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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1939

Page

6

Rejoice Not Against Me Quote and Fragment

A religious quotation from Micah 7:5 is quoted with a line about rising after fall and the Lord as a light in darkness. The text ends with an incomplete comment about IFE and Edith Whar.

Townsend Pension Vote Draws Criticism From Morgantown Post

The Morgantown Post analyzes the House vote on the Townsend pension plan. Chairman Doughton claims no committee member favored the bill and none moved to report it favorably. It questions why 55 Republicans backed it and notes some new dealers' votes as politically motivated.

Doughton Ways and Means Committee House

Regimentation of business data reviews from central board

The Central Statistical Board studies 135.7 million sets of citizen answers to federal inquiries across 88 agencies. It notes 97.5 million responses under administrative laws, with a third tied to taxes, including 18 million tax and social security returns and 12 million tax information filings for the internal revenue bureau.

Central Statistical Board Board Social Security Board Internal Revenue Bureau

Washington Democrats Revalue Reciprocal Trade Fears

Democratic officials in Washington confront farmer and worker opposition to reciprocal trade agreements allowing foreign producers to compete in U S markets. Similar concerns surfaced in November after election results prompted a reassessment.

Washington

Byrd decries class hatred at Gettysburg speech

Virginia Senator Byrd told Gettysburg that class hatred threatens national unity. He invoked Lincoln and the Lincoln Gettysburg address as timeless guiding references for the nation.

Senator Byrd Virginia Gettysburg United States Abraham Lincoln Lincoln

What Is The Country's Greatest Need

A Psychological Corporation poll in New York suggests the public views great business and religious leaders as more essential than political aces. It notes context matters and questions whether normal times would yield the same results. The piece discusses whether leaders could restore order and the impact of political interference on the nation’s outlook.

Psychological Corporation of New York

Farley Denies Tour Is Political in Stamp Business Spin

Chairman Farley says his caravan is not political and frames it as a stamp business tour. He hints at distributing rubber stamps to delegates as part of his outreach.

Farley

Editorial examines Townsend Pen scheme and U S politics

The Morgantown Post criticizes the Townsend plan as nonsensical while noting 97 Representatives supported it for political reasons. The piece argues Congress should vote on schemes only with courage to oppose risky measures, regardless of party.

Jacob H Regains Sight After Seven Year Battle

The Philadelphia Record notes Jacob H of Pittsburgh has won a seven year fight to regain sight. A surgeon faced concerns over his ability to endure cataract removal from both eyes, but the operation succeeded and at age 91 he is expected to leave the hospital soon.

Jacob H Pittsburgh Soaher Wefan Beekins Jacob Heins Wil Shorty Philadelphia

Little Boy Poem Opening to War’s Innocence and Hope

A poem by Alice Churchill Chaphe in Candor Magazine laments a child amid looming conflict. The speaker pleads for safety and comfort as war threatens innocence, hoping for divine protection while the world remains peaceful for now.

Alice Churchill Chaphe Candor Magazine

Justice Department Shakeup Rumors From June Report

Washington notes say a leadership purge is underway with only a few posts remaining filled. Attorney General Cummings departs, Joe Keenan left office, and Mennen Williams assumes the post as a Murphy ally reconfigures the top ranks.

Washington A. G Joe Keenan Cummings Mennen Williams Murphy Are

Fragmentary notes record aftermath and conviction mention

Fragmented OCR text hints at an aftermath and a reference to a conviction involving a figure named Boss Bony ACESS 80 Sees, with unclear specifics and dates. The passage remains incomplete and ambiguous.

Bony Acess

Prospective Legal Appointees Spotlighted in Justice Debate

The article discusses a jurisdictional shift toward prosecutions amid corruption cases and contemplates a potential Republican nomination for Dewey. It highlights David Schenker as a key candidate for a major securities role, noting his influence on the Pecora inquiry and prior committee work.

Conessan Estente David Schenker Securities Exchange Powerm My Prest

Political amateurism hides sharp minds in Texas politics

The piece argues a political group appears amateur but contains astute strategists led by Texas figures like Rayburn and Hatton Summers. It notes Vice President Nixon’s expected convention presentation and mentions Thurman Arnold pushing civil penalties under anti trust laws to curb repeat civil offenses by businesses.

