02 Feb 1934
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1934
Page
1
Washington society notes in a rambling column discuss prohibition era cocktail parties hosted by diplomats and officials. It highlights Sen Robinson, socialites, Mrs Morgenthau, Mrs Woodrow Wilson, and others amid party anecdotes and political chatter in a lively, period tone.
Four men adrift on an ice floe in Saginaw Bay since noon yesterday reached Quanicassee Mich about 4 a m today they were cold hungry and exhausted after nearly 88 hours at sea but otherwise unharmed A fleet of 28 army planes scoured the bay for the floe but no rescuers found them The four fishermen Anthony Abare John Swantek Charles King Jr and Lawrence King were working their nets when the floe broke from the shore line about 15 miles long and drifted away
Greenwood, Mike, Feb. 1. Eight men were seated by both sides after four days of vetting for the murder trial of Dr. Sarah Ruth Dean, charged with murdering Greenwood physician Dr. John Preston Kennedy. Defense used two of twelve challenges. state used six. Special venire of 166 exhausted. regular venire of 30 summoned.
Wolb West Virginia headline notes Clay, recording secretary of the Twin Branch unit of United Mine Workers of America, outlines labor troubles at Wordsow Coal mines after a company refusal to recognize the union. Helm, superintendent, had announced indefinite closing of Twin Branch mines, stating the company had tried in every way to resolve miner concerns, with no wage or hours complaints.
The Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank reports a renewed uptick in business activity in the fourth district during the late December to January period. Indications point to improved payrolls and rising wages, with cautious optimism about steel and auto-related demand, despite seasonal distortions and the need for further improvement in unemployment.
Washington report notes manufacturers resist altering NitA codes to form a Work Hour system, arguing reductions would lower earnings and raise prices. NRA backs current terms after deadlock, while Roosevelt signs the act amid praise from Milnistrator Johnson for a broader self governing industrial framework. United States Chamber committee also weighs wage provisions, insisting rare exceptions keep basic rates for common labor.
A Saturday event by the Woman's Auxiliary at Christ Church highlights a sale of white sale curtains and household items. Appalach Shaw Stoon and Bluefells Insurance announce office moves. Fretwell's houses a living room and bedroom curtain display with 98 pairs. Knights Templars Blueflaks Commandery No 19 holds a regular conclave at 7:4? this evening, of interest to all members, per Recorder M. St. Thompson.
The Navy contract receipts and expenditures for planes from 1927 to 1989 show one unnamed company earning 5,241,794 with 4,315,379 cost for a 21 percent profit. An engine maker posted 8 percent, then around 6 percent over seven years, dropping below 20 percent last year, with a note on a medium powered engine not sufficient for future planes.
Indianapolis February 1 Invitations will be sent this week to all captive mine owners in western Pennsylvania to confer on a wage contract Philip Murray president of the United Mine Workers of America said today in conformity with the decision of the national labor board we expect to issue invitations to the owners of these mines to participate in a conference for the purpose of negotiating a contract Officials of the United Mine Workers were designated to represent the mine employees in recent elections
Capac Michigan Howard A Smith a St Clair county farmer shared 7500 by collaborating with 280 unemployed Detroiters on a cooperative crop. The 400 acre farm produced 15000 with federal seed funding and labor from the city participants. City workers received 7600 for labor and expenses, while Smith kept his remaining share despite seed costs.
A White House conference outlines seven teen years of work and nearly 300 surveys shaping a nationwide flood control program for President Roosevelt. The Senate approved a resolution by Senator Bernard Norris of Nebraska, enabling Roosevelt to propose a message to Congress on a chain of public power projects and waterways. The plan envisions a panel from various agencies to draft the final national program, linking flood control, power development, and desert irrigation, centered on the Mississippi Valley project.
The Rev. George J. M. Ketner, aged 60 and a Lutheran minister for 38 years, died today in Gettysburg. He had served charges in Davis West Virginia the Church of the Reformation in New York City West Camp New York Central Bridge.
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