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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1935
Page
2
A July 1 effective act raises freight vehicle fees based on rated and excess carrying capacity. Additional charges apply for excess loads and changes in capacity with fines from twenty five to five hundred dollars for offenses. Enforcers aim to curb overloading and improve highway safety.
The piece contrasts attitudes toward camping from indifferent to adventurous. It notes that motor vehicles encroach on wilderness, leaving fewer quiet frontiers, while youth camps organized by groups like boy scouts offer safe, enjoyable outings. Several camps are planned around Raleigh county this summer, seen as worthy and deserving of support.
The Baltimore Evening Sun argues that grassroots Republicans must craft a fresh slogan to prove their party’s fitness. It notes old lines like Mark Hanna’s dinner pail and Harding’s back to normalcy would appear ironic or misaligned with the current political climate.
The speaker cites phrases from Roosevelt and others, noting how slogans like the strenuous life and save the constitution were used or misused. He warns that recalling bargain and corruption raises Teapot Dome memories, while lippecanoe and Tyler too echoes past Republican cries.
The penitentiary at Moundsville has reached a new high population of 3000, far exceeding its 850 capacity. State authorities led by Dr. McClintie warn of worsening crowding as the waiting list backlogs county jails. Officials urge outlets for youth to curb future crime and debate enlarging Moundsville or building a new facility.
A prolonged strike threat over coal mine rules eases as a revised Gulfey bill nears passage by presidential commission. Constitutional questions linger on intrastate regulation and non revenue taxes, with supreme court review likely if challenged. Two week delay gains cautious acceptance, and miners and operators foresee new working agreements forming from later negotiations.
Witcher McCullough has been named works progress administrator for West Virginia under the federal works relief program. He will oversee spending of the state’s federal funds and ensure rapid start of projects, bringing leadership and speed to Roosevelt era relief efforts.
In a New York delicatessen Benny Davis and Abner Silver brainstorm a corned-beer scene that yields a new torch hit. Publishers and stars race to back the tune as Broadway and radio figures respond with quick praise and immediate press. The piece traces how flash inspiration spawns hits from Pan Alley to prime time.
A murky Pittsburgh afternoon yields a sudden horizon rainbow as a nostalgic note on Tin Pan Alley and W. C. Handy. Handy penned St Louis Blues as a Memphis rally campaign song, illustrating art born from political moments and street music.
A column of social commentary and quotations covers beauty myths, legal debates, religious finance, education, animal populations, media exposure, geopolitics in Ethiopia, and early marketing ploys. It mixes wry humor with pointed critiques of public figures and practices.
In Hellsminde Denmark workers on a new highway uncovered a stone barrier revealing a bag containing 184 coins dating from about 1660. The find supports a long standing local treasure legend tied to the town.
Dorothy Wilson recalls a winding road from a Minneapolis stenographer to film and stage roles. She lists early setbacks with RKO and breakout turns in The White Parade and In Old Kentucky, noting a grounded view of fame and strong ties to old friends and a shared apartment with Joan St Degger.
In a tense confrontation Daphne reveals her true name and past as Mrs. Poynter, a possible murderess. Alison accuses Daphne of poisoning rumors while her father clings to Daphne, promising marriage as tensions rise. The scene ends with Alison resisting as a car departure looms.
The subject notes she dislikes parties and hopes to become a bigger film star. She averages four pictures a year and earns between $4,000 and $6,000 annually, calling that level "plenty" and aiming for higher success in future roles.
George S. Gilmour, music instructor, announced relocation from the Catenette building to the Beckley National Exchange Bank building at Mair and Heber streets. The street floor houses Vogue shop while the studio occupies the third floor. offerings include violin saxophone phone tenor banjo and piano.
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