Goebbels and Tokyo threaten Britain as war clouds gather
An editorial warns that Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan taunt Britain and Ireland, predicting a coming clash as Goebbels ridicules Chamberlain while Tokyo-Berlin cooperation signals a broader aggressive plan. It urges readiness for a potential conflict and frames British courage as crucial.
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Channel
Goebbels
Essen
Germany
Tokyo
Berlin
Great Britain
Old Time Friends and Foes Unite Against FDR
The piece notes moderates and money Republicans who backed silver devaluation and contrasts them with supporters who opposed President Roosevelt. It hints at political rifts and possible long-term scars in FDR's standing, highlighting a split among party factions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
The Eel and the Union at the World’s Fair
The World’s Fair eel show faces labor tension as a walking delegate enters. Grover Whalen orders a 43 cent dinner with ten random checks, the highest at 60 cents, suggesting publicity pricing strategies.
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New York World
Grover Whalen
Grover
Whalen
Prayer and Moral Guidance Across Time
A reflective snippet cites Deuteronomy and medieval thought, contrasting reverence for God with human passions. The text invokes scripture and a Kempis-like admonition to balance will and reason.
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Thomas A Kempis
Independence Day Celebrations in Southern West Virginia
Southern West Virginia communities plan Fourth of July events with Bluefield hosting a drum and bugle show and fireworks at the stadium followed by a Blue Grey basketball game in Welch. Princeton features an air show greasy pig contest sack races and other festivities capped by fireworks though current law bans fireworks and cap pistols. The piece notes holiday deaths mainly from automobiles and cautions against drunken driving with police vigilance emphasized and a pledge to avoid speeding.
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West Virginia
Bluefield
Princeton
Blue Greys
Welch Miners
Britain Faces No-Win Choice Amid Growing War Pressure
The piece argues Britain must choose between surrender or confrontation as tensions rise. It cites Japanese and German aggression, blockades in Tientsin, and mistreatment of British subjects, including a brutal stripping incident used to humiliate a British couple.
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Great Britain
China
Europe
Tientsin
Hymin
Ridiculousness In Tax Talk On Dirt And Bones
A critical note mocks lawmakers for new taxes and licenses arguing a proposed fifty thousand dollar expense for a mere dirt fragment and bone piece as wasteful. The piece questions legitimacy and cites petty levies on newspaper boys and worm diggers as examples of overreach.
It Isn’t the Fisherman’s Taste the Fish’s Taste
A witty sign in a visiting ad agency notes that ad content should reflect John Public’s taste, not the adwriter or bosses. It emphasizes that audience preference should govern advertisement choices over internal whims.
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John Public
The Cigarette Sucker Editorial Argument
A Beckley Post-Herald editorial argues that federal and other taxes hit the average citizen hardest, with smokers paying about 22 a year in federal taxes while higher prices spread the burden. It urges cutting government spending, noting consumers bear costs through rent, food, gas, and utilities.
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Beckiey Post-Herald
Railroad magnate Jay Gould’s dinner in Illinois critique
In a southern Illinois town Jay Gould stopped for a meal aboard the Wa bash system. The bill listed eggs at 1.80 for a dozen. Gould quipped he must be at a premium in that section as the restaurant keeper replied that eggs are plenty but corn are mighty scarce.
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Jay Gould
Illinois
Gould
The Water Jug in Harvest Fields Poem Fragment
A poetic fragment describes a cool gray water jug in harvest fields. The speaker recalls a kiss that touched lips and a shellhear day heat with wheat winds, praising the jug's crystal coolness and clover leaf imagery.
Hyde Park Cloak Room Turmoil Reported After Attack
The article notes intense private disparagement in the Democratic cloakrooms following a Hyde Park incident. The air in the room is described as blue for two days as Democrats debate Roosevelt, the Republicans, and the implications for next year’s race. Strong party figures and plans in the Rocky Mountain states are discussed in speculative terms.
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Hyde Park
Roosevelt
Vandenberg
Rocky Mountain
Velt
May Prejudice Other Bills In Senate Debate
The passage notes may affect neutrality votes after Roosevelt spoke. Senator Borah lingered for a conference with Newamen while the Pittman committee prepared action for the week. Borah’s reaction was cautious and no names were named as Roosevelt’s fervor could sway some votes.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Senate
Roosevelt
Pittman Committee
Borah
Newamen
Idahoan
Pittman
Senator Carter Glass and the silver price vote
The text discusses Senator Carter Glass and a mistaken attribution regarding support for currency policy. It notes Glass opposed increasing the silver price and suggests the error stemmed from debuc and envy toward West. It concludes the propositions were voted on separately, avoiding political cost.
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Carter Glass
Glass
Roosevelt aide Testifies on Public Works Self Liquidation
Hine questions the doubt within the official circle as H A Gray testifies on the self liquidating nature of PWA water mains sewers and school projects. The testimony was given on June 21.
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Roosevelt
PWA
H. A. Gray
Committeemen Comment On Public Works Financing Idea
McKellar, O'Mahoney, and Adams discuss self financing of public works. The panel is viewed as likely to handle the unseen spending measure and related legislation. The senators doubt practical plans exist and question political viability.
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McKellar
O'Mahoney
Adams
King and Queen Enjoy US Cheers in Three States
Report notes typical American cheers for the king and queen in Washington New Jersey and New York with a remark they did not visit the Bronx. Sources cite Baltic nations wary of attacking Hitler in Seonmas Express from Portland.
