Campaign Fever and Relief Concerns Ahead of 1936 Election
The piece surveys a fiercely charged campaign season after the Cleveland and Philadelphia conventions, noting unprecedented bitterness between Republicans and Democrats, fears of continued Roosevelt policy, and anticipated tax hikes. It also analyzes federal relief, showing 12 million unemployed, 27 percent farmworkers on relief, 15 percent skilled workers unemployed, and calls for federal budget scrutiny and local responsibility in welfare decisions.
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Capitol
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Relief program debates in United States press
Unclear OCR text discusses relief policy and unemployment, questioning how government aid is funded and whether many depend on state support. Mentions taxpayers, economists, and the pace of relief without clear facts or concrete figures.
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United States
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American Liberty Versus Foreign Domination in Defense Debate
A Baptist committee at the St Louis convention warned the United States is the most militaristic nation and must guard liberties. It defended spending over $1 billion annually on national defense as prudent to prevent foreign domination and preserve American independence. Senator Borah is questioned about naming a Republican candidate and platform.
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St. Louis
United States
Republic
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Mor Berty
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Mangpoly
Republican Party
To A Worm Wee, a Strange Plea From Mauring Hathaway
A distorted poem fragment voices a conversational worm and unseen speaker Mauring Hathaway, pondering existence and shared being. The piece blends surreal talk with odd phrases, suggesting a diary or stage voice. It evokes a quirky, experimental tone in a dusted text.
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Notices From The Files
Thirty years ago today Herbert Hawes opened a law office in Hindheld South Boston Va a fire destroyed much of the local business district The Southwest Virginia Dental Society held its annual meeting in Bluefield The annual convention of the West Virginia Mining Institute met with Huntington as host city A new Bland Street Methodist church dedication was attended by Rev J Tyler Figler Mrs C Crockett died in Hind Va Louise Peery and W W George presided at a Tazewell marriage Nay Hayworth joined by Detroit Tigers Beatrice Pepperly and Frederick Myers wed in Radford
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Southwest Virginia Denial Society
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West Virginia Mining Institute
Huntington
J. Tyler Fragler
Bland Street
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Hiand
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Tazewell
W. W. George
Broadford
Nay Hayworth
Blue Meld
Detroit Tiger
Mias Beatric P Fpperly
Frederick Myers
Ast Radford
A Washington Bystander Reflects on Borah and Cleveland
Herbert Plummer analyzes Senator Borah and the Cleveland platform amid speculation over possible party departure. The piece weighs Borah’s past splits, Smith’s actions, and the likelihood of a final break versus temporary estrangements in a tense political year.
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Borat
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Tench
New York Social Scene Spurs Vintage Theater Talk
In New York on June 6 veterans and society debs mingled at a lively event for the Veterans organization and its Gold Diggore auxiliary as Maestro Toscanini praised Helen Hayes backstage. The entertainment featured Franklin P. Adams in blackface and George S. Kaufman, with Ben Hecht and others, amid Manhattan bustle and a WPA Theatre Project setting in a defunct Bank facade.
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Park Ayverna
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Uys
R. Stuyvesant Pierrepont,Jr
Burleagie Veterans’ Organization
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Franklin P. Adame
Chimney Stack
George
Kaufman
Sone
Deomy ‘Faylor
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Ben Hecht
Manhattan
Bank of United States
WPA
Federal Theatre Project
Fifth Avenue
Broadway
60Th Street
Prince Albert
Mia
The Once Over by H. L. Phillips
A review of Dexter Fellows biography and circus career, tracing his rise from early missteps to guiding the modern Ringling Brothers show. The piece praises his prose and flair, while noting the book’s vivid, hyperbolic storytelling and its place in circus lore.
Horoscopes for June 6 with guidance and cautions
What Today offers a June 6 forecast noting favorable hours and danger periods. It advises a cooperative spirit, gentleness with children, fair dealings with customers, and warns humor may hurt loved ones. It highlights potential rewards in arts, law, and engineering, with notable historical figures mentioned.
Screen Lite In Hollywood by Hubbard Keavy
Hollywood details boast of a steam shovel scene on the MGM lot with George Cukor and Leslie Howard. The digger refused an audience, jokingly challenged by the director as a closed set. Warner stage raises 80 feet for larger dance numbers after admiring The Great Ziegfeld's sky high set. A theater lease quirk keeps Carthy theater dark with a one man audience daily. Warren Gadget uses a clock dial to strike hours via photoelectric cell for wakeful novelty.
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Leslie Howard
Tal
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Wethergee
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William
This Way to the Big Show Book Review by Bruce Catton
A brisk capsule review of Dexter Fellows as a long time circus press agent. Freyman and Fellows recount circus lore from Buff alo Bill to Ringling Brothers with portraits of key figures and showpeople. The piece highlights Fellows long career and the colorful world he depicts in This Way to the Big Show.
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Dexter Fallows
Barnum & Bailey and
Ringling Brothers Circle
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Detter Fellows
Bean
Tal
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Paty
Mr. Fellows
Sway
Buffelo Sill
Lilian’ Lelgel
Circus Tite
Throwing The Harpoon Wrestler Als Baby End
Fragmented OCR text describes a wrestling act and a performer tired from a major show. It mentions Clyde Beatty style arrest and bonds, a machine gauge strength, and a Washington congressman boasting about a zipper nickname. The piece mixes garbled phrases and partial names with political and entertainment references.
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Als Baby End
Datentog
Bowes
Clyde Beatty
Orate Iine
Roosevelt backs Bankhead as new House leader in shifting bolstered by trust
The article notes President Roosevelt counseled Bankhead to seize immediate control after Speaker Burns' death, shaping a new pro New Deal leadership in the House. It highlights Bankhead's alignment with New Deal policies, the shadow of Byrnes, and potential rivals like Sam Rayburn for the forthcoming leadership contest.
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O'Connor
Rules Committee
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Thia Senelon
Sam Rayburn
Texas
House
Alderson Broaddus College to suspend at Philippi
Fairmont West Virginia dispatch reports Alderson Broaddus College will suspend operations at the current Philippi location on August 20. Rev Hugh D Pickett acting president says the action was authorized by the college and West Virginia Baptist state boards. The move won’t affect the ongoing summer school or the Baptist assembly. Salem College will log transcripts and handle other matrons for Alderson Broaddus until August 20.
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Alderson- Broaddue College
Baptist Denominationel
Philippi
Hugh D. Pickett
Pickett
West Virginia Baptist State Ed
Salem College
Alderson-Broad- Qua
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