01 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1939
Page
1
Buckner found guilty in a bond fraud trial involving misuse of funds raised for a redemption campaign. The government presented testimony from Noel and Doris Donaldson about the accused converting money for personal use while claiming to act in good faith.
Last minute applicants for 1939 40 automobile license plates flood the West Virginia Capitol in Charleston as clerks rush to meet the midnight deadline. Lines snaked from the license bureau to Washington Street before opening, with more crowds entering throughout the day. Powell, registrar of motor vehicles, predicted a holiday surge and noted over 8 000 licenses issued on the final day.
General Craig retires as chief of staff today after receiving a decoration for exceptionally meritorious and devoted services.
Danzig officials say security measures are precautionary as guards patrol bridges and strategic highways to deter any putsch or invasion from the Polish frontier. They deny German troop deployments and warn Polish elements could trigger action in the disputed corridor.
Daniel M. Kent was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of George G Hall of Detroit. The case arose after Hall and his companion Doty were involved in a fatal highway ride near Grandon. the judge stated Hall was dead when the car crashed. The defendant, scar-faced and defiant, faced the verdict with prior sentences behind him.
British officials insist Britain will not retreat in Europe though uncertainty over Hitler’s moves and the status of Danzig cloud the crisis. Foreign Secretary Halifaxsaid Britain's first task is to resist and to aid Poland if attacked, while experts caution no immediate military action.
Alarmed statesmen weighed a flood of rumors and official statements about a possible new crisis. Britain’s Lord Halifax insisted Britain would resist aggression and seek to remove doubt, while German officials denied plans for a coup in Danzig. Danzig police tightened patrols and bridges as Poland warned it would not be provoked and would respond decisively if acts of violence occurred.
Washington June 30 The house passed the neutrality measure by a narrow two vote margin. Debate stretched into the evening as members voted to remove the arms embargo restriction and keep the neutrality law in place. The session reflected ongoing contention over what constitutes implements of war and ammunition.
Alex B. Mahood, longtime Bluefield architect and 15 year director, is elected president of the Commercial Bank of Bluefield at a board meeting yesterday. He succeeds the late Bernard McClaugherty who led the bank since its organization. Other officers include Rufus A. Hale vice president George Dunglinson Jr cashier and Jack McClaugherty assistant cashier.
Washington June 30 The relief bill totaling 1 755 600 000 moves to the White House after Senate approval and House passage despite concerns. The measure trims programs and replaces a WPA board with a three man administrative panel and adjusts funding to key agencies including farm security and national administration. President indicated he would sign to avoid delaying aid for needy unemployed.
Dr. Charles 8. Brown mayor of War on Mann act indictment told the jury he never had any connection or interest in Sam Stanley's place. Testimony described Mollie Cole pressing for warrants and Brown's alibi in the War case framing.
Tri City Traction announces extended bus service to East End Oakhurst addition and North Side. A new bus is on order but until arrival a regular bus will operate. The short line street car between Lee and Bland streets is removed while the interurban trolley reaches Bland street.
Washington reports a deficit of about 3.58 billion dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30. Revenue rose to 5.67 billion with higher taxes and stronger incomes, while total outlays reached 9.25 billion, the largest peacetime total yet and the ninth consecutive deficit.
President Roosevelt loses the dollar devaluation authority after Republican filibusters block further action. Senator Tydings warns Congress to retain monetary controls while the 1934 stabilization fund and silver price provisions face changes in a late night Senate vote. The outcome leaves the administration's monetary bill altered and the devaluation power expired.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to provide extra funds of 13340.63 to prevent the agriculture department and the credit administration from halting operations. He warned that withholding approval could stop these agencies from functioning tomorrow.
Fragmentary text notes a push to curb executive control over the dollar and allow expiration of presidential financial power. The passage references administration leaders and legislative action shaping currency policy.
Charleston reports that midnight tonight marks the end of old administrations in 133 West Virginia communities with July 1 as the official turnover date. The piece notes transitions in towns such as Friendly and mentions mayoral changes and party shifts affecting local power dynamics amid Republican and Democratic contests.
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