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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1932
Page
6
Chicago reports a tentative nine month extension of the 10 percent wage deduction for 1.2 million railroad workers, with unions debating the firemen’s stance. The compromise sets a February 1, 1933 start and allows after June 16 a possible revision under the railway labor act, as negotiators seek a nationwide settlement.
Mercer County Bar Association adopted a resolution condemning tentative plans for a new addition to the Bluefield federal building as wasteful and unrelated to relocating the U S courtroom. The group urged revamping to move the courtroom east and add space, sending a Washington-bound committee to lobby the Treasury and Justice departments for a new U S courtroom.
Peti tions bearing the signatures of 9 000 voters and asking for a modifica tion of the Crabbe act Ohio's prohibition enforcement law were filed with the secretary of state today. The petition asks that the act be modified to permit the manufacure and sale of beer in Ohio.
A well known A A U racing official dressed as Kris Kringle visits St Edmunds home in Iladelphia for a Christmas party. Little Thomas Nichola, a patient, receives gifts from the holiday guest during the annual event.
A December blaze fueled by tissue holiday decorations swept a downtown 10 cent store, injuring several and forcing shoppers to flee as flames cut off stairway exits. Fire officials credited quick store staff with opening doors to avert fatalities. The three story building housed an 8 S Kresge company outlet and the cause remained under investigation.
Four Des Moines men Longstaff Doane Gibson and others, once jobless, leased 90 acres of coal land on royalty after borrowing $5. They built a slope mine, traded coal for gear including an old car hoist, and now haul over thirty tons daily with steady orders.
Columbus Dec 21 The Ohio bituminous coal freight rate hearing was adjourned until January 3 with about a week of testimony left. Wheel ing Lake Erie Railway VP George Durham testified on lowering intra state rates and the railroad's claim of equity in operating costs. Curtis Read argued that raising rates would harm the Pomeroy district.
Boiler reports show coal production improving across Norfolk and Western fields due to colder weather and higher demand. In the past two weeks output rose compared with the period after the lake trade closure on November 22, with about 2400 cars shipped yesterday and 2100 loaded. East and south shipments match western deliveries.
P M Gallagher president of Sinclair Consolidated Oil says the firm will not submit another bid for Richfield Oil, now in receivership. Standard Oil of California topped Sinclair with cash and debentures worth about 22.5 million dollars.
Washington December 21 a Senate judiciary subcommittee reached agreement on the language of a repeal amendment designed to prevent a return of saloon influence while protecting dry states. A further meeting will decide how to submit the resolution to states for ratification and whether to keep certain provisions. The draft would repeal the eighteenth amendment, prohibit transportation of intoxicating liquors into prohibited states, and give Congress concurrent power to regulate or prohibit sales on premises where sold.
Annapolis Md Dec 21 John W Geist of Altoona Pa was named captain of the Navy soccer team for 1933 Earl W Logsdon of Las Animas Colo was named man-
New Jersey Governor A Harry Moore halted Burns extradition after hearing injuries alleged in Georgia camps. He declared the case on its merits and warned Burns against publicity while allowing him to stay in New Jersey if he leads an honest life. The dialogue included supporters and opponents from law figures and a Georgia official.
A Erie No. 7 train derailed two miles south of Lima Ohio causing a fire in baggage and mail cars. Three men killed Court Scott Earl Swihart and Charles Aldrich and several passengers were injured or shocked. Firefighting crews faced water shortages at the scene.
A Bradstreet and Dunn report notes a surge in late season shopping in the Chicago area described as an avalance of belated Christmas buying. Rail service saw heavy holiday travel with 2000 extra Pullman cars. employment in Detroit rose to 44.2 percent by December 14 from 39.3 on November 30.
Clarence E. Pickett of the American Friends Service Committee announced the group will administer the work relief decree in Wyoming county West Virginia. This expands the program to fourteen counties in West Virginia and Kentucky under the Redeem States Finance corporation relief funds.
The Bluefield Community Tree association reports about $200 short of its $1,500 target for underprivileged city children. A WHIS radio appeal last night urged donations aided by Eddie Galloway and his Rhythm Boys. Subscriptions and pledge payments are urged to be sent to the Bluefield Daily Telegraph.
The West Virginia delegation divided 2 3 1 on the beer bill with Smith and Bachmann for, Shott Bow man and Hogg against, Horner not voting due to illness. Bachmann urged home brewer tax exemption but the amendment failed. Shott argued the proposal would misuse taxation and constitutional limits.
The piece reports White House silence on Hoover and Roosevelt talks over war debts. It notes Roosevelt may name envoys only if Hoover yields to allow direct envoy discussions with debtor nations, while seeking a basic accord and keeping channels open without tying debt relief to armaments or economic talks.
Firemen from Shippensburg and Chambersburg fought a seven hour fire that destroyed the Beistle building and its Christmas stock at the G Murphy store. The blaze began in the basement amid freezing temps and poor water supply, threatening adjoining buildings and halting traffic while hoses reached a water source a quarter mile away. Losses total about 100000 with 70000 from Murphy stock. one occupant, Earl Geyer, was rescued after a smoke encounter.
Chicago December 21 Frank Nit tis condition worsened and doctors forecast a month before any prognosis. An assault to kill charge against Capone gang leader is denied as he did not fire on police. Bullet fragments remain. bail set at 25000. The case resumes January 20.
The House voted 230 to 165 to approve the 3.2 percent beer bill after hours of debate, sending it to the Senate where quick action is promised. The measure also imposes a tax of five dollars per barrel and faces committee review for Volstead Act modifications.
London reports a British customs decision denying a six cent per bushel tariff preference to Canadian wheat shipped to the United Kingdom, unless consigned within Britain before leaving Canada. The test shipment originated in Fort William Ontario and ended in Liverpool. The ruling could shift Canadian grain traffic toward seaports and alter shipments through U S elevators.
The interstate commerce commission received from examiner C H Peck a recommendation to lower certain eastbound bituminous coal rates while keeping transshipment rates to New York Philadelphia and Baltimore at current levels The proposal targets rates from the Clearfield district and western Pennsylvania Maryland and northern West Virginia with reductions urged for Chesterton Delaway City Middletown and Norfolk Virginia.
The Pennsylvania Republican delegation replaced Representative McFadden as their secretary after his anti Hoover stance and impeachment attempt. Darrow and others condemned McFadden while naming Swick as his successor, amid calls for his resignation.
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