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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1933
Page
6
Rates listed for Baily Gelegrash subscriptions in advance by mail within West Virginia and beyond. In-state 6.50 for six months, 3.75 for three months, and 15.00 per year in various regions, with larger zones priced by distance and postage. City carrier option available payable in advance at 8.00 per year. Date noted August 1, 1938.
A compact reflective note cites Psalm 37 25 and a Spencer line on righteousness and action. The fragments juxtapose faith tested by time with the idea that upright living mirrors straight conduct. The text blends biblical and philosophical phrasing with religious tone.
The article discusses high American living standards tied to wage levels and tariffs, noting foreign labor costs and domestic protection efforts. It cites wage comparisons, advocates for keeping cheap foreign labor out, and mentions proposed minimum wage increases alongside unemployment concerns. It also reports on the Russian stern justice case of Captain Andreev and railway sidewalk work by R.F.C. workers.
Clarence Peck, a well known Bluefield boy, was killed by a freight train at Falls Mill. George Dodd, recently released from military service, was home on furlough. Mrs. W. A. Young, of Bluefield, passed away.
A discussion argues that rising domestic production costs raise selling costs and that tariffs should be increased rather than lowered to keep general recovery moving forward.
The Charleston Mail argues against a New York bill to criminalize ransom payments, noting families resist police action and that enforcement would be impractical. The Wheeling Intelligencer criticizes Tax Commissioner Fox over views on levies, warning such advice could breach the state constitution and trigger widespread unintended tax increases.
The article outlines heat stroke symptoms and management in hot work environments. It covers prevention through cooling clothing and fluids, signs such as weakness, dizziness, dry flushed skin, and rapid pulse, and steps for treatment including cooling, rest, sponging, massage, and artificial respiration if needed. It also notes post recovery feeding and cautions to rule out other causes of unconsciousness.
Reported from Washington July 31 details lengthening work hours for white collar NRA staff and aides to General Hugh Johnson. Despite campaigns for shorter weeks, officials and key agencies push late nights, with some workers losing weight and nerves frayed. Johnson enforces code talks, including shipbuilders, as unions seek shorter hours.
The West Virginia Supreme Court granted an appeal today to Mrs. Gertrude Highland and co plaintiffs in a Harrison County suit against Empire National Bank and others over the settlement of the Virgil L. Highland estate.
A collage of bygone items references a divorce suit involving a pet poodle, Roose velt illness as recovery theater, June 21 as the longest day, Jack Dempsey’s marriages, rising eyeglass use, and a beer fueled trend in optics.
A Texas paper questions where John Garner stands on repealing the eighteenth amendment. It notes his past push for repeal and his role in public works, including the Rio Grande border project, while highlighting the gap between his stance and current political moves.
Hollywood star Charlie Farrell refuses to continue as second fiddle in the Gaynor Farrell team, costing him 96000 and eight months off screen. He seeks solo roles while Janet Gaynor reportedly agrees, ending a famed box office pairing dating to 1927’s Seventh Heaven.
Charlie weighs a costly move after earning nearly 300000 for his recent role. He doubts if leaving the screen harmed his public standing and predicts the next year will reveal if the decision was right. He seeks a project as rewarding as work with Janet and hopes to team up again soon.
Weather conditions are improving but seas remain choppy around Valentia Island as the Italian air armada from Shoal Harbor Newfoundland is unlikely before Tuesday or Wednesday. The Gordon Bennett balloon race will be held with the Chicago World's fair from September 1 to 4.
At First Christian church Rev. William Grant Burleigh urged support for the Mountain Mission school at Grundy, Virginia, led by Sam R. Hurley. He called it a door of hope for hungry mountain children to gain equal educational chances and urged backing from prayers, money, and sacrifice.
The West Virginia Supreme Court acted on Raleigh County cases. Prosecutor Meadows urged Judge Kilgore to enter judgment against Claude Bird for forged instrument use, but Kilgore arrested judgment. Raleigh-Appeal granted for Shrewsbury and others versus Meadows and others over a deed of trust securing a note. Mingo-Appeal allowed Burray Creek Marrowbone Land Co in the state suit against Bates et al over delinquent tax land sales.
The fourteenth annual national union of the 80th division known as The Blue Ridge Division opens in Huntington on Thursday with veterans expected to attend. An excellent program has been arranged and the convention runs through August 5. Sightseeing includes a visit to the U S veterans hospital. The division was organized August 27, 1917 at Camp Lee Virginia, with most officers and men from western Pennsylvania Virginia and West Virginia.
Pittsburgh July 31 James E Lose Homestead works superintendent of Carnegie Steel company was named vice president of the firm in an announced promotion.
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