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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1938
Page
4
The text contends that large sums flow to politicians, and the real issue for voters is who benefits and how much is spent in their interest, suggesting an upcoming decision on a spending-lending program amid a familiar political pressure.
Russian scientists plan to haul a four ton mammoth carcass from Wrangel Island in an ice packed crate. The frozen remains were uncovered in Siberia after a cataclysmic climate change and are said to be still meat fresh. A second intact mammoth, the Bereskova, was found in 1801 and housed in a Leningrad museum.
A historical snapshot lists events from forty to ten years ago. It notes the war era mention of Americans and Cubans attacking Santiago by land, visits by Prof. Greever of Burkes Garden to Rev. W. H. Greever, J. J. McAneney’s trip to Ireland and Scotland, plus other local recollections and departures across decades.
National income and farm income show a further monthly decline while living costs stay steady. Clinton Hester of the Treasury general counsel’s office is serving as a discreet Hill liaison for James Roosevelt, with Republicans gaining ground after recent primaries. House seat gains possible. wage hour conferees aligned to defend southern differentials amid party tensions.
The weather outlook mirrors a biblical refrain as days of rain threaten, with observers noting conflicting reports on ground moisture and crop impact. The writer hopes for alternating sun and rain to avert drought and dust storms, fearing a dry spell by midsummer.
The piece argues relief funding is being misused to influence primaries and elections. It cites Senator Holt and others accusing lawmakers of funneling treasury dollars to sway voters, with Kentucky Iowa and South Carolina named as examples. It warns of partisan manipulation as chambers debate appropriation and aid distributes.
Louis J. Tabor of the National Grange argues that eleven of twelve cans of corned beef sold in 1937 were imported, criticizing New Deal policy as prioritizing foreign welfare over American farmers. He notes rising imports of ham and bacon from 1935 to 1937 and claims the era harms U.S. agricultural interests.
The article notes a nationwide drift as Republicans reveal themselves publicly, replacing prior support with demand for common sense. Voters express fatigue with the New Deal era, urging a return to traditional fiscal restraint. It also records many Democrats who oppose further Democratic policies, criticizing subsidies and government overspending.
Observers note farmers resent current farm regulation and doubt Secretary Wallace's success. A midwest newspaper quotes that if Roosevelt ran tomorrow he would lose badly, but post election checks could sway farmers to support him. The piece mentions Farley backing Senator Guffey in Pennsylvania to settle a political debt, while Joe still has something coming.
Poem fragment attributed to Arthur Hugm Clough reflecting on struggle and perseverance with a hint of comrades in battle and unyielding hope despite fatigue and fear.
Former Senate leader Jim Watson of Indiana critiques relief and election dynamics at a Washington picnic. He cites 1934 and 1935 relief trends, predicts expanded rolls for fall elections, while WPA head Harry Hopkins defends relief quotas. The piece notes Senate radio records and foreign attache Fort Leavenworth Chow.
In New York George Ross notes night clubs use the velvet rope as a prosperity signal and gatekeeping tool. He cites Stork Club and El Mavagso as always or often controlled, with patrons aware of the effect on perceived success. Also recounted are Gregory Ratoff on Ellis Island and a Hollywood critique from an anonymous email comment.
If June 1 is your birthday the best hours on this date are from 9 45 to 11 45 am from 1 45 to 3 45 pm and from 8 45 to 10 45 pm The danger periods are from 1 46 to 9 45 am from 6 45 to 9 45 pm and from 10 45 pm until midnight Fate untangles knotty problems and harmony in life demand self confidence and sincerity Friendly advice should not be ignored Money may be hard to get but available If you marry you may have an ideal home The child born on June 1 often has an artistic or mechanical mind Names listed include Caroline Lee Hentz Brigham Young John B Hood Eben Tourfee and others.
The British admiralty says a new ship is completely non magnetic sparking doubts about water displacement. At Wilberforce University, boys strike over curfew for girls by 10 p m. A Florida divorcee pair remarry with ages 80 and 7. A wife refuses to return to her mother. Britain may drop flogging but must amend 15 laws first. Britannia rules the waves but seldom breaks the rules.
From Washington comes news that mass production ideas will be tried in new postoffice buildings with cash prizes for better small office designs. The postoffice boom rivals auto production, reshaping towns and leaving clerks scattered in oversized, window-filled facilities.
Hollywood notes on white photography replacing blue and pink for cleaner whites, with stars like Sonja Henie and Bobby Breen in white costumes. A panel recalls injuries and careers, highlighting Edwina Booth for Trader Horn and Mae Clarke’s illness, plus industry strain, drink, and odd anecdotes from RKO and set encounters.
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