Nepotism Debate Threatens Democratic Integrity
The piece notes renewed concern over nepotism by officeholders at public expense, urging strict avoidance after past anti nepotism rhetoric. It cites protests from the Charleston Gazette Huntington Advertiser and Alf Taylor's State Sentinel, warning that Democratic governance could suffer if relatives are favored.
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Secretary of State
Charleston
Huntington
Alf Taylor
State Sentinel
County unit school plan streamlines system for opening year
Opening of Raleigh County schools under the new county unit administration faces early difficulties but aims to cut administrative divisions, lower costs, and broaden public education benefits. Superintendent Chambers notes yearly costs drop from about 1.0 to 1.25 million to under 0.8 million, with eight to nine month terms possible. Projections show tax savings despite old debt being paid down and current obligations met, with growing support from previously opposed groups among teachers, patrons, and students.
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Chambers
Raleigh County
Beckley City Council Grants Conway Franchise Amid Power Plant Debate
The Beckley council approved Francis L. Conway's proposed electric distribution franchise with conditions. No direct evidence from Conway was presented. most input came from attorney statements and 1300 contract forms plus a 20 year sale agreement to the city. Court action is anticipated to challenge erection of the plant, with potential outcomes including a second rival utility, merger, or city ownership.
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Francis L. Conway
Beckley
Conway
Gonway
Beckley Welcomes Glen Rogers Road Linking Counties
The permanent road from Bolt through Glen Rogers to Pineville will ease winter isolation for about 5 000 people and boost Beckley commerce. Three Glen Rogers coal operations pay roughly 75 000 dollars monthly in payrolls, benefiting Raleigh and Wyoming counties once traffic improves. The project aligns with Bailey’s secondary road plan and signals regional cooperation.
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Bolt
Glen Rogers
Glen Morrison
Pineville
Beckley
Wyoming County
Raleigh
Wyoming
New
State Road Administration
Bailey
Pressure on NRA rumors mislead business groups warns Johnson
General Johnson warns against impostor organizers seeking to profit from NRA participation rumors. He says firms need not hire outside fixers and should rely on their own voluntary associations. The Moundsville Journal notes caution for business and industrial firms.
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NRA
Johnson
Moundsville Journal
Smith for Senator and Long in Editorial View
The Kanawha Valley News opposes Joe L. Smith for the Democratic nomination for U.S. senator while noting past honesty. The Morgantown Post mocks “Hooey” Long as loud and unfunny, calling for a fadeout and criticizing his entertainment value.
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Kanawha Valley News
Detroit News
Morgantown Post
The Ideal Mayor and Civic Reform in a Local View
The column argues for a forward looking mayor whose policies curb vice and improve youth welfare. It endorses serious civic leadership, safe streets, and moral guidance while criticizing trivial media fads and urging safe, wholesome recreation for youth.
Praise for Bradford Led Public Securities Effort
A Raleigh Register letter from G C Hedrick commends Harold K Bradford and the Auditor's office for listing and approving market securities while filtering out worthless ones. Hedrick urges investors to seek this department’s guidance before investing, noting Bradford’s commitment to thorough evaluation.
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Raleigh Register
Beckley
W. Va
Public Securities
Harold K. Bradford
Auditor’s
Bradford
G. C. Hedrick
Public Forum on the Ideal Mayor
A columnist outlines the ideal mayor as a nonpartisan citizen voter in the town of election. He would be liberal and tolerant with an obliging disposition and a respectful family. The ideal mayor would devote all working time to the city and supervise projects to elevate culture and welfare.
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Jimmie
Mrs Cummings Dies At Home In Virginia
Funeral services were held in Lexington Virginia for Mrs D H Cummings 65 who died at her home there Thursday of heart disease after a brief illness her daughter Mrs W H Walker of New Raleigh Ford joined the family in Lexington Mrs Cummings leaves a husband and several children.
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Lexington
D. H. Cummings
W. H. Walker
Raleigh
Ford
Hollywood Star Raids Prompt Industry Code Clash
Hollywood headlines report rising star raids as producers push bids for rival talents. The industry code faces opposition as star salaries surge and studios balk at restricting recruitment, with Zanuck and Schenck defying agreements and drawing protests from Warner Brothers, while talent moves among major firms.
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Warner Brothers
Ruth Chatterton
Kay Francis
William Powell
Paramount
Joseph Schenck
Darryl Zanuck
George Arliss
Loretta Young
Zanuck
Twentieth Century
Warner
Hollywood
Keeping Bidding Open in Hollywood Spotlight
In Hollywood, stars quickly seek to keep bidding open for roles and deals, leveraging looks personality and talent to sustain momentum and demand in a bustling market.
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Hollywood
Duke Blue Devils to broadcast from Charlotte station
Beckleyites report Duke University Blue Devils orchestra will broadcast tonight from the Charlotte North Carolina station at 8 o clock. Charles Higgins, a local boy, is also a member of the group.
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Ry. A. Boyd Jr
Blue Devils
Duke University
Charlotte, N. C
Charles Higgins
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The Ridden Door by Frank L Packard
Colin Lunn plots a dangerous ruse to spend a night in the Wine Press with Buck O Mara and the Masques. He uses staged injury to stall Buck and gain access to the private rooms above the tobacco store, hoping to learn of secret gang plans while awaiting Spinelli and the Mask.
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Spinelli
Buck O'Mara
O'Mara
Clarkie Lunn
Barneys
Noth
Benny/ Malone
Keppelstein
Buck O’mara
Buck
Collandin
Ilya
Benny
Barney
Helmi
Wine Press
Frank L. Packard
Talks to Parents on Preventive Health Measures for Children
The article urges pre summer checks for family health and preventive care. It stresses regular childhood eye and dental examinations, attesting that early care reduces later illnesses. It notes clinics are hard to fit into school sessions and vacations offer better chances for visits.
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Caude
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