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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1938
Page
6
A brief Balzac-like meditation on the persistence of the soul beyond death, exploring themes of memory, essence, and eternal existence through a philosophical lens.
The piece lauds Cordell Hull for a Berlin note arguing that when a state is absorbed its debts transfer to the new sovereign. It contrasts German nonpayment with Hull’s clear reasoning and cites Japan’s rejection of the nine power pact. It notes Hull heads to Lima for the Pan American Conference.
Congress plans questions for Secretary of Labor Perkins over her refusal to deport Harry Bridges, a West Coast labor leader and alleged communist active despite not being a citizen. The debate centers on rights for U S citizens versus nondis foreigners and the legality of communism.
A Washington gossip arc centers on Secretary Perkins with claims Roosevelt wants to replace her while labor leaders clash in public and in private. Debates over deportations and foreign ideas spark partisan tension as Congress readies action.
Washington insiders debate Harry Hopkins as the Roosevelt favorite for 1940. Some fear Hopkins would alienate business interests and middle-class voters, while others warn party leaders in twenty-one eastern and southern states would veto him. Farley’s stance could shape the nomination and a potential third-term scenario.
Elizabeth Beck presents a cheerful poem in Our Dumb Animals about a thriving orchard turned rental haven. The speaker boasts abundant fruit and rental income, praises good tenants, light construction, and a breeze as agent, while promising affordable upkeep and cheerful colors for homes and gardens.
A summary of notable events from different years includes B F Keller traveling from Princeton to Bramwell, engineers Mastin and Bailey at a Norfolk meeting, the Speiden visit to Fauquier county, Mrs Goodwill returning from New England, the marriage of Iona Lafon and J B Higginbotham in Bluefield, M F Matheny delivering the Elk memorial, John Mervin Linkous returning from France wounded, Barbara Ellen Scott’s death, soldiers’ postwar returns, triple death of coal officials near Williamson, Dr John R Turner elected WVU president, and Miss Collie St Clair's marriage in Washington.
Washington observers note a fast moving armament program outpacing disarmament efforts. General Malin Craig’s 1939 air force goals are dismissed as outdated after President Roosevelt and Louis Johnson hint at air fleets of 7000 to 9000 planes to meet global pace.
In August General Craig praised air corps improvements while in November Assistant Secretary Johnson warned that air supremacy is threatened by faster pursuit ships and planes from Europe. The piece notes disarmament arguments and isolationist criticisms shaping the sprawling aviation program.
A famous actor recounts Leslie Howard as a practical joker. At a suburban dinner party a host asks the spoof butler to serve. The guests react to a familiar face while Howard pushes the greens gag ending in a quiet reveal.
Forecast for December 1 birthday holders outlines best hours and danger periods, advising careful discussion on business or social matters. It notes potential talents in arts and professions, and suggests possible wealth and recognition in military, engineering, architecture, or politics paths.
Clark Mills the sculptor James Sargent the inventor William H Holmes geologist and ethnologist Matilda Heron actress Serena Watson botanist William Mahone soldier and U S senator are named individuals noted for contributions in various fields across the period.
The article recounts Hal Wallis visiting Manhattan and discussing European market rules and censorship. It notes Chinese and Japanese reels removing all royalty talk and the broader taboo on regal subjects. It ends by contrasting South American tastes with gangster films and maidens and music.
Fragmented dialogue captures a rapid fire quiz scene with Bartholomew Pitman Fooble and Miss Pitman trading questions. The banter covers topics from igloos and Tar to Oscar stars and the Electoral College, revealing playful confusion and quick retorts.
Mrs Ogen Reid, a good toastmistress, let me speak between courses at luncheon. Mrs Roosevelt notes a contrast between gentle manners at home and heated driving. The piece closes noting football season ends and many will give up getting pneu.
Lloyd Bacon argues motion pictures are pictures of people in action and fans prefer fast moving scenes. The Oklahoma Kid and Stagecoach are cited, with John Ford guiding rapid outdoor action. W C Fields Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy test ventriloquism harmony Peggy the ventriloquist doll disappoints, and Robert Taylor praises Spencer Tracy’s natural acting.
A fragmentary item notes political talk of Roosevelt urging Hopkins to run in 1940 and mentions a New York Labor Relations board ruling that the Stork Club must reinstate nine waiters with back pay and tips. The piece includes critical asides about football coaching and national tastes.
A White House paper proposes a five committee structure to set fair prices via indirect controls then voluntary agreements, covering utilities housing finance and commodities. The plan aims to prevent price surges seen after 1914 1919 and calls for new legislation with cautious social approach.
Kingwood, W. Va., Nov 30. George McLaughlin was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of Enos DeBerry during a scuffle that began at the home of Mrs. John Conaway. The jury deliberated 1 1/2 hours and sentencing was postponed for a new trial motion. Conaway supported McLaughlin’s self defense claim.
William "Big Bill" Lias of Wheeling was sentenced to one year suspended and fined $100 after pleading guilty to operating a lottery. Prosecutor C Lee Spillers urged immediate imprisonment if any illegal activity continued, and Judge William B Casey noted the suspension could be revoked for any law violation.
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