Notable Local Mentions From Forty Years Ago Today
Sheriff W W Whyte of McDowell county visited Bluefield on business. J F studying law at West Virginia university toured Bluefield visiting friends. Miss Jennie Blaydes of Gunneys Virginia and Walter N Grove of Bluefield married at First Baptist church in Washington DC.
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W. W. Whyte
McDowell County
Bluefield
J. F
West Virginia University
Jennie Blaydes
Gunneys
Walter N. Grove
First Baptist Church
Washington, D. C
Purge Continues as Maryland Democrats Face Tydings Challenge
After a failed Supreme Court packing bill, administration Democrats push to retire independents like Senator Tydings. In Iowa the purge faltered, but David J. Lewis, a 70 year old new dealer, enters Maryland’s primary to oppose Tydings. The outcome will test whether party loyalty outweighs independent voting.
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Iowa
Mand
David J. Lewis
Tydings
Congress
Maryland
Fragmentary line from Moore on virtue and sweetness
A brief, unclear OCR fragment cites Moore praising a low sweet root as the source of heavenly virtues. The readable portion provides no identifiable event or date and offers no distinct persons beyond the cited author.
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Moore
Auto Inspection Shows 29 Percent Fatality Drop in New Jersey
A New Jersey report credits four months of intensive vehicle inspections for a 29 percent fall in traffic fatalities. Chief James J. Shanley notes widespread defects, especially steering, lights, and brakes, with 35.4 percent passing on first inspection. He urges nationwide adoption of strict road safety practices.
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New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles
New Jersey
James J. Shanley
Department
American Society of Safety Engineers
Greater New York Safety Council
New York
West Virginia
Politics and spending dominate wartime policy debate
The piece argues that unprecedented government spending and borrowing are intended to fund political campaigns and relief efforts. It contends Congress may adjourn after financing campaigns from relief funds and notes a defeated senate amendment, criticizing politicization of WPA administration.
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Congress
Senate
Purgers Again At It In Maryland Race Tydings Reelection
Maryland tidings link Senator Tydings to his reelection bid. Senator Guffey no longer chairs the senatorial campaign but is cited by Democratic leaders urging members of Congress who opposed the administration not be reelected. Guffey broadcast the suggestion on radio.
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Maryland
Senator Tydings
Senator Guffey
Pennsylvania
Congress
Senator
Swing Time In Politics and the Roosevelt Tour
The piece argues President Roosevelt uses a countrywide tour to push for a new deal Congress and to indicate preferred candidates. It compares to Woodrow Wilson’s midterm push, noting health risks, political risks, and the impact of federal machinery. It questions whether such campaigning aids or harms the party.
Desperation in Canton as Japanese bombardment escalates
The article argues the Canton slaughter signals a desperate Japanese bid to force a peace that saves face. It contends Tokyo aims to crush Chinese resolve rather than seize the city, reflecting dwindling Japanese resources and a desire to end the war.
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Canton
China
Japan
Tokyo
Stormy Night Reverie in Silver Star Narrative
In a Silver Star entry, Emory C Pharr recounts a stormy night and memories of old years. The poem recalls faces Suzanna Arabella Juliana and Prudence as listeners await a distant voice on the wind.
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Suzanna
Arabella
Juliana
Prudence
Emory C
Pharr
The
Graham college elects Dr Samuel Barr president
Thirty years ago Harrisburg Pennsylvania physician Dr Samuel Barr was chosen as president of Graham College. Mrs Nancy Cawood Slemp mother of Congressman C B Slemp died at her daughter's home in Big Stone Gap. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Union of Holston Conference held a meeting in Bluefield.
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Samuel Barr
Harrisburg
Graham College
Nancy Cawood Slemp
C. B. Slemp
Big Stone Gap
Woman's Foreign Missionary Union of
Graham mayor re-elected unopposed and knights named
Twenty years ago today H. C. Callaway was re elected mayor of Graham without opposition. John W Brown and W Morris were elected chancellor commanders of Bluefield lodge No 153 and Beaver lodge 204 Knights Pythias. The Virginian Railway was chosen for early straight air tests on trains.
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H. C. Callaway
Graham
John W. Brown
Bluefield Lodge
Knights Pythia
W. Morris
Beaver Lodge
Knights Pythias
Bluefield
United States
Ten Years Ago: Tonsil Surgeries At Grundy Virginia
Sixty two students at Grundy Virginia underwent tonsil and adenoids operations performed by Dr J E Blaydes of Bluefield. D L Beidler elected high priest of Princeon Royal Arch chapter. W L Howard named justice of the peace of McDowell county killed by a fall of state at Worth.
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Grundy
J. E. Blaydes
Bluefield
D. L. Beidler
Princeon Royal Arch
W. L. Howard
McDowell County
Worth
Iowa and Kentucky primary parallels noted by observers
Washington Daybook observes parallels between Iowa and Kentucky races. It notes Barkley facing renomination opposition from Chandler while the national administration backs Barkley with presidential endorsements and favorable gestures to Dear Alben.
