West Virginia Senator Hatfield Likely to Reseek Senate Seat
A Mercer county Republican mass meeting at Princeton endorsed Senator Hatfield and urged him to run again. The Morgantown Post notes broad party backing, hopes for no strong Democratic challenger, and Hatfield’s prominent role in the Senate as justification for another term.
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Turn On The Light and House Franking Scandal Critique
The Charleston Gazette urges public release of the names of about 80 House members linked to a franking privilege abuse in a $67 000 special appropriation fight. It condemns corruption, calls for disclosure, and argues citizens have a right to know which public officials betrayed trust.
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Peace by Preparedness Is Best Method
Colonel Ray F Farrand of St. John's Military Academy Wisconsin argues preparedness ensures peace. He cites 19th and 20th century events including European wars to show how early military prep and diplomacy prevented larger conflicts and prevented America from entering war.
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St. John’s Military Academy
Wisconsin
National Republic Magazine
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Europe
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England
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Belgium
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North Sea
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Mexico
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Manchuria
China
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Rio Grande
Sheridan
Pickford Refuses Congressional Run Cites Common Sense
Actress Mary Pickford, a 20 year motion picture star and renowned celebrity, rejects suggestions she run for Congress in southern California. The opinion argues celebrities lack assured qualifications for public office and questions electorates judgment.
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Calfornia
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Latin Americas Face Surge of Insurrections
The article notes Uncle Sam will refrain from intervening in Western Hemisphere civil strife, opening the door for Latin American nations to experience increased uprisings and unrest in the region.
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Latin Americas
Mrs Roosevelt to devote herself to White House duties
Mrs Roosevelt has decided to give up outside activities to focus on presiding over the White House, marking a shift toward official duties and public service.
Reasons Congress Delays Adjournment Prompted by Reelection Fears
The article suggests that the delay to adjournment may stem from the fear that many lawmakers will not return to Washington, highlighting political unease and potential impacts on legislative rush.
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Washington
Not having to meet a regular Saturday payroll
An economist notes that skipping a Saturday payroll reduces costs and frees up cash flow, suggesting a temporary easing of labor burden and improved business liquidity amid uncertain conditions. The remark implies potential shifts in scheduling or compensation practices to conserve cash.
Behind The Washington June 11 Findings Across Policy Powers
The piece reviews congressional scrutiny of a five billion dollar relief fund provision and an AAA amendment episode. It notes altered language limiting treasury discretion and quotes Hopkins. It also covers disarmament talks, Geneva tensions, and a labor department shell hobby story, plus WVU graduation news.
The Once Over Satirical List of Government Demands
A satirical piece catalogs endless government programs and perks from free lunches to universal services, lampooning postwar policy. It quotes Postmaster General Farley and adds a New York probe into plumbers’ licensing while noting a disarmament conference recess for target practice.
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General Administration
Congress
Perkins Book Viewpoints Cooperation In New Deal Era
Bruce Catton reviews Frances Perkins People at Work, a study of the labor movement and the labor department. The secretary foresees growing cooperation between capital and labor and a balanced relation among agriculture industry labor finance and trade under government guidance. The John Day Co. edition costs $2.50.
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Sam
Kingdom of Heaven
John Day Co
Hollywood Screen Life and The Scarlet Empress Review
A compact survey of The Scarlet Empress with Marlene Dietrich as Sophie Frederica and Von Sternberg’s close ups. contrasts with Catherine the Great. Also previews Will Rogers, Handy Andy, Wheeler and Woolsey comedies and The Cock-eyed Cavaliers with Thelma Todd and Noah Beery.
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Catherine of Russia
Marlene Dietrich
Sophie Frederica
Peter
Elizabeth
Dietrich
von Sternberg
Catherine the Great
Sam Jaffee
Duke
John David Lodge
Louise Dresser
Empress
Wheeler and Woolsey
Thelma Todd
Dorothy Lee
Noah Beery
Principles of healthful vacations and comforts of home
The text outlines key factors for a healthful vacation including change of occupation sunshine open air rest congenial company and freedom from routine. It cites Henry Ford Edison Firestone and Burroughs as examples and stresses that homes comforts a real bed a hot bath and familiar routine aid true rest.
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Henry Ford
Thomas Edison
Harvey Firestone
John Burroughs
Methodists to Hold Annual Picnic July 2 in Bluefield District
Mercer county Methodist pastors at Bland Street church met to plan the annual district picnic for July 2. Ministers from 33 charges in Mercer and McDowell counties and their families will be invited. They also agreed to pay one tenth of the June benevolence apportionment and challenged McDowell pastors to a collections contest. Rev. J. M. Crowe of Charleston spoke at Jenkin Jones revival.
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Mercer County
Bland Street
Bluefield
Mercer
McDowell Counties
McDowell County
J. M. Crowe
Charleston
Jenkin Jones
Accused Burglar Held for Grand Jury Action
Edward Shields twenty, colored, waived preliminary hearing before Magistrate H B Kitts and was held for the Mert er county grand jury on burglary. He was arrested for robbing the Hope Shoppe on Commerce street last Friday morning and 19 of 20 children dresses were recovered. Officers say he did not deny the robbery and gave directions to where the dresses were found. Dresses were said to have been sold or given to residents of various colored people. Braille paper quality study noted by National Bureau of Standards.
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Edward Shields
H. B. Kitts
Merter County Grand Jury
Shields
Hope
Commerce Street
Family travels as illness recalls distant ties
Thirty years ago today Mr. and Mrs. 8 H Melcher and Mrs. R E Woodring were summoned to Lamey Pennsylvania by the serious illness of their sister Mrs A P Stephens. Edwin Mann president of the First National Bank of Bluefield attended the annual state bankers association meeting in Huntington. The Clinch Valley collieries on Swords Creek were bought by H Lyon Smith of New York.
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R. E. Woodring
Lamey
A. P. Stephens
Edwin Mann
First National Bank of
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Huntington
State Bankers Association
Clinch Valley
Swords Creek
H. Lyon Smith
New York
Local Officials and Knights Honored in State Gathering
Co. T. Boykin of Bluefield was elected vice president for West Virginia of the Southern Commercial Secretaries association at its annual session in Vicksburg Mississippi. Sam D. Edwards became chancellor commander of Bluefield lodge 153 Knights of Pythias. D A Rolen constable at Graham died.
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Co. T. Boykin
Bluefield
Town Name Change in Graham Renamed Bluefield Virginia
Captain S. B. Alvis, a Charleston attorney, and William Altizer, a notable businessman, were killed by lightning while golfing at Edgewood Country Club near Charleston. Oka T. Faulkner, 16, died after being struck by an automobile on Bluefield Avenue near Poplar Street.
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Bluefield
B. Alvis
Charleston
William Altizer
Edgewood Country Club
Oaka T. Faulkner
Bluefield Avenue
Poplar Street
Washington Bystander Examines Drought Policy and Politics
Kirke Simpson analyzes how federal drought relief plans shape political consequences. Debate centers on AAA restrictions, farmer reactions, and whether relief will bolster or undermine the administration ahead of elections. The piece notes rapid relief efforts and looming congressional action on a national disaster framework.
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Hopkins
Congress
Meanderings on New York society and Hollywood glitz
In New York, June 11, writer Paul Harrison notes societal dorment and fashion shifts from bar permissions to mint for juleps. Prominent socialites, actors, and heiresses are highlighted, including Helene McCann and Winston Guest weddings, Doris Duke and James Burden Jr. outings, and Will Rafters’ Hollywood moves. The piece touches on cinema plans for Joyce’s Ulysses and a new book pending court review.
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Ulysses
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