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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1936
Page
2
Sunday editorial supports repealing parts of the beer ordinance but warns against broad dancing and music rights. It urges councils to empower merchants to maintain order with police backing and to refer revocation decisions to the Tax Commissioner, extending similar controls to out of city beer parlors for consistency.
The open apology by Father Charles Coughlin to President Roosevelt is viewed by editors as not a real retraction. It suggests the incident reveals a trend of demagogic leaders demanding obedience from the president and inflaming minority groups. The piece notes the apology lacks impact on Roosevelt or the public and signals rising pedestal campaigning.
The piece argues Father Coughlin’s long running campaign yields little tangible results and that his rhetoric targets the President rather than policy. It asserts his apology misses genuine regret and that his heated remarks risk blame regardless of which President he targets.
State highway safety director W C Easley calls for banning boys from driving until 18 and girls until 16, arguing current 15th birthday rule is insufficient. He urges mandatory training and testing before licensing to reduce juvenile accidents and ensure responsible driving.
The Athens Messenger notes a paradox in happiness talks: advice is often shunned yet desired. Real joy comes from forgetting oneself and serving others, echoed by readers who praise warmth and humor as paths to living. Many agree the heart of happiness lies in acts for others rather than self focus.
Huntington Advertiser notes a shift in public attitude toward crime and cites modern police methods as key gains. FBI training programs fill quotas ahead of schedule, signaling progress in prevention and detection. Emphasizes need for well trained local officers and youth activities to keep youth from crime.
A feature on Summers County scenery from Talcott to Camp Campbell along the Greenbrier river highlights the beauty of ranch lands and local figures. It notes A L Campbell’s dairy farm, 4 H clubs housing 250 youths, and regional pride around Greenbrier views and the Big Bend tunnel. It also mentions W J Sweetman of Alderson and a milk yield surpassing 11,000 pounds, with milking largely machine assisted and women inmates performing much of the work.
A collage of quotes and anecdotes by Harold M. Riffe touches on post office color, fishing mishaps, Dr Mary S Harris and a prison memoir, Browning Club curios, and a wordplay on life writing. It lists deaths Cameron Baker Havre Laredo Northwestern student John Rowles Sandusky S R Brockmeier Lowell and notes Alonzo Card jailed for motorcycle DUI with permit revoked for six months in Parkerburg.
A United States Geological Survey crew of three members died in a forest fire near Havre Montana. The blaze raged along a 23 mile front last night amid shifting winds and smoke.
The piece reviews The Living Garden by E J Salisbury detailing how plants adapt to light and moisture and why city soils become acidic. It also surveys several new titles by Wodehouse, Baker, Hull, Steinbeck, Merrick and Wellman, noting their settings and appeal for summer reading.
Brooke Peters Church argues mothers shoulder the burden of planning and preparing nourishing school lunches. She notes many families rely on leftovers, while cafeterias offer options for some, leaving thousands at risk of under nutrition. Emphasizes daily meal planning over hurried scraps.
Washington and Idaho news compare Senate rival Borah and Governor Ross as each man campaigns on state and national concerns. Ross hopes to peel GOP votes with Townsendite support while Pope factionalism shapes Idaho party leadership ahead of 1938.
The piece surveys the Cleveland Townsend convention and the Leake Union party, noting split endorsements, internal fights, and uncertain unity. It warns that enthusiasm and money require organized, coordinated effort and that real work for the Lemkeites lies ahead.
Screen Life in Hollywood by Robbin Coons notes Freddie Bartholomew awake at the Romeo and Juliet preview. stars Norma Shearer, Leslie Howard and John Barrymore in a lavish Cukor directed, Thalberg produced version praised for its authenticity, costumes, and erudite preparation amid a star studded audience.
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