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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1934
Page
3
Local printing notice outlines publication rules and exclusive rights for Associated Press news. It lists subscription rates by mail and city carrier, notes territorial zones for rates, and mentions restrictions on notices. includes a Proverb quotation.
Critics debate motives behind the annual tree while supporters praise its reach, noting Santa for over 2,000 children and a broad base of 1,000 volunteers, 200 entertainers, and 50 workers. The piece defends the hope and joy spread by the gift, amid varied opinions on charity and privilege.
The piece argues that wealth redistribution is not new, tracing its presence through mankind's history since property rights formed. It notes varied opinions about its novelty and cites administration supporters and critics, asserting that redistribution follows an economic law and has progressed in a steady, if contested, manner.
The speaker argues wealth continually shifts due to investments, disasters, and effort, noting many fortunes arise from humble beginnings. Redistribution is seen as political manipulation by demagogues, unfit to preserve wealth without merit, and naturally corrected by time and work.
The piece argues that a midterm policy will guide the president's congressional agenda, asserting Roosevelt has no clear program. It critiques the administration’s two-year attempts to boost employment, notes rising unemployment, immigration limits, and warns Congress is effectively tethered to the president. It calls for pragmatic relief reform and cautions against wasteful schemes and special interests. It questions whether the president and advisers have a real program or are uncertain.
Industry output rose last spring to 86 percent of normal, then slipped to 76 percent. forecasters expect a 90 percent pickup next spring, with gains beyond seasonal. Wages and employment improved. steel and auto sectors lead, while housing and prices trend higher but stabilize.
A quirky year in review highlights include Zephyr’s victory over En deavor and Sopwith’s record run, plus equittal of the Dean brothers in Chicago. Other items mention the Duke of York, a stratosphere balloon fight, Enterprise’s Kentucky Derby win, Cavalcade’s defeat by Max Baer, and Don Rielberg’s broad work in sports. Additional notes touch on Japan, Hoover era justice wins, and public enemies wiped out, with mentions of Bobby Lawson, Little Goodman, and Harold Vanderbilt among broader sports and world events.
A readable health note explains swallowing difficulties can stem from throat scratches to lodged bone fragments. Causes vary from minor scratches to foreign bodies, with symptoms ranging from inability to swallow large bites to trouble swallowing liquids. A British doctor devised a method to detect such bone fragments, illustrating diagnostic challenges.
Horoscope and medical notes describe Capricorn traits for December 30, with best and danger times, advice on finances and relationships, and a mix of artistic interests and career possibilities. It also mentions famous individuals, then shifts to medical explanations of swallowing difficulties, discussing causes from nervous system disorders to anatomical issues and diagnostic needs.
A meditative editorial reflects on reform, change, and perseverance as a new year begins. It notes Tuesday’s symbolic luck in 1929 and emphasizes staying power, gradual evolution, and the race from past to future amid hardship. The piece urges continued effort to lift culture and rights.
Review notes The Advance of Science edited by Watson Davie surveys recent scientific progress across sun stars atomic studies evolution geology chemistry biology disease prevention and climate It calls the volume an authoritative educational guide from Doubleday priced at 3.50 Also mentions wartime alerts and radio controlled aging bombs amid a chaotic global scene with US telephony figures noted.
From The Files Of The Bluefield Daily Telegraph Thirty years ago today Henry Toilen and Miss Susie Roach were married at the Altamont hotel Welch by Rev Peter Clark. George R. Whitworth, prominent Bluefield citizen, was claimed by death. Lucy Stafford and T M Reid were married at the bride’s parents home.
A Washington bystander reviews a wrinkle in enovaluation that would require an administration measure label for bills sent to Congress under White House direction. The idea, to use a clearing house for administration bills, risks clipping wings of many executive officials and adjutant agencies, with potential rider tactics to force approval. Roosevelt’s approach shows selective intervention to let a bill breathe before deciding.
In New York, Dec 9, Paul Narrison notes the Morgan legend of camera shyness is misplaced. Over five years, 99 Morgan photos exist, many staged at homes, universities, yachts, and banquets. He also recalls rare candid moments, including a midget photo during a 1933 Senate inquiry and other public skits.
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