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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
6
General notices about meetings entertainments or fairs must be sent to DAILY TELEGRAPH PRINTING CO Bluefield WV with address for communications and payments.
A Charleston Gazette editorial blasts congress members for using official franks to send personal messages, noting eighty members charged about $550 each. It mocks "pikers" of the old order and cautions voters about unseen political manipulation ahead of November elections.
Seeing America First notes highways will be heavily traveled as tourists take to motor cars. Urban areas report influxes of visitors and license plates from many states in a single day. Factors include more leisure, affordable new cars, restlessness, and a preference for domestic travel over Europe.
The report notes a 10 year old and a 14 year old involved in grave crimes, including drowning a 3 year old in the Cuyahoga river and the death of a young girl in Chicago. It observes a rise in juvenile crime in recent years and questions why this occurs while suggesting possible control methods.
The piece argues that crime is not solely caused by mental defect but notes morons are always mental defectives. It suggests screening records in schools to set an intelligence and conduct standard that would warrant surveillance, as a first step toward correction and prevention.
The piece notes Harvard University, despite counting Roosevelt as its most distinguished alumnus, remains cold toward the New Deal and its recovery strategy. It cites other universities’ differing views, ongoing unemployment concerns, and questions about superlative leadership and party efficacy.
Protestant churches hand out pledge cards from the Legion of Decency, aiming to ban indecent screenings. Producers reportedly raise two million dollars to resist censorship while defending film as a powerful educational tool. Critics warn repeated exposure dulls moral resistance and cite narcotic-like effects on the nervous system.
A reflective verse fragment recalls youth, beauty, and longing for happiness. The speaker laments dissonance and loss marring a once fairyland mood, ending with a poignant note about no heart but mine.
Washington observers say Major General Foulois faced rough House Military Committee treatment amid broader politics. The battle pits army air corps leadership against the general staff with White House sentiment split and new rate and publicity maneuvers hinted.
J Patrick Beacom of Cabell county filed notice of candidacy for the Democratic nomination to the state senate from the Fifth district which includes Cabell Lincoln and Putnam counties.
Consumers sales tax collections for May, the second month of the law's operation, totaled 566,535.54 dollars. Today 19,159.21 dollars was paid to the tax department. April collections were about 484,000 dollars.
A playful, satirical poem about Mussolini and Hitler in Venice. They meet during a staged photo session and banter about weather, diet, and politics as cameras roll. The piece notes a historic meeting and ends with the film recording a record setting length.
A royal decree restricts backless gowns at the royal ascot enclosure. The rule targets ladies attire while the court maintains formal dress standards amid the royal season.
The piece notes a New York Times headline about freeing shirtless bathers while fining owners of uncovered garbage cans. It mentions Henry Ford criticizing the New Deal as debt and price manipulation. Hank imagines patriotism linked to flag day color prices, with a simile about a former speakeasy owner shopping for liquor. Sam Gevins.
After the Hitler Mussolini conference, diplomats spread through Europe while the rail crossing stalemate remains unresolved. A wandering Japanese diplomat who nearly sparked war with China was found. Father’s day has passed and Mothers’ day looms. Paris has suffered many bomb discoveries, and the 149 US national parks total 160 million acres, larger than California.
If June 21 is your birthday the chart notes Cancer traits with varied male types and strong maternal instinct in females. It predicts generally good business, modest social life, and money challenges but possible improvement. emphasizes asserting oneself and valuing truth for success in love and domestic happiness. Notables listed.
Newly elected Bluefield chapter Royal Arch Masons were installed at the Masonic Temple on Federal street with W. C. Wilson becoming high priest. Officers John M. Smith Jr and R. T. Phelps took key roles. several others were absent and to be installed later. Retained officers include John F. Land and R. D. Payne. Buchanan received a past high priest jewel. Installation led by I. B. Nichols, with G. C. Dunn and James McDowell assisting.
Bruce Catton reviews Yellow Jack by Sidney Howard and Paul de Kruif, a dramatic medical play now available in book form from Harcourt Brace. The narrative moves from a London laboratory to West Africa and Havana during the American occupation, highlighting Reed Gorgas Lazear and Carroll as scientists racing to defeat the disease. The work balances melodrama with science and delivers strong entertainment value.
A world wide film poll shows audiences favor stars who appear in clean, good taste pictures and dislike sensational or explicit content. Will Rogers Mae West and Marie Dressler top the list with titles like Footlight Parade and Little Women among the most mentioned films.
Miss Georgia Virginia Woodrum of Pearisburg marries Judge A A Skeen of Clintwood Virginia. The Norfolk and Western stockholders approve a 35 million dollar bond issue for improvements. Norton business section shows strong gains.
Nelms Rangely sustains serious injuries in an explosion at the Lemon Kola Bottling plant. Arthur Crigger dies at his parents home in West Graham. The Tampico gunboat is sunk by the Guerrero off the Mexican coast in a constitutionalist action.
Matthew Neely Offutt a former Bluefielder died in Huntington. John R Black was elected mayor of Poca Miss Mary Linkous of Graham and Peter Donaghue of Bluefield were married at Sacred Heart church.
The article casts Jack Garner as an unseen force behind the New Deal, noting his retreat from public appearances while remaining deeply involved in White House discussions. It highlights his loyalty, influence in cabinet meetings, and cautious stance toward New Deal policies.
New York reports linger superstition over the number 13 with buildings skipping floors and few hotel rooms labeled 13 while major towers ignore it. Libby Holman debuts as a theater star at Hedgerow theater, triggering an unusual security ring and police presence to safeguard a seated audience before her swift exit to Delaware.
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