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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1932
Page
3
The fragment discusses trust in divine guidance and possession of a dwelling place. It references God, heaven, and mysterious aspects of faith, urging reliance on a proponent or deity for support and understanding.
Reports from Berlin say Professor Albert Einstein faces a backlash from patriotic groups accusing him of anti American sentiments. The Woman Patriot organization leads the campaign to bar the scientist, who is famed for relativity, while Einstein defends himself, noting his focus remains on science. He comments on being approached by women without interest and questions about war and humanity, emphasizing his work and ideas over sensational controversy.
Discussion of a House effort to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment via the Garner resolution hinges on two conditions: a two thirds vote in favor and Democratic support to credit the next administration with ending Prohibition. The piece notes shifting sentiment against prohibition reflected in recent elections and contemplates Senate passage in the next Congress.
Lawrence former president of the New England council argues at a Massachusetts Taxpayers Association meeting that local tax burdens harm businesses and communities. He urges reducing local expenditures, studying growth restrictions, labor cooperation, and stockholder engagement to foster development and attract new industries. Bernart M. Baruch, adviser to Roosevelt, suggests abolishing low grade post offices to save costs, prompting question if rewards for loyalty vanish in politics.
THIRTY YEARS AGO TODAY BP Wheat a former Bluefielder was elected president of Cabell County Sunday School union William Hicks began erecting several houses on the Davidson farm in the northwest city IL HM Vaughan awarded contract for 100000 dollars worth of improvements at the Bluefield railroad yard TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY William C Perry mayor of Welch died at Culpeper Virginia W KE Eubanke of Welch was gallied to Charlottesville Virginia by death of his mother Mr and Mrs KR James were moving from Bluefield to Ronole Ten years ago today Philip Hayes and Irene Hayes were joined on a charge of killing their six year old daughter H S Cook nominated for mayor of Matoaka
The text suggests wets still chase modification after the national election. Supporters expect beer within 60 days and plan another wet-dry vote soon. A beer and wine bill seems likelier in the abort session than a Garner resolution, with ardent drys open to abandoning prohibition.
Falger McKinsey writes a nostalgic Baltimore Sun poem about a home full of children and scattered toys. The speaker finds joy in tidying the trail of blocks, dolls, and wind up toys rather than quiet, imagining a house without children.
Editorials criticize Senate Democrats for delaying confirmation of judicial and postmaster appointments, warn against partisan bias in courts, and urge merit over politics. A Dominion News piece argues West Virginia’s economy hinges on coal, while insurgent calls for peace highlight labor’s role in preventing war and resisting arms production.
A scrambled collage cites claims about medical manpower, labor hours, and odd proposals. It notes 26,000 doctors in the United States, jokes about overtime and a six hour day, and mentions a French scientist decrying swallowing habits plus a quip about gargling a drink.
In New York Notes from a convenient cuff Sidney Franklin the boy from Brooklyn who made good in the arena retirement date for age 80. He has built food to take care of his future and may marry after leaving the life-and-death fights. Franklin travels widely, prefers to roam, and could range across 36 countries. The theater scene is described as hard to sustain with many setbacks before Broadway success. Puppets enter Broadway life, new spots rise on 54th and 62d streets, and impresarios adapt with shifting fortunes.
Clarksburg reports radical changes in the state school system to be proposed by the legislative committee of the State Education Association at the next session. Burnaville notes Peter F. Auten's stomach contents examined for liquor poisoning. Charleston indicates possible proposal to revise the state workmen compensation law in January.
A Washington bystander spots Charles L. McNary of Oregon as the pivotal figure for the Republican old guard after March 4. The article notes his quiet leadership style, family heritage, and the challenge of reconciling irregular Republicans with Democrats to shape minority leadership in the next Senate term.
Guidance on fever management during measles recovery emphasizes reducing light exposure with bright glare avoided and colored glasses if needed. Advice covers sponge baths to reduce fever, light clothing, gentle eye care with boric acid solutions, and keeping the child warm without heavy blankets. It also recommends regular bowels via diet, plenty of fluids, and cautious use of laxatives only by physician order.
A dense listing of radio programs across NBC networks with regional chains. Entries name orchestras, singers, and time slots including East and Central schedules, Midwest and Pacific Coast blocks, and West Coast repeats, noting various bands and soloists such as Jack Miles, Edwin Hill, and Stanely Smith Orch. with time stamps from early morning to midnight.
Berlin reports Chancellor Kurt von Schleicher averted a parliamentary crisis by securing adjournment of the Reichstag through Speaker Hermann Goering. The move paves the way for a winter pause until January as pressures from Nazis and others ease. Also notes Gregor Strasser resigns as Nazi national party organizer amid lobbies chatter. In Evansville a parrot named Polly is rescued by firefighters after escaping from a cage and perched in a tree outside Mrs. J. G. Bass residence.
A garbled column recalls Jack Garner as vice president elect amid playful banter with Governor Roosevelt and photographers. It notes Garner’s deer hunting claim, White House encounters, and chatter about party support, plus Baltimore and Ohio official Willard seeking a legal Indian summer date.
Hollywood writer profiles William S Hart living on a six eight acre estate. He longs to return to films he left seven years ago after star years in Triangle and a controversial departure. Hart reflects on his son Bill Jr now with ex wife Winfred Westover, keeps horses including Fritz the temperamental Pinto, shoots mare Cactus Kate, buries dogs, writes Western stories and stories to be published.
Winchendon Massachusetts reports quieting after a busy toy season. The central Massachusetts town, nicknamed Toy Town, and nearby Keene New Hampshire saw hundreds of workers in a large plant producing thousands of toys for children. The toy trade winds down as goods move to city stores and homes.
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