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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1933
Page
3
An all day radio telethon on WHIS will raise funds for the community Christmas tree. Local volunteers, including city performers, will broadcast from noon to about 8 PM to solicit donations by phone and by mail to support less fortunate families.
Democrats press ouster against Sheriff Manoing amid party infighting as Mercer County watches. The paper notes Fanning’s tenure and questions the motives behind promises of jobs and rewards tied to elections. Viewpoints differ. court proceedings will reveal details.
Fragmentary text discusses upbringing and parental roles in shaping a child. It contrasts routine care such as washing and combing with the aim of developing a sense of superiority, mentioning a figure named Wimeel and a general critique of parenting practices. The source is garbled and lacks clear events or dates.
Legislative leaders in West Virginia prepare to redraw counties into Senate and congressional districts. Proposals split counties like Boone Logan Mingo Raleigh Summers Kanawha and McDowell Mercer into five or six Democratic and Republican districts. Other items note O'Brien pension a shrinking Christmas season liquor dispute Spanish election trends and a playful jab at economic theory.
A poetic meditation from Ret Hazlewood in the London Mercury, pondering mortality and fear. The speaker contemplates nightly rituals, enduring beauty, and the hush of eternity as he forfeits loud emotion for measured quiet.
Thirty years ago today in Higess Mingo county Harry Kirk Kid Wife and a tall som were all victims of smallpox and laid in one casket A young man Robert Burchett was found murdered in Max Meadows Virginia his skull crushed with an axe L A Hooper and Edwin Man returned from a hunting trip in Mottroa county Ten years ago today funds were sought in West Virginia to honor President Warren G Hasding W T Morrison was called to Buffalo Ridge by a death The West Virginia Automobile Dealers Association held its annual convention in Bluefield
Kirke Simpson reports in Washington that intra administration tensions between center and left factions over farm policy and the agricultural adjustment act reveal no decisive shift. The dispute centers on profit versus price goals, with Secretary Wallace pushing cautious controls and President Roosevelt guiding a middle course.
Washington reports Mrs Roosevelt staged a plain yet personal White House gathering for about 80 guests including Grid Iron Widows wives of officials. The event featured talent from among the guests, monologues, burlesques, and short speeches, with Mrs Eben and Katharine Dayton performing. The president and first lady hosted an informal breakfast and playful clips from the family life in Maine and Hyde Park.
A brisk summary of new federal aidage efforts under President Roosevelt outlines the National Emergency Council NEC as a coordinating hub to steer citizens to the correct agency. It highlights opposition to fee based guidance and promises free routing to the right bureau, plus state directors and unpaid local chairs. The piece also covers distilleries and alcohol policy, Comptroller O Connor’s banking duties, and securities act experiments, noting budget, regulatory shifts, and capital moves amid wartime administration changes.
A fragmented remark suggests opposition to NRA influenced shifts in labor policy. It mentions a possible 30 hour week as a deterrent to extending the current 40 hour session, implying political caution and industry influence.
Health expert notes 1930 as very healthy year yet TB remains major killer. Tuberculosis mainly affects impoverished children and adults, with 282,000 TB children identified and many suspected cases. Control requires funds, medical care, and improved living conditions to reduce disability and death.
White House contest over the securities act continues as Roosevelt weighs altering rules after New York banks pressured registration. Critics warn changes may help misrepresentation victims, while bankers argue for government-led reform and cost concerns. Also notes on a national emergency council confusion and enforcement efforts.
A garbled OCR item mixes political jabs and social notes. Huey Long’s stance is linked to Roosevelt’s popularity. Toledo glass plants lag in stemware orders. Drinkers favor train glassware despite costs. The telephone code targets hours and wages. Government efforts address wrong numbers and overcall charges. A proxy marriage case in Irak stirs rumor. Atlantic City mayor bans bar seating for women. Bridge experts debate a widow clause in contracts. Harvard students reportedly carry 22 cents. Wellesley girls will hear of it and boys will carry none.
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