Christmas stories and a radio appeal unite town hearts
The article urges reading Dickens Christmas Carol, Eugene Field Little Boy Blue, and Ouida Dog of Flanders as holiday medicine for kindness. It notes the Community Christmas Tree association sponsors a WHIS radio program Sunday to raise funds for needy children, urging listening before contributing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dickens
Old Scrooge
Bob Critchit
Little Cripple
Tiny Tim
Eugene Field
Field
Ouida
Flanders
Rubens
Antwerp
Community Christmas Tree Association
The Living Standard and Economic Prosperity
The text argues for a higher national standard of living as essential to post difficulties prosperity. It links living standards to capital opportunities and urges equal access to essentials like running water electricity refrigeration sanitation warmth shelter clothing food and recreation for all citizens.
Objection Calls for Higher Living Standards
The speaker argues against reducing living standards and urges raising them to strengthen the nation and people, promising greater national resilience and vigor than ever before.
Public Education in West Virginia and the Nation
An editorial urges action to save public schools amid funding shortfalls and delayed tax revenue. It notes many districts closed or cut terms, teachers unpaid, and foreign nations avoiding such limits. It calls for economic and political measures to protect public education nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
United States Chamber of Commerce
United States
Bluefield Tragedy and Weddings Mentioned in Brief
Tyler Shufflebarger, Bluefield's first fire team driver, died. W Sale, a railway postal clerk between Welch and Lynchburg, married Vera Giddings of Rocky Mount Virginia at Roanoke. Mr and Mrs Samuel D May, newlyweds, were en route home to Tazewell from Knoxville Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Shufflebarger
Bluefield
W. ©. Sale
Welch
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Vera Giddings
Rocky Mount
Samuel D. May
Knoxville
Dayton appoints Harry M. Waite as city manager
Former Clinchfield Coal chief engineer Harry M. Waite is named Dayton Ohio city manager. John Roberts mayor of Pocahontas and Miss Ora Benson Byron of Augusta Georgia wed. Plans are finished for a new St Luke's hospital addition on Bland and Raleigh streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Waite
Clinchfield Coal Corporation
Dayton
Ohio
John Roberts
Pocahontas
Ora Benson Byron
Augusta
St. Luke's Hospital
Bland and
Raleigh Streets
Westminster church forms building committee
E J McDermott of Wheeling elected president of the West Virginia Automobile Dealers association at their annual meeting in this city. Herbert D May chosen president of the Bland Street Methodist Men's club.
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Westminster Church
E. J. McDermott
Wheeling
West Virginia Automobile Dealers’ Association
Herbert D. May
Bland Street
Methodist Men's Club
Francis White resigns amid depreciated dollars in diplomacy
Francis White, 18 year foreign service veteran and minister to Czechoslovakia, resigns citing pay in depreciated dollars and political frustrations. The piece notes White hoped for Cuba ambassadorship, his Latin American focus, and possible appearances before congressional committees as Welles and White draw scrutiny.
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Francis White
Czechoslovakia
Foreign Service
White
Legation
Cuba
White House
Hite
Welles
Machado
Oth Welles
Exclusion Act Critics Call for Revision in 1924 Policy
In Berkeley California Edward B De Groot urged immediate revision of the Exclusion Act describing the provision as a congressional blunder. He and Pacific coast leaders argue quotas limit entry of Japanese and Chinese and propose stopping immigration until U S social life improves while offering courtesy admissions.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Berkeley
Cal
Edward B. de Groot
Rotary International
United States
de Groot
America
Robert G. Sproul
University of California
California
Oregon
Washington
Alice Roosevelt Longworth Still In Political Obscurity
Washington reports show chatter over Mrs. Longworth’s obscurity at a cabinet luncheon and renewed interest when she was guest of honor at a Women's National Press Club event. The White House press conference featured a cabbage scent, with Mrs. Roosevelt’s living room noted for its sea pictures, book cases, and a cactus garden beside a chintz Davenport.
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Washington
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Mrs. Longworth
White House
Mrs. Roosevelt
Mrs. Hoover
Davennport
Wisdom Of A Grandfather Delights in a Baby’s Smile
A Williamsport Pa. item recalls a young lady who endears all by baby’s happiness. The speaker notes grandparent like warmth and genuine affection. The scene hints at a pillow fight and the baby’s brown eyes drawing the heart.
