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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1936
Page
6
A religious reflection notes that God may answer prayers with delays or better outcomes. It cites Tryon Edwards: true prayer is answered either as asked or in a superior form, encouraging persistent faith in divine timing.
The Roanoke Times marks its fiftieth anniversary with a 96 page eight section edition detailing Roanoke’s growth from Big Lick through rapid expansion to a thriving city in 75 thousand population. The paper honors civic leaders and progress in the Kenandoah Valley region and wishes continued prosperity.
The Van Sweringen brothers built a vast 23 000 mile railroad empire and earned investor confidence as masters of enterprise. After one brother died the other controlled the billions with less than four thousand dollars left. The article extols their public benefits and criticizes views of wealth as oppressors while praising American opportunity and merit.
A historical reflection notes how people who left opportunities abroad carried forward a spirit of enterprise and determination. Their departures did not diminish the vast stock of energy, zeal, and readiness to win that sustains success for the willing and worthy.
The British government warns that voluntary army recruitment is failing and conscription may be required. Alfred Duff Cooper and Lord Stanhope cite dire shortfalls with 850 recruited of 17 000 needed for the supplementary reserve and projections showing only about 40 000 territorials and 21 000 regulars if trends continue. The article notes public reluctance to engage in war and recalls World War I devastation.
Richard A. Marshal of the Chain Employment agency urges focus on placing men and women over 40. He argues age bias harms industry accepts older workers who have experience and families to support, countering wage and health concerns while supporting Roosevelt’s employment push.
The critic Mencken quips that the boarding house in Baltimore once run by Mrs. Wallis Simpson’s mother should be bought by Congress and dedicated as a national shrine. He mocks the idea with his characteristic sarcasm.
The message notes Adolf Hitler is upset that a German subject received the Nobel Prize for Peace. It suggests he should not be angry and quips Mars might award him for his efforts in fostering conflict.
The item lists several events from forty years ago including N D Maher visiting Ronake for a division superintendent meeting, an Oakvale church oyster supper, a rescue of Mrs. Carroll from Ama river by Emma Adama, a wedding of Arthur Mehaffey and a sister of Rev J T Adama, funeral for W J Monroe, the Flat Top skating rink opening, and notes on long-ago local figures and transportation developments in Bluefield area.
Washington observers link renewed European interest in settling war debt with potential credits from the United States amid the Spain crisis and neutrality debates. Roosevelt’s budget push and the Davies appointment to Russia influence how Washington might respond, with Bullitt’s Russia stance contrasted with Davies’s tougher tone.
New York profile of Mitzi Green now sixteen as she shifts from child star to adult performer. She sports a Garboesque look and mature voice, recalls old ties with Jackie Cooper, and pursues Broadway and Hollywood chances while her parents manage her career.
President Gates proposes a series of cultural olympic games to decide championships in music, literature, art, drama, crafts and related fields. The plan envisions broad participation and recognition across cultural disciplines.
A youth dressed as Olympus figures stages a dramatic arena moment. He carries a blazing torch up a marble stairway, ignites Nobel awards, and recites Gun a Din before exiting with a banjo on his knee.
President Gates rides in on a white horse followed by cultural overseers including Prof. Billy Phelps and Simon and Schuster in a ceremonial dedication. He releases two pigeons and issues a press statement as the event kicks off.
A quirky, crossfield contest pits authors by genre in a staged event with publishers and movie magnates in pursuit. Rounds include 100 yard sprints for short works and full length plays, javelin throws, and a cross country chase as critics weigh in on sensational debuts and ongoing projects.
A fragmented verse list invites painters and poets to redefine performance. It contrasts high dive into a concrete tank with tests for amateur poets, editors, and interpretive dancers, emphasizing unconventional approaches and detachment from traditional scrutiny.
fragmentary note describes an open event with varied physical challenges including swimming with ankle weights and pole vaulting. mentions artists and writers invited to participate. implies access or entry friction.
A playful catalog of tasks for writers, publishers, singers, and comedians paired with sport notes. It lists tight-wire walking, the 5 000 yard crawl, marathon effort, yacht events, sewer swim, and radio joke paydays as examples. The text ends with a note that there will be no second day.
A newspaper note suggests a beer can advertised as streamlined speeds throws compared with old bottles. It asks if readers noticed football technique at Thanksgiving dinners with a wide sweep around the wings. A seventeen year old boy who robbed and killed a storekeeper in crime movie fashion has been sentenced to the electric chair.
For December 1 birthdays, lucky hours are 8:35 to 10:36 a.m., 12:35 to 2:35 p.m., and 7:35 to 9:35 p.m. Danger periods are 6:35 to 8:35 p.m., 5:35 to 7:35 p.m., and 9:35 to 11:35 p.m. Emphasizes thoughtful action, respect for experts, and careful claims. Notes love, work talents, and notable figures born on December 1.
A jumble of political jibes and cultural quips contrasts Spain and Florida tensions with references to Reds Loyalists Royalists and left wing satire. A line about Michigan College honoring a professor hints at memory and absence.
A playful look at how crime scenes in films are portrayed with standout characters. A Pittsburgh gas station attendant laughed and walked away from an armed bandit. A model employee would oil and polish the bandit s gun. A note on soap price rise is tied to fashion necklines for winter.
Hollywood photographers chase movie jobs amid high pay myths while veteran cameraman warns that real work means artistry in lighting and timing. Leo Carrillo backs a new Corral venture with shops and a Spanish goods market costing about 150000. Grace Moore buys a 16th century tapestry for a new house. Patsy Kelly airs weight and badminton complaints after a six month routine.
Bruce Catton reviews Janet Beith's Sand Castle about two Scottish brothers seeking fortune in Manchester textiles. One is steady, the other romantic, both vie for the boss's daughter. a Boer War death reshapes the lineage as the business evolves in early 20th century England. The novel, thoughtful though occasionally dragging, earns a worthy label with strong character work. Between 1690 and 1720, more than 2,000 pirates prowled the U S coast from Maine to Florida.
Washington notes say the coming Congress will face a dominant issue on neutrality and a broad peace plan tied to a Buenos Aires treaty. President Roosevelt seeks renewal of reciprocal trade powers and continues support for reconstruction finance, monetary devaluation, and public works funding amid clashes over PWA appropriations.
The president and advisers have not fixed tax legislation. Congress aims to renew routine nuisance taxes expiring in June with no major changes to the corporation tax. A confidential capital gains revision seeks higher rates to deter stock gains, risking stock market effects.
A lobby campaign for crop insurance gains momentum as Great Plains farmers gather led by M. W. Thatcher of Farmers National Grain Corporation aiming to back a wheat insurance plan. Concurrent notes predict congressional action on farm programs and a long session with political splits and anticipated reorganizations.
The West Virginia Republican state committee reported a total campaign cost of 90 820.75 dollars for 1936. Treasurer Paul O Summers said receipts reached 93 668.19 dollars with three donors giving 5 000 dollars each including Lammot duPont Robert R McCormick and I Copley. Other large gifts came from Paul Mellon 2 500 dollars E T Weir 1 000 dollars and J G Bradley 2 000 dollars. About 25 000 dollars came from the national committee and 4 000 from the senatorial campaign fund.
Lawrence J. O'Day aged 76 a longtime civic leader in Littleton West Virginia died after a long public service career spanning nearly fifty years. He chaired several local committees and contributed to community projects throughout the region.
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