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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1936
Page
4
Washington reports favor bonus payment to ex soldiers and sailors ahead of 1945 with Roosevelt's veto uncertain. The Register argues against early payment, warning it will trigger further claims for pensions and lifelong insurance, and urges delaying until certificates mature to avoid future demands.
Promotion notes that Clarence W. Meadows Raleigh County prosecuting attorney is under consideration for the next state attorney general. The editorial lauds his legislative service and stock-jobbing prosecutions, praising his hard work, legal knowledge, and ability to expound law, while noting no stance on his personal position.
The note suggests a favorable response to a proposed party call. Readers in this state’s section await further developments with interest as friends and supporters monitor the situation for any official moves or confirmations.
The United States Department of Agriculture estimates 1935 gross farm income at 8.11 billion dollars, up from 7.266 billion in 1934, with farmers spending more on necessities and some luxuries. Major mail order firms report nearly 20 million dollars higher sales, signaling a sustained recovery over the low mood period.
The piece urges citizens to buy from local merchants and industries to reduce unemployment and strengthen communities. It argues that buying at home benefits both the nation and local areas, noting mutual patronage with Britain is not a substitute. It stresses spending where it creates work and keeps money circulating locally.
A press comment notes the Consolidated Gas Co of New York claimed electricity load dropped 20,000 kilowatts during President Roosevelt s address as people supposedly turned off radios. The New York Telephone Co reports a 25 to 40 percent drop in calls, suggesting mixed reactions to the broadcast.
Washington observers see a vivid pre convention struggle as Borah supporters press for liberal delegates and old guard powers resist. Senator Vandenberg emerges as possible compromise candidate in a potential deadlock, with Borah hinting at support should Vandenberg secure the nomination. London and Kansas interests shape the bid for Borah’s favor, while Landon lags behind in visibility.
Ruby Newman, New Yorks new band leader, anchors a Broadway and Park Avenue social orbit with six month Rainbow Grill engagement and Harvard crowd influence. He once aimed for concert violinist life but chose practical music, studying in Salzburg under Walter and Casella, while authors of high intrigue thrill readers with globe trotting tales and sensational plots.
Fair and Rainey operate a greenhouse in Decatur Alabama. The brief note confirms their business location and activity in the local horticulture sector.
Judge Isaac M. Meekins of the eastern North Carolina district will preside at the federal court term opening January 20 at Bluefield. The federal court office here released the announcement.
A collection of Townsendites and bonusites outpace Congress in activity at Washington while Hauptmann's execution is delayed for days. The governor hopes to buy time to recover the Lindbergh baby. A Donkey leading boy and army jokes punctuate the scene as war relief and highway progress noted in 1935.
Newsprint fantasy quotes Panic promising a man who can pilot a rocket will travel to Mars. Puff reacts with wide eyes as Panic challenges readers to imagine a skyward journey and asks how they'd like a ride.
Evelyn Winters handles music rights at a major studio, vetoing uses of songs like The Pirates of Penzance and Sweed Adeline to avoid copyright disputes. She notes public domain status abroad can still cost by rights held long after a composer's death. Irvin S. Cobb’s first starring project follows, with a guarded set as he debuts in Everybody's Old Man alongside George Arliss.
McAlpin residents host a buffet supper for thirteen guests at the Cunninghams. The McAlpin 4-H Club plans a January 11 meeting at the Crickmer home with Harold Thomas present. Church news includes Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a Christian Endeavor gathering at 7 p.m. Archie Mackey of Lynchburg conducted services. Various local residents were hosts and visitors over the weekend, with names including Evendalls, Dillinghams, Cookes, Pharrs, Hudsons, Steinette, Hogg, Craven, Williams, and Evendall.
Allaire West flies to Propio noire to declare love to Terry Willett who silently refuses. She learns from Bucky Corrigan that Terry endured punishment for her, including a police lashing, revealing the cost of her love.
In Propronoire, Terry Willett and Allaire marry after deciding to face the future together. Corrigan supports the union while arranging a secure home for Allaire with staff and guards. Terry plans to depart for camp and ensure her safety, while Allaire embraces a new life with love and resolve.
Wellisburg West Virginia reports a massive slide on Route 2 north of Follansbee burying more than 2200 tons of dirt and blocking the road. Local crews work to clear the debris and reopen the highway. The slide, attributed to recent weather, prompts detours and traffic advisories for motorists in the area.
A bee caused traffic to slow for three hours yesterday while nearby a landslide covered the highway with 75,000 tons of dirt in recent days.
Miss Mary Gill of the West Virginia Tuberculosis Association says tuberculin skin tests in Beckley elementary schools will not be compulsory and require written parental permission. A positive test would lead to an chest X ray to check for active tuberculosis. last year twenty six Raleigh county residents died of TB.
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