Miss Perkins and McGrady Offer Conflicting Labor Views
The Nation questions Frances Perkins's handling of labor issues while praising Edward F. McGrady as the standout figure in labor policy. The writer notes Perkins misunderstood steel and coal workers, contrasts McGrady’s hands on approach, and suggests his replacement of Perkins could benefit both labor and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Miss Frances Perkins
Poser
Miss Perkins
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Fayette County
Con
West Virginia
Edward F. MceGrady
McGrady
Labor Department
Department of Labor
Labor
Capital
Lessons in Horror and The News Realism Debate
A reflective piece questions publishing graphic photos of crime and disasters like Charles Mattson’s body. It argues such images boost interest and moral outrage but may not curb lawlessness or highway hazards, noting a balance between news value and sensationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mattson
Department of Justice
Public reaction to Mattson boy photo supports police methods
The piece argues for public passive support of police efforts and viewing harsh methods, citing the Mattson boy’s photo. It recalls earlier outcry over G men tactics in New York and notes a surprising lack of reader protest, seen as encouraging endorsement of strong action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Mattson
West
Mattson
G-men
New York
Federal
Exposition Hopearies Stir Beckley Plea for Ideas
The Register reports possible abandonment of the New River and Winding Gulf Electrical and Mechanical Institute smokeless coal exposition. A closed meeting left engineers hopeful for a solution as Beckley weighs options to keep the show alive and invites public ideas to save the event. If Beckley drops it, another city may pick up the expo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
New River
Beckley
Woman editor leads Daily Register in editor’s absence
The Daily Register faced a week with the editor ill and absent, forcing reporters and helpers to publish the paper properly. A rare female editoress reflects on new tasks learned in seven years at the paper, while news breaks aided the week. Highlights included circuit court opening, swift capture of two Ohio gogs who stole a taxi, and the daring pursuit of three escaped Ohio reformatories youths by officers. Freemont Miller was named to fill the unexpired Board of Education term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Register
Associated Press
Charleston
Circuit Court
Ohio
Epidemic of Colds Warns South and Nation
The Richmond News Leader warns that the cold and influenza epidemic spreading from the North and Midwest threatens the South. Overheating indoor spaces, proper street wraps, and a balanced regimen are urged to prevent personal illness and avoid pneumonia. Early mild gargles and nasal drops are recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
North
Middle West
New York
Richmond News Leader
Hinton Society Forms Ready Workers Four-H Club
The Ready Workers Four-H club organized under Mrs. Ethel Comer with officers elected Mary Eleanor Neely president Betty Jane Neely vice president Mary Pat Paul secretary Betty Lee Barnsgrove treasurer Mil dred Bennett news reporter. Members include Mary Eleanor Neely Betty Jane Neely Mary Pat Paul Betty Lee Barnsgrove Mildred Bennett Phyllis Jean Parker Jean Farley Ruth Martufi Teresa Reid. Next meeting set at Mary Eleanor Neely's home on Wednesday January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ready Workers Four-H Club
Ethel Comer
Mary Eleanor Neely
Betty Jane Neely
Mary Pat Paul
Betty Lee Barnsgrove
Mildred Bennett
Phyllis Jean Parker
Jean Farley
Ruth Martufi
Teresa Reid
Mary
Eleanor Neely
Central Baptist Philathea class elects officers
At a recent meeting held at Mrs. C. F. Tallman home, officers for the coming year were installed. Miss Virgie Deeds serves as teacher with Mrs. Harry Humphries and Mrs. Flora Bennett as assistant teachers. Mrs. Walter Martin is president, with Mrs. Tallman as vice president and Mrs. Frank Turner as assistant vice president. Mrs. Beulah Stratton is secretary and Miss Virginia Lester is class secretary. Treas urer is Mrs. Staley Reid, class editor is Mrs. M. C. McGhee, and assistant class editor is Mrs. Mary Eastham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea
Central Baptist Church
C. F. Tallman
Virgie Deeds
Harry Humphries
Flora Bennett
Walter Martin
Frank Turner
Beulah Stratton
Virginia Lester
Bellepoint card party hosted by Mrs Hoover
Mrs W T Hoover entertained the Entre-Nous Bridge club and guests at her Bellepoint home on Wednesday evening. Prizes went to Mrs Seibert Gay and Miss Arline Daugherty for first and second high scores, with Mrs L L Sullivan taking the guest award. A late salad course followed, served to a list of attendees including Mrs Seibert Gay and Miss Arline Daugherty, plus several other guests and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Hoover
Betty Allen
Elizabeth Saunders
Charles Henne
Kirk Heatwale
H. C. Hale
Harold Purvis
L. L. Sullivan
June Saunders
Miss Hinton Joins State Public Assistance Office
Miss Ethel Hinton of Summers County has been appointed to a post in the office of A. W. Garnett, director of the state department of public assistance at Charleston, and she has left for the capital to assume her duties. She formerly chaired the Democratic executive committee in Summers County and has long been active in the party locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Hinton
A. W. Garnett
State Department of Public Assistance
Charleston
Miss Hinton
Democratic Executive Committee
Summers County
Alderson visitors and local notices
Mrs H H Vaughan and Mrs J H Sydenstricker of Alderson went there as business visitors on Wednesday. Mrs O K Lawson left for Lexington Kentucky to visit her parents. Mr and Mrs C L Lobban of Alderson announce the birth of a daughter Thursday at Hinton hospital. Mrs W L Fredeking has returned to Huntington after visiting Mrs W L Glass on Fourth Avenue. Mrs J H Miller is critically ill at her home in Bellepoint.
