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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1937

Page

6

Living essence of the divine nature beams with goodness

Fragmentary line notes a living essence of the divine nature described as beams of pure goodness, with unclear attribution and poetic phrasing.

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Flag Day Anniversary and Pledge Emphasized

Tomorrow June 14 marks the 160th anniversary of the American flag's adoption by the Continental Congress in 1777. The piece quotes General Washington and urges citizens to reaffirm allegiance with the pledge to the flag and nation’s ideals.

Continental Congress Washington United States of America United States

Highways Deaths And Injuries Report For May In West Virginia

May saw forty two deaths from automobile accidents in West Virginia with 495 injured and 1103 vehicles involved. There were 238 arrests for 694 accidents. Mercer County reported no deaths and six injuries with six arrests and fourteen cars. Kanawha County had seven deaths. five months to June 1 show 176 killed. Officials push to cut wrecks, citing reckless driving and insufficient driver intelligence testing.

West Virginia Mercer County McDowell County Kanawha County

Sidestep Vacation Hazards

A warning urges vacationers to plan with common sense to reduce risks while traveling, swimming, and driving this season. It notes many will seek rest in resorts, mountains, or road trips, while some stay home to reflect.

Drive Carefully to Preserve Vacation Happiness

The text urges cautious driving and careful behavior to reduce unhappiness during recreation. It frames a first aid kit as essential but emphasizes a steadfast resolve to avoid mishaps so travelers can return as happy as they started the vacation.

Cost of Relief Under National Economy League Report

The National Economy league through director John C Gebhart urges ending the Works Progress Administration and returning to local federal grants. It cites 16 billion dollars spent on relief since 1930s, notes eightfold rise since 1933, and argues state and local governments should bear more responsibility to restore morale and curb federal debt.

National Economy League John C. Gebhart Gebhart Works Progress Administration League Uncle Sam

Railroad Unions Fight Wage Bill Endorsed by Administration

The wage and hour bill, backed by the administration, faces strong union opposition including the Railroad Labor Executives association representing over a million workers. They seek exclusions for railroad labor and oppose government set wages preferring collective bargaining. The AFL fears a maximum scale could follow as in Europe.

Mr. Roosevelt Chicago Railroad Labor Executives’ Association American Federation of Labor Europe William Green Congress

Italy’s Deficit Blamed on Rome’s Military Costs

The article argues Italy’s deficit stems from Rome’s military expenditures and ponders whether Uncle Sam and wartime debts bear responsibility.

Rome Uncle Sam

American Flair Opens Paris World Fair Amid Half Finished Buildings

The Paris World Fair opened recently with a strong American touch as several pavilions were still under construction. Attendees noted the event’s lively display despite incomplete structures.

Paris

Dawn Chorus Praise From The Feathered Quire

Poem describes dawn awakening birds singing across trees with bright, joyful imagery. The verse emphasizes new life, morning splendor, roes perfume, and universal renewal as the world wakes. Attributed to W. P. M. in the Christian Science Monitor.

McDowells Arrive From Fincastle Forty Years Ago Today

Four decades ago Mr and Mrs James McDowell and their daughter Ruth relocated from Fincastle Virginia to settle here A livery stable workers strike affected local business Captain D H Barger the Kenova division trainmaster received a promotion to general claim agent of the Norfolk and Western railway

James McDowell Ruth Fincastle J. B. Higginbothams D. H. Barger Kenova Norfolk and Western Railway

Resignations and A Fatal Encounter Reported

H W Grady resigns as Pocahontas chief engineer to take a Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania post. Police officer James J Francisco is killed and Thomas L Hunt is wounded by Lee Tabor at city hall. Dr F S Cooper of Giotto travels from Atlantic City after attending the American Medical association meeting.

H. W. Grady Pocahontas Company Wilkesbarre James J. Francisco Thomas L. Hunt Lee Tabor F. S. Cooper Giotto Atlantic City American Medical Association

Princeton Power Ships Trolley Cars From Greece

The Princeton Power company announced two new trolley cars for the Iohaem line have been shipped from King Constantine of Greece who abdicated in favor of his son Prince Alexander.

Princeton,Power Company Iohaem Constantine Greece Prince Alexander

Bank buys own home in Metoaka area

The Metoaka National Bank purchased its own property. The Mercer County Bar Association endorsed James Cameron of Williamson for U S district. Congressman C Woodrum of Roanoke delivered the Land at the Pythian Memorial service in Pocahontas.

Metoaka National Bank Mercer County Bar Association James Cameron Williamson United States C. Woodrum Roanoke Pocahontas

Mail as leverage during strikes faces censorship dilemma

The piece discusses the idea of labeling mail as hot or neutral in strike disputes and the tension between postal censorship and government intervention. It notes past uses of hot money like hot oil and hot lettuce as rhetorical devices and warns that mail may be used to force federal action, potentially invoking troops.

T Underworld California White House FTES Cleveland

Senator Vandenberg Fights For Sovereign US Government In Labor Row

Senator Vandenberg rails against Roosevelt policy in a sovereignty dispute over parcel post and mail cars. He recalls Grover Cleveland and warns that using the mails to pressure strikes risks dragging the government into industrial conflicts. He suggests amending the labor relations act to set a clear policy.

