Chamber Urges Faster Action on Coal Prices
Beckley West Virginia chamber of commerce passes a resolution urging the National Bituminous Coal Commission to promptly fix and enforce fair minimum coal prices under the coal control law. The measure cites demoralized markets, rising costs, and risk to thousands of jobs and regional investment. The secretary will send copies to Roosevelt, the coal commission, senators, congressmen, and key coal associations.
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Chamber of Commerce
National
Bituminous Coal Commission
E. E. Bibb
Congress
National Bituminous Coal Commission
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
Beckley
West Virginia
Roosevelt
The
Coal Commission
West Virginia Coal Association
National Coal Association
New River Coal Operators Association
Winding Gulf Operators Association
Pocahontas Coal Operators Association
Joe L. Smith, Jr
County Library Fund
Public Service Commission
E. A. Reilly
C. and O
J. W. F. Beckner
Amere Gas Company
Utilities Claim TVA Horning In
Eighteen private utilities testified they adequately meet public power needs in the TVA area. They questioned TVA's claim of serving territory not properly served by private facilities. TVA directors minutes were denied. Alabama Power argues federal financing of public plants would destroy its business in four municipalities and challenges the 1935 acts as unconstitutional.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Southern Power
S. D. L. Jackson
Supreme Court
Washington
Alabama Power Company
Alabama
Newton D. Baker
Roosevelt
Hinton People Hurt In Wreck
Mr and Mrs Amos Wygal and daughter Kathryn sustained slight injuries in an automobile collision in Charleston yesterday. The car stalled on streetcar tracks and a tram struck it. The family, visiting friends in Dunbar, received facial lacerations and Kathryn cut her hand.
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Register
Inton
Amos Wygal
Kathryn
Charleston
Wygal
Beckwith Man Shoots Himself Verdict Report
Charles Simms aged 60 shot himself through the heart with a .32 at a sister home. A coroner's jury led by Mayor Frank Brazie of Fayetteville attributed the death to self inflicted injuries. Investigation followed the sheriff's report. Simms is survived by several children. Ill health was given as the reason.
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Register
Beckwith
Charles Simms
Frank Brazie
Fayetteville
Sheriff's Office
Francis Turner in Recovery After Auto Crash
Major Francis W. Turner state commander of the American Legion and head of the children's bureau for the department of public assistance is reported improving after an operation. He was injured in an automobile accident while driving from Welch to Weston to fulfill an Armistice Day speaking engagement.
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Associated Press
Weston
Francis W. Turner
American Legion
Turner
Children’s Bureau
Department of Public Assistance
Welch
Deportation of Fontanges OK'd in Washington
Magda de Fontanges a French journalist was ordered deported by the labor department board of review, with deportation set for Saturday. She had been detained on Ellis Island after authorities refused admission on grounds she admitted a crime involving moral turpitude for her alleged romance with Italian Premier Mussolini. Her attorney secured a federal habeas corpus hearing today.
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Associated Press
New York
Magda de Fontanges
Washington
Charles de Chambrun
Mussolini
Ellis Island
Labor Department Board of Review
Restoring Sagging Cane Chair Seats With Soapy Water
To fix sagging cane chair seats, soak them in warm water with soap suds. Let the cane dry thoroughly before using the chair again.
Senate Eyes Billion Dollar Cut in Federal Spending
Senator Bailey urged a one billion dollar reduction in federal outlays over the next year and called for tax cuts to aid business. He warned against spending as a remedy and joined with others to curb treasury expansion. Senate debate touched on undistributed profits tax and broader fiscal reforms as Congress prepares to use unemployment census data to shape relief and jobs programs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bailey
DNC
Senate
Treasury
Borah
R-Ia
Harrison
Dmiss
Senate Finance Committee
House Ways and Means Committee
Bankhead
Congress
Dr Thomas Asthma Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Dr Thomas Asthma Remedy from Watkins Drug Store promising relief for asthma sufferers with a guarantee and a price of 1.50. The copy urges readers to obtain a bottle regardless of severity.
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Watkins Drug Store
Dr. Thomas
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Fontanges
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Penney’s
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All Sizes Shoe Dept
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