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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1935
Page
6
A brief excerpt presents Jesus warning that desire to look back disqualifies one from God’s kingdom, followed by Euripides declaring the wavering mind a base possession. The lines juxtapose steadfast faith with doubt.
The article argues Cleveland is the best site for the GOP gathering, rejecting Kansas City and Chicago to avoid favoring Landon or Knox. It notes Ohio’s pivotal role, a June 9 date, and aims to unify factions while contrasting with Democratic positioning. It also shifts to Italy’s colonial actions and lampoons pacifist attempts within the League of Nations.
Experts in the national press estimate total government outlays for the year ending soon at 16.675 billion dollars. Per person this equates to about 130 dollars. Breakdown includes ordinary deficits, recovery and relief, and various federal, state, and municipal expenditures.
In Rome and Italian cities many citizens realize the world opposes their Africa actions against Ethiopia. Reports say private life dampened by widespread critical opinion of Italy's colonial move. Italians ask why global sentiment rejects their military aggression and questions of how they can proceed amid pressure.
The piece critiques private, unorganized charity during Christmas. It notes heavy travel and shopping, suggests some individuals fund private aid while avoiding formal relief systems, and predicts continued unregulated generosity despite inefficiencies and looming taxes or rules.
The president believes the public cannot afford current rates and asks how a small tax reduction could act as a business stimulant. He argues tax schedules affect industry more than interest rates and that lower taxes would help the commercial world meet interest payments.
Packers report that fewer piglets were sent to market this year while an unusual share stayed at home, suggesting shifts in farming plans or supply dynamics.
A child dressed in a striped robe sings with a small choir in falling snow. Neighbors hear carols from beneath a window as church bells join the refrain Noel Noel Noel and Shout the tidings. One boy remains under a street lamp with a halo-like glow and a quiet chorus.
James Hearn of Ada advised on a sub contract for the Deepwater grading. J. B. Burnett of Bluefield named United States deputy marshal. Plans drawn for enlarging the Elks Opera stage.
A Washington bystander discusses President Roosevelt's upcoming budget message and the veteran bonus issue. The piece analyzes how veto strategy and budget balance may shape the response to a possible bonus bill and its political risks for Republicans.
New York reports show about 500 night spots across Manhattan with a range from expensive Broadway atmospherics to cheaper venues. George Ross notes cabarets like the French Casino Hollywood Cabaret and the Paradise, plus diverse national clubs, urging patrons to inquire about fees before seating.
The article portrays Greenwich Village as a mix of pseudo Bohemian venues with diverse international clubs and formal dining spaces. It notes Forties and Fifties east of Fifth Avenue as thriving with upscale clubs like El Morocco and Versailles, and highlights late night venues on West Forties and West Fifty-Second Street including the Famous Door, Leon and Eddie's, Jim Healy's, and the Onyx club.
A breezy guide touts Radio City Hayden Planetarium and major landmarks. It notes sightseeing buses offer convenience but warns against melodramatic megaphone patter about Bowery or Chinatown. Enjoy the visit.
A humorous verse targets President Roosevelt and his administration with light praise and jabs about Christmas wishes. It parodies messages from Roosevelt to Johnson Ickes and Farley, mentioning farmers and the public with playful lines about money and blessings across the coast.
Dr Townsend addresses Congress sending seasonal greetings to soldiers or staff and urging a request for fifty dollars a week. The message combines holiday cheer with a financial appeal mentioned in the note.
A Christmas morn poem sends a GOP jab at Mr. Hoover urging him not to run and a verse to Gov. Landon from Mr. Hearst urging leadership of a strong faction. The lines tease wealth, fundraising, and commitment, noting Loyalties and uncertainty about future backing.
A playful verse addresses Mayor LaGuardia urging electric Christmas lights from utilities. It then speaks to Haile Selassie about Christmas in Ethiopia and cautions to watch attire if peace terms from Britain appear.