Senator Vandenberg Roosevelt Senate United States Grover Cleveland Cleveland

New York Sees Surf Resorts Move Into The Country

George Ross notes New York and vicinity witness a summer exodus to Jones Beach Surfside Atlantic Beach and other resorts with outdoor operas nightly under the stars. A notable hoax features a Morgan stallion Cheyenne and promoter plans tied to the 1939 Fair in San Francisco.

New York Broadway Coney Island Palisades Playland Waxworks Wallis Warfield Duke of Windsor Jones Beach New York Hippodrome

The Once Over By H L Phillips on World’s Fair amusements

Grover Whalen vows 280 acres at the New York World’s Fair for wholesome amusements not featuring bubble dances or exotic shows. He predicts popular demand for midway attractions despite claims of a purer exhibit.

Grover Whalen

What Today Means To You On Your June 13 Birthday

June 13 birthdays carry strong instinct and luck with social activity and romance. The day favors finances and creative success in poetry, education, brokerage, or business management, with guidance from notable figures and a call to sentimental effort for married life and home harmony.

Endangered Work Stages Show Few Staff Available

The recovery has reached a stage where practically nobody is working. The department wonders how Amelia Earhart feels at the end of a day when she has only walked around block.

Amelia Earhart

Stuffed skunk prank causes highway near Irondequoit Bay

A skunk posed on a winding road in Rochester near Irondequoit Bay, prompting a motorist to brake.

Rochester N. Y Irondequoit Bay

Throwing The Harpoon In News Patter And Oddities

A collage of quirky lines on war talk a streamlined noiseless war toy a Denver dog spared execution a mural artists reception and a Saturday Derby era mood. A Columbus hospital notes national nerves a Detroit hat maker closes amid Derby fever.

Malthusian fears of world conquest echoed in wartime rhetoric

The piece cites a speaker claiming European nations will be overwhelmed by population disbalance and era of war, noting ratios of Chinese to German and English infants. It warns that Eurasian Mongoloids could gain 140 million while Europeans rise by about 20 million, amid existing large populations in China and India.

Europe Eurasia

Destiny of the world seen in Orientals dominance

A German scientist and philosopher argues Europe and Asia will face expansion and land reallocation, predicting Orientals will dominate global power as China and India lag in adopting science and medicine. He warns nations overproduce and disobey nature, risking collapse despite wealth and urban growth.

Hen Europe Asia Nature

Pulpwood Editor Reveals Thriving Pulps Market

Bruce Catton reviews Harold B. Hersey's Pulpwood Editor, noting pulps attract 10 million readers and rival radio in advertising potential. Hersey, a veteran editor, details pulp genres, reader types, and why pulps are well written within their limits, offering an absorbing look at a unique American literary corner.

Harold B. Hersey Pulp Pulpwood Hersey Mr. A Mr. Hersey Strietly

Dollar theft spurs Newburyport man’s ire in odd vandalism

In Newburyport Massachusetts Owen McGlynn reports a single dollar stolen from his home. The incident notes an imprint date 17/9 on the note and the theft has him irate, prompting local reaction in the community.

Newburyport Mass Owen McGlynn

Labor Politics Shift as C I O Gains in Steel and Industry

Washington reports a turning point as the C I O edges toward electoral influence in disputed steel plants and other industries. John L. Lewis moves labor into formal politics, signaling a coming national labor party and potential Democratic alignment within a few years.

Washington John L. Lewis A. F Railroad Brotherhood Building Trades Lewis A. F. of L Europe Democratic Party

Joint church school meeting in Tazewell area

The adult Bible class of the Amonate church school plans a joint meeting with Bishop Boyds Chapel and Tazewell church schools at the Methodist church in Tazewell Sunday morning. Amonate teachers will start at 8 and the group will depart Amonate at 9.

Amonate Amonte Church School Bishop Boyds Chapel Tazewell Church Methodist

Circle Holds Meeting At Mrs Guy Bird Home

The West Virginia circle of the Amenate Woman's Missionary Society met Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Guy Bird.

West Virginia The Amenate Woman's Missionary Society Guy Bird

Scarlet fever grips Brewster child in hometown

Roger Brewster five year old son of Mr and Mrs C E Brewster has been ill at home for a week with scarlet fever.

Roger Brewster C. E. Brewster

June Perkins Honored At Birthday and Farewell Party

Mrs. Charlie Perkins hosted a birthday and farewell gathering for her daughter June with lawn games and refreshments. Guests included Peggy Ann Mathena, Jean Blankenship, Naomi Blankenship, Nancy Lee Herndon, Betty Ruthe, J. D. Adkins, and several others. June received many gifts.

June Perkins Charlie Perkins June Mildred Perkins Squire Peggy Ann Mathena Jean and Naomi Blankenship Nancy Lee Herndon Betty Ruthe J. D. Adkins Lucilla Phillips Della Adkins Bobby Morrison Junior Phillips Emogine Adkins

Church Events Schedule and Community Notices in Goodwill

The notice lists weekly church activities in Goodwill West Virginia with a Sunday 10 am school, 7 30 pm young people's meeting, and Thursday 7 30 prayer service. It mentions Avery Thompson as assistant and notes Mrs Brook Hubbard's Pulaski trip and Mrs V C Johnson visiting Mrs Q Hayes in Tomah.

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