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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1935
Page
2
Bluefield merchants debate tax exemptions for small items and tokens to ease burdens amid a 1 percent levy. Directors authorize $9,700 for contractual debts while a 17 day moratorium aids retailers as talks continue.
Chicago December 10 Delegates to the American Farm Bureau federation hear Chester C. Davis administrator of the Agricultural Adjustment Act predict the AAA could be rebuilt within the constitution if the Supreme Court finds its structure unconstitutional He cites three tests this month and says Congress can shape a form under the constitution to carry on. He urges decentralization and simplification as new objectives and notes plans are underway for decentralization.
The West Virginia Supreme Court cleared the way for at least nine local option liquor elections by ruling such votes constitutional The decision upheld the Barbour county court and allowed towns including Morgan Tocahontas Gilmer Nicholas and Barbour counties Mannington Nitro and Shinnston to proceed with scheduled referendums Philippi resident Luke Boyles had challenged the act claiming unconstitutionality but the court rejected all three points The ruling also notes a separate equity issue on a state loan provision and states no opinion on its validity Barbour County Court expected to set a date for voting if the decision reaches the commissioner in time
Three Americans are missing after an army bombing plane dived into the Atlantic near Cristobal. Navy planes and boats comb the area while two other crew members were rescued from shark infested waters after swimming to an island. Pilot Lieut Madson landed a patrol plane to rescue Lieut Sanford and Private Dufor, who signaled for help from Orange Key Island.
Virgil Gulich age 26 of Belleville Michigan was sentenced by Federal Judge Edward J Moinet to 25 years in Alcatraz for kidnapping taxi driver James C Shumway of Parkersburg West Virginia. Gulich was convicted under the Lindbergh kidnapping statute and had been tied to a Milan Michigan robbery. He previously escaped a New York jail by sawing through bars.
At the Witmer firemen’s Christmas party in Lancaster Pennsylvania on December 10 Santa Claus allegedly had his whiskers ignite a caretTE after gifts were distributed. Fellow firefighters removed the burning whiskers and part of Paul Rye’s costume. Rye received first aid for facial burns and upper body injuries and is recuperating at home.
Washington reports business groups back a new industrial council urged by George L Berry while many firms resist, and labor leaders led by William Green push for broader participation. Berry presses ahead despite business noncooperation as unions mobilize 11.65 million unemployed data and appoint delegates.
Dispatches from Peiping say Manchoukouo forces invaded southeastern Chahar and clashed with police in Kuyuan leaving many dead. Reports claim siege conditions persist as Chinese authorities seek a halt to troop movements and student protests spread at Yen-Ching and Tsune-tva.
In Nanking on December 10 a Japanese embassy representative warned the Chinese foreign office against recurrences of anti Japanese activities following a demonstration by 6 000 students. The envoy stressed the dangers such actions pose to peace.
In Russell County election challenges, E F Hargis and Arthur Combs deny poll tax fund use to qualify voters after admitting contributions. J T A Smith refuses to answer questions citing immunity as counsel for contestees. Hargis and accomplices describe a campaign fund and paid capitation taxes affecting up to 500 voters.
In Ripley West Virginia attorneys for Sam H McCausland prepare to appeal his murder conviction to the Supreme Court Judge Lewis H Miller will rule on trial records within days The case involves the murder of Howard Chester Zest a World War II veteran and tenant on the McCausland Mason County farm The trial occurred in Spencer on a venue change with Judge Miller presiding in the Jackson County seat and Mrs McCausland seeking a temporary alimony order ahead of divorce proceedings against McCausland’s forebear related to Confederate General John McCausland
Judge Jesse C. Adkins of the District of Columbia supreme court granted the Carter Coal Company of West Virginia a permanent injunction halting the 18 12 percent penalty tax under the Guffey coal control act. A temporary injunction to stop tax collection pending appeal was also issued as government lawyers plan to challenge the ruling. The decision follows Adkins sustaining most provisions of the act except for hours and wages determinations by collective bargaining.
Delegates from four powers meet with Japan to place the total tonnage issue on the program as the first order of business at the international naval conference. Japan seeks fleet equality with the United States and Great Britain and the scrapping of the ratio system. British opposition to equality is reaffirmed. formal statements from Japan expected at next session.
Three of five men injured Monday when a box of dynamite caps exploded at a Crow City Ohio rock quarry may lose eyesight. Patients include Herbie Good Revlow Barridge and A L Piacon. Cletus Caldwell treated and released. Quarry rock used in Gall nots dem.
A widowed mother walks miles to Bluefield to tell Santa Claus to bring a doll to her child. Despite hardships, she keeps a Halfway promise and endures a sleepless night to bring joy to her daughter on Christmas morning.
Diplomats say the plan revises terms to appease critics but still favors aggression by creating an Italian port in Eritrea and granting Tigre province while reserving Aksum, with Ethiopian administration aided by the League. Mussolini and Haile Selassie were not committed to approval, as nations debate the plan's fairness in Geneva and capitals.
Diplomatic sources in Paris say Laval, informed from Rome, believes there is every chance Mussolini will agree to a stance or agreement. The note reflects high-level discussions about Italian foreign policy and potential shifts. The report emphasizes uncertainty and the cautious tone of diplomatic channels.
President Roosevelt and acting budget director Daniel Bell reviewed recent budget developments in Washington as Republicans predict a billion dollar shortfall in the regular budget. Officials warn emergency outlays remain undecided with final decisions postponed. Representative Taber argues the ordinary expenditures will exceed five billion against four billion income.
The Wise County circuit court in Wise Virginia will hear tomorrow the appeal of Edith Maxwell a Virginia school teacher convicted of murdering her father Trig Maxwell. The jury sentenced her to twenty five years in the penitentiary claiming self defense amid a controversial trial that drew national protest. Maxwell a Radford State Teachers College graduate has attracted offers of support from numerous sources and the court action is watched nationwide.
World silver markets collapsed with no bids as 20 million ounces were offered in London amid China currency moves and a Shanghai Hong Kong policy push. The New York price for imported bar silver fell to 63 3 4 cents after hours of delay, while Montreal deliveries slid about 5 cents.
Officials in Charleston West Virginia expect to straighten out delays in relief payments as WPA lists for recipients are disputed. Kanawha County administrator Ralph Ostrander said WPA officials will provide payrolls and payments to those on relief rolls this week. A West Side Business Men's committee probes charges against G T Swain over non payment of workers and high relief salaries amid protests outside Ostrander's office.
In El Paso Texas on December 10 1930 hospital attendants said Albert B Fall's condition remained serious though resting easier than yesterday. Family members were at his bedside as doctors noted a sinking spell earlier and bronchial pneumonia at the base of the left lung.
Washington heatedly debated the constitutionality of the Bankhead cotton control act as Solicitor General Reed argued the AAA is not regimental and that taxes to finance farmer payments fall within the welfare power. Justices questioned interstate commerce reach and the law's scope in the first ginning tax case.
William Randolph Hearst and Paul Block forecast Alf Landon as a strong Republican nominee. Hearst praised Landon for understanding issues and being capable of beating Roosevelt in 1936. Block agreed Landon would win the nomination easily.
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