Beckley School Housing Needs Urgent, Outdated Annex Reveals Limits
The Beckley school system plans to abandon the Central annex and move students to existing buildings with half day sessions. While parents accept the temporary solution over the ramshackle past structure, officials warn doubling up is not a cure. A new building or two requires a unanimous community push and state funding or works relief to materialize.
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Central School
Beckley
Board of Education
Kump
West Virginia
June the Month of Brides and Graduates
June praised as a rare wonderful month with roses iris and peonies in bloom and hay harvest memories. It celebrates brides graduates and summer plans though it has only thirty days of warmth and long evenings. George Eliot and Lowell referenced to capture June’s charm.
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Lowell
Sir Launfal
George Eliot
Research On The Farm Bill Passes In House
A house bill, approved by unanimous consent, would fund agricultural research with an initial 10 million dollars for one year extending to 1940, rising to 18.5 million. It also allocates 8 million dollars for cooperative extension work by agricultural colleges, increasing to 12 million annually. The measure aims to improve crop varieties, pest protection, and farm incomes through broader scientific research and extension programs.
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United States
House of Representatives
Dearborn
Farm advisory program boosts community groups and farmer projects
A program directing public funds to farmers supports community groups, encourages farmer associations for study and project work, and provides expert advice to tackle individual problems.
True Greatness Reflects Divine Qualities and Simplicity
The text argues real greatness comes from divine qualities displayed in a man’s demeanor. It highlights not seeking self, maintaining poise, honest speech, candor, tolerance, charity, sympathy, and joy in others’ successes. True greatness reveals the image and likeness of God beyond material symbols.
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God
Teaching Children to Swim to Prevent Drowning
Amid rising drownings as heat grips the nation, experts urge water safety and swimming instruction for all youths. They warn boldness in the water can be deadly and emphasize swimming education as essential.
Traffic blocks from right of way deliveries on Main street
The Register argues that delivery trucks and autos should not stop on the right of way in downtown Main street between Third and Sixth. Narrow streets and banked curbs create traffic tie ups. double parking by private cars near shops worsens delays. The paper urges trucks curb use and prohibits middle street parking.
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Register
Pleasant Register
Norris Bitterly Disappointed Over Court Ruling on Retirement Act
Washington observers note Senator George Norris of Nebraska, a veteran independent Republican, bitterly dislikes the Supreme Court ruling voiding the railroad retirement act. He may push constitutional or statutory changes, having a history of driving reforms such as abolishing lame duck sessions and curbing federal judges in labor disputes. The act was rushed through Congress amid pressure, with a Huey Long filibuster aiding passage and the White House signing reluctantly. critics say Congress bears responsibility for lax drafting and timing.
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Washington
George Norris
Nebraska
Senate Independent Republican Bloc
Supreme Court
Norris
Congress
House
Huey Long
Louisiana
Dill
Hatfield
West Virginia
Senate
White House
Registerings A Column of Comment and Criticism
A compact column presents comment and criticism with observations and questions, featuring quotations and opinions on public discourse. It surveys prevailing viewpoints and invites reader reflection on current social and cultural issues.
Domestic discipline and moral lessons in a mixed column
A column blends humor and social critique on equality and governance while arguing for practical child discipline. It contrasts modern reforms, misfortune, and Providence with a defense of spanking as a quick, non humiliating outlet. It warns against solitary confinement as damaging to a child’s self esteem and long term growth.
Talks to Parents Talks to Parents
A fragment discusses parental discipline and the term corporal punishment. It argues spanking is the common reference but defines corporal punishment as any punishment using physical force on a child. The dialogue notes mothers proud of never whipping may still apply physical discipline.
Thousands Visit New Exposition in San Diego
A May 31 opening day drew around 60 000 visitors to Zero Garden where nudists perform amid Gold Gulch mining camp scenes. The law limited gambling and a Chinese laundry was boarded up as vice squad watched. The crowd watched a nudism lecture while performers wore loin cloths and fig leaves.
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Preas
San Diego
Calif
Stream of Humanity
Exposition Grounds
Sylvan
Hollywood Embraces Opera On Screen With Carmen Plan
Hollywood reports grand opera on film moving from idea to schedule at least one studio. Carmen will be first filmed as Lubitsch predicts a new screen style blending dialogue and underscored music with pantomime and action. Casting favors good looks and acting, not only singing, to suit cinema audiences.
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Hollywood
Hag
Hollywood Round Table
Bizet
Ernst Lubitsch
Paramount
Lubitsch
Paris
Carmen
Mary Ellis
Gladys Swarthout
Helen Jepsen
Jan Kiepura
Fox
Nino Martini
Tutta Rolfe
Warner Bros
Everett Marshall
Bebe Daniels
Dixiana
R-K-O
Dramatic confrontation as Alison confronts Daphne and father
Alison Rede denounces Daphne Somers as marrying for money and loves someone else. She flees to meet Guy Western, labeled by Daphne as both architect and Riviera doctor. A newspaper report about a body found at Daphne's Sussex home looms over the scene.
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Alison Rede
Daphne Somers
Alison
Daphne
Guy Western
Guy
Riviera
Sussex
Doctor Guy saves child as Alison faces a web of lies
In London a tense ride home turns grim when a truck strikes a child. Doctor Guy, revealed to be present at the scene, tends the injured youngster while Alison reevaluates his identity and the truth about Daphne and her father. The crowd disperses as the ambulance arrives and witnesses recount the dramatic incident.
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Alison
Lison
Glasshouse Street
London
Guy
Daphne
St. John’s
Evelyn M. Winch
Modest Living After Formal Invitation Mentioned
A brief note describes retirees choosing simple living after a formal invitation that only reaches the reception room, implying restrained expectations and lifestyle simplicity.
Yugoslav Farmers Carry Debt But Moratorium Held
Belgrade May 31 The ministry of agriculture says Yugoslav farmers owe 151.46 million dollars but will not face collectors until September when the moratorium on peasant debts expires. It was estimated that in 1933 peasants were behind 8.646 million in wartime payments.
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Associated Press
Belgrade
Ministry of Agriculture
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Hoover
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Uae
Tack
George Mohler
Atlanta
Jane
Father
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Zero Garden of Nudists
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Jermyn Street
Fulham
Lower Regent Street
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Baseso
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Yugoslavia
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