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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
11
A Plautus line warns that money lent creates risk of loss. Pressing for repayment can turn a friend into an enemy, and escalating the demand may force you to relinquish the loan or lose the friendship. The old caution highlights the perils of money owed between friends.
The piece argues Republicans will iron out platform differences and vote smoothly, with Borah's demands likely met. Roosevelt's Philadelphia setup promises strong organization aiding nomination. Landon is thought to have the 1936 convention under control, with a scramble possible if plans fail.
The piece argues that liberal support for centralization is not unified, citing critiques from Pinchot and William Allen White. Dr. Glenn Frank warns centralized power risks self perpetuation, suppression of dissent, and tyranny, urging continued faith in self-government to maintain liberty.
The piece contrasts Jeffersonian individual initiative with Franklin era thrift, warning against adopting old private monopoly tricks in public planning. It questions how federal planners will respond to liberal doctrines and whether Dr. Frank will be labeled a Tory for denouncing centralized power. It argues true liberalism supports free individual effort within sound policy.
Mrs M Becker mother of T H Becker of Bluefield died at Bent Mountain Virginia. Will Cook Monty Chapman Harry Douthat James Crockett and Joan Baldwin left for Princeton to attend the finals at Princeton Academy. Operators of the Flat Top and New River coalfields attended a big banquet at the Hotel Graham Graham Virginia.
The Mercer county United Confederate Veterans held their annual reunion in Bluefield. The Methodist church at Bramwell was dedicated. The Clinchfield company was granted a certificate of incorporation.
Mrs. B H Akers of Eckman died at Radford. W J Elliott of Matoaka elected sheriff of Mercer county and H B Lee of Bluefield elected prosecuting attorney. The Republican national convention opened at Chicago.
The piece notes a changing Senate that voted a tax bill differing from Roosevelt's request and amended the House measure, signaling possible reduced obedience to executive pressure. It suggests a move toward independent, considered legislation rather than rubber stamping, with implications for Capitol Hill policy.
Ten years ago today Mrs R B Payne of Huntington died at the home of Mrs E S Payne in this city. Jerome Katz won the Isadore Cohen medal at Beaver High School annual contest. An injunction was sought to stop the city from collecting an excise tax on gasoline.
Herbert Plumme notes the high mortality rate among speakers and leaders in Congress, tying it to seniority and long service. He cites Burns's death and contemplates successors like Sam Rayburn, Bankhead, and Roosevelts influence amid the holding company regulation clash affecting Rayburn’s reelection bid.
A historic report notes the Queen Mary remains largely unchanged since launch. Despite 90,000 souvenir hunters removing knives, forks, name plates and other items, the three funnels, turbines, murals, rugs and heavier furniture stay in place. The rudder propeller pilot house steering wheel and decks remain, making a return voyage still plausible.
President Roosevelt signaled his stance in Texas during the Connolly Bailey primary battle. Connolly won reelection. The Texas trip could favor Rayburn, seen as a White House endorsed hopeful for speaker, suggesting strategic timing to bolster his prospects.
New York gossip notes Eva Langbord rises from receptionist to understudy in Winterset and then leads the Broadway feminine role opposite Burgess Meredith after a chance pause in the path of fate. Mike Jacobs promotes Jacob's Beach while Carl Robinson pursues ocean ballads and Libby Holman returns in a summer dramatic part. Twentieth Century Fox buys Dorothea Brande's Wake Up and Live for its title only.
A critic argues the bill to create a third federal judge for West Virginia is unnecessary. There is no district, no offices, and no duties. The proposed judge would merely replace existing judges and collect a salary while clerks are hired and a vacancy awaits.
Katharine Edelman in Extension Magazine reflects on humility and service. The prayer asks to guard the heart against bitterness when others succeed, to dismiss disdain for humble tasks, and to recognize the power behind small deeds within the eternal plan, recalling Christ’s daily labor at a humble bench.
A Cleveland crowd hears the Forgotten Men discuss a new deal under their own auspices at the Republican convention. Observers note Republicans openly disavowing government money and the party’s cautious path under a candidate viewed as an independent thinker. Senator Borah is expected to spark excitement while the vice presidency fight looms as the main contest.
The piece mocks political figures and public figures of the era. It lampoons Premier Blum promising a Paris based deal while referencing Forgotten Manikins and souvenir postcard sellers. It also notes Byrd's pledge to promote world peace and criticizes coverage of a Miss America contest.
Horoscope for June 11 outlines social cautions and opportunities. It notes risk from curiosity and meddling yet highlights financial luck and social standing. It suggests professions like social work finance and arts may bring success and hints at marriage and progeny outcomes.
Alexander B Latta an inventor Eliphalet F Andrews an artist William Robert Brooks an astronomer Eli Thayer an educator and inventor Henry W Bellows a clergyman Orson D Munn a publisher listed among early American professionals and thought leaders reflecting a diverse society of science education and culture.
A pair of sharp critiques of political promises in two small books. Surplus Prophets mocks anti New Deal forewarnings with Hoover’s grim street grass prophecy and quotes from 1936 business trends. America Today contrasts Roosevelt’s vows to cut spending with headlines of rising costs and an unbalanced budget, highlighting broken pledges and irony.
Hollywood gossip paints a scene of June romance as stars spar with love interests and on set pairings bloom. It notes Gretna Green style weddings, ongoing unions, separations, and engagements among Robert Taylor Barbara Stanwyck Joan Blondell Cary Grant and others, amid gossip of publicity driven alliances. Also mentions a Reno in the Fall project and counts sixteen Cincinnati murders in early 1936, down from 1935.
In Cleveland on June 9 1936 Senator Borah moves closer to the Landon camp as insiders expect him to receive platform concessions and appear at a staged convention moment. The piece also contrasts White and Hilles and outlines the new order of middle aged businessmen guiding the Republican run with tech driven delegate management and behind the scenes platform chases.
The piece notes currency valuation rhetoric from 1934 and offers readers two books as entertainment. It suggests readers on either side will find at least one title engaging and possibly both, inviting exploration of historical economic viewpoints.
Veterans about to receive their bonus, merchants hope for a busy bye-baby bonding period. The piece notes politics, streetcar fate, Al Smith at the Philadelphia convention, and a garageman sighting of a new comet while Zioncheck was in Washington.
White Ribbon Remedy can be given in coffee, tea or milk and has done much to stop drunkenness. One woman cured a drunkard of 20 years with one box. The price is $2.00 and is for sale only at Goodykoontz's Drug Stores.
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