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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1939
Page
6
A concise fragment cites Proverbs 16 16 praising wisdom over wealth and notes A A Hodge praising the value of knowledge and source attribution. The text reflects classical religious citation and an emphasis on authorship.
A reflective column praises America's wealth and potential but laments unemployment and growing debt. It questions national purpose and urges Americans to examine and fix underlying economic and social problems to keep the country thriving.
The relief appropriation bill passed by the house is praised as a forward step and a first realistic attempt to address unemployment relief. It stems from a determined Republican minority demanding WPA investigation, exposing waste and favoritism, and signaling a longer-term program despite flaws like not returning relief administration to the states.
The measure reflects investigation materials that informed the bill and includes recommendations from the Republican minority report. If GOP support holds, another forward step may occur next year. The bill funds the president but not as a blank check, with safeguards to prevent waste and political manipulation of relief.
Science writer John J. O’Neill argues in a New York Herald Tribune piece that a new continental land mass is slowly forming in the mid Atlantic. Seismographs show hundreds of earthquakes along a ridge and depth soundings confirm a rising underwater feature. Islands may appear within thousands of years and a new continent could emerge over scores of thousands of years.
In Greenbelt Maryland the government sponsored model town reports a birth rate of 64.5 compared with the national rate of 18.6 raising questions about the new dealers and their performance in housing and community planning.
Walter Lipmann in Life argues that Americans are urged to contract activity and surrender initiative due to a government policy. He cites the attack on private enterprise, especially chain stores, as politicians label them dangerous and levy punitive taxes, illustrating a broader narrative of progressive restriction.
Rival factions within the auto unions cripple production as the C. J. O. initiates strikes and a rival union pulls workers off the job. The conflict appears aimed at shutting auto plants and forcing workers onto relief rolls.
Washington reports the business barometer indicates industrial production at 98 percent for June, up from May and signaling a six percent rise in output on a seasonally adjusted basis. The news reverses a spring decline, suggesting Roosevelt’s economic calculations may be correct after all.
Observers note the rebound is not expanding rapidly as the higher figure mainly reflects the sitcom by AE A Recent rise stems from intensified production after the strike. Most costs tied to steel. May price cut boosted output in that line. Tron Age expects continued high output through summer.
Economic calculators revise expectations after the altered situation. They now project 97 average production in the third quarter and 100 for the final quarter. The six months ahead are expected to show small improvement with no spectacular movements anticipated.
Senators Norris and May conduct tense private talks over TVA policy in conference chamber. House conferees press for limits and funding while Norris argues TVA reach is already restricted. Dispute centers on costs to complete deal with Commonwealth and Southern and comptroller general authority.
The passage outlines a clash between Norris and May over legislative limits. It notes both sides unlikely to yield and hints Corcoran aligned with Roosevelt’s third term hopes. The tone reflects a period struggle within the chamber as power and influence shift.
Senator Minton accuses big business of staging a sit down strike against the New Deal. He suggests the posture may be a defensive measure to avoid further blows.
A brief editorial note reflects on a political moment where the seeking office confronts skepticism and newsroom vigilance, echoing the tense press posture in Detroit News contexts. The piece hints at maneuvers, scrutiny, and public interest driving political coverage.
Zog protests his dethronement to the League of Nations, asserting his view amid international scrutiny as reported by the Pittsburgh Post.
A Thomaston Georgia Times quip notes a dealer's boast that the era of de pression will not return, contrasting with pessimistic readership. The snippet hints at economic or social fear framed in a tongue in cheek line.
W B Honaker of Duhling was named assessor for Mercer county. Dr James O Keeffe of Tazewell visited his sons Felix and James O Keefe Jr. Mrs A W Howard of Dunlow visited her brothers C E and A J Samuels.
W N Doak of Roanoke general chairman of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen on Norfolk and Western system was here on official business. Matt Gay, noted high diver, headlined a carnival in Graham. Funeral services were held for Mrs. R L Vernon who died at
P. W. Wood of Bluefield married Miss Virginia Jenks of Roanoke at the Jenks home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J Jenks. Mrs. G. H. Wade traveled to Rappahannock Va. for her mother Mrs. McDaniel's funeral. Mrs. S. A. Daniel of Welch died.
Ten years ago today F. D. Drumheller of Charleston was elected president of the West Virginia Bankers association at their annual convention here. Funeral services were held for Mrs. W. M. Abshire who died after a lingering illness. R. W. Honaker resigned as a candidate for city board of directors leaving W. S. Phelps unopposed in the second district.
Laurence Olivier plans to quit the matinee idol circuit after touring with No Time for Comedy and returning to England due to boredom with Broadway adulation. He complains the praise is dulling and signs autographs through an intermediary, while rumors link Vivien Leigh to Hollywood and Scarlett O Hara.
Film portrait of Abraham Lincoln as a young man directed by Ford with Henry Fonda as the voice and visage. Cast includes Charters Bond Stone Clark Low ery Tannen Weav er Simpson and others. The plot follows Lincoln’s early law studies romance with Ann Rutledge and a courtroom defense culminating in justice. The Never Sets features Douglas Fairbanks Jr. in a separate credits sequence.
Report notes legislators face embarrassment after enacting a tax measure deemed flawed. The article implies discontent among lawmakers and hints at broader frustration with tax legislation.
The film features Von Eltz Douglas Walton Cecil Kellaway in a story about a devoted family facing hellish melodrama to serve Britain and a global menace led by Atwill who uses a radio to incite conflict. An awkward noble arc complicates a troupe of flashy performances and comic relief from Melville Camper.
A linoleum type wall covering has been adopted in elevator cabs and walls of public buildings including Mason City Iowa city hall. Dealers report beauty shops as another strong market as the decorative installations serve as silent advertisements drawing in customers for floor linoleum.
A satirical recounting of Henry Ford and the rise of the automobile faced early financial doubt. Banks, politicians, and stock brokers balk at funding a horseless carriage, while labor, government commissions, and courts scrutinize the venture. Ford ends bankrupt, with Roosevelt-related politics and radio plans nearby.
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