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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1935
Page
4
In Friday May 10, 1935 report notes Charleston ends bootlegging era as state liquor stores begin. Prohibition still strong in Buckhannon Upshur. Beckley may follow. Authors argue state control will curb crime only with full cooperation of law officers and public.
The piece notes Canada’s calm reaction to Gen Kilbourne’s testimony on air bases near the border. It suggests Roosevelt’s repudiation of hostile inferences influenced U S policy and hints Canada may have officials prone to outspoken rhetoric. The text implies no lasting significance.
The passage criticizes American officers for aggressive wartime thoughts and a single minded focus, contrasting their stance with Canada’s pacific posture and warning about dangerous rhetoric in military minds.
The Missouri plane crash that killed Senator Cutting strikes a blow to the Roosevelt administration and New Deal support in the Senate. It spurs calls for safer aviation, including parachutes and folding wing blades, to stabilize craft in emergencies, reducing fatalities and restoring confidence.
Mexico faces a silver based crisis as it seeks a 3.60 peso per dollar peg. Rising silver value makes the peso unstable, prompting revising coinage by recalling old pesos to maintain the fixed rate. The plan aims to boost US imports of Mexican goods and ease American travel, but risks undermining the currency.
A Springfield Missouri jobless man with seven children found $6000 in gold notes in an abandoned cellar. Fearing gold notes were no longer legal tender he hid the money and remained on relief all winter. He later sought advice with his landlord and a lawyer and agreed to split the cash, easing his burden.
The Hinton Independent Herald reports expressions of welcome from most local business houses for the toll removal on the New River bridge. They credit toll abolition with stimulating trade and envision a bigger, better Hinton economically as the thousands arrive for the celebration.
Washington observers say the late New Mexico senator would have been a key player in any 1936 GOP power shift. Cutting allied with progressives, fought book censorship on Smoot Hawley, and sponsored a schools open amendment in a five billion relief bill.
A column of commentary notes social quirks and political jests. It mentions Mrs. Irle tossing peanuts from an airplane, humor about time and money, and references to Mae West, Dempsey, and the Gran Chaco war. Local social notes list several visitors and guests from Jeff and Beckley areas with brief visit mentions.
Hollywood producers revive proven hits as box office powerhouses. Old reliable titles like Gold Diggers and Broadway Melody reap profits again. Remakes include Way Down East Ramona Curly Top and Show Boat with Irene Dunne, Janet Gaynor, Henry Fonda, and Rita Cansino hinted for Dolores del Rio role.
Daniels W Ww Va Mr and Mrs Bernice Ferguson welcomed a list of surprise guests including Mr and Mrs J L Beard Mrs Mamie Hatcher Mr and Mrs Russell James Mr and Mrs Waldo Keaton and many others. May Clark spent the weekend with friends at Flat Top. Zillian Shrewsbery visited Nina Dorsey in Glen Hedrick. Clayton Neely of Gardner was
The text discusses the strain on parents as their vitality wanes with each child and suggests gaining perspective to enjoy younger youngsters. It contrasts Sarah's youth with her current adulthood, noting how attention shifts as Mary arrives and how family dynamics change.
Havana May 10 The Associated Press reports Cuba enacts a law to protect native workers by requiring that when an employer hires workers from both groups preference is given to natives. The measure aims to boost local employment and reduce external labor competition.
Mrs. Lee Richards is very ill at her Gatewood home. Mrs. Julia Jones has returned from Oak Hill hospital after medical treatment. A series of meetings began at the Baptist Church here Sunday.
The native and foreign staff shakeup outlines that to reduce the force the leader must first release foreigners before discharging a Cuban member of the payroll.
Alison Rede narrowly escapes a ghostly attack and travels toward London with a dashing man named Guy Western who claims to be her companion. She worries about his true motives and whether her father would approve the liaison as they head toward the downs and a looming family conflict.
Rev. Levi Stevens and Rev. B. L. Jones led the night meetings with both in charge. Mrs. Doc Dennis left early due to her brother’s death. Mrs. Lelia Sydnor visited Fayetteville. Max Golf was in Charleston on Monday. Miss Peggy Ann White spent the weekend in Glen Morrison.
Ibs 8.10 to 9.05 packing sows 6.00 to 8.26 pigs 7.85 to 9.60 sheep and lambs 300 steady no old crop lambs offered spring lambs 6.00 to 10.50 ewes 2.00 to 4.50
Pennsylvania led in hunting licenses in 1933 with 524 337 resident licenses and 35 946 non resident permits issued, reflecting the year’s strong hunter activity and public land use.
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