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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1936
Page
2
A column argues against the mindset that two wrongs equal a right, criticizing government waste and private profits in relief and payments. It warns against legislative log-rolling and special privileges while advocating a foundation of simple justice and civic responsibility for democracy.
The piece argues recent stock gains reflect cash trading and fixed-rate preferred shares, not speculative inflation. It notes two-thirds of climb coming from preferred stocks and bond-like investment demand, with common stocks lagging and earnings modest yet above bond yields.
Before 1920 and up to October, preferred stocks led while bonds lagged as buyers chased common stocks on inflation. The text suggests alarm is only justified if current conditions develop similarly in the present market.
The Interstate Commerce Commission endorses a two cent per mile basic passenger fare, echoing a Virginia law from twenty years ago. Railroads challenged it. coupons issued for excess charges were refunded if the ruling favored the carriers. Some lines tested lower rates while others resisted, and from June 2 all lines will align. The industry weighs whether lower fares revive passenger traffic or push toward government operation.
Beckley merchants report a rare payday surge as miners teachers and railroad workers receive unprecedented wages. A sunny Saturday drew 125000 shoppers to the business district marking the first large boost since winter and signaling a strong start to spring trade. The Register extends gratitude to patrons and promises continued growth for Beckley as a regional shopping center.
The Lynchburg News notes Borah’s claim that the favorite son tactic is partly true and partly false, calling it a sham but not a deception. It explains the tactic’s aim to prevent binding instructions and to create convention trading value, sometimes as a racket yet not aimed at mislead. The Montgomery Advertiser cites a promise unfulfilled as hunger worsened after nomination and before the inauguration.
The column sketches Garbo style trousers and pleated divided skirts in tweed fabrics, notes a new invisible eyeglass for romance on stage, and mentions a masculine angle for a touring revues. It highlights Peggy Wood's ambition to write, Dreiser's Broadway revival, and Nancy Hamilton’s musical ambitions with a Swedish honor note.
A 19th century mantle established by Gustav Adolf IV for useful inventions is to be revived in 1936 to mark the Swedish Inventors Society's 50th anniversary. The plan ties restoration to the sesquicentennial and highlights historical significance of the device.
A patchwork of quirky quotes and jokes from Windsor Magazine and Scottish humor. Light snippets include a boy selling papers, a pride message about rest, and a Scotsman quip about sugar pockets, all reflecting playful, era-like commentary.
Fire in Hinton West Virginia destroyed the home of Mrs Po H Buckland. About 600 cans of fruit and a number of hams were burned. Neighbors a mile away smelled the odor of the hams before flames were seen.
James A. Farley of Stotesbury and Winding Gulf announced yesterday his bid for the Democratic nomination for constable in Slab Fork district. He works at the Stotesbury mine and, with his wife and two children, resides at Winding Gulf. He pledges to be a good man and officer.
The final census reports population growth from 1927 to the latest count with increases of 21.7 percent in European Turkey and 18.4 percent in Anatolia.
A mountain slope gave way near Hartshores and dirt and rock struck a automobile injuring two passengers, Lawrence Baker and S. E. Pitts, as reported by The Associated Press from Munderport West Virginia on February 29.
Hollywood figures debate color film adoption as Henry Hathaway gains recognition for The Trail of the Lonesome Pine while producers plan color releases for Marco Polo Dark Victory and Ramona. Innovations include Benager Nu Dyke’s boiled ice set work and a divorce filing amid Hollywood life changes.
Bobby Jones and Frantis Gerwent are lured to a remote cottage and threatened with death by a snai they fear is Dr. Nickolzon. They suspect Nicholson murdered Alen Ogratairg and aided other depument, but discover the doctor is really their friend Roger Haesing. A mysterious escape through a Shaly prison follows.
Badger, Bobby, Frankie and others plot a trap for Roger Bassington trench. A bungled car swap at Tudor Cottage leads to a candlelit confrontation where Roger reveals his disguise and vanishes into the shadows with a sly confession about Evans. Moira resurfaces drugged in a cliffhanger ending.
Epworth League will be held at 730 Sunday with all day services from 10 for the young people. Sick List Thomas League admitted to Beckley hospital Monday. Personal notes cover visits and motor trips among residents to Beckley Narrows Virginia Mayner Freces and Spanishburg. Also mention New York state vehicle registrations topped by California second.
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