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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
3
The article blends a Christmas narrative with a stark political analysis of Cuba's turmoil. It contrasts the manger scene with Batista’s bid for direct power, predicting continued unrest and potential upheaval as Cuba teeters between military influence and civilian governance.
A cable dispatch reports Belgium’s King Leopold clashing with Ministers who push for a new marriage. They favor Archduchess Adelaide to align with the Hapsburgs, but Leopold mourns his late wife Queen Astrid killed in an auto crash. The piece notes abdication rumors and church-state tensions amid the royal romance.
In August 1933 Cubans rose to oust Dictator Machado after years of peace under his rule. The army and police enforced his authority while dissent grew amid deteriorating conditions.
In this Christmas message the writer reflects on American prosperity and the happiness of Raleigh and nearby counties while contrasting global suffering in Madrid, China, Russia, Germany, Italy, and Romania. The piece urges humility, righteousness, and gratitude, noting the need for continued mercy and improvements for the coming year.
The issue lists twelve leading stories as chosen, including the abdication of King Edward VIII, Roosevelt’s re election, the Spanish Revolution, Hauptmann’s execution, floods in New England and Ohio Valley, Supreme Court ruling on New York’s minimum wage, a Japanese militarist revolt, the conquest of Ethiopia, Hindenburg’s airship service inauguration, a shipping strike, Roosevelt’s South America trip, and German remilitarization. Brooklyn laundryman Joseph Tipaldo, who challenged the New York minimum wage law in court, has gone out of business as customers and state government pulled away.
A local column recounts a Shorthorn bull tied to a tree in Stickney, jokes about Santa, and notes on Virginian railroad overpass construction near Harper. It also highlights George Chambers building a swinging bridge over Marsh Fork with National Youth Administration and WPA aid, aiding several families.
An anonymous donor left 500000 pen gees to Győr city for pigeon care at the Gyor market. City officials, slated to kill the pests, must hire a caretaker and build a pigeon house under the bequest.
The club voted January 8 to hold ladies night the annual frolic and installation of officers at the Black Knight Country Club. A. Z. Lilly E. T. Stromp and J. A. Cunningham were named a committee on arrangements.
The piece notes how lawmakers dodge callers in Washington to avoid interruptions. It describes front office routines, secretary behavior, and tips for those seeking audience with senators, including chances of a later appointment and how doors may close or open based on staff juggling.
Edward of Windsor parted reluctantly last night with his chauffeur of 18 years in Enzesfeld Austria signaling a final severance from England tied to his love for Wallis Simpson. George Ladbrook drove the duke’s car from England to Cannes and then to Austria before handing over the automobile and baggage to another Austrian chauffeur. Ladbrook said the duke seemed lighter than in six years after the exchange.
Omaha report details W T Clark, promoter of Wenatchchee Valley, who with a $10 bill a railroad pass and a glib tongue built a millin dollars stake, then lost it and more, paying debts after a heart attack. He claims to have developed the valley and is now recovering in a hospital in Nebraska.
The body of John Brown is laid to rest on a farm he owned two miles east of Lake Placid New York. Burial on the property marks the end of the long pursuit and marks the final resting place of the noted figure.
Mrs Jones fails at domestic duties despite working all day. She neglects cleaning, meals run late, and tools are left in corners as she shifts to other tasks. Her children grow up noting the contrast with orderly homes in which boys invite friends and meals are reliable.
Philip Page, Warrenton Courier publisher, declares love to Sally Warren society editor but grows curt. Wealthy Mary Morris pursues Page as he campaigns against her father’s property. Detective Giles Benton accuses McDonald of theater arson. McDonald’s fate hinges on Sally and Philip as they seek to save him.
Sally Warren visits Mr. Morris to press for McDonald’s innocence, hints at faults in Benton's evidence, but Morris dismisses her. She later overhears Benton and Mrs Picard press Morris with a blackmail scheme, revealing Benton’s plan and a ransom demand before noon.
Mrs J Norman Wilson presided as hostess at the Bellepoint Community club meeting in Hinton with readings by Mrs W A Meredith Mrs S P Wheeler Mrs Paul Baker and music by Miss Margaret Nicely Gifts were exchanged Attendees included numerous members and guests for the afternoon The Junior Woman's club plans a Charity Ball New Year Eve at Greenbrier Nite Club with Frank Caddy and his orchestra as dancers Proceeds support year end charity efforts
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