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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1932
Page
2
A fragment discusses information sources and public regard, noting that many sources claim reliability while the public weighs their credibility. The passage hints at broad public trust issues without detailing specific entities or events.
The Lindberghs press for tougher kidnap laws with federal pursuit across states. Colonel Lindbergh vows to forgive if the child is returned, while critics demand swift justice and stronger DOJ involvement to locate the abductors, whose capture could end the family’s long ordeal.
The piece defends press accuracy after recent erroneous reports on the Lindbergh baby case. It explains AP is a cooperative, non profit news service funded by newspapers, with salaried correspondents worldwide. It emphasizes AP verifies before reporting and presents all sides in controversial matters for reader judgment.
The Register argues there is little controversy among the mayor, council, and city treasurer over tax collections. Personal property and real estate levies aim to balance the budget, and most taxes are paid on time. Delinquents should face attachment or foreclosure with full administrative support to ensure city affairs run smoothly.
The proposal to relocate the state police detachment from Beckley to a nearby headquarters outside the city limits draws parallels with a previous plan to move the command to another city. Local groups opposed that move. now the detachments will be near but just outside the city, on call within minutes, and less immediately available than city patrols. The editorial urges a measured approach and asks for goodwill toward Beckley despite the move.
The Hampshire Review argues that Democratic primary elections have grown unwieldy with multiple candidates and no majority, making primaries costly and often ineffective. It warns runoffs raise costs, favors political machines, and calls for dispensing with primaries to avoid bankrupted taxpayers.
Platform urges summer resort development for Beckley, more trade for merchants, and regional distributors. Proposes city planning commission and building code for growth, dairy, teaching, and poultry promotion in Raleigh equity. County school admin plan, new infirmary and courthouse, tax reform by classifying property, reapportionment in legislature, and a cent per ton for promoting West Virginia Strokeless Coal.
A long critique by I F Houchins condemns Wall Street and Washington for driving the nation toward panic. It urges investigation into abuses, warns against private bankers dictating credit, and pleads for responsible leadership and relief for starving citizens. The piece laments greed, questions the two billion dollar relief plan, and calls for accountability.
Washington dispatches claim Senator Waleait heads a banking committee pushing an inquiry into recent activities on the New York Stock Exchange. The panel, it is said, is convinced of a Senate move to act and draft a resolution empowering the committee to probe, to be considered by the full committee before Senate action. A Wall Street report hints at a compiled review of short selling operations aimed at easing public outrage.
William Gaines reports on New Yorks Westminster Kennel Club show at Madison Square Garden. Thousands of dogs from 90 varieties fill four rings over three days while owners and spectators mingle, making the event a social highlight for apartment dwellers and dog lovers.
Gar and Kitty Frew face class clash after brief courtship as Gar’s social world confronts his wife to be. Marie Crosby exerts influence on Kitty and Gar while Mrs Frew and sister Carol weigh the union. Tension builds as reveal of families’ status unfolds.
Kitty and Gar return from college to a celebration with Mrs. Frew and Carol. They plan a quiet start, then dine at the Hoffman, where Kitty graces her wedding dress and the couple revel in alchemy of music, light, and romance while Gar hints at his future allowance and golf. New arrivals interrupt their private glow as Diana Close and Marge arrive, drawing Gar into a lively crowd.
A crowded scene unfolds at a dog show with social figures from the Social Register and Who's Who in the Theater among the onlookers. Pampered ladies groom Chihuahuas Yorkies and other breeds in glass cages while spectators lounge in permanent seats and gossip between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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