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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1932
Page
2
The piece condemns the state senate for delaying the tax question in a special session. It criticizes proposals to defer three years or split payments as postponing payment and harming public finances. It urges cutting government expenses and reducing appropriations to provide real tax relief.
The piece questions if people welcome disaster as relief from depression and notes flood and fire damage in Fayette and Kinshaw regions, Coney Island, urging repairs as work for idle husbands. It argues disaster resilience reflects economic strain, calls for reduced hours and deflation to rebuild a fairer system, and laments low mood hindering initiative.
Governor Conley urges emergency tax levies to balance the budget while the Republican line, backed by Senate support, seeks relief through taxation. The Democratic House favors payroll cuts and eliminating jobs to fund state needs, arguing against higher taxes amid declining revenues and burdens on small property owners. The session hinges on reform versus new taxes.
The Raleigh county Democratic convention unanimously nominated Mayor Harley M. Kilgore for Judge of the Criminal Court. Kilgore, a 15 year Raleigh legal practitioner, is praised for his open, above-board campaign style and broad respect from peers and citizens. The Register backs the November election and ratification of the full Democratic ticket.
Sunset News argues about abolishing the two thirds rule for the 1936 Democratic convention. Editors note factions can block majority will yet, but a change would require early planning before delegates are chosen. The piece urges party leaders to consider future rules now.
The Westland Democrat notes that Tom Townsend and Judge H G Kump campaign statewide for the governorship on a platform of economy and tax relief. Townsend, state tax commissioner, travels while Kump resigns his judgeship and declines salary to run. The Greensboro Herald Journal adds a quip about pedestrians and ambulances.
A collage of satirical lines and quips about public figures democracy and daily life. Snippets reference President Hoover salary talk a European leader and moonshine jokes. Includes banter about gender roles and a few wry exchanges from humorous exchanges and a prisoner’s remark about weight and a wife.
Recent admissions to Oak Hill Hospital include Mrs. R. McGlintock of Summerlee for general medical treatment, Mrs. H. M. Dillon of Prudence, Miss Maurine Foster of Whipple, and Junior Johnson of Mount Hope admitted for fractures of both arms.
Henry Robison of Glen Jean undergoes a major operation Friday after a fall from a swing at home. Mrs Anna Yablonski of Carlisle reports a son born Friday. Dillard Hensley of Whipple admitted for treatment of a lacerated hand incurred at work in the mine. Bile Thomson of Harvey also listed in notices.
Two Long Island officials confront a baffling murder riddle as Hyman Stark 28 a narcotic addict dies after eight hours of police questioning. Inspector Harold King Nassau detectives vows full inquiry. District Attorney Elvin Edwards travels from Maine for a public John Doe proceeding before Justice Meier Steinbrink. Stark was arrested with three others and identified by Mrs Paleria Hyzenski as the robber who beat her.
Local residents and relatives visit kin across Whitby Oak Hill Landisburg Cedar Bluff Va Harper and Ohio with guests including Calloway Heights visitors Miss Louise Carkran Mrs Wilson Smith Mr Clarence Scott and others Also a birth announced for Garl Warden born July 14 adding to the community news 흐
Reporter William Gaines paints a vivid slice of New York New York city life with street vendors on 11th street a flashy Harlem encounter a soothsayer window sign a tomato juice cocktail and a dance hall scene. He notes rising talk of night court entertainment and a wary public mood amid urban bustle.
Sondra faces poverty and heartbreak as Mark Merriman accepts a five year opportunity in the Congo. She cannot marry him due to his financial and social constraints, while both still love her. The pair part on a harbor side note of anticipated reunion, her sacrifice weighing on them both.
The note questions why the show’s renewed draw rests on free admission. It ponders Jack Curley’s role as promoter of wrestling bouts and later marathon dance contests, asking whether he began dance marathons first.
Students from Duke University summer school in Durham North Carolina join Woodrow Wilson High School alum R Knotts and Woodrow faculty member D W Bryson as new members of Kappa Delta Pi an international honor society in education news from yesterday confirms their election to the society
The society requires an average grade of 90 percent or higher on at least 18 semester hours of new work. In the summer session only 16 students met all requirements.
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