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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1933
Page
8
The paper reflects on tragedy and joy after Christmas with reports of a church slaying in France, a deadly railroad wreck, a Philippines tsunami, police killings in the East, a Washington dam break, and local mournful families. It contrasts sorrow with enduring hope and human kindness during the season.
A critique condemns a Russian crackdown on Christmas observance and links it to broader evils of communism and liquor markets. The author argues these forces harm the poor, erode religion, and threaten social stability while warning against hypocritical trade and policy choices.
Senator Neely calls for investigation into alleged political favoritism in relief fund distribution across Braxton Calhoun Clay Doddridge Greenbrier Ritchie and Tucker counties. He argues all citizens deserve equal access to government aid and condemns discrimination in relief.
London education secretary Herwald Ramsbotham warned Cardiff Technical College against excessive specialization seen in the United States. He cited universities offering 745 subjects, or courses spanning from engineering to table service, arguing broad liberal arts training remains valuable and that education should emphasize mind development rather than every daily task.
A 12 year old girl in Warsaw divorces her 14 year old husband after an unhappy marriage. The report notes no details about discipline or penalties for early marriage.
Those who foresaw a harsh winter faced revisions yet cling to hope for January and February, expecting continued strain but delaying full pessimism.
The animated cartoon is said to have put an end to custard pie battles in motion pictures, a claim that if true would win it favor with millions of viewers.
The question asks who will perform work once everyone is on government payroll. It implies a potential shortage of labor and debates about efficiency, incentives, and the economy.
The remark notes that during inflation a ten dollar bill can light a cigar if one can still afford the cigar. It frames inflation as widening the gap between money and purchasing power with a cynical joke about spending.
A wag suggests General Johnson would call opponents of the government tree camp plan constitutional cater pillars. The remark frames the policy debate via a satirical, provocative phrase.
A lyrical meditation from Liam F. Clancy in the Catholic World portrays Mary guarded by Joseph and angels as Herod sleeps. The scene emphasizes sacred travel, a treasured child, and celestial blessing delivered during a silent night voyage.
Thirty years ago today the Pocahontas Coal and Coke company announced moving its general offices to Roanoke after January 1. Rev. R. E. Holder preached his farewell sermon at Calvary Baptist church. The family planned a move to Maysville Missouri. Rose Coglan performed at the Elks opera house with The Best Thing in the World.
Obituary notes the death of William W. Aulick, founder of the Bluefield Telegraph in 1893, in New York City. Also mentions J. Guldman, a noted Bluefielder, reported dead and Frazier Stowere resigning as police judge to become deputy collector of internal revenue.
Collins and S R Hale of the Princeton Power company were badly injured when struck by a car on Bluefield avenue. Fifteen inmates of an asylum dormitory housing tuberculosis patients in Chicago were burned to death. Sidney J Brown, a well known Bluefield citizen, died.
KIRKE SIMPSON notes that the White House faces how fast the economy will recover as it shapes next year's budget. He highlights past debt payoffs, the danger of rushed decisions, and the possibility of a shotgun budget message at the January opening.
A described post repeal scenario links George Pebk’s new overseas horse trading role to liquor import potential rises. Officials estimate 20 to 25 million gallons yearly could be paid with farm products like beef, aiming to reduce surpluses and shift farm trade dynamics.
New York writer notes urban oddities and scenes from Union Square to Fifth Avenue. Attentive details include patent signs, horse auctions, a pig roast sign, Mae West memorabilia, liquor-store displays, and street chatter about traffic lights and tourists.
A New York policeman on Rector street spots two figures near Trinity church cemetery, suspects two boys, and sees them dig briefly. He finds a tiny mound with a limp feather bundle and realizes the “body” is only a canary, replacing the earth and continuing his rounds.
Inside Republican maneuvering circles the New York financier Charles Hilles is accused of tipping off allies about a bid by Walter E. Edge for the party chair. The finance chief’s actions are linked to fundraising prowess while party finances reel from a quarter million in debt as Sanders clings to the chair.
James W. Mullin argues that renewing the RFC charter shapes the New Deal vs private capital clash. Republicans seek to curb the RFC while preserving some functions, especially in industrial lending, to avoid government entrée into private business, with Democrats in play and New York seeing a monopoly question.
Local conservatives charge Rex Tugwell with socialist aims to remove profit motive from business. They cite his influence on Hopkins New Deal relief and LaGuardia milk plan as signs of government competition with private distributors. Republicans see 1934 political leverage in the issue amid debates on relief surpluses and utilities.
Conflict among advisers over broad policy divides key figures. Professor Warren opposes NRA and AAA links and favors a different approach to the gold program. Tugwell and allies oppose monetary price rises. The committee for the nations leans toward agreement while awaiting the president's stance.
The piece notes Jimmy Warburg as a key intermediary between New York and Washington advocating a unified banking system and higher minimum capital. It cites his support for a modernized gold standard aligning with federal aims. LeBlanc’s remarks link Senator Thomas to Warburg ideas in a backstage exchange during Coughlin’s New York appearance. Hoarding rises among the moderately wealthy with 80 pound silver bars and fewer large denomination notes circulating.
The article notes a shift from Europe sending money abroad via money orders to money returning home. Savings banks report rising deposits as many small savers see dollars as a safe haven.
Daily Health Service explains milk as a near perfect food whose vitamin content varies by type. It notes vitamin A is consistently present, vitamin D needs sunlight or enrichment, and vitamin B and C are not abundant. methods to raise D include concentrates, UV irradiation, and feeding approaches.
In Ashington on December 26 Rodney Dutcher notes bootlegging sprawling beyond liquor into milk cleaning and dyeing coal oil and lumber. High code prices tempt small traders as enforcement proves difficult with 18000 miners and 1100 trucks moving coal deemed unworthy by companies.
Government departments promise no overtime during holidays and allocate 1 million dollars in public works money for air cooling systems in treasury interior and state war navy buildings. Clerks anticipate a more comfortable summer as workers look forward to practical improvements and time off.
As Russia and Japan grid for influence in the Far East they name new ambassadors. Hirose Saito is tapped from deep on Tokyo’s list due to military confidence. Katsuji Debuchi retires, seen as anti clique. Russia’s Troyanovsky, already Moscow’s Tokio envoy, chosen for Far East expertise.
The Department of Agriculture and AAA publicity staffs have issued 16 releases, more than all other sources combined, covering hearings on agreements steam sterilization of greenhouse soil beds new methods for checking wires on corn planters food and drugs law and bot control.
NICE CHART ROSEVELT examined a chart on an economic phase that had not improved. When asked for his view, he replied with a brisk compliment saying the chart was very neatly done.
New York reports a year end view of television progress with Dr Vladimir Zworykin's cathode ray tube enabling electronic photography and advances in broadcasting gear. The ribbon microphone improves sound quality as 30 minute and hour long programs gain favor. NBC and CBS yearly incomes are estimated around 26.5 and 11.5 million respectively.
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