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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1938
Page
6
In New York a youth was acquitted of murder in the death of a girl, sparking debate over precedent and the state’s crime record. The victim’s mother embraced the slayer amid controversy while both families offered emotional scenes in court. The judge and prosecutor faced sharp criticism over the case’s handling.
From The Files Of The Bluefield Daily Telegraph recaps items dated forty and thirty years earlier. It notes Judge Samuel C. Graham of Tazewell and a Cox from Algoma attending Hollins Institute, Rosa May Madows and George Abshire marriage, Garrett Jr. and George Savage returning from Charleston, C. Austin Hs and Mae Hall wed in Bluefield, and R. G. Henley promoted to superintendent of motive power at Norfolk and Western.
A devotional note cites Romans 8 18 about present sufferings and future glory. It adds a compact quip about staying strong, attributed to Longfellow in a casual signature.
The son of a president seeking a 2500 FHA modernization loan for two extra rooms on his Pramingham estate saw the papers rejected. Bank officials believed a clerical error occurred and phoned FHA for clarification. The decision stood and the bank still owes James 50 cents. A group of Democratic senators weighing in hints at political pressure surrounding the White House.
This article surveys past and potential business stimulants in the United States from motor vehicles and highways to radio refrigerators and air conditioning. It argues for new drivers of growth, including better homes and affordable cooling, while noting the need for freedom from excessive government interference to accelerate progress.
The writer condemns a youth's murder verdict, arguing it may embolden others and allow juvenile offenders to escape penalties for killing. The piece notes the girl's parents' grief and questions the jury's view, warning of dangerous social consequences.
A 1921 economic critique argues the era faced excessive deductions and capital loss limits that harmed recovery. It contrasts then’s saner measures with today’s rising taxes and New Deal policies, claiming current government actions hinder business, investment, and job growth.
The passage calls Europe a puzzle for global leaders and argues for reducing ambitions and rivalries between nations. It advocates goodwill and neighborliness rooted in Christian and civilized values as the path to peace, achievable through councils of friendliness and peace, though still distant.
A warning notes that high speed and centrifugal force push vehicles off the road into obstacles. It advises driving at a reasonable speed to safely handle curves and prevent accidents.
Secretary Hull recalls a ten year old promise by European governments to refrain from war and expresses guarded optimism that they will honor the pledges, though he doubts full compliance.
A public meditation questions whether laws redistribute wealth or hinder wealth creation, suggesting a critical view of policy effects on production and equity. The speaker calls for scrutiny of legal frameworks and their impact on economic outcomes.
Framed lines praise quiet devotion and celestial mercy as the speaker senses heavenly presence. Poem reflects on prayerful calm, faith listening, and solace offered by the divine in still, hushed moments.
Washington Daybook reports Montana Representative Jerry OConnell likely to oppose Senator Wheeler in 1940. Wheeler backs a senate bill that advances quickly before a House maneuver trims the measure, leaving OConnell’s version aligned with administration and War Department aims, signaling a $6,000,000 milestone.
The report notes O Connell has challenged Wheeler since the court bill clash and eyed a 1940 run. A 1936 tie to Senator Murray is recalled as O Connell waited in the house. A presidential letter to O Connell praising the bill surfaces, likened to prior White House favors to Alben Barkley.
In New York George Ross recalls the ill fated U. S. Mandalay voyage. Captain Curran kept his post on the bridge as the boat sank and no serious injuries occurred. The crew and passengers endured a misty night crash with the ship going down near the bay and Broadway crowds recalling the scene.
A tranquil holiday picnic unfolds in a calm afternoon and evening atmosphere with peaceful scenery and relaxed social mood. No notable events or individuals are described. The fragment emphasizes quiet leisure and undisturbed time.
This horoscope notes favorable hours and danger periods on June 3. It predicts prosperity for those born today under auspicious conditions and suggests caution with money arguments. Notable births listed include William Knabe Jefferson Davis Henry James Serena E Todd Edward Youmans and others.
Magistrate Lewis Luther of Mill Creek fined three sportsmen for violations of fishing laws. Named defendants include W. G. Waddell of Mount? 8? Rose of Marlinton and R. J. Webster of Marlinton.
A dispatch described a man who imitated Steve Brodie by leaping from the Brooklyn Bridge into the East River about 250 feet. He sought publicity rather than money, and some papers spelled his name differently.
Akbar the Central Park Zoo lion has been sold and shipped to a Peruvian zoo by the New York park commissioner who has reformed the city park system. The verse laments past royal days and recalls Bob Moses.
The text discusses war, inflation, and political use of the WPA to aid candidates. It notes anxious public sentiment about many wars and the possibility of coordinated peace programs, with references to Roger Babson and speculative remarks on balloons or explosives.
A jumble notes coal shortages provoking media chatter while punsters hail a future era. A cryptic line mocks counter efforts to influence surrounding bridge effects as Japan pursues new business. An 1849 mechanical musical instrument by Michael Wette imitates orchestral tones.
The article profiles actor Jimmy Ellison and actress Anne Shirley as they transition from stage and Westerns to film. It notes Ellison’s ten-year climb, early Warner labs work, Pasadena community theater roots, and fans shaping his screen image.
Grace Catton describes the new Harper’s release about Dengant aga en and June Cleveland. The review highlights a voyage by Mr and Mrs Lamb who sail from San Diego toward the Panama Canal in a wood and canvas canoe, facing storms and jungle perils. They endure malaria and near death, rescued by rum runners as they survive on improvised provisions.
Clippings from the South Carolina Democratic convention indicate changes that could affect ticket splitting. The long standing rule blocking splits may be altered, signaling a shift in party discipline and potential impact on national slate cohesion.
Sheriff Dell White announced the recapture of two prisoners who fled Boone jail while at work on a third floor. The men Willie and Raymond Maynard were taken into custody near Sproul after a theft arrest near Nellis, awaiting grand jury action.
A garbled OCR passage warns readers about rushing through a book and suggests setting it aside until finishing. It references fear, effort, and a general admonition to slow down. No clear events or sources identified.
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