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Een
L. Peaslee
Williamsport
French Coffee Cup Gift Stopped at White House
Madame Thomson arriving from Paris with a dozen large French coffee cups and an urn in a blue field design was turned away by White House guards. She sent for Mrs. Roosevelt’s secretary to resolve the incident and deliver the gift to the first lady.
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Valentine Thomson
White House
Mrs. Roosevelt
France
Madame Thomson
Paris
Tommy
Chia
Notable Figures at Georgetown House Gather for NRA Events
Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins and Mrs Mary Rumsey head the NRA consumers advisory board at a Georgetown residence. Perkins avoids social invitations, Boncesco of the Roumanian legation dons a monocle, and California NRA head George Creel visited for a conference. Senator Wagner, labor board chair, displays a colorful wardrobe and a sturdy, kindly demeanor.
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Frances Perkins
Mary Rumsey
Consumers’ Advisory Board
NRA
Georgetown
Miss Perkins
Mme. Boncesco
Financial Counse
Roumanian
Legation
George Creel
California Nra
Robert P. Wagner
Labor Board
Reciprocal trade schemes loom in Roosevelt plan
The piece outlines White House talks on using flexible tariff authority to strike private reciprocal trade deals, aiming to open markets for surplus farm and industrial goods without immediate congressional ratification, and weighing a broader advance authorization.
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White House
Congress
Translation of Mdivani Title Sparks Economic Jokes
A Daily Health Service note questions a translation of Mdivani from prince to large land owner while mocking economic policy. It jokes about liquor price cuts, bank behavior, and a Hopkins scientist transplanting a gland, with humor about backbones in congressmen. It ends with quips on jails for children and Sweden’s food from boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jhns Hopkins
AAA to Tighten Codes and Ford Farm Prices Clash
The AAA under George Peek shifts toward strict code enforcement and consumer protection while easing price fixing. Officials say regulators will monitor packers grain traders and sugar refiners, licensing as needed to ensure farmers receive fair prices and consumers are not gouged. Roosevelt aides note Peek’s goal to promote farm experts while balancing political pressures.
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New York State
Milk Control Board
New York City
AAA
Washington
Chicago
Philadelphia
Ashington
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
George N. Peek
Wallace
Tugwell
Frank
Howe
Chester Davis
NRA
Peek
Secretary of Agriculture
Roosevelt
SCREEN LIFE In Hollywood
Hollywood columnist Hubbard Keavy notes James Cagney struggles with unwanted women in real life unlike his film characters. He jokes about a saleslady intruding his home and his attempt to dismiss her by roughing her with a sock or kick, a tactic he would not use off screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard Keavy
Hollywood
James Cagney
Jimmy
Durante claims he can finish decades long symphony
The article quotes Durante praising his evolving symphony inspired by Beethoven Liszt and Mendelssohn. He notes the work has taken years to compose and will never be finished, while his titular tune Inka dink-a-adoo gains fame and features in two motion pictures.
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Arthur MacDonald
Congress
Fiorello LaGuardia
New York
Doc Copeland
Senate
Savings Banks
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Henry Bruere
Washington
Seyrou
Ickes
Durante
Beethoven
Liszt
Mendelsohn
Jimmy
Seven Years Ago Reveals Split in Comedy Act
The piece recalls James interpreting lines for Clayton, Jackson and Durante. A spur of the moment line became the verse about Lincoln and Inka-dink-a-doo. Durante performs the number in Hollywood Party and it titles another film. Irvin Berlin sold rights for 2000 dollars and millions of copies are printed. Louise Keaton, Buster Keaton’s sister, debuts in a two reel comedy with a small role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Clayton
Jackson
Durante
Abraham Lincoln
Irvin Berlin
Jimmy
Louise Keaton
Buster Keaton
Extreme Cold Grips Fort Fairfield As Mercury Falls
Fort Fairfield Maine endured the nations coldest spell yesterday with the thermometer at 44 below zero at 1:30 am and rising to 9 degrees below two hours later. Local residents braced against the deep freeze and warned of continued frigid conditions.
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Fort Fairfield
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United States Steel
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Sweden
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Republican National Committee
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