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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1929
Page
4
Pocahontas district output for the week ending June 1 reached 407,372 net tons, down 1,270 from the prior week, while Tug River produced 169,898 net tons, down 11,898. Year to date totals reach 3,364,010 net tons in Pocahontas and 3,954,268 in Tug River.
June 7 a federal advisory committee on education began an extensive study under Charles R. Mann to shape a future national program. Subcommittees will review government educational activities and subsidies to colleges and smaller schools as they plan summer data collection for fall sessions.
Captain Albin Attenberg postponed his New York flight via Iceland and Greenland from tonight to Sunday morning due to North Atlantic weather. He has not raised $6,000 of the required funds but intends to proceed regardless.
A New York girl is named Color Girl for the United States Naval Academy graduation. Sarah Varm of Macon Georgia is doubly lucky as she not only receives the honor but also presents colors to her fiancé Manly L. Curry captain of the winning drill company during the graduation exercises.
The census reapportionment bill moved to conference between the Senate and House. A compromise farm relief bill went to the Senate after House approval. The Senate adopted a resolution to abolish lame duck sessions. The Senate confirmed Joseph V. Cotton as under secretary of state. The Hoover Law Enforcement Commission adjourned until June 15.
Washington reports the administration backed census and reapportionment legislation moved to a conference to resolve differences between the Senate and House. Key points include timing of the census May versus November and Civil Service status for census workers. Automatic reapportionment every ten years remains approved by both chambers.
A brief exchange frames a hard world as Pat ends his day and Mike remarks about shared labor. The dialogue hints at effort and fate without further context or action.
The United Confederate veterans wrap up their 1929 reunion with a six mile parade through Charlotte. About 3,000 veterans head home across southern states after four days of ceremonies. Two attendees died during the event and a car draped in crepe carries the late General C A Kitchin’s delegation. Major John Hancock also died yesterday.
Washington June 7 Senators Nye and Reed clashed over timing for a vote on Hoover’s recommendation to suspend the national origins quota. Nye sought a Monday or Tuesday vote while Reed opposed. debate hinted at a possible compromise as Hoover watched the issue with interest.
Old Orchard Maine June 7 The Green Flash and the Yellow Bird face weather delays with a possible Europe takeoff pushed to Monday or later. Captain Lewie A Yancey reports a storm offshore and planned a coast test flight to search for Colonel Charles A Lindbergh and his bride on their Maine honeymoon.
Sioux Rapids Iowa June 7 Mrs Gertrude Johnson the town s oldest active woman at eighty eight is called grandma by ninety children She has five sons two daughters sixty five grandchildren and twenty five great grandchildren She came to America from Norway two years ago lived twelve years in Illinois and eighteen in Omaha before settling here
Paris reports new de luxe lingerie offerings featuring bedroom coats of crepe de chine for overnight wear. Many ensembles include long sleeves and bike ts. some sets are three piece combinations with nightgown, pajamas and coat.
Four famous cooking authorities propose adding a dash of sugar to the water when cooking vegetables to appeal to children. They claim sugar brightens flavor in wilted and canned vegetables and enhances nutrition, with a recipe for Buttered Carrots including sugar, butter, salt, and pepper.
Local notices list summer school in Regina next Monday June 10 with business courses. Bluefield and West Virginia entities advertise car sales, hats, paint, lumber, dance, produce, dairy, and grocery specials with various prices and contact details.
Washington June 7 Colonel Berkeley Enochs former chief of staff of the second corps area retires from active service after charges leading to a court martial were dropped by a gentleman’s agreement He will retire with full rank and honor and a monthly pension of 575 dollars born in Trenton Ohio he earned the Distinguished Service Cross for World War I service and served in the Spanish American War
A public proposal by Henry Ford and J C Penney urges June 30 as Loyalty Sunday to support Hoover’s law enforcement program. The plan has backing from the Northern Presbyterian general assembly and the Anti Saloon League of America, urging all Americans to pledge loyalty to the laws and extend observance through community ties.
The conference concluded after arduous talks as Mr. Young led experts to sign a plain, direct report. Delegates from Germany France Belgium and others completed the document amid a minor curtain fire before photographers. The plan reflects public factors and aims for a clear settlement guided by peoples through modern communications.
Richmond Virginia June 7 The anti-Smith Democrats in Virginia endorse Bishop James Cannon Jr. letter urging opposition to state leaders who backed Alfred E. Smith. The committee, meeting to plan the anti-Smith convention at Roanoke June 1, says any Democrat who voted against Smith may attend as a full delegate with no other qualification.
Franz Tau send and Therese Tausend, accused goldmaking swindlers, were handed to German police at the border of the Italian Tyrol for interrogation. Arrested in Italy on January 19, the couple reportedly swindled about 600000 dollars with General Ludendorff as a noted victim by promising a chemistry based gold making process.
Washington Jane reports on American Engineering Council recommendations for uniform traffic light systems to assist color blind drivers. Vertical banks place red top, yellow middle, green bottom. horizontal rows place red left, yellow center, green right. The aim is to reduce color confusion by positioning lights consistently.
The article notes J. H. Thomas as lord privy seal and deputy leader of the house taking charge of unemployment. He begins organizing efforts to reduce joblessness. Lord Parmoor returns as Lord President of the Council, likely the oldest member at age 76.
James E. Mann acting secretary of the Bluefield chamber of commerce urged the Bluefield Lions to back the International Shirt Corporation project to build a big plant here. W. E. Koepler outlined chamber plans and Pocahontas Air Transportation, while Otto Camp shared aviation experiences stressing safety and growth.
Harrisburg June 7 An order by Governor Fisher limits the jurisdiction of industrial police under the 1929 Manefield act. They must confine activities to protecting company property and facilities and maintaining order on or in connection with each property.
A reader reports that a small amount of turpentine cleans a greasy sink quickly and the strong odor disappears rapidly after cleaning. Ath
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