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Washington
Iowa
Kentucky
Alben W. Barkley
A. B
Happy) Chandler
Barkley
Kentucky and Iowa show the power of state machines in primaries
The article contrasts Kentucky Governor Chandler with the Iowa machine led by Governor Kraschel. It notes Wearin's modest WPA-backed push in Iowa and Gillette’s edge, credits White House influence, and predicts Barkley’s rise as Congress adjourns. It warns Chandler’s organization may clash with national moves before August primaries.
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Kentucky
Iowa
Otha Wearin
Senate
Gillette
Kraschel
Chandler
Harry Hopkins
WPA
Jimmy Roosevelt
Wearin
Congress
White House
Barkley
Washington
Hopkins
Roosevelt
Unfortunate WPA Workers Target in Kentucky Primary
The piece notes Senator Barkley pressing to protect relief funds from political interference while backing a $40 monthly minimum for WPA workers. It cites Illinois and Kentucky wage contrasts and laments state organization influence amid the Kentucky primary race.
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Iowa
Barkley
WPA
Cher
Paducah
Ohio River
Illinois
Een
Kentucky
Chandler
White House
New York Portraits and City Sights in a Jovial Voice
A playful New York sketch contrasts distrustful yet stylish residents with city landmarks. The author notes movie star polish, bold gossip, and a drive to observe the urban bustle from Broadway to Fifth Avenue, including Grant's Tomb and the Times building as the cityscape unfolds.
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New York
Jerome Bonaparte
Grant
Sixth Avenue
Father Knickerbocker
Times
the Square
Upper Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Central Park
the Green
Horoscope for June 15 Birthday Persons and Notable Figures
June 15 birthday guidance outlines best hours and danger periods for the day. It notes implications for personality, social life, and potential careers such as interior design, teaching, acting, and writing, with examples of notable figures like Sol Smith Russell and Adah I Menken among others.
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Envine
Photographers and oddities earn quirky newspaper honors
A humorous gallery awards quirky titles to figures like Alfred J. Quippsy and Casper D. Wooforts while ribbing others. The piece quips about misadventures, mischiefs, and odd talents amid a stream of vintage captions and punchy asides.
Kay Francis in a low-budget doghouse picture eyed as surprise hit
Hollywood industry notes Kay Francis, long linked to box office trouble, is assigned to a modest project with the potential to unexpectedly draw crowds. Despite her marriage looming, the star is reported to accept lighter assignments while buzz centers on whether this quickie could outperform bigger, costly releases.
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Kay
Miss Francis
First TV broadcast features Gertrude Lawrence in Susan and God
A radio audience watched Gertrude Lawrence perform a scene from the Broadway hit Susan and God. Viewers described television as historic for delivering sustained 22 minute movement and dialogue, signaling practical commercial value and new possibilities for broadcasting.
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Gertrude Lawrence
Susan and
God
Curse by a Lady on Catching Sight of Herself in a Pier-Glass
Poem fragment attributed to H. L. Smith jokes about vanity and mischief. A speaker cites Ananias and Dan'l with playful rhymes about honesty and pride. The verse uses light satire to provoke a grin at self perception.
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Ananias
Four Billion Pump-Priming Bill Passes with Restrictions Lifted
A national agenda item, the four billion dollar pump-priming bill clears passage with all earmarking restrictions removed. Proponents tout economic stimulus while critics warn of hidden pork and unclear outcomes.
Tolerant Employer and Reform Talk in a Fragmented Scene
A pasted collage shows Ima Dodo defending relief aid and disputing harsh labeling, with comments on reformers, ambition, and a wall sign promising prosperity under M. P. M. Hank Ford. An educator mocks low-brow poise while a farmer builds a tractor to escape stagnation.
Analysis of wage hour bill shows limited reach
The piece argues the 25 30 cent minimum wage provision may pass constitutional muster while the 40 cent promise and hours rules face commerce clause challenges. It notes the bill’s timing, delayed effective date, and uncertain impact on workers and industries amid political maneuvering before elections.
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Supreme Court
National Association of Manufacturers
Dam dedication set for October in West Virginia
Grafton West Virginia tentative date October 5 for the dedication of an eighteen million dollar flood control dam. President Roosevelt has been invited to attend the ceremony which coincides with the Mountain State Forest festival in Elkins.
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Grafton
W. Va
Roosevelt
Elkins
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Ween
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Farley
Mr. Roosevelt
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George Foss
Mary
Gemini
Om Guy Vassar
Sy H. L. Phillips
Quippsy
Alfred J
Flashight
Stubbins
Elmer T
Wooforts
Casper D
Workingman
Casper
America
Dintsmore
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Mary T. Scanlon
Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
League of Nations
League
Mussolini
Selassie
Berean
Hollywood
Reputa
Kay Francis
Janet Chapman
Dan'l
H. L. Smith
Ima Dodo
Efan
Washington Street
Hank Ford
Paul Mallon
Sions
Lobbi
NRA
John Lewis
South America
Europe
Senator Gillette
Sone
Com-pany
Industria
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