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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1932
Page
2
The article argues for tax reform and cutting federal spending, noting exemptions expanded for a salary cut would reduce savings. It endorses a five day work week for government workers as a model for industry, contending broader deflation of activity is needed before the public can enjoy improved living standards.
The Register warns against single shotting where voters back one candidate in multiple contests to amplify influence. It notes such tactics disenfranchise voters who cast full ballots and urges voters to choose sincerely for clean politics, urging consideration of each candidate.
Governor Cornwell accepts invitation to Beckley to deliver the Raleigh address setting the stage for a notable event. The visit emphasizes regional governance and civic engagement as Cornwell plans to address local audiences and stakeholders.
The county World War memorial will be dedicated by the war governor. Mr. Cornwell will travel from Baltimore to Beckley at personal sacrifice to attend Memorial Day events, honoring Raleigh County and West Virginia veterans. The guest brings a record of public service and a national profile.
The piece urges Democrats to study candidates for auditor secretary of state treasurer attorney general state superintendent of schools and commissioner of agriculture. It notes the governor’s race will draw attention and stresses that strong state officials are vital to a future Democratic governor. The column closes with quips on modern military costs and road hazards.
A collage of observations and quotations on politics prohibition and society targets lawmakers quarrels with government in Manchuria and wartime Shanghai references. It includes satire about elections gender roles and moral appeals urging citizens to vote and oppose slanderers while condemning prohibition costs and corruption.
Public notice accuses the Van Sweringen group of poor judgment in buying railroad stocks for merger aims. Chesapeake & Ohio’s main asset allegedly generated over six years of surplus while investments in Pere Marquette, Nickel Plate, and others incurred substantial losses amid merger plans and industry downturn.
Public forum note in the April 28 Register cites statements on enforcing prohibition. It highlights a claim that Raleigh County spent about £500000 in last year on convicting its quota and questions the accuracy of the figure amid property tax details and levy calculations.
Democratic senatorial candidate William J. Simmons of Sandstone visited Beckley on Friday, meeting party voters as he outlines his Raleigh county platform. He served in Summers county and the 1931 legislature and plans a four-county drive in Raleigh Simmers Mercer and Monroe during the final ten days of the primary campaign.
Nerice New York features Happy Masefield a noted popular bass player who speeds in his car and commonly stammers under police questioning. Alexander Ketherine a pianist born Kiel 1903 studied with Busoni and favors practice. Kelberine recalls a lazy youth yet proves an excellent pianist. Also tidbits on a Greenwich Village caller fearing Sacramento exchanges and curb bookmakers at a hotel lobby. Sidney Blackmer and Chamberlain Brown are among town figures discussed.
Georgia Revell marries Eddie Townsend then rides in an ambulance after a wreck. She plans to mislead others by claiming Jenny married Eddie while Jenny is kept in the dark. Jenny fears discovery and abetted by Grattan Matching, navigates tangled motives and hospital delays.
Jenny Re vell learns Eddie Townsend was in a car collision after leaving City Hall with Georgina Me vell. Eddie survives but Georgie’s scheme may be disrupted as Jenny weighs her future amid danger and deception.
Fragmented county notices report family movements and visits in Hartford Keyser Glen Rogers Sprague and Beckley. People named include Rhoda Trax, Judge HY Traax, Mrs M D Wardup, Mr and Mrs A Davidson, Miss Frankie Jordan, Mrs W Knighton and Virginia, Mavis Gaylor with mumps, Mayo Warden and children, Opal Biggs, FE Ry Biggs, J FE Walker.
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