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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1936
Page
6
An inspirational line contrasts Job 11 20 with a modern reflection on hope deferred. It ponders despair and the ruinous effect of postponed dreams. The passage links biblical phrasing to contemporary mood and motivation.
The National Safety Council reports a study finding 24 000 lives and nearly a million injuries could have been prevented between 1926 and 1935 if national driver license standards matched those in states with laws. It argues licenses should test competency and knowledge and permit automatic revocation for rulebreakers.
John Bull plans to keep five battle cruisers instead of scrapping them under the Anglo American treaty, with Sir Basil Hoare, first lord of the admiralty, arguing this is no time to dispose of serviceable vessels. The piece suggests renewed doubt about complying.
An early morning stove fire killed six family members when a father in frustration used kerosene to rekindle heat. The report warns of deadly fire risks from flammable liquids and cold weather practices, noting widespread danger and high losses.
The rising global wheat prices and mounting shortages touch on the cost of living and may affect international relations. Observers note European nations amassing large wheat reserves to secure influence amid looming conflict as optimism and fear mix in the public discourse.
The text argues that strong demand lifts wheat prices, driven by food security rather than war aims. It notes war plans require ample bread supplies, suggests European powers would need wheat reserves before conflict, and recalls the Wilson era top price of $2.20 per bushel.
A seasonal idea imagines Santa delivering real gifts by placing employment opportunities in households. The notion frames economic relief as a festive, hopeful gesture for thousands seeking work this season.
Lawrence Dennis writes in American Mercury that Soviet Russia under Stalin fails to meet its claimed ideals of equality. He notes grossly unequal salaries and living standards, aristocratic estates for Stalin and officials, and preferential food and amenities for the elite, contrasting with the plight of the common people.
Hope Morgan killed her friend Elizabeth Giltner on the eve of her wedding in Lansing Michigan. Psychiatrists were puzzled by the act and authorities found no motive. Hope Morgan then took her own life, ending a case that raised questions about mental breakdowns and society’s response to dangerous acts.
W. K. McDowell of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph left for Fincastle to visit his parents. In a separate note, Norfolk and Western brakeman W. J. Taylor of Shawsville was killed in an accident at Tazewell. Smith and Wilson of Bristol submitted the low bid on the Mingo County Court House project.
Kelly Brothers of Portsmouth Ohio finished the city of Bluefield contract for 12 000 feet of street paving. Ben Crumpler assistant trainmaster at Northfork was transferred to Bluefield yards. Walter Kidd found a large black bear killed by a fall in Bland County near Rich Mountain foot.
Twenty years ago today Mrs. Lelia Grant was robbed of 23 dollars a diamond ring and a wrist watch in a downtown store. B W Dillon Jr sustained serious injuries in a coast ing accident. J W Felty a Norfolk and Western locomotive engineer from this city fell from his engine on the Berwind branch and was badly hurt.
Ten years ago today the Proneers Coal company established a branch in Bluefield. Mrs Emily Kell formerly of Welch died in Canton Ohio. Aubrey Hankins son of Mr and Mrs J B Hankins of Graham was claimed by death.
The Washington resident Roosevelt returns home aboard a northbound voyage amid rumor of cabinet reshuffles for a second term. He plans to keep his thoughts private while preparing public expressions of loyalty to trusted lieutenants.
On landing from a long trip the two survivors of Roosevelt’s old circle Marvin McIntyre and Stephen Early faced uncertainty over who will replace Louis McHenry Howe. The cabinet line up remains unclear with McIntyre Early Hull Wallace Morgenthau and Woodring all in flux six weeks after the election. Woodring’s wartime elevation may affect his reappointment prospects.
New York critics note a shift as burlesque gains prestige with Minskys Broadway venture and Gypsy Rose Lee influence. Performers like Rose La Rose and Mimi Lynn seek Broadway training while veteran dancers question art’s compromise for profit, though the money remains strong.
A fictional monologue traces a king’s escape from royal duties and regalia to freedom. The speaker imagines carefree life with no schedules, audiences, or official duties while an inner voice counters the loss of privilege and status.
An inner voice contrasts freedom with duties as a boy claims independence from a throne. The scene contrasts life in captivity with personal liberty, noting the cost of tradition and the lure of self rule. The dialogue frames a coming-of-age moment and a shift in responsibility.
Poem portrays a traveling salesman recalling Christmas scenes at home and the labor he endures. The narrator, Lucius Lightfoot, reflects on aromas of turkey and family bustle, noting hardship yet finding some pleasure in watching others work.
A friend plans to sell his car after a display error at an auto show. China’s Chiang Kai-shek was kidnapped after a tense shout, and no directive from J Edgar Hoover arrived. Madrid’s foreign minister warns the League of Nations of the war in Spain, ending secrecy.
Horoscope for December 22 births noting Capricorn traits and lucky periods. Predicts religious instinct, conservatism, temperamental risk, strong stamina, and potential in arts, teaching, or office work. Highlights charm, humor, loyalty, and possible success in careers like writer or engineer.
The article reviews film clips with the Mauch twins Billy and Bobby in The Prince and the Pauper and notes their near identical looks and swapped roles. It also mentions The King And The Chorus Girl with Gravet and Joan Blondell, plus SeventH Heaven's reissue starring James Stewart and Simone Simon.
Levi Woodbury a jurist. Samuel Nicolson an inventor. Thomas Wentworth Higginson an author. Hezekiah Butterworth an editor and author. Opie P Read a journalist. Ann Hasseltine Judson a missionary.
An author suggests the bathtub as the best reading spot while brokers may view it as a way to water stocks. The piece notes over two million golfers and nearly as many golf widows in the United States, plus 80 000 Los Angeles children signing for astronomical courses. It mentions Montana adding a trailer classroom to keep up geography during a dust storm and hints at Rose Bowl team coaches using holiday crowds for player conditioning.
Bruce Catton reviews Arnold Genthe's autobiography As I Remember detailing a photographer and raconteur who came to America in 1865. The book uses over 60 of Genthe's own photographs from San Francisco before the quake to stage and political scenes. Genthe photographed stars and presidents and helped Greta Garbo’s first screen contract.
Washington observers note a rare calm as Congress opens with focus on President Roosevelt's proposed program. The House majority appears cooperative, party unity remains, and Republican leadership faces internal realignment while wider world issues recede from immediate action.
W. P. Pryor, colored, was found guilty in Magistrate W. W. McNeal's court on four counts of passing worthless checks. He was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to thirty days in jail.
Seattle woman Mrs. Arthur A Haid returns home with a 10 day old baby and learns her husband pilot Haid is missing since Friday in an airliner. Authorities search North Idaho wilderness for Haid and a co pilot amid bad weather disruptions.
A fragment attributes a short personal motto to E M T urging readers to share kindness with friends. The note emphasizes mutual regard and personal sentiment suitable for a casual social context.
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