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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1932
Page
2
The candidate asserts there were no deals surrounding the Chicago convention and praises the president-elect for his personal victory. He emphasizes hard work, direct appeals to the people, and entering the presidency without camp followers pursuing selfish interests.
The article argues fluctuating currencies threaten American imports as the dollar’s deflation and other currencies’ inflation widen price gaps. It envisions a future world currency, standard measures, and a world calendar, with a world language arriving last, possibly after a world cataclysm, noting World War effects on global issues but slow progress toward universal arrangements.
Uncompromised Republican editors who urged specificity in Roosevelt’s plans now hail his wisdom in pledging general directions. With four months to take office, he faces governing as a near free agent, backed by a clean mandate for his new deal to help the forgotten man. Tam many fell into line after his long western tour boosted support.
Charles Lively, vice chairman of the Democratic State committee from Weston, seeks the senate clerkship. Ralph M. Hiner, Pendleton county delegate, runs for speaker of the house, challenging J. Alfred Taylor's prior support. Lively’s statewide campaign ties and upbeat campaign results boost his odds. Hiner faces regional opposition from populous counties.
An American collector paid 120000 for a Mainz printed Gutenberg bible, the highest price for a single book. Other vast sums followed, including J P Morgan's 1902 1250000 purchase of 700 books and Huntington's 20 million collection. The piece notes Europe losing treasures to America, and argues for calm post election progress in Wayne County.
A column of opinions and observations notes the campaign to discredit Smith shows limited impact despite a large majority. It weaves in social quips about chores and relationships, then shifts to local life with dinner-table chatter and a church auxiliary gathering led by Miss Dot Taylor.
Mrs Fred Holmes and children returned to Page after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Janes Smith. TE Bazcarree spent time with relatives in Low Manor. Pan Coochario and family depart for Washington DC to establish a new home. Mrs WUE Patrick and children of Paintsville KY visit her parents Mr and Mrs Werbert Biggs. Boo Martin and children of Buckley stayed with Henry Wisher. Clarence Poland and children of Rayford were guests of the Polands. Little Billy Hancock is ill at home. Mr and Mrs D Fritz and family also mentioned.
A columnist outlines outward signs of healthy mental development in children. Curiosity, broad questions, varied play, and normal emotional expression indicate sound mental health while excessive fear, narrow interests, or lingering fixation on losses suggest difficulties. The piece notes ordinary mood shifts and routine after celebrations as normal. An unrelated note mentions a man sending a letter with stamps to pay for a cookie.
By William Gaines New York November two The Palace vaudeville era ends as finances and rising movie showings force closure. Rockefeller Center music hall opens, aiming to seat 6000, while the Palace with 1785 seats fails to compete. Greenwich Village restaurateur Benite Collada notes Spain’s bullfights and delays in arrivals amid crowd chatter.
Clive suspects a big employer's firm hides a scheme. He is given a Haglan and told to take a belated honeymoon after marriage to Santa, who has an independent income. Their life unfolds amid financial tensions and odd regional allusions.
Glen Morgan and Marjorie Miller return to their home after visiting Beckley and Thurmond. The couple’s Paris and Basque country trip reveals a renewed bond as they confront past tensions and a shelved wager with Dicky. Police and local notes follow with social visits and illness updates.
In a later voyage the couple Clive Cott and Santa mark their honeymoon as they travel from New York to England and then Europe. Their tension and growing closeness surface as they explore destinations in England France and Stratford upon Avon while reflecting on past unhappiness and a sense of indebtedness. Santa admits happiness is elusive until their bond deepens.
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