European War Scare Repeats as US Deliberates Role
The article surveys recurring European war fears and U S policy. It notes observers expect another conflict, discusses past U S entanglements under Wilson and Davis, and urges keeping Americans out of future European battles. It critiques Roosevelt's nationalistic stance and the danger of entangling commitments.
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Europe
Austria
Rhine
United States
Atlantic
Frank H. Simmonds
Mr. Simmonds
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
Colonel House
Norman H. Davis
Mr. Davis
Davis
France
Uncle Sam
Roosevelt
Germany
Poland
Gerfear
December Weather Reflections From a Quiet Season
A reflective note on December arriving after a long autumn, urging acceptance of whatever comes and noting the weather proves beyond control. The piece emphasizes a calm, philosophical outlook rather than action or urgency.
Cost of Government Shows Daily Federal Outlay and Deficit
Treasury figures show the federal government costs about 12.5 million dollars daily including the New Deal. Receipts average 7.5 million daily, leaving a year to date deficit near 756 million. Nine special agencies spend millions daily, with total first 150 days expenditures at 1.883 billion. End to tax exempt securities could raise revenue to cover expenses.
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Treasury
Uncle Sam
Supreme Court face NRA constitutionality test
The article notes the Supreme Court will soon decide if the National Industrial Recovery Act is constitutional. It cites conservative and liberal justices, cites James M. Beck opposing NRA, and warns a ruling could disrupt the New Deal and business recovery.
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United States Supreme Court
NRA
Supreme Tribunal
Supreme Court
James M. Beck
Congress
Pennsylvania
High Tribunal
Tribute to Crime Calls for Sterilization as Cure
An observer argues that national tribute to crime costs billions, draining funds from schools and hospitals. They predict rising crime costs, then advocate sterilization as the ultimate method to reduce crime costs.
Thirty Years Ago Today Headlines From Bluefield Telegraph
Mrs. C. W. Daniels wife of a Northfork merchant died at her Burke home. B. S. Payne resigns from Bluefield Water Works to strike out in business. Traveler's Livery stables at Blackaburg Va burned destroying twenty horses.
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C. W. Daniels
Northfork
Burke
B. Payne
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
Traveler's Livery Company
Blackaburg
Blizzard grips large part of nation in severe winter storm
Miss Bethel Hypes and H J Bowles wed at Grace Methodist Church. Mr and Mrs L T Cadle, married at Oakvale, arrive in Bluefield from Jacksonville Florida to settle here.
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United States
Miss Bethel Hypes
H. J. Bowles
Grace Methodist Church
L. T. Cadle
Oakvale
Bluefield
Jacksonville
Fla
Duel Ends in Killings at Welch Sheriff Duelists Named
John Wallace, a Black man, was killed in a pistol duel with Deputy Sheriff Sam Collins at Welch. Miss Trula Peters and Garrett Yost were married. T. L. Maynard, longtime Bluefield resident in the 1890s, died at his Honaker Virginia home.
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John Wallace
Sam Collins
Welch
Trula Peters
Garrett Yost
T. L. Maynard
Bluefield
Honaker
Washington Bystander Addresses Roosevelt Monetary Policy
Kirke Simpson argues that AL Smith’s opposition to Roosevelt’s managed currency runs deeper than gold policy. The piece links Smith’s past clashes to continuous efforts to set a new monetary standard and stabilize the dollar beyond emergency recovery.
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Ditor AL Smith
Roosevelt
Chicago
Roosevelt and Smith Trade Jabs in 1932 Campaign
Roosevelt echoed Smith in Chicago where the latter would not hear, avoiding a direct rebuke of Smiths demagogism while noting his own forgotten man rhetoric. Smith later attacked Roosevelt in Smith territory, delivering decisive blows in New England New Jersey and New York. Roosevelt loyalists see no lasting rift between the two longtime allies.
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Oosevelt
Chicago
Smith
Roosevelt
New England
New Jersey
New York
Roosevelt money clash shapes 1932 33 convention voting
Presidential aides say Roosevelt's handling of the 1933 money dispute with Smith mirrors his 1932 stance. The row aided Roosevelt in securing convention votes from the west and south for his nomination and is expected to help him keep farm belt votes in line in Congress this winter.
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Oosevelt
Smith
Roosevelt
Congress
Liquor Control Uncertainty Hammers New York Speakeasies
In New York hundreds of former speakeasies have received licenses or become private clubs as liquor control remains unsettled. Proprieties warn they can operate briefly selling legitimate goods, with future violations likely to be charged as license breaches.
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New York
Bootleggers Ready to Sell Before Price drop and Quality Stabilization
Illegal alcohol trade surges as bootleggers stock new packages and stamps, counterfeit bottles and labels. Distributors expect rapid business until prices fall and quality stabilizes, with many reopening distilleries and cordial shops awaiting a signal to resume full scale sales.