A travel sketch from Colorado to Salt Lake City recounts quirky frontier habits. The writer notes big moneyed fellows taxed humor, Akron area crowds, and Denver plans to honor Paul Whiteman with his old taxi. The piece closes with reflections on harsh winter and resilient crops.
December 24 birthday reads as a day of cautious social conduct and self restraint. For those born on this date opportunities mirror professions like writer designer or teacher and notable names listed include Samuel Difield William Poole Silas Deane Henry Russell Christopher Carson and John Tucker.
The text riffs on government costs and social issues with lines about Secretary Wallace and the Voice of America. It notes frustration with bureaucracy and questions about old age pensions, suggesting many will learn if they are truly as old as they fear if the $200 monthly pension passes.
Boston boy John Nihill aged 23 and his younger brother tested a toy airplane by placing it in his mouth. The plane vanished into his throat and was later found in his stomach on X ray at a local hospital. Doctors say he is not in danger but will be kept under observation. All telephoto lines are being put under and in France.
Federal and state investigators recovered a car two miles south of Lahaska tied to the Caleb Milne abduction. The Reading station vehicle, stolen before Milne’s discovery, contained tape scraps and rope fragments matching the crime scene. Mrs Beatrice Drueding owned the coupe and reported it stolen seven hours after leaving it at the Oak Lane station.
In Los Angeles on December 23 a jury began deliberations in the case of Busby Berkeley film dance director charged with second degree murder after a September 8 automobile wreck that killed William von Briesen, his mother Ada von Briesen, and Dorothea Peggy Daey. Berkeley testified a tire blowout caused the crash. Judge Burnell framed three possible verdicts: second degree murder, manslaughter, or acquittal.
Alameda California December 23 Santa Claus rode a seaplane route from Wake Island to Midway Island by the Philippine Clipper instead of the China Clipper. Captain Edward Musick flew the China Clipper back through the storm after 14 1 2 hours as Pan American officials arranged a substitute Santa for two children and a cable supervisor’s daughters.
Fog described by the Automobile association as the worst in ten years crippled transport from London to Lancashire and Wales. Snow aided disruption, London faced blackout, buses stopped, subways crowded, and ship traffic on the Thames Mersey and Clyde stalled with vessels waiting to dock.
The grand jury investigates Thelma Todd’s death with testimony from Pasquale Di Cicco, her div orced husband, expected to appear Friday. The report notes Todd left her home at 3:30 in her car, and audible evidence from the garage area was limited.
A train dispatcher, Mr. Haun, was seriously injured in a wreck on Virginia avenue Bluefield Virginia while en route home from work. He is married with three children and son of the late A A Haun. His mother is ill in Tennessee. A prior fatal wreck occurred nearby last year involving Harry White of Bluefield West Virginia.
Police Chief C N Wilson announced strict enforcement of the city fireworks ban in business districts and around hospitals with fines up to 25 dollars. Residences may allow fireworks if they do not disrupt others.
An Auburn car owned by H. L. Brown sustained slight damage when it caught fire on Frederick Street. Firefighters fought through a driving snowstorm to extinguish the blaze on Sunday afternoon.
Police in Hopewell Virginia identified twelve of the fourteen victims of a Greyhound bus plunge into the river from a drawspan. Officials said two bodies remain unidentified, autopsies on the driver L G Alford are pending with no disease found, and investigators consider brake failure or driver fatigue as possible causes.
President Roosevelt declared that full responsibility for caring for all needy unemployed beyond the 3,500,000 on federal work relief rests with local governments and private charities. He noted the 4 billion dollar WPA fund covers only 3.5 million people and relief for others must be local.
Bluefield residents report thefts over the weekend at police headquarters. R. E. McDaniel of Beckley lost an overcoat and pig skin gloves at the West Virginian hotel. Bernard Croft’s bicycle disappeared from in front of the Rialto theater. Lawson Falkner’s car on Highland Avenue was broken into, with a ladies’ robe and a black case containing a shaving set taken.
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