West Virginia's sales tax praised as simple and fair
The piece argues WV’s sales tax is well liked, simple to operate, and cheaply collected. It contrasts with Kentucky’s restrictive approach, noting WV funds support nine months of schooling for every child. It cites no public opposition and stresses revenue benefits rather than efficiency concerns.
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West Virginia
Charleston Gazette
Moundsville Journal
Treasury
Kentucky
Chandler
Jet Matters
Beckley West Virginia Next to Heaven for Healthful Living
Raleigh county sits at the highest average altitude among neighbors and forms the drainage divide for three West Virginia basins. Beckley gazes eastward from near the divide six to ten miles south west, enjoying a mild climate, clean air, and steady growth as residents stay long term. The city’s climate and elevation are credited with health, vigor, and longevity, contributing to its status as the fastest growing city in the state with low population turnover.
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Raleigh
West Virginia
Guyan River
New River
Coal River
Beckley
Europe Sees Mixed Hopes For Monarchist Return
In Austria, Hapsburg legitimists seek Empress Zita's son to rule Vienna while fascist factions back Starhemberg for a kingly role. Greece primed for King George return as Otto’s chances fade. Starhemberg, aligned with Mussolini, pushes for a fascist monarchy, seen as a counterweight to Germany.
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Europe
Kinging
Austria
Hapsburg
House of Hapsburg
Zita
Vienna
von Starhemberg
Greece
George
Otto
Starhemberg
Mussolini
Italy
Ambition Nipped in Bid For Liquor Delivery Service
The Fairmont Speedy Delivery Service advertised telephon e liquor orders and delivery for a fee, claiming an official OK. Attorney General Holt ruled only individuals may buy liquor. no agent may do it under current law. The move toward repeal and a state liquor law aimed to remove middlemen, raising questions about delivery as bootlegging profit.
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Fairmont
Holt
West Virginia
Chicago to Adopt Eastern Time Amid Safety Hearings
Chicago's city council moves to place the city on eastern standard time with March 1 as the effective date after a 16 to 0 judiciary committee vote. Hearings highlighted traffic safety risks in dusk and dark driving, arguing earlier daylight could reduce serious accidents and save lives.
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Chicago
Judiciary Committee
Speculation on a West Virginia Legislature Call
The editorial presses debate over a special session to address old age pensions and related costs. Governors stance favors caution and committee planning, arguing no rush. It cites federal law and critiques party positions while highlighting economic strains and political commentary from multiple papers.
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Congress
Charleston
Capitol City
West Virginia
Weston
Beckley plans for growth and leisure in civic program
The platform outlines developing Beckley summer resort potential and boosting merchant trade from the region. It calls for a city planning commission to guide future growth, a city park, and leisure use. It promotes dairying trucking small fruit and poultry in Raleigh County through subsistence farmers and recreation grounds. It aims to advertise and merchandise West Virginia Smokeless Coal while supporting local industry.
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Beckley
Raleigh County
Man About Manhattan in New York Theater Season
George Tucker surveys Broadway theater where public familiarity with crowds shapes a lively first night. Billy Rose jokes about elephants and lines while celebrities fill seats, delaying openings. Richard Bennett often rebukes rowdy patrons, amid anecdotes of social spectacle and show business hustle. Louis Seneesh recalls a sweepstakes ticket gesture tied to family pride.
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George Tucker
New York
Big Bill” Thompson
Chicago
Big Bil
Big Bill
Billy Rose
Billy
Richard Bennett
A Dickey-Louis Wager Tale Tells Of Quick Cash
Louis bets on a day’s ticket and wins $500 in a street scene noted near Schultz’s mob shooting. The episode echoes Damon Runyon’s crime fiction vibe with a streetwise wager and caution about hustlers.
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Schultz
Toook Place
Damon Runyon
Observations on Education, Books, and Circus Life
A column mixes opinions on reading Lawrence of Arabia and the Seven Pillars of Wisdom with fundraising for the Red Cross and Notre Dame. It notes education week, a joke about a poker game, and comments on aviation and public life. A circus anecdote features Pedro the farmhand and his wife seeking employment for managing animals.
