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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1936
Page
7
A quotation attributed to Burke condemns corrupt influence as the perennial spring of prodigality and disorder. It argues such influence drains debt, weakens arm vigor, undermines wisdom in councils, and erodes authority and credit from the constitution’s venerable parts.
In Washington it is estimated one eighth of college graduates, about 137000, relied on part time relief during training. Federal officials hope for full time jobs, but no guarantee is given. The piece argues education transcends utilitarian use and warns of youth facing cultural goals without livelihood, as bread precedes culture. The piece stresses the broader national problem and compares to other countries.
The piece argues against blaming regimentation for high farm prices, noting that the 1932 lows were global due to the depression, and that current gains reflect natural, worldwide conditions rather than policy. It suggests free market explanations and cites improvements in Argentina and other nations.
A discussion argues that foreign farmers benefit from global price rises, while U S growers face imports due to unregulated competition. It asserts that supply and demand laws drive commodity prices worldwide, limiting the impact of policy or experts.
Pilot Ed Hefley and co pilot Eugéne Schacher landed their flaming plane near Dallas Texas saving Jesse Jones and several others. Schacher died from burns after both men fought the fire and kept control. Hefley praised his comrade saying he had what it takes.
The League of Nations will discuss Ethiopia's conquest by Italy in Geneva starting June 26. Despite expectations, the council is unlikely to alter the status quo as Mussolini aims to press Berlin to reclaim Germany’s colonial losses in Africa, signaling limited action and possible realignment with Germany.
The world gives little attention to developments that twenty five years ago would have caused sensational headlines. Civ ilization appears hardened to international controversy and the threat of invasion.
Demiscratie leaders claim Republicans seized planks from the 1982 platform. The GOP retorts that the party in power had no kicking, and was not using them.
A reflective poem laments a darker loss than death, a love betrayed and emptied by time. It contrasts barren hearts with fading romance, using maritime imagery to portray love as deserted and mute. Aborigine appears as a misattributed note toward the Chicago Tribune.
W H Wheelwright, formerly of Bluefeld First National Bank, joins the Norfolk and Western office with M J Capelé assistant engineer. D M Hornebarger of Bluefield and Mary B Spangler of Union wed. James A White named sheriff candidate at Mércer County Republican convention held at Binéfela baseball park grand stand.
Andrson Jones known as Pié Eater was shot by Town Sergeant Joe Warden after attacking the officer following his arrest at a Graham baseball game between Bluefield and Taze well colored teams on the Graham diamond. L B Hunter president of Kéya Playing Mill Graham and Mise Estella Spangler were married at Ironton Ohio. Col W R Stuart left for Lewinburg to attend the unveiling of the soldiers monument there.
Twenty years ago a Bluefield district Methodist conference committee met at Kirkball to wage war on slot machines. Mise Cleo Massie and J. M. Smith were married at the Hotel Massie in Athena. Company L of the West Virginia National Guard, based in Bluefield, was called into federal service.
Mrs L C McAllister of Bluefield Virginia is reported dead. The Appalachian Power Company completed transmission lines from Glen Lyn to Roanoke, and James T Montgomery celebrated twenty five years tied to the Liberty Bell in Independence Hall Philadelphia.
A Washington bystander notes that Cleveland delegates returned home armed with campaign material designed to attack Roosevelt and the New Deal. The Republican committee circulated a trove of pamphlets including Granitegrams and The Fifteen, aiming to shape messaging before the November vote.
A New York era column notes a craze where residents imitate gestures called What's This? using fingers and body parts in public. It contrasts with traditional games like backgammon, led by Mabardi at the St. Regis as the city’s top backgammon pro, with socialite Mrs. Cameron Tiffday among its adepts and Vincent Astor entering Mabardi's circle.
The Republican party shifts from uptown champagne to ivy-hung candor with a snack of bacon and homey style. Observers note a lean toward simple, modest candidates over grand schemes as Landon’s appeal and Roosevelt’s reforms frame a pivotal race.
A collage of midcentury political jabs and cultural asides mentions figures like Landon and Rudy Vallee, riffs on election rhetoric, and a note on the term grapevine telegraph from Civil War era to modern crime culture, with scattered questions and no clear single event.
The passage lists June 19 as a Gemini birthday with best hours and danger periods. It warns indecision may be costly, advises minimal haggling, notes potential generosity from a friend, and stresses accuracy of timekeeping. It highlights social charm, the risk of flattery, and possible success for careers like real estate, insurance, teaching, or arts.
A Seattle poet links prison to owed everything and notes how others are sent to prison for owing nothing. The text weaves similes and social commentary on politicians kissing babies veterans and baby bonds. It mentions Arizona's bid to abolish slot machines and a Denver mind waking after years.
Israeal Berman a truck driver was robbed by three bandits who took his truck along with $1000 worth of meat and cigarettes. They forced him into a theatre to watch a film then returned him after the show with 15 cents and sent him to buy cigarettes.
A reader argues the Bluefield Sunday Telegraph article lacks proof of a rabies case in the community. The letter urges careful diagnosis by authorities, questions sensational claims, and calls for education of dog owners and responsible reporting by newspapers to prevent mass panic.
In a studio tour hubbub Errol Flynn wrestles with nerves and nails into a role he doubts he will win then lands Captain Blood Mae West appears briefly but the focus shifts to Joan Crawford whose interview reveals careful rehearsed polish and early career echoes with Dodo and Junior stories dashed across a busy set
Washington reports show Congressman Stith of Virginia stunned by the House surge against the anti lobby legislation after weeks of broad support. Analysts note party shifts and allied pressure from Maine centrists complicate passage and spark cabinet change talk post election.
A narrator recalls a brief self interview as a young man volunteers a condensed life story within ten minutes. The exchange occurs during a car ride as questions are asked and responses given in rapid succession.
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