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Catskills
Adirondacks
New Jersey
Meanderings in New Manhattan Casinos and Cabaret Tricks
A Manhattan casino floor show plans to feature Max Baer in a musical act mixing singing and dancing. Treasury Secretary Woodin reportedly attended a melodrama then left during the second act. A new cabaret styles its floor with revolving machinery to reduce crowding, letting couples turn and return to their spots without leaving their two square feet of space.
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Manhattan
Max Baer
Secretary of the Treasury
Woodin
Tugwell bill clashes with advertisers in senate hearings
Washington hears the Tugwell bill prompting opposition from proprietary drug firms cosmetics makers and the National Association of Broadcasters amid warnings it would curb advertising revenues and personal rights. Experts note radio spending reaches about 25 million yearly and supporters argue for tighter text to avoid harming legitimate ads.
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Washington
George Durno Coughers
Senate Commerce Committee
Royal
Copeland
New York
National Association of Broadcasters
Congress
Public Works Bill Shows Double Books and Shifting Alliances
The Washington scene reveals that money allocated for public works funds is being used for projects already decided on, while two sets of books hide the true spending. Gandhi faces party defections as Jamnadas Mehta leads a new Indian group accusing the Mahatma of unfulfilled promises. Notes recount a southern wage dispute and a bank reform standoff, with threats and music from two women in the audience. Cooper advises Americans on Soviet collaboration, stressing housing and dollar salaries in contracts. Rail buys proceed without R F C aid, while German exporters fear price rises. Loree blames government overreach, and refugees from Germany rise to about 600 as Luther fears his Columbia appearance.
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Gentlemen of Ways and Means
Gandhi
Washington
Mahatma Gandhi
National Congress of India
Jamnadas Mehta
Mahatma
Aldrich
Senate Banking Committee
Chase
Argentina shifts economic edge in global trade battle
James McMullin reports from New York on Argentina breaking from British peso policy, aligning with US price strategies and signaling potential tariff shifts that could boost exports. The piece notes U S Hull's influence in Montevideo and bankers' awareness of quietly favorable Argentine gains. The column also touches Cuba’s San Martin, De Cespedes plans, and U S Steel’s Russia trade talks with credit terms under scrutiny.
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New York
James McMullin
Argentina
State Department
England
United States
Britain
South Africa
Latin America
Hull
Montevideo
Dorothy Dell Goff Aims For Dramatic Film Career
Screen life notes Dorothy Dell Goff known as Dorothy Dell rises from Miss New Orleans 1930 to a movie contract after three years on stage. At 19 and 125 pounds she deflects Mae West comparisons while hoping for varied dramatic roles beyond Ophelia or Marguerite.
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Hollywood
Dorothy Dell Goff
Dell
Mae West
Dorothy
New Orleans
Galveston
Texas
Helen Twelvetrees
Glenda Farrell
Garbo
Mississippi
Ophelia
Marguerite
Inside NRA code clash and Warren the rubber dollar salesman
The piece recalls a secret model code drawn under Johnson and later withdrawn amid labor and consumer board protests. It notes demands for official representation on code authorities, reliable industry reporting, joint industrial boards, and quality standards. It also profiles George F. Warren as a confident advocate of the rubber dollar policy and monetary ideas.
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Rodney Dutcher
NRA
Johnson
Federal Trade Commission and Commerce Department
Labor and Consumer Boards
Frances Perkins
Argument Over Pork Taxes Sparks Census Confusion
The AAA hearing on compensatory taxes for foods competing with pork featured packers poultry egg and fish industry reps arguing their products do not compete for housewives money because 6 000 000 Jews did not eat pork. The anecdote shows how officials struggle to know how many Jews are orthodox.
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AAA
Seaboard Shore Secession Talks Signal Parley with Delaware
On Maryland's eastern shore residents vociferously oppose Governor Ritchie's anti-lynching stance and Baltimore sentiment. Debates surge over secession from the state with proposals for nine shore counties to merge with Delaware.
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Maryland
Ritchie
Baltimore
Delaware
Rabbit disease warns hunters and cooks to take precautions
Dr Morris Fishbein explains tularemia spread through handling or eating wild rabbits. He urges hunters to avoid contact with sick rabbits and wear gloves when cleaning meat, ensure thorough cooking, and prevent open wounds. The article cites cases since 1928 and highlights family precautions.
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Morris Fishbein
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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Paul Harrison
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Rex Tugwell
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Sol Bloom
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Harry Hopkins
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
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Parson
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House Appropriations Committee
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Soviets
Cooper
Russia
Hugh Cooper
L. F. Loree
Wall Street
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Wiggin
Schwab
Loree
Paul Schwarz
Luther
Columbia University
Cuba
San Martin
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