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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1935
Page
2
The article muses on long arc of quakes from Quebec to West Virginia and Charleston, noting possible mine and railroad damage. It references past tremors last felt across the Carolinas and Ohio and links current shocks to glacier pressure 35 000 years ago, prompting contemplation.
Senator Norris calls for a government owned corporation to ensure universal electricity access. He notes cheap supply already exists in some areas but outreach to rural and mountain homes remains. The plan aims to modernize infrastructure, provide schooling, roads, and relieve household chores for women across West Virginia.
A wave of talk surrounds 14 Ohio State players earning wages up to 34000 a year as Big Ten stewards show reluctance to address the issue openly. Directors at several schools admit some aid to athletes exists, marking a shift from older payroll legends toward modern practice. The debate touches college football stages from school spirit to bowl real estate, with ongoing tension over the proper role of pay in the game.
The article discusses assembling a team to manage stadium finances and reduce debt as football shifts toward a final phase in academia. It questions moving into this stage before second-phase commitments are fulfilled and notes the Harvard captain’s dismissal for accepting aid from a sponsor.
Ford announces no further car or truck orders for Africa and will not sell to Italy for Mussolini's invasion. The move follows criticism of selling 2000 trucks to Italian forces and argues that cutting trade with aggressors can keep the United States out of war.
Kermit Roosevelt Jr. a Roosevelt descendant objects to press coverage of his arrest and $10 speeding fine. He argues that being singled out unfairly echoes past Roosevelts in traffic trouble, and urges better example from privileged youth amid highway safety efforts.
A discussion on editors distrusting publicity from organizations as news. It notes readers tire of propaganda, editors seek true news within limits, and sensational claims risk alienating subscribers. Quotations critique Hoover era rhetoric and deficits used to attack or defend policies.
George Tucker surveys New York cultural notes from actors and singers to artists and writers. He mentions a murdered English barmaid in a Manhattan penthouse, Julie Hayden and Lee Tracy on Broadway, Tibbett’s outspoken rent driven singing, Orrin Mary Irwin on a farm, and Ethel Waters as a Harlem star who cannot read music.
A collage of opinions and quips on war, science, music, politics, and education. Notable references include Roosevelt, Al Smith, Education Week, and William Allen White, with light satire on public figures and school life.
Edith Vincent, 76, of Wichita Kansas, earns a living for herself and her invalid brother, 36, by growing and selling flowers. The article notes her devotion and the livelihood she provides.
Hollywood terms show up in studio talk from closeups to “DeMille sets” and “Lupe” lights. The piece notes Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich references, Lupe Velez as a light, and C B DeMille’s lavish style. Jane Wyatt and Jane Withers are profiled, with light gossip about routines and fan intrusions.
Anne Farnsworth faces upheaval as Parworth fishermen seize the Farnsworth Canneries led by her rival. A will change deprives her of Lukale estate and she is revealed not to be Lukale daughter. Relations with the Pinna clan tilt against her former fiancé Rob Crocker.
Anne learns Rob Crocker may own the traps serving Farnsworth Fisheries and seeks proof to bring charges for fraud. John urges caution as Luke's will and potential collusion threaten her safety, while a Finnic boat song fades into the sunset over Union Town and the sea.
The scene shows a late voyage where lamps glow on deck as the crew casts nets and shares stew and coffee. Anne, wrapped in John’s coat, finds calm amid waves and distant lights while recalling Luke and contemplating her tangled romance with Rob and Lee Farnsworth.
Beaver West Virginia residents recall a Hallowe en party with a orange and black theme and games and dancing. Listings mention visits and outings by local families including McQuade Lilly Pendleton and Carper, plus sympathy messages and weekend hospitality notes.
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