pupils in 1930s
In West Virginia the number of high school pupils fell from 434,864 in 1934 to 422,375 in 1932 and 359,505 in 1930, reflecting a decline across the early 1930s.
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West Virginia
Mount McKinley Divides Into North and South Peaks
Mount McKinley, the highest North American summit, is described as having two units named North Peak and South Peak, marking a notable topographic distinction on the mountain.
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Mount McKinley
North America
North Peak
Amendments Up for Decision of Electorate West Virginia
Charleston voters will decide November 3 if state employees wages may be garnished and if incorporated towns over 2000 population may amend their charters without legislature consent. The home rule plan limits local laws and sets population classes for cities, towns and villages and confines debt, taxes and municipal powers. It also bars suing the state except in specified cases and restricts garnishment of state workers wages.
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Associated Press
Charleston
West Virginia
Houdini's Ghost Refuses to Talk in Seance
London reporter Harry Day held a seance on Houdini's tenth death anniversary to contact the famed illusionist. Day said the ghost did not answer and he remained open minded, claiming he kept his bargain with Houdini.
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Associated Press
London
Harry Day
Tam
State Auditor Reports General Revenue Receipts for 1936
Charleston State Auditor Edgar B Sims released the compiled receipts for the states general revenue fund for the year ended June 30 showing 1936 regular revenue at 27 583 890 79 vs 25 690 969 10 in 1935 with total receipts 28 183 890 79 and 30 239 053 44 respectively. Revenue gains occurred in sales and payroll taxes while gross sales tax and chain store levies fell. New items included 800 000 liquor revenue and 25 628 from barbers licenses. Disbursements for routine government were 24 155 204 69 up from 22 629 043 01, relief disbursements 3 105 000 vs 3 000 000, transfers to the general school fund 11 471 042 48 vs 10 855 215, leaving a general fund balance of 695 899 73 on July 1.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Edgar B. Sims
General Revenue Fund
Sims
Non-Partisan League denies Meadows endorsed by labor
A Raleigh County statement from the Non-Partisan League refutes D C Meadows Republican candidate for sheriff being endorsed by organized labor. It lists Labor endorsements for Gilmore Thornhill Hodson and notes Meadows’ endorsement claim is false. The group criticizes his deceptive signs and confirms labor’s support only for the three named officials.
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Raleigh County
Organized Labor
League of
Republican Committee
Beckley
J. R. Gilmore
W. A. Thornhill Jr
E. D. Hodson
House of Delegates
Texas WPA sewing rooms produced 4.7 million garments last year
Women workers in Texas WPA sewing rooms manufactured more than 4.7 million garments for the destitute last year. The output highlights the scale of relief labor programs during the period and the role of women in supporting charitable distributions.
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Texas
WPA
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