Political ticket and editorial on liquor profit controversy
The article lists a full 1940 ticket including Roosevelt Garner Neely Smith Holt OBrien Talbott and others. It then critiques the Post-Herald for alleged bias toward Republicans as it analyzes Phil Hill liquor income and argues the paper ignores integrity in favor of partisan aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John N. Garner
Matthew M. Neely
Joe L. Smith
Homer A. Holt
O'Brien
Richard &. Talbott
Xupkt
Trent
Edgar B. Sime
Clarance W. Meadows Porom R
Agriculture
Jd. B. McLaughlin
Anne Ie Rua
Phil Hill
Post-Herald
Maniont Democrats
Republican
James Kay Thomas
State Commission
Hill
Steven
Thomas
Mr. Hill
Charles Ritchie
West-Herald
Kay Thomas
Post- Herald
Register
Ifill
Clarence Meadows
Meadws
Conscience Needed as Hunters Continue Harsh Wildlife Slaughter
A historical column laments widespread illegal hunting during squirrel season and warns the upcoming rabbit and pheasant season will worsen the harm. It argues few game wardens and lax conscience drive excessive slaughter, urging readers to reflect on their impact on wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aman
Speeding deterrence touted by California auto club
The California State Automobile Association promotes a tougher anti speed campaign. It argues that driving 50 mph or more sharply raises tire wear and fuel use, with costs increasing up to 25 percent per mile and greater engine wear, appealing to drivers' concern for expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Oldfields
Pines
California State Automobile Association
California
World Sign Language Could Unite Races Say Scientist
Sir Richard Pagel predicts a universal sign language evolving from expressive gestures. He says a large vocabulary could be built from fingers hands and arms with signs like hand on heart for love and finger on brow for wisdom. He suggests two handy gestures for international reports a tired shrug and a vigorous shake of the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Pagel
Atlantic
Isms Threaten Freedom Then Favor Democracy
The writer contrasts communism and fascism as equally undesirable forms of dictatorship. Both suppress freedom, gag speech, and deploy force to quiet dissent. He argues that representative democracy, unchanged by these extremes, has protected the United States for 150 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
United States
Press Comment All For Smith For Fifth Term
Fayette county citizens back Congressman Joe J. Smith of Raleigh county as he seeks a fifth term. First elected in 1928 with a slim margin he has carried large majorities since. He supports Roosevelt and chairs the Mines and Mining committee, representing the Sixth district including Boone Kanawha Logan Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Joe J. Smith
Raleigh County
Fayette County
Roosevelt
West Virginia
House of Representatives
Committee On Mines and Mining
Congress
Boone
Logan
Kanawha
Raleigh
Joe L. Smith
Fayetta
Relief Headquar ters Sew Garments in Raleigh County
At the Elkin Street building Raleigh County relief workers, led by supervisor Mrs WW Ware, employ 18 women sewing coveralls and children's garments with WPA materials. Additional workers knit and repair books in the same complex while a separate team rebinds school volumes for local use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkin Street
Raleigh Lane
WW. B. Ware
Jo Hardin
Twen- Lea
WPA
East Beckley
Ware
Raleigh County Relief Administration
Mat Radford
Calloway Heights
Miss Hardin
T. C. Moorefield
Raleigh County
Mark Twain High School
Moorefield
Mark Twain
Opinion at a Glance on Morgenthau currency pact
Charles P. Stewart notes the Morgenthau Anglo Franco American monetary stabilization plan remains undefined and opaque. He cites the two billion dollar fund and France's devaluation while questioning how the mechanism will work in practice. Banks and experts say details are missing and questions were sidestepped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
Federal Treasury
Treasury
Morgenthau
United States
Britain
France
Mr. Morgenthau
Uncle Sam
Cincinnati Reds Hope For Permanent Comeback Next Year
The Central Press column highlights the Cincinnati Ball Club aiming for a steady contender next season amid global tensions and a satirical look at society. It notes the cynicism of officials, the need for clarity in leadership, and various light reflections on work and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ritt
Central Press
Cincinnatis Ball Club
Red Menace
The Wrong Murderer Ends Tonight
In Jamaica Row Detective Wishart and Inspector Kennedy pursue a lead on a black book as Terence Mahony looms over Ambrose Lawson. Elsa Little questions Ruth about Mahony while Ruth defends him and implicates Lawson, prompting Elsa to call Lawson for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terence Mahony
Ambrose Tawnon
Lawson Himneels
Haphony
Lateson
Patanstely & Gentleman
Ata Underiinga
Terence
Latoeon
Noto
Wishart
Jamaica Row
Scotland Yard
Kennedy
Sergeant Wishart
Starney Pryce
Mahony
Nicholson and Co
Shanghai
T. M
Flynn
Man Mahony
Lake
Milson
Notting HI Gate
Elsa Little
Housa
Chelsea
Lawson
Elsa
Ambrose Lawson
Ruth
Lee Ramsden
Lee-Ramsden
Lee- Ramsden
Elza
Mr. Lawson
Mr Lawson
Gerald
East Fund
Jamaica Street
Hallo
Road trip along New River corridor from Glen Lyn to Summers
The speaker describes the 7.2 mile river route from Glen Lyn Virginia into Mercer County noting excellent dirt roads then deteriorating toward Summers. They envision extending the road 20 miles toward Hinton to ease traffic before a planned dam would flood the section, and mention Tatz Morigan's corn and pumpkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles
Virginia
Mercer
Summers
Monroe
West Virginia
Mercer-Summers
Monroe County
Hugh A. Dunn
Glen Lyn
Mercer County
Hin~ton
Princeton
Beckley
Hinton
Tatz Morigan
Three Arrested on Suspected DWI in Regional Incident
Lee Wood 30, Egeria Jumberman 30, and Clyde Cowman 24 were jailed today on charges of driving while intoxicated. Wood claimed he was headed to Sprague from Lone Branch with relatives when arrested. Cowman had two women and a man with him on Harper road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Wood
Egeria Jumberman
Clyde Cowman
Itmann
Wood
Lone Branch
Sprague
Cowan
Harper Road
Church Women Elect Officer at Protestant Church Conference
Mrs. R. S. Kingsland of Fairmont West Virginia elected president of the women's auxiliary Synod of the Province of Washington Protestant Episcopal Church at the annual conference chaired by Withington Delaware Associated Press report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Withington
Del
R. S. Kingsland
Fairmont
W. Va
Women's Auxiliary
Synod of the Province of
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Assestra Whitlock
House of Delegates
Nimred
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Siren
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The
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Terence Mehony
Ita
Risa Little
Dow
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