Leadership Needed to Clear National Mists
A speech argues Americans must demand straight thinking and honest expression. It condemns equivocation and acquisitiveness preached by high places, urging a crusading leadership at the Democratic convention to reveal truth, restore integrity, and unite the nation toward duty and posterity.
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Republican id-Tribune
Patte
Congress
Executive
Washington
James J. Walkeres
Thele
Fake Photography Claims Inaugurate Senate Address Report
A spectator notes no images were filmed in the senate chamber during President Hoover's June 1 appearance. He says the circulating reel likely uses a screen background and depicts the President speaking louder than in reality. Senator Pat Harrison denounces the film as hypocrisy and deceit.
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Hoover
Senate
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Harrison
West Virginia Air Tour to boost aviation awareness
The West Virginia Air Tour Association begins a two week tour from Charleston with a Beck ley stop next Friday. The tour showcases aircraft types and safe flying practices to promote air transport in the Smokeless Coal region and to leave visitors with a positive impression of Beckley and its people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
West Virginia Air Tour Association
Charleston
Beckley
West
Skelton Field
Do Not Swap Horses in Midstream Campaign Message
The Huntington Advertiser forwards a press comment on the Republican campaign approach for summer and fall. It argues the party’s slogan signals continuity over change, criticizing past promises to raise living standards and protect workers. The piece urges voters to avoid changing leadership amid perceived stagnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Washington
Huntington Advertiser
Tariffs and Tea Prices Spark Hidden Cost Increase
A Commonweal notice claims tariffs raise tea costs, stating two pence per pound added to warehouse tea and passed to customers, while pledging no drop in blend quality. The Arkansas Gazette notes similar dynamics as people seek better goods elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Commentary and Quotations on Prosperity Era Observations
A collage of opinions and quotes from J. F. Houchins dated June 17 1932 Beckley West Virginia. The piece critiques cigarette culture moralism farm relief fiat money scripts and private control of gold while urging public ownership of goods and profits and a moral reordering in line with Abraham Lincoln and biblical principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Abraham Lincoln
J. F. Houchins
Beckley
Public Forum on Gold Standard Sparks Debate
The editor responds to a June 15 article about the gold standard noting its lasting impact and urging readers to reflect on why gold is used for money, questioning modern reliance on a precious metal. The letter emphasizes the topic’s vitality and relevance.
Undertakers Gather for Capital District Picnic
Undertakers from all sections of the Capital district attended an afternoon picnic and celebration yesterday afternoon of Lover's Leap on the Midland Trail. Among those in attendance were H. F E. Foglesong of Mullens and C. B. Collins of Thurmond Welch Hinton and Bluefield were also represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital District
Lover's Leap
Midland Trail
H. F E. Foglesong
Mullens
C. B. Collins
Thurmond, Welch, Hinton
Bluefield
Open Air Art Bazaar Brightens Washington Square
New York hosted a nine day open air bazaar around Washington Square where needy artists sold paintings and sculptures. Artists priced works low to move them, with some buyers paying up to 95 dollars for standout pieces. The event drew crowds, helped artists pay rent, and drew praise for its support of art over commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Gaines
New York
Washington Square
Artists’ Relief Committee
Isaac Dean
Dean
Liverpool
Louis Sophier
Amsterdam
Michael
R. Novelli
Novelli
Venice
Island House Party Joins Hidden Threat in Suspected Capture
In a tropical island setting the story follows Jerry Calhoun who discovers a masked danger as Ashwood and a crippled host hold guests captive. Tension rises as two airplanes arrive and a warning hints at a captured ally or foe, raising the stakes for Emory and Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syer
199Th Purautt
Claridge Bar
London
Ashwood
Jerry
Calhoun
Ingrin
Earth
Mr. Peabody
Emery
Flers
Dial Press
Knights Of Pythias Observe Anniversary In Beckley
The sixty ninth anniversary of Knights of Pythias in West Virginia will be observed by the Beckley lodge tomorrow evening with a program in the hall on Neville street starting at 7 30 p m. Instrumental and string music speaking readings and drill work are planned. A band from Charleston is expected to attend and all lodges in the state section are invited to participate. A dairyman in Reading England delivers coffee to customers doors in the morning shaking the container to mix coffee and cream and warm it over
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Knights of Pythias
West Virginia
Beckley Lodge
Neville Street
Charleston
Reading
Eng
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Stevens
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