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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1935
Page
7
Washington reports three likely policy shifts: expanding private employment via NRA revival or similar schemes, preserving AAA structure including farmer payments, and halting trade with wartime Africa nations if current measures fail. The emphasis ties to budget planning and the ongoing works relief program.
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. at Oak Hill Baptist Church for Mrs. Tda Moore 63 who died Friday in a Montgomery hospital after influenza. Burial will follow at Highlawn Memorial Park with Thomas Funeral Home in charge. Surviving are two daughters and three sisters.
Charleston W Va November 2 Dr Chauncey S Boucher asked the university board of governors to call off tentative plans for exercises marking his installation as president He urged spending the money on a scholarship or library additions The board agreed He said faculty will play a larger role in running the school and all proposals will go to the faculty council before the board Another session will be held in December
A Grand Jury verdict finds Mrs Martha Pusey guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the shooting of her husband JC B Pusey at Glen Morgan on September 15. The jury deliberated about an hour and twenty five minutes and the court faces a five year term in the state penitentiary.
Ernest Win bush was maimed in a Stam ford brawl Wednesday night. Rufus Posey was bound over to the grand jury and released on a $1000 bond. Conservator T. W. Harmon arrested the man. Squire Z. A. Petty presided at yesterday's hearing.
Charles Michaelson, publicity director for the Democratic National Committee, praises Gen. Hugh S. Johnson for backing Roosevelt while criticizing Republican spin. He cites Johnson's past NRA roles and argues the party remains committed to a sound currency and active policy, despite GOP charges.
Paris reports say Italy will demand Britain's neutralization of the Straits of Gibraltar at the London naval conference in a move to test Britain's Mediterranean intentions. Mussolini may offer to scrap two 35 000 ton battleships as a gesture. Britain reportedly dreads an embarrassing rejection while considering France's attitude and export concessions to Morocco.
The justice department reports gangsters are challenging the constitutionality of new crime laws aimed at kidnapping firearms and federal offenses. Several convicts appeal kidnapping and assault rulings while others challenge machine gun and tax related provisions. Government lawyers note prior rulings have upheld the laws with none reaching the Supreme Court.
Rome declares Britain public enemy number one as Italy plans broad sanctions set for Nov 18 and pledges levies to fortify coastal cities. Mussolini orders 1,000,000 lire for bomb proof shelters in Sicily while Genoa and other ports see posters urging support for buy Italian products amid widespread anti British sentiment.
Captain William Maycock said his Stinson tri motor is running better than ever after repairs including a new propeller moor mount oil tank carburetor and starter. He took a group to Charleston for the West Virginia Washington and Lee game returning to Beckley at 5 30 pm after a 28 minute flight.
W. L. Morrison, retired Charleston merchant and brother to O. J. Morrison, died yesterday at his Charleston home after years of ill health. Burial is planned today. His widow and several children survive. The Beckley unit of the C. J Morrison stores was notified, and Morrison formerly operated stores in Charleston and Clarksburg.
Fire Chief Bud Aliff and Game Protector 2 Harris helped arrest Orie Hall of Affinity after a pursuit across the courthouse lawn. Hall, very young, was booked at the county jail on drunkenness and resisting arrest as about 500 bystanders watched. Hall reportedly drew a knife and attacked Special Officer Mack McCoy on Fayette Street before fleeing toward the ant-gatehouse yard.
Louisville dispatch reports a heated scene as Kentucky voters prepare to decide repeal of the state prohibition amendment amid a governor race. A prohibition party candidate opposes repeal while major party nominees stay neutral. Kentucky had 60,019,068 gallons of whiskey in bond on Sept. 30 and 97 of 120 counties backed prohibition in 1919.
The Want-Ad Department announces home solicitation starting Tuesday morning with Woodlawn homes first. Residents are urged to inventory items to sell or rent, including garages and Tooms, as Christmas approaches and cash is sought through classifieds.
Local airport near Skelton remains unfinished as federal funds shift and WPA rules block private land use. New River company will not sell the site to public bodies, halting work after $140,000 in federal money spent. Trustees say field may not be used until completion, delaying a hoped air and passenger facility.
Coal companies representing over 60 percent of Smokeless field tonnage signed the Guffey coal stabilization pact by November 1. All firms will face a 15 percent sales tax with a 90 percent tax rebate for compliant operators. District board elections drew only modest turnout, with further signups announced.
B R Stover of Cranberry was treated at Beckley hospital for a gunshot wound to the left chest and discharged. He identified Alf Ashmore of Cranberry as the shooter, who was arrested by Deputy Sheriffs early this morning on charges of shooting with intent to kill after five shots were fired with one hit.
Helena Montana suffers another noon tremor amid 700 aftershocks in three weeks. Relief crews rush to shelter the homeless as temperatures plunge toward zero and damage remains modest compared with earlier shocks estimated at 3.5 million dollars.
Mike Ratkovich, 43, of Helen, died in a local hospital shortly after admission for pneumonia. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 10 am at St. Tam’s Catholic Church with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Rose Funeral Home is in charge. He leaves three brothers, Joe of Helen, Jake and Joh, who reside in Hungary.
Charleston West Virginia November 2 The board of control submitted plans for buildings at five state institutions to M L O Neale WPA director. Construction bids likely begin November 18 with PWA loans totaling 693 500 approved for the projects at Marshall College dormitory Bluefield State College faculty home West Virginia State College dormitory Concord College faculty home and Pines erest Sanitarium Beckley laundry and farm buildings. Board auditor W B Curry said approvals come two to three days after submission and bids will be advertised next week with all contracts expected before December 15.
A Colorado disturbance moves east and brings rain to most regions within 36 to 48 hours. Sunday remains moderately fair in parts of the middle and north Atlantic states, with cooler temperatures in the mid Atlantic and north Atlantic regions and colder air spreading into the Ohio Valley and Tennessee by Monday afternoon or night.
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