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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1936
Page
4
Fragmentary quotation notes Diogenes warning about well stored houses full of provisions and mice, linking to bodies of those who ate much with disease. Read as a sardonic reflection on excess and filth.
The Supreme Court upheld by a 5 to 4 vote that the 1934 municipal bankruptcy act is unconstitutional. The ruling questions centralized federal power versus states’ rights and questions Congress's ability to enact laws that survive judicial scrutiny. It notes potential political implications and critiques Congress and the Democratic majority. It mentions President Roosevelt and the Gutroy act in context of constitutional challenges.
For years American women golfers crossed to Britain to contest the British championship. Pam Barton, a London girl aged about 20, won the British title, while American stars like Glenna Collett Ware Maureen KiCrews Opal Till and Patty Berg were eliminated as only British players remained in contention. The piece notes American women’s attempts to emulate British champions and contrasts amateur and professional status in golf.
A reflection on Memorial Day tracing its origin with Civil War heroes and its current drift toward mass entertainment. The piece laments diminishing reverence as 100,000 attend sports and spectacles, from Indianapolis racing to air travel rushes, suggesting the day risks becoming a Roman holiday.
In Newton Massachusetts the superintendent proposes a school course to teach automobile driving focusing on courtesy and safety, plus basic mechanical knowledge. With 25 million vehicles and half the population in traffic, educators argue driver training is essential and the public school could be the starting point to reduce the traffic toll.
Senator Warren I Austin of Vermont closed a senate speech with five terse charges against the W P A. He accuses the agency of misusing public funds for a Democratic political machine and of discriminating against citizens for political ends. He calls WPA wasteful, intimidating, and a threat to a free nation.
A quirky verse by Dorothy Brown Thompson Iv Spirit reflects on neighbor trees, wind, and shared strength. It explores how trees endure storms together, with playful misspellings and imagery of branches, resilience, and unity among nearby woods.
From the files of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph a Welch convention of NeDowell Republicans endorsed Ash M. Price of Bluefield for state auditor. Also noted are deaths and marriages including Mrs F W Atkinson, Chas Butts, and Walter Compton, with other local items such as cornerstone remarks at Raleigh Street colored Methodist church and a Bluefield factory milestone from TEN YEARS AGO TODAY.
Washington observer Herbert Plummer notes Senator Vandenberg may be testing a 1940 presidential bid while proposing decentralizing WPA funds. He urges states to decide relief outlays via population-based formulas, tying GOP hopes to governor wins and House seats in November.
Personal notes from New York discuss aging, Broadway press agents turned producers or authors, and current shows. It recalls Gertrude Ederle, Ada Rehan, and a revival surge for Shaw. includes anecdotes about Ernst Libstach, Jean Harlow, Warner Baxter, Billy Rose, Bernard Baruch, Billy the Kid, and family ties in journalism.
Railroads announce passenger fares to drop to 2 cents per mile five cents for ten miles under I C C ruling, a return to rates from 25 years ago. Analysts warn bus competition may pressure lines while passengers anticipate cheaper trips, dining cars, and entertainment on smart routes.
A garbled weather item references a yearly cycle and a Bronsry store trip by youngsters. It notes two old murders in Cleveland attributed to the Black Legion and hints at a complex budget-balancing political scene. The piece also mentions rain in a Kansas vicinity and vague references to broadcasts and figures like Dissy Dean.
Astro advice dated June 2 outlines personal luck and dangers for those born on June 2. It highlights time windows, cautions about foresight and planning, and suggests sensible budgeting, careful purchasing, and avoiding overreliance on others judgments. It notes potential for creativity in married life and career, with references to notable figures for inspiration.
A book review of Frans Blom's The Conquest of Yucatan. The Spaniards crushed the Maya empire in Yucatan, driven by gold. Blom details conquest and destruction, yet shows the Maya civilization rivaled medieval Europe in some respects.
Walt Disney outlines a major full length feature based on Snow White and Rose Red. The film aims for 7 to 8 reels with a budget between 600000 and 780000 dollars and a lengthy development involving hundreds of drawings, color work, and background scenes. Disney notes the project is far from completion and will take at least a year more to finish.
Arte ind defences were to the Consession of the Upper claws. The Spaniards exterminated that lass, leaving wealth from amazing jungle ruins. Mr. Blom critiques theories about Mayas origins and culture, noting exotic legends and old world comparisons.
Washington notes detail Roosevelt’s push for a modified house corporate tax plan amid Senate sparring. Allies fear the president aims to keep the idea alive into next year via private conferences, while treasury amendments threaten to reshape the bill. Mentions Garner Byrns leadership and adjournment plans for June. Also notes prospects around Vandenberg Borah and Landon nominating speech strategies. England imported 506 million pounds of textile 1936 with 432 million from empire nations.
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