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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1932
Page
8
A reflective proverb cites weighing a person by deeds rather than rank and notes that true quality comes from character over appearance. The excerpt blends a biblical verse urging direct appeal to the Father in faith with a separate line on judging by actions.
A Chicago based Garner campaign bulletin claims Speaker Garner now enjoys strong support among Democratic rank and file ahead of the national convention. It notes past governance weaknesses, including opposition to his sales tax push and limited influence with the Senate, arguing Roosevelt leads Garner in despite Garner’s Texas favorite son status.
The piece argues the United States has operated on the gold standard since 1879 and legally since 1897, linking prosperity to gold backing while acknowledging recession may spur calls to abandon it. It notes bonds and mortgages often require payments in gold and discusses debt and price dynamics.
Thirty years ago Judge Keller issued a federal injunction restraining striking miners and agitators from hindering workers in local fields. The Bluefield item notes related incidents including a Panther company log train wreck injuring several and Andy Estep's death.
Eugene Meyer tells a congressional committee that shifting away from gold would damage debt relationships and market confidence. He notes wages lag price rises, cites England’s 30 percent pound drop with only 7 percent inflation, and argues U S policy must recover growth rather than devalue currency.
The article argues for introducing new names in cinema to replace long‑time screen veterans. It notes that popularity of stars wanes and audiences crave variety, urging producers to seek fresh talent from Hollywood and beyond rather than rely on aging icons. It closes with a cautionary line about Russians and Japanese uniting for non-bridge purposes.
A Chicago bandit caught at the scene of his crime confessed to twenty other holdups. If no prior record exists, he may be treated as a first offender.
A humorous verse contrasts old fashioned domestic ideals with modern life. It playfully suggests a suitor should pick a girl who can balance chores with romance, noting serious realities like bills and rent over frivolous ambitions. The piece appeared in the Chicago Tribune.
A reflective piece on how fame through social access has evolved in New York. It traces gate crashing from political and theatrical scenes to the social register, noting prominent figures like Tammany Young and Frank Buck. The text discusses publicity, perks, and the economy of notoriety in a city of power, glamour, and commerce.
The Clarksburg Telegram urges locating the Republican state headquarters in Clarksburg citing hotel facilities central location and regional significance. Local business leaders welcome the chance to host the campaign hub and extend a cordial invitation to state chairman Charles J. Shuck and Hallanan.
Walter S. Hallanan WV Republican committeeman calls the national prohibition plank the greatest step toward solving the issue. He says it preserves voters sovereignty, allows “wet” states, and prevents a saloon return while preserving dry rights. The Kanawha County committee endorses Judge Frank Lively for reelection.
Medieval barter gains traction in Germany due to currency restrictions. Berlin sees stock exchanges with bonds, Denmark trades cattle for lignite, and the Netherlands swap dairy and eggs for coal and fertilizers. The International Commodities Clearing House opens in Bremen and Cologne moves to barter with Spain.
Detroit reports state programs pushing unemployment relief by funding sewage disposal plants and clean stream campaigns. Grand Rapids spent 400000. Dearborn, Traverse City, Muskegon Heights, Escanaba, Lake Odessa, Hastings, Harbor Springs, and Wequetonsing are all moving ahead with new or expanded facilities. State institutions also joining the effort.
Washington observers note Senator Borah sparked headlines with a vague third party remark tied to unemployment relief. His past moves show he avoids running mates and prefers staying within the Republican fold, warning that third party runs rarely win the White House.
Robert Woolsey held a press conference to deny rumors of a Wheeler and Woolsey breakup and discussed a falling out over contract terms. Wheeler plans to move to New York, while Woolsey contemplates a 50 50 partnership with Harry Langdon. The item also covers a Hollywood auction at Estelle Taylor’s house, the McKim and Lehr split, and notes on serials and Lil Dag.
Lancaster three men burned to death in a three truck collision. Chicago suburban mayor kills one of three holdup men. Washington Hoover proposes a one third reduction in world armaments. Chicago Alfred E Smith calls for repeal of the eighteenth amendment and modification of the Volstead act.
Sutton two forgery suspects Dewey Cook alias Dewey Sawyer Oscar Wine and Virgil Harman pried apart a cell window and fled. Harman is a federal prisoner from the Southern District. The others live near Sutton and face forgery charges.
A French farmer sues former Kaiser Wilhelm II claiming damages for his daughter's death in a 1916 Amiens bombardment. French law rejects pension claims for victims under 12, so the court dismissed the plea. The father vows to pursue the case to higher courts if needed.
The schedule lists a daily lineup with acts such as Orphan Annie East Ted Black’s Orchestra John B Kennedy Old Songs of the Church Lowell Thomas Sister acts Rin Tin Tin and The Pickens Sisters plus multiple orchestras and to be announced slots across late afternoon to midnight hours.
A pharmacist made remedy “B. C.” promises rapid relief from violent headaches and other pains without habit forming drugs. It blends multiple ingredients to ease distress in minutes. Available in 1f and 5c packages at drugstores.
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