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Red Cross
Notre Dame
Beckley Flying Eagles
Westcott Polo Death Sparks Talk Of Actor Ban In Hollywood
Hollywood figures debate a studio ban on polo after Westcott dies on the field during a production shut down polo play as per studio rules. Tracy vows to continue polo, noting dangers in many other stars who remain active in the sport.
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Robbin Coons
Hollywwood
Gordon Westcott
Westcott
Iman
Tracy
Spencer Tracy
Gordon
Will Rogers
Charlie Farrel
Johnny Mack Brown
Darryl Zanuck
Lucien Hubbard
James Gleason
Paul Kelly
Walt Disney
Walter Wanger
Clark Gable
Robert Montgomery
Montgomery
New Airport For Buenos Aires Under Federal Law
The Associated Press reports Buenos Aires will get a new central airport funded by the federal government. Ten million pesos about 3 500 000 will be spent for infrastructure and for Pan American Airways and other German and French airlines serving the South Atlantic.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Frminus
Pan-American Airways
South Atlantic
Birthday Party Honors Bertha Louise Smith in Skelton
Mrs. Ella Hudnall hosted a Saturday birthday party in Skelton W Va for her granddaughter Bertha Louise Smith who turned seven. Attendees included Darr el and Daddie Thornton Roberta Jane Blackwell Betty Jo Bazzarre Jessie Donnie and Elha Mae Caldwell Margaret Olsen George Harzanoff Madge Brown Alice Treadway Eunice Mae Redden Mrs W Redden and Mr Wm Elmore of Winding Gulf.
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Bertha Louise Smith
Bertha Louise
Darrel
Daddie Thornton
Roberta Jane Blackwell
Betty Jo Bazzarre
Jessie
Donnie
Elha Mae Caldwell
Margaret Olsen
George Harzanoff
Madge Brown
Alice Treadway
Eunice Mae Redden
W. Redden
Hirs. Wm. Elmore
Winding Gulf
Hudnall
Cecil Evans
Beckley
Henry Lilly
Glen Hedrick
C. O. Lilly
Edith Matty
Blue Jay
Rachel Blackwell
Aaron, Ann
Gladys Mae
Roberta Jane
Elis Hudnall
Wm. Elmore
Arthur Jones
Son Luster
Lochgelly
Tager Jones
Bertha
Thelma Biggs
Harold Gillespie
Robert Biggs
E. R. Biggs
Evelyn Lilly
Tragedy and intrigue shadow Farnsworth fisheries saga
An intricate story unfolds around Anne Farnsworth and a crew of wreckers led by Tom Farley and Rob Crocker. Suspicion over illegal canning operations escalates as Hannula alerts Farnsworth, leading to a perilous river voyage to avert violence. Interwoven are community notices of visits and family updates as the plot thickens.
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Bynumsin
Ante Farnaworth
Tom Farley
Rob Crocker
Farley
Farngworth
Anna
Nikki
Anne
John Newnan Frym
Alaska
Asne
Luke
Lilsa
Orvn
Orin
George
Crocker
Jim Fareley
Hannula
Blind Cove
Farnsworth Cano Neries
Commission
Portland
Farnsworth
Jeanne Bowman
Window Watch for John in a River Town
Anne waits for John as the Star of Lapland nears the Columbia River, while Lissa reads and banters over a parka and avocados. The town glows with sunset light as Mi Eskola and the kitchen buzz with coffee, and Anne longs to become the woman who prepares for John’s return.
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Eskola
Anne
John
Acarcely
Walt Wall
North Head
Young's Bay
Lissa
Hlaine
Lce
Het” Lilsa
Lapland
Miina
Lilsa
Nikki Nielsen
Bill
Pacific
Columbia River
Lisa
Asn
Elisa
Rob
Mi. Eskola
Molly
Bolivia Reopens Schools After Chaco War Armistice
Bolivia resumes education after the 1932 Chaco War armistice. Universities reopened in October and high schools began operations as students return from front line duties. The conflict with Paraguay ended the prior year, restoring academic activity.
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Associated Press
la Paz
Bolivia
Chaco
Paraguay
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