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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
6
A signed lament on high federal outlays, noting average district appropriations of about 27 million and comparing it to prior peaks of about ten million. The writer charges congress with waste and urges readers to reckon the cost to taxpayers as sessions ran from January to mid June.
The Raleigh News and Observer reveals C G Powell's mother on WPA relief while Powell chairs North Carolina's unemployment commission. Roanoke World-News notes Powell's shock and questions whether the shock targets nepotism or press disclosure. The piece argues nepotism spans insiders and outsiders and burdens taxpayers.
Donald Reichberg warns labor industry and government are active war makers who refuse peace unless terms suit them. He says all three bear blame for stalemate hindering recovery and urges a civic council of peace though real adoption is unlikely amid class conflict and political pressures.
A columnist warns that setting class against class mirrors old slave era divisions and fuels hate. Political leaders bear responsibility for stoking discord and blocking dialogue. The piece argues a peace table is essential, else future hope diminishes.
The National Safety Council cites 1937 accident costs at 3.6 billion dollars and 106000 deaths, with 39500 traffic fatalities and 1.36 million injuries in auto accidents. Economic loss totals 1.7 billion from auto mishaps, 9.9 million Americans disabled, and adult traffic deaths rising to 35350.
A Detroit producer, reporting $1.317 million in sales and a $5,000 profit, plans to relocate to Georgia to escape hostile labor policy and continue operations. The move reflects regional incentives and the high costs of changing location for big factories, contrasted with smaller firms able to relocate more easily.
A vivid description likens delphinium plants to blue sentinels along a garden wall. The piece balletically praises shades from pale dawn to sapphire night, noting their striking display under noon sunlight.
William Edwards was nominated at a Charleston convention as a candidate for Congress from West Virginia. Walter Steele of Vivian and Miss Sadie Fitch of Tidewater wed. Captain McComas, father of Mrs. N. H. White of Bluefield, died suddenly at his Ronceverte home.
Plans were made for the formal opening of the Beet in the south. W. W. Corder, Norfolk and members of the Emanuel Lutheran church Sunday school Bluefield and Wartburg Lutheran church Graham held their annual picnic on Graham college campus.
Twenty years ago in Southwest Virginia counties a large group of colored registrants traveled to Camp Sherman Ohio and Lee Virginia on their way north. M. A of Chattaroy and Miss Daisy Wilson of Williamson were noted figures. Jess Johnson, son of Mrs. T. V. Clements, was killed at Bluefield railroad yards while attempting to catch a train.
Ten years ago today Frank C. Eliott was elected mayor of Paca demiac. The Republican executive committee of Mc Dowell county chose McGinnis Hatfield as chairman. Amelia Earhart landed in Wales after completing a successful Atlantic crossing.
Washington Daybook notes the abundance of gadgets in federal offices as officials like Admiral Land accumulate nautical desk items. The maritime commission chair keeps a clock chiming bells, with an anchor and telephones on a glass desk.
Donkey friendly White House décor stands out as Roosevelt sets aside a special table for them while others fill desks with naval shell ashtrays trays and flower vases. Congress mirrors the nautical mood with ship helm clocks and a Maverick totem. Senators display historical political cartoons and Capper lines his office with Roosevelt era photos.
The piece notes Jenator Borah’s crowded desk with an ash tray for guests, a bronze bust of himself, and a silver Aztec calendar disk placed by a Nevada delegation. It contrasts Copeland’s ship models and a red carnation vase with Sheppard of Texas who favors small arms ammo and a Browning machine gun on his desk.
New York writer George Ross sketches a bustling summer season with Broadway planning, actors like Sinclair Lewis joining Cohasset and Booth Tarkington visiting Kennebunkport. Sally Rand to perform multiple roles in Westport and Mt. Kisco in Howard and Crothers works, while others chase spring to summer transitions in the drama circuit.
Horoscope style column for June 23 birthdays with notes on moods, temptations, finances and social gains. Mentions potential success for artists and professionals, and lists notable people born on June 23. Includes references to John Jay and Irvin Cobb among others.
A satirical verse lampoons Neville Chamberlain with trout fishing threads. It riffs on his peace aims and wartime tensions from Alresford to India, mocking policy shifts and public ire while lauding calm fishing imagery and quips about leadership.
French star Mille Darrieux makes a vivid American debut in Thee of Paris a light comedy with Henry Koster placing her with Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Broderick. The film blends romance and humor as a French girl seeks a rich husband amid a stay in a New York resort world with sharp supporting turns and lively gags.
The piece notes Phil Baker expected to star in Robert E. Sherwood's drama at Dennis Massachusetts July 25 and Rudy Vallee announcing plans to lead in Elmer Rice Counsellor at Law in a summer theater, stirring industry speculation.
A jumble of short items notes Congress blocking a Washington airport dream and Roosevelt’s perceived influence. It questions government duties on surplus clothing and suit pressing. A Boston woman bites a blocking truck driver and pays a fine, with a wry remark on traffic courts. Ex Kaiser Wilhelm’s distant throne is referenced, marking a half century since his reign.
A stenographic New Jersey inquiry report reproduces a fragmentary speech noting earth tremors in Europe and a remark about Mussolini. It mentions Mr Prazier and Mr Matthews discussing media access and references Queen Elizabeth and a national festival at Albert Hall in London.
A fragment notes young English officers including Lord son of the Earl of Meath and Lieut. E Johnson journeying from Afghanistan through Yugoslavia and France to England covering about 7000 miles.
A review of a novel centered on a swing musician, noting the focus on the swing era and the cultural noise surrounding it. The piece comments on the book’s thematic drift and the author’s treatment of art within the era.
The Mallon column notes AAA payment estimates lag behind, with March at 100 million expected but official figures lower. June to May payments trend down, total annual outlay under 300 million versus 370 million last year, impacting farmers and election politics in the farm belt. Leaders discuss wage hour and Walsh Healey act administration, Perkins opposition, and policy shifts amid labor debates.
A PWA release outlines a new project batch listed in alphabetical order by state rather than by state division. Officials were urged to ensure state level comparisons reflect standard practice and align with prior conventions.
After state secretary Hull spoke to their bar association lawyers approached Endorling asking about a 1940 presidential nomination. Hull told friends he asked them not to pursue it, saying 1940 is too far off and he is too busy to think about it.
A Dorothy Baker novel on a trumpet prodigy in Swing era life is praised for readability. The tale follows a gifted musician who dies young from the clash between Bach like soul and swing confines. The reviewer calls it a first rate job and highly recommends to swing fans. Shanghai tourism activity grows with a war souvenirs display at a tourist bureau on Na road advertising trips to war torn areas.
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