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Washington
New Jersey
New York
Bronx
Joplin
Globe
Hitler
Portland
Width of German Road Across Corridor Debated
The Detroit News notes a satirical claim that the German road across the Polish Corridor should be fifteen miles wide due to the Fuehrer’s temperament. The remark reflects contemporary wartime rhetoric and public commentary.
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Fuehrer
Detroit News
Postmaster Salary Hiked. Bramwell Post Office Reclassified
Forty years ago today Bluefield postmaster salary rose from 2000 to 2100 dollars annually. Bramwell post office moved from third to fourth class. T. L. Barker wed Miss Daisy Foy at the bride’s parents’ Bramwell home. Mrs. Talmadge Blass died at Pocahontas Inn.
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Bluefield
Bramwell
T. L. Barker
Daisy Foy
Talmadge Blass
Pocahontas Inn
Local notes from Graham and nearby towns mark incidents
Thirty years ago today Sam Hutson of Keystone returned home after study at Old Point Comfort college. A. W. Sanders of Bluefield was shot and seriously injured during a carnival free for all at Graham. J. D. Hansbarger of Shepherdstown accepted a job with the Southern Express company at Graham.
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Sam Hutson
Keystone
Old Point Comfort College
A. W. Sanders
Bluefield
Graham
J. D. Hansbarger
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Southern Express Company
Mary Byrd Sluss and 5 Earl 8 wed in Graham ceremony
Twenty years ago today Miss Mary Byrd Sluss and Earle 8.1See Botham were married at the bride's parents in Graham. Mr. and Mrs. William Leckie of Welch sent cards announcing the approaching marriage. Miram Gertrude J. W. Palmer of Graham was claimed by death.
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Mary Byrd Sluss
Earl
Ten Years Ago Today Hutton Waived Hearing in Mitchell Slaying
Co. C. Hutton waived preliminary hearing at Welch and was held for the grand jury charged with the slaying of J. H. Mitchell deputy U.S. Marshall. Funeral services were held at Athens for Mrs. Ann Bowling Fanning. The first 75 000 bricks were brought from the kiln of Gardner brick plant.
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Co. C. Hutton
Welch
J. H. Mitchell
U.S. Marshall
Athens
Ann Bowling Fanning
Gardner
Roosevelt Sons Spark New York Nightlife Gossip
George Ross chronicles Franklin D. Jr and his brothers James and John Roosevelt in New York society. The piece notes Franklin D Jr enjoys Havana club life and rumba, plans for a Texas Ranch cabaret Winked at by White House circles, James works at Samuel Goldwyn in New York, and John keeps a low profile after a stint in Boston.
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New York
Roosevelt Sons
Franklin D. Jr
Arno
Franklin D., Jr
Cabot
Teals
Elliott Roosevelt
Manhattan
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Houston
Laredo
Brownsville
White House
Roosevelts
Pere Et Mere
Aswer Tormers
Bllett Roosevelt
Jimmie
James
Samuel Goldwyn
Goldwyn
Roosevelt
John
Franklin D
Gate
Boston
92 year old Wheeling native Conrad Wilenmann dies
Ninety two year old Conrad Wilenmann a Wheeling resident since 1872 and native of Switzerland died yesterday. He was a retired cabinet maker living in Wheeling West Virginia.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Conrad Wilenmann
Switzerland
Congress Ends Waiting For Break In Senate Session
Congressional leaders jab at slow pace as calendar stretches long. Lawmakers quarrel over scheduling and staffing while committees push on with pending bills and hearings.
Screen Lite In Hollywood Fame Fuss Ends With Witty Caps
Marlene Dietrich walks out of a New York club over an identical costume clash with Claire Dodd, a habit that echoes past incidents. The piece notes Dietrich’s ongoing image focus, mentions her increasing grooming in a two eyebrow phase, and recalls Donlevy the versatile supporting actor with a string of jests and mental tests used to cope with crowds and lunch checks.
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Hollywood
Mariene Dietrich
New York
Claire Dodd
Dodd
Dietrich
Ento
von Sternberg
Dean Winkenwerder Honored With Name Tree
Associates at the University of Washington forest school honor Dean Hugo Winkenwerder as a new tree species is named Cornus nut Winkenwerderi. The ceremony marks a rare tribute in botanical science.
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Hugo Winkenwerder
University of Washington School of Forestry
Winkenwerderi
Wilsons World War aims a quest for lasting peace
Bruce Catton surveys Ray Stannard Baker's Wilson Life and Letters Volume 8 Armistice edition. The excerpt presents Wilson's record speech to correspondents defending justice for all, opposing loud bravado, and warning that lasting peace requires a base of genuine justice free of lingering grievances.
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Woodrow Wilson
Ray Stannard Baker
Doubleday Doran
Wilson
Berlin
Peage Nemoves
Last Civil War veteran Lorenzo Ullum dies at 91 in Wheeling
Lorenzo Ullum 91 longtime G A R organizer in Wheeling dies at his home after leading local veteran activities for a decade. He is remembered for his service and community work with the Grand Army of the Republic.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Ing
Lorenzo Ullum
Ullum
Promoter Beckley Appoints New Fire Civil Service Member
Mayor A. K. Min ter names C. D. Crawford of an amusement firm to the fire department civil service commission replacing J. F. Houchins who resigned. The appointment is part of city civil service adjustments led by promoter Beckley.
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Beckley
A. K. Minter
C. D. Crawford
Amusement Company
Fire Department Civil Service Commission
J. F. Houchins
The Better Way to Correct Constipation
An advice piece promotes Kellogg's All Bran as a simple solution to constipation. It suggests eating the cereal daily with ample water to achieve regularity and notes Kellogg's Battle Creek production and wide grocery availability.
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Kell
Kellogg's
Battle Creek
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