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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1933
Page
1
The piece argues against forced observances praising fathers and traces Fathers Day origins from Mrs. John Bruce Dodd to national recognition in 1913. It notes common skepticism among fathers toward public acclaim, the day’s American roots, and the contrast with other cultures’ ancestor worship.
Inc. officers re elected include Dr John Preston McConnell president though illness kept him away He continues as president with J N Hillman and Herbert Markle as vice presidents Also senator A B E Shumate of Pearisburg becomes national councillor New directors named from nineteen counties and three cities Major highway promotion planned to boost regional tourism.
Washington June 10 the senate approved Walter H Newton of Minnesota for the federal home loan bank board after bitter debate with Norris and Stephens criticizing his record Roosevelt's push included William E Dodd as ambassador to Berlin amid Germany's troubles Inauguration day reference noted with Hoover request
Mildred Coleman of Pulaski was named Miss Mountain Empire III at the Southwestern Virginia, Inc. regional trade body annual meeting held here yesterday.
Washington reports the administration's industrial control public works bill, agreed in conference and approved by the house, stalled by adjournment plans and a Republican revolt. Senator Borah protested the brief consideration time for a reorganizing order and the removal of a ban on combinations in restraint of trade and price fixing.
The plan grants broad powers to President Roosevelt and his administration to foster self regulation under federal supervision to end overproduction raise wages shorten hours and lift prices. It funds federal state local and public benefiting private projects with a 3 3 billion bond issue to put tens of thousands to work and authorizes codes of fair competition under presidential direction.
New York June 10 The United States Steel Corp reports a May backlog gain of 69 241 tons lifting unfilled orders to 1 929 815 tons The rise ends a long decline since 1930 and hints at broader demand recovery with small buyers driving the gain while railroads and builders show slower uptake.
Washington June 10 The Senate Banking Committee readies probes into Kuhn Loeb Dillon Read after J P Morgan sales to favored clients sparked bribery charges. Ferdinand Pecora signals ongoing staff work while secrecy bans on executive sessions are lifted to curb leaks.
Washington report notes the independent offices appropriation bill remains unsettled as senators and representatives seek agreement on differences between the senate and house. Senator Lafollette blocked action on the three billion dollar deficiency bill, awaiting outcomes of veterans and economy provisions before proceeding. A house president compromise narrowed the senate's proposed limits on compensation for service connected disabilities.
Washington June 10 President Roosevelt received the news that Congress had deferred adjournment of the extra session. He remained silent as the Senate recessed until Monday and planned to discuss, with Capitol Hill leaders, a quick completion of his emergency program before his upcoming vacation.
The Senate adopted a Bone resolution urging Secretary Woodin to request bondholders to exchange existing government bonds for a lower interest issue titled The new Liberty loan of 1933. The vote stood 69 to 1 with Logan dissenting. the measure is nonbinding on the treasury head.
Barrett Colvin keeps his ward Gerald Moore a secret from his wife. Promises surface as dramatic consequences unfold in the new serial Bargain Bride starting in this issue on page three.
American aviator Jimmy Mattern reported yesterday over Bukhlovo in eastern Siberia about 725 miles from Khabarovsk, his planned hop toward Alaska. Weather mostly favorable with possible local rain, as Mattern aims to complete a round the world flight solo and challenge the existing speed record.
Captain Mariano Barberan and Lieutenant Joaquin Collar took off from Tablada airdrome in Seville for a flight to Cuba. Wearing white overalls they were escorted by several airplanes as weather was favorable. No word by nightfall but absence of distress noted due to light traffic over the sea.
Applications for poor relief in Cook county dropped 33 percent in May from April. Joseph L. Moss, public welfare director, announced the decline and noted a 25 percent rise in relief cases closed, with 19 015 cases closed in May.
Washington report on a $25,000,000 reorganization plan sent to the Capitol at the last minute that blocked adjournment. Democratic leaders resisted withdrawing it as they sought $900,000,000 in savings and a balanced budget. The plan also includes steps to abolish the prohibition bureau within 60 days unless vetoed by a two thirds vote.
A total of 11 021 cars were loaded in the Norfolk and Western coal fields during the week marking the best week of the year since February. The week saw an increase of over 900 cars from the preceding week.
A. J. Wilkinson of Huntington had a finger tip cut off while working on a farm near Huntington two weeks ago. Doctors amputated the end of a finger today to treat an infection. His condition is satisfactory but another operation may follow.
West Virginia prepares to organize machinery for federal 3.3 billion public works funds. Governor Kump expected to form an administrative body to borrow for city projects, with 30 percent grants and 70 percent repaid by revenue bonds. E S Tisdale cites 4 million in water and sewage needs across 38 municipalities and suggests a regional Ohio River program with several states.
Smokeless coal operators of southern West Virginia adjourned in White Sulphur Springs after deciding to meet again June 20. They aim to form a corporation named Smokeless Coals Incorporated to preserve high wages and boost markets. Officers will be elected at the June 20 gathering.
In Washington on June 10 officials weigh how to shape the recovery bill for the coal industry. A National Coal Association meeting in Chicago next week is to develop a plan subject to approval by General Hugh Johnson and the coal program administrator. The existing code supports collective bargaining and regional operator associations to set minimum prices and standards, addressing practices raised by Appalachian Coals, Inc.
London hosts three nation discussions as Clement Moray and Charles Farmer join George Harrison and Montagu Norman in private talks on stabilizing the dollar pound and franc. Talks aim to curb currency fluctuations ahead of the world economic conference with de facto stabilization seen as essential to success.
Billy Woods and Clifford Dotson, escapees from the Kansas penitentiary, were captured by U S customs officers J A Tilley and W E B Kilborn near Junction Texas while fleeing toward the Mexican border. The pair, with two women and a baby, were in a stolen Missouri car. others remain at large including Wilbur Underhill and Harvey Bailey.
Washington June 10 the senate military committee found government payments for toilet kits to Bevier and company of New York were at a fair price. The inquiry into kit costs for forestation camp workers lasted ten days and concluded there was no evidence of corruption or improper motive. The committee noted army officials claimed they could supply comparable kits for 75 to 85 cents vs Bevier’s 1.40 dollars, alleging extravagance and unnecessary purchase.
Voting coupons arrive rapidly as heavy returns from free ballots show strong interest in the Daily Telegraph and Sunset News popularity election. The contest decides four guests for the World's Fair. Votes come in fast and counting is hard to complete for the same day’s issue.
Washington reports the Senate spent thirteen hours pursuing adjournment and key disputes. Leaders wrestled with veterans compensation cuts and the industrial recovery bill while the House moved to restrict Reconstruction finance loans. A recess was proposed as the White House outlined a broad reorganization plan affecting agencies and budgets.
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