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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1933
Page
6
The speaker resolves to depart the city and abandon weary social pressures. He recalls a December snowbound world of youth, May melodies, and a natural realm where flowers, birds, and children evoke simple joy. He vows to guide others away from the ocean and urban tumult toward a purer life.
In New York on June 3, Paul Harrison reports the clip joints thriving amid extortion, robbery, vice and violence. Hundreds of night hawk taxi drivers act as percentage contact men for gyp spots while steerers lure men to cabarets and midnight theaters. They promise to guide victims to venues but avoid carrying evidence, taking 40 percent of the proceeds. Steerers, in evening dress, work in recognized night clubs.
Washington observers note the Glass banking bill and related securities controls moved through both houses with unusual ease. The Glass, Bulkley, and McAdoo panel steered the measure, aided by Republican members, and the final conference action welded the house and senate versions without a public vote. The process contrasts with last season’s heated filibuster drama led by Huey Long.
A compact reader’s note cites Psalm 85 7 urging mercy and salvation. It parodies a George Eliot line about God’s mercy and self reflection, framing a spiritual meditation with brief biblical reference and literary allusion.
The home financing bill offers refinancing for mortgaged homes facing foreclosure with extended terms and payments under five percent interest. It allows advances for taxes and public levies, retroactive loans to redeem recently taken homes, and local agencies under government direction to assist borrowers. Senator Long mocked Woodin’s Morgan list while a laughing gallery prompted a warning to the crowd.
The article reviews Reconstruction Finance Corp loans to 65 railroads totaling 357 million while repayments approach 21 million. It notes big borrowers like Baltimore and Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Chesapeake and Ohio, compares presidents' salaries, and discusses Congress plans for a three-system oversight with a centralized transportation coordinator amid doubts about brain trust ideas and the economy’s direction.
Entries recall events from thirty years ago including deaths weddings and a shooting. Austin Mullin fell dead in front of the Central hotel in Tazewell. Miss Bila Gil anys married H G P McNeil at Liberty Hil. Mrs Percy Berrill died in Bramwell. W A Lawrence wounded at Paw Paw. Miss Bessie Thompson wed D H Sanders. L King arrived to study Bluefield government. Miss Bessie Spence wed H G Woods. Rev. William C. Honaker Confederate veteran died at Brush Fork.
The article notes improving business and industrial conditions with a rebound in real estate and home improvements. It cites developing natural gas supplies aiding Princeton Beckley and other towns, a revived building trade, and population growth leaving few vacancies as new enterprises and home financing rise.
The Wheeling papers reflect on Woodin’s political fate as debate in the United States Senate intensifies. Questions arise about a banker’s direct gifts and whether Woodin can remain impartial on issues affecting big banks and American industry.
The article warns mothers of feeding infants about the risk of overfeeding milk and underfeeding, stressing the need for proper sugar protein balance and total intake. It notes average needs, signs of underfeeding, and the link to weight gain, energy for growth, and susceptibility to illness, urging medical guidance when weight loss or diarrhea occurs.
A New York attorney recounts a visit to a Forty sixth street clip joint near Broadway. He describes a staged setup with numbered entries, a hot cramped apartment atmosphere, six pretty dancers, a female client named Dorothy, and a costly check that prompted his exit after realizing the scene. He chose not to report the incident to police.
A patron recounts being robbed at a nightclub where a self described manager claimed fourteen rounds were bought for all. Officers delayed as the manager demanded a $200 check or word would spread. The assailants warned others to flee as police arrived and found nothing. The victim stopped payment next day and escaped injury.
State tax commission reports revenue from beer licenses reached 236000. Barrel tax receipts beginning but figures unavailable. Legislature ordered licenses for manufacturers and vendors of 3.2 percent wine and forms to be prepared in a few days.
From last night's mail comes a portrait of Michigan's Jim Couzens a wealthy reformer who pressed Pecora against Carter Glass and urged robust taxation reform. The piece also flags Budget Director Lewis W Douglas as Roosevelt's favored treasury pick praising his budget balance zeal and anti inflation stance.
A dense listing of network time blocks across East, Midwest, Northwest, Mountain, and Pacific regions for June 7, detailing programs like Musical Clock, The Crime Clues Mystery, Amos ’n’ Andy, and various orchestras, with coast-to-coast repeats and coast designation notes. Includes station groupings, show names, and performance slots across 5:30 to 11:00 PM, reflecting era radio programming.
Mrs Blanche Roane of Huntington reports severe backache nervous exhaustion and monthly weakness eased by Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. She also used Golden Medical Discovery and says one bottle restored strength and ambition, avoiding further treatment.
Washington June 6 HoweRoosevelt secretary told senate military committee he did not seek to influence purchase of toilet kits for conservation camp workers The committee asked BeVier and Company to submit stock holder list amid rumors of involvement and after army officials said kits could be duplicated for 75 to 85 cents BeVier quoted 1 40 Richard BeVier to be questioned about profits and stockholders Howe testified he had a very small part in the matter and had not influenced any decision regarding the order given after BeVier delivered a letter from Basil O Connor a former partner of President Roosevelt
Morgantown June 6. Governor Herman G. Kump told 432 graduates at West Virginia University that modern youth must lead to determine if government and civilization endure. The address lasted 15 minutes, a state commencement record. Honorary DLLs went to Clarence E. Martin and Kump. Prizes totaling $477 were awarded to students for essays and military and tax prizes.
Viscount Snowden, former chancellor of the exchequer, urges honoring the June 15 payment of 75,950,000 dollars in war debt to the United States. He cites a strong moral case for relief but warns repudiation harms Britain and could threaten the world economic conference.
Charleston reports industrial accidents caused 16 deaths in West Virginia during May with all but two in coal mines. Non fatal incidents tallied 2,338 to the state compensation commissioner, including 789 in mines.
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