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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1933
Page
6
A religious reflection contrasts St Luke’s exhortation to rise and pray to resist temptation with Tillotson’s exhortation that a truly Christian man possesses power to withstand temptation. The brief note cites Luke 22 46 and frames the idea in devotional terms.
Mars life idea debunked by Mount Wilson observers Dr. Walter S. Adams and Dr. Theodore Dunham Jr. Oxygen scarcity implies no Martian life. Venus becomes the next candidate for life in our solar system as Mars is decreed deceased. The piece also critiques U.S. politics and fiscal policy, noting veteran care debates and tax revenues from gasoline amid economic pressures.
The London world economic conference shows European nations ganging against the United States amid debt cancellation and trade aims. Debtors seek the upper hand, while anti American feeling grows abroad as nations aim to lower America’s prosperity. If delegates return with value, miracles may be possible.
Editorials praise West Virginia’s 70 years of statehood since June 20, 1863, noting growth from a divided, underdeveloped region to a modern commonwealth with highways and industry. It urges unity, public welfare over private greed, and readiness to meet economic and social challenges while highlighting progressive strides and cultural development. Another piece reports a Norfolk & Western railroad tax ruling upholding a $65 million assessment, with judges finding no evidence of discrimination and criticizing utility valuation practices, signaling a cautious public-utility tax regime shift.
From The Files Of The Bluefield Daily Telegraph thirty years ago today Dr. Co M Scott became president of the Bluefield board of health. Rev RE Shugart a Methodist minister was appointed chaplain in the US Navy. Judge Reese Blizzard US attorney was stricken mute while presiding at a Parkersburg trial.
A poem urges readers to leave work worries at the door and keep home a peaceful, loving place. Folger McKinsey credits the Baltimore Sun for the verse, emphasizing courage, faith, and family over office burdens as one returns to the home gate.
Hollywood veteran Ben Alexander reflects on growing up in the industry. He credits his disciplined upbringing and parental separation from constant Hollywood attention for keeping him grounded. After early work in Mary Pickford’s film he pursued acting, later joining Cecil DeMille on This Day and Age, his first DeMille project in 21 years.
A health expert defends moderate lunch duration and rest, arguing Americans rush meals and need midday downtime. He notes President Roosevelt’s long lunches and widespread 45 minute breaks, urging a quiet period for digestion and recovery rather than business during lunch. The piece cites digestion psychology and the value of outdoor walks and rest between courses. Mussolini rejects a Florence prize, naming Papini’s Dante Vivo as the year’s best contribution to fascist spiritual revival.
Washington onlooker notes ambassador Hugh Gibson moves from Brussels to Brazil as Roosevelt expands disarmament efforts. The piece recalls Gibson’s long service under Coolidge and Hoover, his Geneva role, and the orbit of other officials like Norman Davis and Hugh Wilson, highlighting his proximity to Hoover and influence on past conferences.
Mrs. R. L. Hall of 527 Third Ave. N. W., Roanoke, reports Natex restored her health after months of indigestion, weight loss, insomnia, and weak nerves. She credits two bottles with renewed appetite, daily bowel movements, improved strength, and gain of about twenty pounds. Natex is sold at Taylor's Drug Store, 228 Princeton Ave., with a representative daily to explain benefits.
In a June report from Ashington the Roosevelt administration faces cautious optimism about the new deal. Frances Perkins notes a jump in employment but warns it may not sustain production. Critics call recovery experiments, while others fear inflation could dull remembered emergency gains. Senator Neely pushes a civil service overhaul but the limit is raised to 5000 and ultimately vetoed by Roosevelt.
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