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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1933
Page
11
The Bluefield based Daily Telegraph lists notices that require payment such as church events lodges and bank cards. It notes advertising agency contact details and outlines subscription rates by mail and city carrier across multiple zones with region based pricing.
The postmaster at Williamsport, H. S. Hatfield, is to be removed and the Democratic county chairman to take his place. Hatfield had nearly three years remaining in his term and had been confirmed by the senate without objection. The piece argues against spoils systems, praising merit and suggesting political activity should not end an official’s career, warning of reprisals and the undermining of civil service stability.
The piece laments that adopted codes are overly complex and vague, sparking disputes over sections of the national industrial recovery act on union rights. It argues language clogs interpretation, invites chiseling, and echoes Tollerand that language hides thought.
The article discusses General Julan Gomez of Venezuela and his ascent twenty five years earlier. It portrays Venezuela as the world’s most prosperous nation with no public debt and a balanced budget. It notes government oil revenue and a state tax after oil gains, contrasting refinery costs and shipping to New York with rail transport, and hints at economic debate among professors.
The piece critiques elective politics and adviser culture, noting the lure of official positions to push personal schemes. It argues prosperity depends on limiting foreign competition, with Venezuela oil and cheap foreign coal cited as harming U S industry while Gomez’s great country benefited at others expense.
A court ruled a woman kept a heifer shown affection by the animal, denying the man claim to the animal. In another case a father won custody of a twin, with the court rejecting his assertion he fathered both. The piece notes Solomon’s wisdom but says he would not have settled such issues.
The piece argues that repeated calls for a new party have persisted for forty years without result. It notes that the old Republican and Democratic parties survive major upheavals, including Roosevelt's 1912 split and Civil War era strains, and questions whether a moderate third option can rise. It concludes that a middle path unlikely sustains a new party without strong sustenance.
The piece argues that streamlined motor cars will hit streets soon and are designed to reduce aerodynamic drag and fuel use rather than to force higher speeds. It urges driver responsibility for speed and notes critics may blame manufacturers for accidents but cautions speed remains in the driver's control.
A compact meditation on sleep as nature’s restorer and the fickle progress of life. It traces how the wise age deceives itself, from youth’s contentment to middle age’s self doubt, ending with the futile rituals of reform and resolve before death.
Thirty years ago today a car ran wild on Fugate's incline near Richlands injuring several people and killing Joan Carter and Riley Houchins. L. BE. St. Clair of Bluefield and Miss Jessie Loving wed at the bride's parents home in Nelson county Virginia. A. L. Grover, Radford resident, had been missing for six weeks.
Leake Addington 12 year old son of Dr and Mrs Addington of Cannon Kentucky was accidentally shot and killed at Coeburn Virginia. Mercer County voters went to the polls on the question of issuing $500000 in road bonds.
N L Slifkin elected royal vizer of El Katan Temple D C K K Porter Medley 15 of Kire Va brought to Bluefield for treatment for a bullet wound in the head. The lad was accidentally shot. Miss Thelma Lee Snyder and Ray 8 Graham married at the bride’s mother home on Princeton avenue.
The piece argues Roosevelt favors a strong navy, shaping defense policy to expand Navy reach while limiting army growth. It notes Navy gains in public works funding, possible Coast Guard absorption, and Army gains driven mostly by personnel costs. It suggests little likelihood of major White House budget shifts or a new Army chief replacing MacArthur soon.
In New York a Dec 28 snowstorm delights some and dismays others. Snow burdens shovelers and city crews, while residents enjoy cleaner avenues at night. Children miss snow forts and familiar games as parks offer limited sledding and a sole boy recalls gymnasium snow angels.
Peter McNeil has guarded the Manhattan sea wall for 23 years and saved 41 people single handedly. He stayed on after nearly quitting, fearing the record would fail. He rescued a man under a ferry paddle wheel and battled a cold winter swimmer for ten minutes. None he saved offered pay or reward, joking that money would tempt more suicides.
Washington dispatch by George Durno reports on tensions between General Hugh Johnson and Marty Hopkinson over NRA codes and civil works. discussion on 30 hour week, funding decisions, and potential shift to direct industrial payroll loans as Congress returns.
A cautious view within Congress warns Budget Director Douglas may curb federal estimates, causing a mismatch where essential workers are fired while CWA hires non essential labor. Hopkins expands employment, wheelbarrow and shovel shortages persist as factories run three shifts and timber cruisers harvest hickory for handles. Mort Milford promotes CWA publicity amid a steel upswing. eastern truckers report higher volumes and store door deliveries aided by railroads.
New York reports insiders move to realize losses as Morgenthau calls for stiffer taxes while lawmakers fear retroactivity. Budget notions split over capital versus current spending with some backing higher borrowing for momentum, and a potential securities act amendment to exempt existing issues from registration is discussed amid distressed selling driving prices lower.
Hollywood set designer Hans Dreier says modern photography allows varied gray tones to convey true colors in costumes and settings. He notes past limits where yellow read as black and sky blue turned white, but advances let audiences discern eyes, hair, and fabrics clearly.
In Washington on December 29 Rodney Dutcher notes a largely imagined feud between Gen. Hugh S. Johnson of NRA and Senator Robert F. Wagner of the National Labor Board. They generally work in harness though differences emerge on Section 7A and union versus company positions. The issue now centers on Weirton Steel and the constitutionality question under the recovery acts.
In the heat at the NLB offices a long distance call from Weir was announced to Secretary Bill Leiserson. Weiserson told two others to take notes, then a heated argument reversed Weir’s position. The voice proved to be Paul Herzog calling from downstairs.
An organized protest against Democratic lobbyists grows as a progressive senator prepares to challenge operations. A national committeeman allegedly earned 300000 in legal fees since March 4 while lobbyists reportedly solicited projects using federal funds. Secretary Ickes objects to payments to lobbyists from federal sources and Congress plans to investigate.
Dr. Morris Fishbein explains contact eyeglasses worn on the eyeball offer constant correction and clearer vision, though they do not replace ordinary spectacles due to cost difficulty and fitting requirements. They can aid distorted corneas and may be safer than standard glasses though initial irritation and handling are challenging.
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