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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1935
Page
4
Frank remarks by Boss Tom Pendergast on his Kansas City leadership emphasize benevolent dictatorship and care for the poor. The interview links his approach to Tammany and Huey Long, warning that government relief can bind citizens to a political faction if not balanced by vigilance.
The senate and house lobby committees would question lawmakers and lobbyists about stock ownership, client relations, and personal connections to bills. The piece argues that the public distinguishes legitimate lobbying from improper influence and urges full disclosure in responses.
The text suggests ongoing questions about what constituents of congressmen are entitled to know. It notes lobbyists and readers mockingly imply this phase is being explored superficially. The tone hints at vigilance needed before formal disclosures or inquiries proceed.
The Highway Safety Department of the State Road Commission circulates accident report blanks to be filed immediately for any crash. Will C. Easley, safety director, urges forwarding reports of injuries or property damage to the commission. Blanks are available at automobile clubs, state police, gas stations, and the Road Commission. The forms detail accident cause, location, ages, damage, involved persons, street conditions, and a general account. Easley stresses public cooperation to locate causes and reduce unwarranted crashes, urging cautious driving to save lives and property.
The Morgantown Dominion News reports that in 1933 and again this year the West Virginia State Administration ensured nine months of schooling for every child as the nation faced widespread gloom. Governors pledged to sustain schools, and an English instructor argued education cannot be postponed. Education remains a debt to youth.
A Williamson Daily News item notes Finland sent $165,000 to the United States toward debt obligations, while other European debtors were silent. To reward promptness, a $300,000 diplomatic and consular building will be erected in Helsingfors. Overall war loans to twenty nations total $10,338,000,000 with $2,747,000,000 repaid.
Washington Daybook notes Senator Lester J. Dickinson of Iowa pressed against the agricultural adjustment administration amid court challenges. A Boston circuit court ruling energized opponents, with potential impact on his 1936 reelection bid and possible GOP presidential speculation from Robinson of Arkansas. Dickinson dismisses such talk with shrugged indifference.
Notes from New York City describe wrecking crews in Times Square cutting through a zinc sign with acetylene torches and a painted bathing-suit ad beheading a maid. The piece wanders to theater life, eccentric residents, and street curiosities amid hot and cold spots, a pistol incident, and a taxi fare mishap.
A humorous column laments busybodies and asks why jurors must have opinions yet. weighs taxes and coin sizes, calls for more grass roots action, and notes a hotel toothbrush mix up as a small comic aside. The piece critiques government policy, idle citizens, and public discourse with wry wit.
The Associated Press reports actress Elsie Janis, injured in a car crash near East View New York, was slightly improved today. Doctors cautioned against predicting further recovery for several days, given her condition and limited prognosis.
Representative Randolph and Mrs Izetta Jewel Miller proposed to the resettlement administration a survey of a project in Preston county West Virginia. It would reopen coal mines and develop coal by products to provide jobs for stranded miners at Arthurdale homesteads and other unemployed county workers.
A fragment quotes a speaker saying, you are in Gananoque Ontario. The line suggests a geographic identifier within a larger dialogue or narrative. No further context or names are provided to expand the setting or outcome.
Skelton and nearby communities saw a flurry of Sunday visits and family gatherings. Domenick Fezia of Minden, and Earl Smith of Beckley were among those visiting relatives, while Parkersburg guests included Carl Evans and his twins. Other households hosted relatives from Calloway Heights Crab Orchard Sand Branch and Wrights. Hospital progress noted for Mrs. Roy Capps after a Beckley stay.
Rex Moore, loved by Laurie Moore who has pretended to be married to protect his career, flew the Atlantic round trip and crashed off the Irish coast. He was last seen by Irish farmers before vanishing. Wark Albery, an airplane manufacturer who employs both, seeks news while also in love with Laurie.
Rex Moore consults Sir Fabian Priest about a sudden loss of sight after a crash at sea. The famed oculist notes possible optic nerve injury but cannot decide yet, while Moore fears total blindness and resolves to attempt a Pacific flight. He returns to Laurie, who wrestles with love, fear, and questions of honesty as their future hangs in balance.
Charleston July 26 Russell M Rector finished his relief task of registering all soldiers graves in Harrison county He began at once with six assistants recording all living ex service men in the county systematizing the roster for veterans records in the area.
In Los Angeles on July 25 1933 United States Senator William Gibbs McAdoo and Eleanor Wilson McAdoo were formally divorced. Superior Judge Dudley S Valentine signed the final decree in the action filed by Mrs McAdoo a year prior.
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