V. P. Kimper Texas Rayburn Hatton Summers Jesse Jones Lone Star Thurman Arnold Arnold

Senator Considers Supreme Court Stamp Theory

A senator muses that the president has penned initials on the Supreme Court in a literal sense. He notes Frankfurter Douglas Reed and Black might be included later and contemplates a potential fit in the lineup.

Supreme Court Frankfurter Douglas Reed Black

Forty years ago Welch sheriff visits Bluefield on business

The Files Of The Bluefield Daily Telegraph notes Sheriff W. W. Whyte of Welch was in Bluefield on business. J Russell Trotter state superintendent, Prof N B Brackett and Wm Nattood were to attend a meeting on fate of regrets of Bluefield Co E Bramble called to Baltimore by the death of his brother Fred Brumble.

W. W. Whyte Welch Bluefield J. Russell Trotter N. B. Brackett Wm. Nattood E. Bramble Balimore Fred Brumble

Thirty Years Ago Today Ginther Claimed by Oath

Three decades ago a Ginther from Graham was claimed by oath. New Methodist churches were under construction at Pineville Pageton Northfork and Sandy River. State mine inspector restricted the use of black powder in mines.

Graham Oath Pineville Pageton Northfork Sandy River

Perkins Takes Over Management of AnesperS Hotel

Twenty years ago today John J. Perkins became manager of the AnesperS hotel. Charles M. Kidd and Miss Annie G. Rolands were married. Mr and Mrs aoe, newlyweds, arrived in Bluefield to visit relatives before moving to Gary.

John J. Perkins Anespers Hotel Charles M. Kidd S. Bluefield Annie G. Rolands Aoe Tlinois Bluefield Gary

Welch High School principal resigns amid 10th anniversary note

Ten years ago today C Grose resigned as Welch High School principal as Concord member David Baum planned a shirt factory in Bluefield. Marie Leckie wife of Andrew Leckie of Welch died at a Richmond hospital.

C. Grose Welch High School Concord David Baum Bluefield Marie Leckie Andrew Leckie Leckie Welch Richmond

Broadway Blues Drift Through Gotham as Shows Falter

New York theater scene cools as several productions close after the Fair unveiling. Even hit Stars In Your Eyes shutters, while patrons and staff fill ultra-smart venues. Father Edward Flanagan of Boystown visits, linking Hollywood fame to Nebraska craft program. Feature event hints at Michigan strategy amid show business reminiscence.

New York Broadway Rainbow Room Manhattan Mary Martin Daddy Edward Flanagan Boystown Nebraska Land

Greer Garson Wins Surprise Fame in Chips Role

Screen Life in Hollywood notes Greer Garson from London as the bright toast of Hol ynesees for Chips. The piece praises her luminous performance, contrasts her with Hedy Lamarr, and predicts her future stardom in Susan and God while confirming the backdoor rise to fame.

Hollywood Greer Garson London Miss Garson Newwood Luise Rainer Metro Hedy Lamarr Greer Geren Algiers Hedy Greer Susan God Gertie

Flying Fish and Sailors in a Turbulent Message

A fragmentary notice mentions sailors seeking permission from French girls before sailing for the United States. It also notes Icelanders using airplanes to fish and questions the activity of flying fish away from Catalina. Joan Crawford is highlighted for a new hair-do amid budget chatter.

Catalina Joan Crawford Sister

Conversations Between President and King Revealed

A transcript shows a dialogue where the President and King discuss travel, politics, and monarchy. They touch on American impressions, parliamentary tradition, and the tense tone hints at policy discussions and distant respect between leaders. The exchange reflects mutual curiosity and diplomatic restraint.

Ants as Keen Study Subjects in Human Society

Bruce Catton highlights Caryl P. Haskins's work on ants as a model for human culture. He notes ants adapt to imperfect nests and communal life, offering insights into social structure, cooperation, and the shared environment of humans and insects.

Ruler’s Dilemma and Public Curiosity About Tomorrow

A dialogue explores whether power rests with a ruler and if war can be averted through goodwill. The exchange touches on international affairs, home front implications, and a speculative focus on future milestones such as the millionth visitor and the 500000th Tomorrow event attendee amid rising interest in novelty attractions and aging amusements.

Family seeks help valuing 1812 McHenry whiskey bottle

A reader asks for volunteers to appraise a never-opened 1812 McHenry whiskey bottle and desires location details and approximate value. The missive includes unrelated notes and a query about a factory owner and a boy, with a closing line from Associated Newspapers.

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