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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1932
Page
2
Opinion condemns the treatment of the Bonus Army marchers in Washington. It calls the use of federal troops, tanks, and tear gas unnecessary and brutal, urging evacuation by peaceful means and criticizing presidential decisions.
The piece condemns fake job seekers who target the unemployed, often via classifieds, charging fees before vanishing. It cautions readers to be skeptical, wait for genuine industrial revival, and secure definite assurances before changing jobs or locations.
The article discusses the push for a constitutional amendment to classify property for taxation and levy limits. It notes Governor Conley and T. C. Townsend supporting the move, with the Senate’s obstruction including both a Democrat and a Republican from the Seventh district. It argues for relief to homeowners and farmers and criticizes the obstructionist Senate for denying a public vote on tax revision. It also mentions the upcoming Lilly family reunion in Raleigh Summers and Mercer counties and comments on nepotism in public service and the need for accountability.
Charles J. Schuck, state GOP chair, presses party and Legislature to enact the governor's property tax classification plan. The Register backs Schuck as a timely, broadly acceptable reform. It notes Townsend, Democratic gubernatorial nominee, backed the idea in the primary and now must find new campaign ground, as Gov. Conley has already beat him to the punch.
A reader notes a laborer would accept a steady job at 24 cents a day with board and room, claiming this proves a peculiar prosperity. The letter adds wool costs double to pay farmers taxes versus last year and cautions about a Hoover stain contributing an extra cent to cover a government deficit.
A collection of brief opinion lines and quips on politics weather science and society. Jokes about debt housing water mains and daily life mix with pointed remarks on court rulings and public figures. The tone mimics a columnist’s observational wit with local flavor.
Me Hope West Virginia Raymond Bolton returns from a visit to friends and relatives in Parkersburg. Mrs John Kelly and her Fresno California children spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs H T Hogs. Mrs Jhon Peres returns home from weeks in western states to her daughters Mrs Ronald Snyder and Mrs FE M Tutwilers. Kathleen Graver and Ruby Richardson come back from a several week trip to New York and other points. Mrs Ruby Sexton of New Boston Texas visits at the home of Mr and Mrs W H Raines. Mr R J MacAlexander and family and Misses Nell Gray Maxine and Orton leave Saturday for a visit near Blacksburg Virginia. Horton MacAlexander and Mrs MacAlexander daughter will return Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Paling hosted Mrs. Palling’s sister Miss Madeline McAvoy of Buckhannon as a guest. Frank Graff and daughter Jean returned from Pittsburgh. Mrs. Burtn Jones hosted Mrs. M. W. Welsh of Newark. Bill Smith of Roanoke visited. Elizabeth Heermans and brother Charles spent a week in Charleston with grandmother Mrs. John Stover. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Simpkins and children left for a two week Virginia vacation.
A classroom essay reveals Elsa longing to be a boy to climb trees, fish with her father, avoid sewing, and flirt without consequence. The piece notes how most girls envy brothers' attention, fueling lifelong tensions with femininity and love. A Pittsburgh incident ends with a police signal ignored and a taunting gesture in Dedham, Mass.
James Burke a young Irishman attempted unaided to kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle Cork and fell fifty feet to the ground dying from the deadly plunge.
A Bowery shop at No. 6 is claimed as the oldest drug store in America, in family hands since 1805. The store displays leeches, gilded mortars, color jars, and focuses on medicine and sickroom supplies with a few vintage cameras in the north window.
After Ander Aon returns from Europe without informing Bordra Sterriman he covers a change in his friendly demeanor Bordra suspects he knows about her secret marriage to Mark Merriman Flora her sister threatens to leave her husband Ben amid tensions and possible revelations
Sondra reels from Flora Lomax leaving Ben Lomax and her own shifting ties to John Anderson. Lomax declares plans to Europe and provides a $2500 check, forcing Sondra to confront homelessness finances and whether to seek friends or independence. Her friendships strain as she weighs loyalty, love, and duty.
Ann Harding appears as guests mingle at a cast arrival while William H. Eagan greets stars at Pennsylvania Terminal. A family party honors Alice Marie Ray. several locals and visitors attend as news notes report illnesses marriages and a divorce case involving Mrs. Harry K Rally of Los Angeles.
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