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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1933
Page
4
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A devotional note cites Psalms 46 1 claiming God is our refuge and strength in trouble and adds Miguel Molinos on nearness to God during tribulation as purification and beautifying of the soul.
The Minneapolis Tribune reports a sharp critique of Senator Couzens of Michigan arguing he and twenty partners avoided income taxes for two years through tax exempt investments. The piece labels him a burden on the political system and questions voter discernment in the country.
A political cartoon on taxes argues that taxes and health are certain, while elected officials control all earnings. It warns taxpayers that government must collect revenue to fund roads, schools, police, fire services, and defense, and that ballot choices shape tax levels and growth.
Senator Nathan B. Scott returns home after months abroad. W R Graham begins a new coal operation at Laurel Creek for Pocahontas Colleries. Hattie Yost and L W Jenkins wed at Graham. Ingleside telegraph tower wreck injures three workers. Funeral services for C W Elliott and E F Porterfield noted. Prince ton temple hosts a D O K K ceremonial with Gus Meese as guest.
The passage criticizes lawmakers for raising taxes to fund trims and new schemes while offsets in Washington and Charleston fail to curb expenditures. It notes bond growth and eventual tax bills, with real estate taxes reduced by a constitutional amendment benefiting West Virginia property owners.
Bethlehem Steel president G. Grace argues that taxes reduce payroll by 20 percent, claiming tax funds could instead hire more workers. He labels excessive taxation as causing unemployment and undermining long term job stability, a claim echoed by The Wheeling Register and The Daily Telegraph.
A Raleigh county landlord asked a nonpaying tenant to settle ten years of rent. The tenant and his son reacted with a beating. The remarks blame unreasonable landlord conduct and note the president’s fixing of the pie versus beer counter for those unable to reach the pie.
A playful quatrain by Arthur Guiterman references builders farmers and editors while Science Art and Industry push progress and experts doubting the state of education and the human race. The poem ends with a light note about decorating a space.
Washington editorials show congressmen worried over drastic veterans compensation cuts and taxpayer costs. Louis Johnson of the American Legion urges economy while criticizing past attacks on benefits and calling for tax-exempt securities to be taxed pro rata.
David A. Olson, former tax expert turned informers clause plaintiff, seeks up to 220 million dollars from Mellon and top internal revenue officials alleging fraud and improper deductions. His suit targets Mellon Gulf Oil ties and stock moves, plus 1927 to 1931 taxes. Max Lowenthal, Lew Douglas, and cabinet reshuffle hints accompany the Washington tax drama.
The piece quotes Josh Billings on the difference between clever swindlers and wise, honest men. It argues most Americans are honest though laws and loopholes enable some dishonesty. Self preservation drives illegal acts, but prosperity spawns more crime, yet the public remains broadly honest and society essential for civilization.
Mrs. John B. Neal visited daughter Mrs. J. P. Fanning in Kanger. Mrs. 8. P. Bailey of Page spent a week with relatives. Charles Pennington of Matoaka visited in Rock. J. J. King and family attended the sudden death of his father in Newbern Virginia. Matoaka seniors outing at Gap Mills includes Ophelia Cook and others. Violet Bailey earned an A B degree at Concord College this week.
Stotesbury W V June 3 Mr and Mrs Amos Jamison and Mr and Mrs E H Stump were business visitors in Beckley Saturday. Jimmie Vaughan and children visited friends at Sand Lake. Russell Minton of Price Hill spent the weekend with his parents. Preasie Blevins and Walter Toliver were visitors in Sophia. Clarence Train and George Phillips joined relatives at Flatop and Glen White respectively. Walter James and Beulah James visited Sophia Monday. L H Riggsby and family spent time with relatives at War. Walter Bare and children were business visitors to Sophia Saturday.
Elizabeth Simpkins twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Pree ton Simpkins fell while playing near Crane Creek store and received a cut over her left eye that required a stitch to close it.
Miss Elizabeth Evans celebrated her fifteenth birthday with a Wednesday evening party at her home. Dancing and cards entertained the guests as lovely gifts were exchanged. The party plate was served to Misses Dot Drnner Grace Underwood Eleanor Fitzhugh Celeste Fitzhugh Geneva Fulford Mildred Hurst Beulah Evans and Messrs Jack Pendleton Bob Bailey Ernest Morris Kenneth Garrett Elliot Garrett Raymond Sutherland George Shoda Donald Fulford.
Students who returned Wednesday from Concord college for their summer vacation were Kermit and El mer Murphy, Tony Borich, Decar Blackwell, Arnie Conner and Carson Sexton. LOCAL TEAM DEFEATED McComas Wildcats journeyed to Bolesevain, Sunday, where the Bols sevain ball team beat them, 4-3. At the same time the Thornhill Tigers played Montcalm at the Mc Comas ballpark, the Tigers winning by a large margin. CLASS ON OUTING Mrs. W. D. Fitzhugh took her Sun day-school clase of primary children on a bike Sunday afternoon. A pic nic lunch was enjoyed by twelve children of the class.
Robert and Raymond Lowman entertained a small group with a wiener roast at McComan ballpark on Wednesday evening. Present were Mrs. Kent Stevens as chaperone, Coleman Edwards Jr., Kathleen Bird of Amonate, and Raymond, Robert and Charles Lowman.
Mr and Mrs John Dickengon welcomed an eight pound son born last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Luther Harman welcomed an eight pound daughter born Wednesday.
Mrs Earl Murphy of Welch visits her parents Mr and Mrs James Grinas. Little Charity Webb is mentioned in the fragmented notice, indicating a family or social item from the Welch area.
Jenkin Jones West Virginia June 3 Mrs S W Greene hosted the Ladies' Aid society at her home. Mrs C A Murphy led devotionals and business and a single summer meeting per month was approved. Next gathering is at Mrs H F Hancock's home on June 15. New arrivals include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Edd French and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Jack Goodman born Thursday.
Members of the Jenkin Jones choir led by Shelby Lusk with Rev. J E B Davis performed at a Shannon Dale tent meeting led by Rev. Mr. Larrowe on Tuesday night. The event featured several musical numbers and attendance by local congregants.
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