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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1936
Page
4
The Wheeling New Register comments on partisan school boards and political hiring in Mingo County. It argues merit and ability should guide teacher appointments, warns against biased deductions, and notes the Raleigh county staff scale as a model for proper selection to avoid undermining public education.
The state board of control plans a new hospitalization unit at Pinecrest sanitarium in southern West Virginia. A large waiting list shows the need for expanded capacity as the community recalls raising $40,000 to enhance the facility. Present plans foresee $260,000 to serve about 150 patients, largely funded from state sources.
A Athens Ohio Messenger opinion piece warns coal use has fallen by about half in a few years as gas oil and subsidized electricity replace coal. It urges operators miners and business leaders to form a joint task force to counter declines and protect jobs amid rising substitute fuels and new technologies.
The federal government and analogous appropriations for other state institutions pass toward funding. Officials hope there is no hitch in finalizing the deal and moving the program forward.
A business gains customer trust by projecting success through its exterior. Even a skilled hustler can lose patronage if located in a shabby building. Improving appearance signals success and draws trade, while city wealth grows by multiplying gains and saving costs.
The speaker notes Dr Fishbein’s irritation that there are about 130,000 beauty shoppes in the country compared with 100,000 physicians. The remark plays on a slogan about saving the surface to save all, hinting at broader debates over beauty, medicine, and public health.
The statement blends political commentary with imagery of olives growing on a large staff as Il Duce speaks about Ethiopian peace. No clear event or quotation is provided to anchor specifics.
The piece argues Roosevelt cannot satisfy diverse political groups and critiques the use of the term must in government. It notes Congress often revises presidential recommendations, reflecting tensions between executive aims and legislative autonomy. The author cites Frank Kent and unemployment figures to question the New Deal's effectiveness and the administration's handling of jobless data.
A columnist critiques presidential rhetoric about idle labor and profits, notes David Lawrence predicting Democratic platform alignment with New York Young Republicans, and discusses Herbert Hoover as a potential elder statesman. The piece envisions Hoover avoiding Cleveland and laments the nominating machinery becoming a professional, non amateur affair.
Reginald Owen, noted character actor, held the rank of lieutenant with the Royal Garrison during World War I, reflecting his service alongside early 20th century military efforts.
President Roosevelt prepared his train to return to Washington after a three day stay at Hyde Park. He discussed Dutchess county political matters with Democratic county chairman James Townsend and rode the estate roads toward Val Kill cottage where improvements were underway. Townsend said there was no talk of the gubernatorial situation following Gov Lehman’s retirement decision.
Hollywood writer James Hilton recalls writing to please the public at age 17 and again with Goodbye Mr Chips He notes a final book written for himself before quitting and discusses film plans for his works including Camille and Lost Horizon and a stage version of And Now Goodbye.
Man about Manhattan notes lecture bureaus choose carefully as public taste favors continental flavor or the bizarre. English novelists and Arctic explorers draw crowds, with figures like Vilhjalmur Stefansson Frank Buck and John Erskine thriving. Buck uses motion pictures to enthrall, while Gladys Stern blends wit and humor on stage. Erskine, a sharp wit and multifaceted writer, headlines as a perennial audience draw.
The Clear Creek region reports a Monday Christian Endeavor meeting led by Leslie Workman with the senior class and Miss Thelma Toney guiding the juniors. Various residents are listed with visits, relocations, births, and social notes across Workman's Creek and nearby towns.
A fragment notes Armand as a professional man while Camille appears to delay her hemorrhages until the story’s end. The line comments on social judgment toward a young man lacking a clear occupation.
Charleston West Virginia May 26 Judge Summers H Sharp who led unofficial tabulations for the Republican nomination for governor told the secretary of state he spent 2239.04 and received contributions of 500 in his campaign.
Dirk Joris presses to uncover a hidden story surrounding Hope Joris, wife of Rupert Joris' elder brother, as clues link a young clown a young cowboy and NY restaurateur Fassini. He confronts the detectives who report Hope's secret visit while watching the Hudson estate.
Dirk and allies piece together Merritt's Wonder Show malfeasance linking J Torrobin and his clown with Leonor Carlo and Chowdhury. Hope De vine's ties emerge as Dirk weighs risks protecting her while pursuing truth about a distant circus past and a looming telegram. Rev Silas Devine arrives as a new thread tightens the mystery.
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