03 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1933
Page
1
The piece argues that economic nationalism and socialistic ideas influence policy as the world moves toward modernization. It notes that governments already adopt socialist features, and forecasts continued transformation across politics, economics, and society driven by future developments.
New York observers note Alfred E. Smith may seek to lead the conservative faction of the Democratic Party. His calls for sound money and critiquing Roosevelt's policies spur speculation he could run for U S Senate next year, though he has not commented. Links tie talk to Tammany leadership shifts and possible state ticket changes.
Oscar K. Harris Jr. of Groseclose Virginia, a private first class in the 11th bombardment squadron at March Field California, earned the Soldier's Medal for rescuing two comrades from a flaming plane. He returned to aid them after being thrown clear, dragged them to safety, and extinguished flames on their clothing despite severe burns. Harris was born in Northfork West Virginia and is known in the area. his father served long as agent for the Norfolk and Western Railway at Cleveland Virginia before moving there in 1931.
Bluefield lodge No. 269 of the Elks will meet at 2 30 PM in the Municipal auditorium for the fortieth Lodge of Sorrow. N Clarence Smith of Tazewell will speak. The lodge honors 278 deceased brothers, twelve of whom died in the last year. Members will assemble at Raleigh and Bland streets and march to the auditorium. A section is reserved and a music program is planned.
National officers of the American Legion suspended the New Mexico department for engaging in partisan politics. Ollie A. Davis, the retiring Indiana adjutant, was named coordinator and has taken command of the New Mexico department.
The Ontario supreme court granted Cook county Illinois a request to extradite Martin J. Insull to face trial over the collapse of the Insull utilities system. Bail was set at ten thousand dollars and next week a habeas corpus motion will seek his release. Insull remained calm, reading a Bible, as he prepared to return to Orillia to await the December hearing.
Paris December 2 A powerful fighting navy to back up Rhineland defenses is being built by France in reply to German rearmament. Naval authorities seek a second 26,000 ton battleship with 32 guns and 29 knots for next year’s program. The proposed cruiser would be the big sister of Dunkerque, rushed after Germany announced 10,000 ton rocket battleships of the Deutschland type.
Carl W. Wickman a 45 year old pharmacist was charged with murder after confessing to beating his fourth wife Mrs Donalda Chicoine Wickman to death on their honeymoon. Denver investigators seeking permission to disinter Wickmans second wife Rhoda Keith Wickman who died in 1930. Wickmans third wife Marie Burns Wickman died in 1931 and insurance payouts were collected.
The Home Owners Loan Corporation announced 1,098 loans totaling 2,837,620 tentatively approved in West Virginia through November 24. Of these, 46 loans worth 28,789 were approved with reduction and 1,052 loans totaling 2,808,831 were approved without reduction. 360 applications were rejected.
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh and Anne Lindbergh prepare for a 1875 mile crossing from Natal Brazil to South America coast as their long aerial survey nears completion. The couple fly in a low wing monoplane with pontoons and wireless setup. Lindbergh operates from the front cockpit while Anne relieves him and handles communications.
Washington December 2. An uptturn in West Virginia bituminous coal output was shown in latest figures from the bureau of mines. For the week ended November 18 production reached 1,978,000 tons, up from 1,906,000 the prior week and 1,923,000 a year earlier, with 1,468,000 tons from the southern region and 510,000 tons from the northern region.
Mrs. A H Bailey of San Antonio Texas shot and killed Minus Doolittle then walked to the sheriff s home and surrendered She said she killed Doolittle in revenge for her son Albert McCoy s death after McCoy was alleged to have attacked McCoy s sister Doolittle faced no prosecution.
Washington reports officials weighing repeal of special taxes while liquor taxes grow. The Treasury notes a debt peak since wartime borrowing and plans mid December financing to refund over $700 million. A Treasury committee led by Assistant Secretary Hewes studies income taxes for a balanced 1935 budget, weighing lost special taxes against legalized liquor gains.
Preliminary railroad freight car loadings for December indicate a considerable improvement over November. Railroads including Santa Fe Milwaukee Burlington and Chesapeake and Ohio report anticipated favorable results for their earnings reports.
Princeton's Tigers overwhelmed Yale 27-2 to finish the season as the nation's sole major undefeated and untied team. Army fell to Notre Dame 13-12, Duke lost to Georgia Tech 6-0, and Notre Dame edged Army late as Michigan fielded the Ramblers emerged with a late surge. Kansas, Villanova, Boston College, and LSU also won in a day of college football upsets and close scores.
President Roosevelt plans to issue a repeal proclamation after 36 states ratify the twenty first amendment. Acting Secretary of State Phillips asks Ohio Pennsylvania and Utah to report repeal results Tuesday. Importers code signed giving the FDA control over liquor imports. brewing and distillers codes updated. quotas hinted for Italy Germany. Trade talks with England and France seek fruit for wine and dairy for whisky deals.
In Hilo Hawaii on December 2 observers report the greatest Mauna Loa eruption since 1903. Dr Thomas A Jaggar describes a one mile square lava fountain area in Mokuweowee pit at the summit with thousands of fountains and a three mile ash cloud rising from the center. The plume, visible up to 200 miles, brings reports of Pele waking from rest.
Charleston reports that over 45,000 West Virginia men and women moved from relief rolls to regular jobs under the Civil Works Administration. The agency notes 45,821 or more than 30 percent of part time relief workers gained full-time positions. About 26,000 more are expected to gain work in the coming months, with an additional 3,038 securing federal project jobs in the state.
Charlest on December 2 the abolition of the three member state board of control directing state institutions finances is before the house of delegates finance committee. A bill proposes ending all divisions of the board except the central purchasing agency and transferring educational administration to the state board of education. Hospitals would move to the department of health and penitentiaries would report directly to the governor.
General Hugh S. Johnson of the Recovery Administration told a Philadelphia labor audience that by year’s start a mass meeting would approve a new station wide compliance system. He warned a flat 30 hour week with higher payrolls would bankrupt many firms and worsen unemployment. He cited early delays as due to misunderstandings and interdepartmental coordination and urged faith and fairness in the new system.
West Virginia delegate Doringer of Marion proposes a bill to lower the residency requirement for divorce to six weeks. The measure would allow divorce on grounds of incomparability and desertion with other grounds, and would impose a $25 permit fee at filing.
William Randolph Hearst defended President Roosevelt’s monetary policy in a San Simeon broadcast. He attacked Alfred E. Smith for criticizing Roosevelt and charged bankers seek hard money to plunder the nation, calling easy money baloney and accusing international bankers of wanting the dollar of depression.
Judge Alexander Akerman ruled the national industrial recovery act unconstitutional in its attempt to regulate a local cleaning and dyeing industry in the Tampa trade area. The decision held the act may have interstate reach but cannot invade state reserve powers to regulate local businesses. The suit by St. Petersburg firms sought to restrain Bazemore from advertising lower prices. the court refused a temporary restraining order, finding no federal jurisdiction.
Washington reports the recovery administration issued notices to more than one hundred dry cleaners charged with violating the code by not honoring minimum prices. A hearing is set for Monday December 11. those failing to justify actions face Department of Justice action. Hugh S. Johnson signed an order staying wage and hour provisions for hotels until January 1 pending conforming code terms and a code authority is formed.
President Roosevelt wraps up a vacation at Warm Springs Georgia and signs the liquor import code. He will reach Washington Monday with a system ready to regulate liquor imports after repeal. He says no changes to monetary policy or campaign plans and will focus on a religious themed address to the Federal Council of Churches.
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