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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1932
Page
6
The document outlines subscription rates and service areas for West Virginia and surrounding regions. It lists price tiers by mail and by city carrier, specifies geographic coverage, and notes the Associated Press copyright and republication rights. The date shown is Sunday June 12, 1982.
A compact excerpt contrasts Jesus saying his kingdom is not of this world with a Shakespearean line about power of speech. The phrases reflect religious and literary themes, highlighting conflict between force and persuasion.
A call for unified support for the next president urges all citizens to wish the incoming leader success regardless of party. It notes partisanship and contrasts Democrats and Republicans, stressing that the nation’s fate depends on collective backing for the chief executive.
Public reaction greets General Dawes resignation as head of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The act creating the corporation is praised as far reaching, and observers expect careful leadership to ensure continued service from top to bottom.
From The Files Of The Bluefield Daily Telegraph James O Watson Sr pioneer coal operator dies in Fairmont West Virginia United States Byproduct Coke company to build 950 coke ovens and 300 homes in McDowell county contract awarded George W Whitworth shot in foot at Allen street crossing by nolay party returning from ball game at lane grounds Twenty years ago today R D Watts and Miss Roberta Caldwell wed Hugh Crit dies Greenbrier Coal and Coke manager Bertha Louie Hampton and Harry L Yowell marry R Kemp Morton WV Elk president addresses Bluefield. Mrs Dangerfield marks fiftieth anniversary Wyndham Stokes Clark Naval Academy graduate wed Elizabeth Timberlake at Alexandria Virginia.
The article recalls Dawes clashing with Eugene Meyer early on but adjusting later. Dawes remained head of the corporation while he held government commission, backing the Reconstruction Finance Corporation as vital to the country’s financial structure and restoring public confidence upon his stance. His retirement from the corps is viewed with regret.
The Nation reports a startling applied science feat where a Queensborough highway became a carpet of green made from asphalt and plate. The artificial grass required no care, looked like real turf from a distance, and could serve uses beyond livestock feeding. Residents marveled at modern science’s potential.
Dr. Albert Bachem of Chicago argues the present economic system misaligns tasks with age. He proposes regulated employment from ages 17 to 50, a five day week and six hour days, with compulsory invalid insurance and old age pensions, guided by biology to balance mental and physical work.
Poem lines reflect on mothers and women who endured loss as soldiers went to war. It honors brave wives and daughters who kept hope while banners waved, toys faded, and peaceful days gave way to marching drums. The piece notes how women’s sacrifices accompany soldiers’ valor across time.
The text contrasts wear and tear on people with machinery, noting the human machine cannot be repaired easily and urging true civilization to protect the human element. It calls civilization into question and suggests regulating economic practices to prevent abuses and applying biological insights to society.
The Welch Daily News congratulates Mayor Blakely and council for long service and cites Welch as a model clean city. Beckley Post-Herald invites tourists to southern West Virginia praising Grandview Gauley Greenbrier and Charleston road travel, hospitality, and scenery.
The article notes John D. Rockefeller Jr. faced rumors of neighboring speakeasies near his Rockefeller Center area. It details his daily routine from 7:30 a.m. to late office hours, his private retreats in Ormond Beach and Seal Harbor, and his violin hobby as a rare leisure interest amid a busy, high profile life.
Athens Ga. women students at the University of Georgia form a Student Council with a supreme ruling body that can unanimously dismiss a student, shifting authority from the dean of women. The move aims to grant freedom from faculty restraint and foster individual development.
An editor argues Congress lacks convictions and courage and laments money driven speculation. A0 economist notes the mood remains low as the belief that money makes money fuels speculation while the idea that nothing will improve keeps spirits down.
Congress again faces a charged issue as a domestic electricity tax targets consumers rather than power companies. Key senators Smoot Reed and Watson shaped a consumer levy amid House resistance, drawing cross party debate and signaling continued political maneuvering ahead of the campaign season.
The piece traces Jouett Shouse rise from Kansas congressman to chair of the Democratic National Committee and links his status to the 1932 nomination battle in Chicago. It questions how Roosevelt and Smith will handle the Shouse issue and whether party leaders can avoid a nomination deadlock amid broader hopes for victory.
The Roosevelt management is counting on victory and will test sentiment on the Shouse matter immediately. It questions whether the Smithites foresee a contrary result or simply hope for success.
Hollywood life reveals fan mail dynamics and the mail clerk Hazel Diggins who intuits rising stars by letter volume. Professionals abroad affect requests in two languages and styles while George M. Cohan faces a political stunt with a two chief executives concept in the Phantom President era.
Dr. Morris Fishbein outlines urgent home steps for child choking noting hold child feet upward and slap back, when obstruction is partial seek physician. Warns against crude removal, stresses bronchoscopic tools, advises prompt action and avoiding risky play objects like coins and small toy parts.
Mrs L. V. King entertained the Charity club in Pocahontas on Thursday. High score prize went to Mrs Eugene Jones with consolation to Mrs Whitson. Attendees included Mrs M B Hammitt Mrs H B Whitson guest Gladys Barker of Bristol Tenn Mrs Greve Forester Mrs J P Curtis Mrs G T Gentry Mrs A V Sproles and Mrs Eugene Jones.
Mrs Dennen hosted the Bridge club on Tuesday night with Mrs Noel and Mrs Hammitt taking high and low score prizes. The players included Mrs Rhodes, Mrs Graham, Mrs Stump, Mrs Noel, Mrs Pusey, Mrs Hurley, Mrs Hindley, Mrs Hammitt, Mrs Forester, Mrs Jones, Mrs Bennett and Mrs Porter.
Local residents and visitors are listed across Bluefield and surrounding towns with moves and visits. Charles Butt stays with sister in Bluefield while S. S. Davis in sanitarium shows slight improvement. Many families travel between BluefieldCharleston Wytheville Richmond Roanoke and Staunton for summer visits schooling or hosting relatives.
Ingleton Yorkshire explorers report a large subterranean lake beyond the White Scar cavern system. Its outlet is being explored at great risk as huge stalactites fall and caverns roar in the underground chamber.
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