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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1936
Page
13
In a dense domestic foreign affairs mix, the piece discusses constitutional arguments on federal powers over commerce and states rights. It outlines Supreme Court rulings striking down the NIRA and a New York minimum wage law, framing the shift in balance between federal and state authority.
Lucille Van Meter, 28, found on a Welch lawn with a rope around her neck after a severe beating. She cannot explain the assault, which involved forcing her into a car and taking her for a ride. Police seek motive as she lies in a Welch hospital bed.
In Paris, deputies backed Leon Blum’s new reform program 384 to 210 after a day of clashes as strikers and students confronted police. Blum warned leftists against blockage of social reforms and refused devaluation while rejecting army evacuations of factories.
Hankong June 6 Cantonese patriots deny intent to wage a lone war on Japan and say their northward troop move was a southern service offer to aid Nanking. Observers question sincerity and fear official leakage, while Nanking seemingly calls Canton's bluff by taking no action.
Turner Mounts, 28, from Kentucky, is in critical condition after a family gun battle in Pike county near Barren She near Majestic Kentucky. His father James D. Mounts, 70, and two relatives, Mrs Charley Mounts and Mrs Oscar Mounts, were killed. Deputy Sheriff G W Branham arrested Charley Oscar and Monroe Mounts. A bond release push for the three suspects was reported as funerals were planned for the two women.
Secretary Morgenthau announced optional methods for redeeming soldier bonus bonds starting June 5. Veterans may present bonds at any post office or mail them to the U.S. treasurer in Washington. Proper execution of payment requests on the back of the bonds is required to verify ownership. bonds dated June 15, 1936 mature June 15, 1945 and are redeemable at once on request.
President Juan B. Sacasa resigns under guard pressure and leaves Nicaragua by train to Corinto aboard the Grace Line steamer Cuxco. Dr. Julian Irias takes charge and asks ill Vice President Espinosa to assume power per the constitution. Sacasa's destination is La Libertad, El Salvador.
Fordson Coal holdings covering 30 000 acres in the Pond Creek area of Mingo county have reportedly been sold to Eastern Coal corporation. Henry Ford bought the tract in 1924 from Pond Creek colliery operators for about 10 009 000 dollars. Operations will pause 30 days during the transfer. This sale ends Ford interests in southern West Virginia fields. About 1000 to 1200 men were employed at Pond Creek in recent years.
President Roosevelt attended as 40 000 Tennesseans paid last respects to Joseph W Byrns late speaker of the House. The casket lay under flags as ministers spoke and a 60 member House and 14 senators observed in silence with Hull Farley and other officials nearby. Byrns died suddenly Thursday after 27 years in Congress.
R. Carl Andrews was elected Democratic state chairman to succeed Robert G. Kelly of Charleston as he retires January 1. The open-session vote followed morning caucuses and received Holt endorsement. Other officers elected include Gary Hogg national committeeman, Mrs. Douglas Brown national committeewoman, Mrs. Russell Newman associate chairman, Charles Lively vice chairman, Louis Henderson treasurer, Evelyn Yorke recording secretary, with Kelly, Mrs. Burchinal and James Z. Terrell named committee members at large. The state judicial convention to pick two nominees for the state supreme court will be held August 8 in Clarksburg.
Washington reports a heated exchange between John L. Lewis and William Green as they maneuver over union strategy. Green urged Lewis to stay with the AFL while Lewis seeks to unionize steel workers into a single industrial entity.
Severe storms lashed Oklahoma and Kansas with tornadoes floods lightning and heavy rain leaving nine people dead. In Oklahoma five died in tornadoes and one drowned while three others died from lightning. A hospital in Waurika suffered a roof collapse as staff evacuated patients and two towns reported fatalities including Hastings where a farmer's wife died.
Nationwide strikes leave about 30 000 workers idle as the week ends. Cotton choppers, wire makers, milk wagon drivers and mill hands are among those striking while negotiations unfold. Reports include 10 000 workers idle in Oregon and Washington layoffs and action at Syracuse Tonawanda Ilion plants.
A Canadian schooner W. Dicks carrying 80 tons of coal sank after a leak 25 miles off Pointe Platte Miquelon. Captain and four crew reached shore after 17 hours in a dory. Freighter MacInnhild went ashore at Mistaken Point with crew of twenty escaping. ship likely a total loss. Enviva 1197 tons grounded at Fox Point Bay of Fundy later refloated and towed for inspection. Wreckage near Green Island may trace to missing schooners Julia A. Anderson or Partanna.
Former President Herbert Hoover, en route to the Cleveland Republican convention, urged constitutional amendment to let states regulate hours and wages of women workers. He praised California’s minimum wage impact but could not predict platform stance. He urged states to gain constitutional authority if needed.
In Detroit on June 6 an admitted Black Legion brigadier general and three associates were arraigned on charges tied to a Lashings series attributed to the masked riders. Prosecutor McCrea suspended an investigator over Black Legion initiation ties and sought dismissal if charges prove true.
A legislative committee proposes abolishing county relief boards and the state relief administration to create a Department of Public Assistance under the Public Welfare Department. It envisions state and federal funding through a state general relief fund with shared costs and no immediate need for new revenues. The plan seeks to shift aged blind and dependent children aid to state and federal responsibility while counties receive state-backed support for general relief. The governor praised the report and may call a special session, likely June 15 or 18, to consider the measure.
Cleveland June 6 delegates to the eighth triennial convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers voted unanimously to refuse amalgamation with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. The 56 page report cited a disputed bribery claim as false. The Grand International Auxiliary installed officers led by Ella Turner with three years left to serve.
Cleveland June 6. Republican battle over nominations and platform intensifies as Senator Vandenberg withdraws from vice presidential race. Coalition talk to stop Landon circulates while Knox and Borah deny joined drives. First ballot claims surge amid platform debates and wage-law speculation.
Logan West Virginia June 6 Ulysses Lasses Damron was sentenced to 90 days in jail and fined 100 after a jury convicted him of involuntary manslaughter in the slaying of Albert Gibson 27 during an attempted disarm. Damron claimed Wilson frightened Lorado residents with a wild west ride through the mining village.
Washington reports Congress aims to clear five major bills in conference before adjournment. The Senate approved minor measures and sent a key farm aid cut to the House while preparing to recess for a week. Conference leaders seek to wind down the session by mid June amid a tax bill dispute.
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