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H. H. Vaughan
J. H. Sydenstricker
Alderson
O. K. Lawson
Lexington
C. L. Lobban
Hinton Hospital
W. L. Fredeking
Huntington
W. L. Glass
Fourth Avenue
J. H. Miller
Bellepoint
Lone Co ed At LSU Enrolled In Aeronautics
Baton Rouge Associated Press reports Polly Whitehead of Gulfport is the lone co ed among 2,000 students at Louisiana State University enrolled in aeronautics.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
Polly Whitehead
Gulfport
Louisiana State J University
Fighter Sick Of Peanut Pay In Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids lightweight boxer Wesley Ramey 27 says he is sick of fighting for peanuts and may quit the ring. He and his handlers cannot land title or big money bouts amid critics saying he lacks gate appeal despite boxing skill. A scheduled bout with Bushy Graham was canceled due to Graham's injured hand. Ramey vows to reassess his future in boxing and seek a livelihood with secure prospects.
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Associated Press
Grand Rapids
Mich
Wesley Ramey
Ramey
Bushy Graham
Utica
N. Y
Graham
Election Sidelight Inadvertent Ballots Sent To Leaksville
In Reidsville North Carolina Leaksville voters seemed to have elected the township slate before officials found ballots intended for Reidsville were mistakenly mailed to Leaksville.
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Reidsville
N .C
Leaksville
New River Dental Society honors Dr L A Martin life member
Dr L A Martin, ill nine weeks at his South Kanawha Street home, was made a life member of the New River Dental Society at Mt Hope meeting. The honor extends to state and national societies, reflecting his status as one of the charter members and likely oldest practitioner in the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Martin
South Kanawha Street
New River Dental Society
Mt. Hope
C. G. Anderson
Martin
Gang
Higgins
C. M
Dr. Martin
Mercer County
Raleigh County
Athens
Fayette
Raleigh
Wyoming
Public Forum Editor and the Police Debate Numbers Game
L V Kelly from Princewick West Virginia writes January 13 1936 praising coverage of the numbers game while urging restitution to those harmed. He cautions editors to continue the effort and bring back funds to the affected people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Police
L. V. Kelly
Princewick, W. Va
Auto capacity remark in Texas deputy’s theft report
Hartley testified deputy sheriff Phil Sipe knew the car's gas limit after a theft. The vehicle was abandoned in Panhandle territory about 85 miles away and ran out of fuel after traveling 64 and a half miles on the last journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Delhart
Tex
Phil Sipe
Hartley
Panhandle
Dancer Kar sanakoff Attracts Shipboard Interest
Plainly determined to stay aloof, the striking Russian dancer arouses attention among her shipmates. Bigelow discusses her with psychologist Dr. Austrelitz. Woody Taylor drunkenly urges her to drink in her cabin. Bigelow intervenes, then she invites him to return for champagne.
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Madame Karsanakoff
Bigelow
Paris
Dr. Austrelitz
Woody Taylor
Karsanakoff
Barefoot
Woody
Dancer’s New York Move Stirred by Mysterious Meeting
Bigelow and Austrelitz dine with the dancer on board and plan a meet with Count Anton Vronski in New York. The next day Bigelow reaches the Carlton, notices a striking girl waiting in a man's room, and wonders who she is and what her connection may be.
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Igelow
New York
Karsanakoff
America
Paris
Count Anton Vronski
Russia
Anton Vronski
Bigelow
Frederick Jackson
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Raleigh Register
Pt. Pleasant Register
Hinton Society
Entre-Nous Club
Lone
Mr. T. K. Laing
Harper
Mr. H. E. Ames
Detroit
Mr. Henry Ford
Mr. Ford
Mr. Ames
Thomas A. Edison
Mr. Edison
Ford Village
Edison
Ford
Ames
Tams Company
Rederick
Jackson
Chapter
Vronski
Vronski and
Karsanak
Austrelitz
Europe
Wronski
Carleton
Reson
van Swearingen
Austrelitz, Karsanakoff
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