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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1935
Page
4
Judge Lewis H. Miller, first avowed GOP gubernatorial candidate, promotes tax reform with a higher minimum taxable purchase and repeal of the gross sales tax. He would keep the sales tax but argues it should be a fairer levy, easing burden on small purchases while criticizing the net income tax approach.
Cornell University professors surveyed 307 young men about life work. Thirty two percent want to learn a skilled trade and sixteen percent would pursue another path if obstacles were removed.
A survey of 307 serious minded young Americans reveals 18 percent aiming for farming, 13 percent undecided, and few seeking public office. Most prefer country living and 88 percent would farm if it could pay, highlighting cost of education as a likely obstacle to pursuing the profession.
Secretary Perkins reports 250,000 fewer unemployed since September across surveyed regions. The payroll increased by 8.2 million, spanning retailers to coal mines. Durable goods employment rose 19.1 percent in October from a year earlier, signaling notable progress in a previously anxious sector.
Dr Morris Fishbein warns during the Christmas season that safe toys suffice for child amusement. He favors smooth washable baby toys and warns against hair heavy dolls and sharp edges. He notes risks from projectile toys and eye hazards, while praising blocks erector sets and mechanical plays for development.
C W Tyree of Charleston had his license to perform marriages revoked by Judge Hudson in Kanawha circuit court. He was ordered to stop soliciting at the courthouse and to cease offering ceremonies. Prosecutors say he tied 22 marriages in November as part of a racketeering scheme, while the court commends the judge for stopping it.
Washington dispatch notes long simmering rift between craft unions led by William Green and industrial unions led by John L. Lewis. The feud centers on unit unionization of mass production industries and the future political power of organized labor within the A F L.
George Tucker waxes nostalgic about old New York. He visits Manhattan’s Battery and nearby islets, recalling Bartholdi’s copper statue, Ellis Island, Governor’s Island, and the quirky histories of Oyster Island and Nut Island. He recounts Staten Island’s disputed status and a rapid circumnavigation by Christopher Billop. Noel Coward is noted as a multi talented polymath.
Senate President Hodges and House Speaker Pelter urged a 12 member special legislative committee to meet at the capitol Saturday at 11 a.m. The panel will extend the previous session and study statutes to pave the way for state participation in the federal social security program.
A column by ALPHONEBO surveys politics and society with satirical notes on topics from Joe Louis for president to Italian oil imports. It jokes about the Brain Trust, gender roles, and driver behavior, closing with a legal anecdote about a still on a premises and a humorous mishearing during a plea.
In Grand Rapids, Gale S. Hamilton collapsed after shouting to teammates following a 5-0 split, with physicians citing a heart attack caused by excitement. The incident occurred last night at the bowling alley.
Joseph Dominico aged 25 died from a bullet wound to the abdomen after a quarrel with his wife. Police say he rushed to the porch and shot himself. The second fact notes the founding of the principality of Jind in 1763 and recognition by the Mogul emperor in 1768.
Hollywood tale shows Ginger Rogers avoided a child star path by her mother Lela Rogers. A writer and theater owner, she kept Ginger from early film fame in silent days. Ginger later found success after talkies, aided by a decisive maternal stance and later work with Gin ger in studio yearlings.
Terry Willett plans a shipment to a upper construction camp as his rival Hildez is stopped by Allaire West who saves Willett by shooting Hildez. Terry then guards the loading gang while fearing a knife attack and anticipating diplomatic issues at the embassy involving George von.
In a tense sequence, Terry Allaire uses self defense after a confrontation with Luis Hilder. Willett pulls her away from danger to a waiting car and then to the Alvio Palacio hotel as Fox arranges their next moves. Terry battles fear, asserts survival, and contemplates reporting to police while a political backdrop looms.
Brooklyn West Virginia reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Mark Young on Tuesday December 3. The notice lists various local visitors and guests including Austin Caperton Slab Fork Mabel Young Clay James Dixon Elverton and others with brief traveling and visiting details. Rev Daniels of Oak Hill conducted services at the church here.
Sunday night guests were Mr and Mrs Cecil Finney of Gatewood visiting Mr and Mrs R R Morton Tuesday.
Ed Correll, 31, of San Francisco, fell to his death from the East Bay cantilever of the San Francisco Oakland Bay bridge yesterday. It marked the 17th fatality since construction began on the $78,000,000 structure.
The Polynesian term kanaka meaning man is used by Polynesians to describe themselves as a people and cultural identity within their communities.
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