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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1936
Page
4
Sunday Morning issue published by Beckley Newspapers Corporation in Beckley West Virginia. Entry recorded as second class main matter with a managing editor noted.
The piece argues for constitutional change to empower the federal government in economy and distribution. It notes tension among legislative judicial and executive bodies under Roosevelt’s second term, urging public support for expansion of federal authority to regulate industry, distribution, and welfare, and endorses continued progressive aims with the people’s approval.
A statement argues that allowing a broad reform would redefine the nation’s government philosophy. It asserts public support and predicts that voters would elect such a change if Congress provides the chance.
The plan by Congressman Jenning Randolph for a four–line, nationwide super high speed highway system seeks $3 billion in federal funding. Proponents say it would provide unobstructed long distance travel with routes from Boston to San Francisco and links to Florida, the Great Lakes, and Texas, sparking regional economic development. Local officials note West Virginia terrain and mountain transit pose challenges, but expect interest to grow as the idea gains traction in the next Congress.
In a 1936 excerpt, Sally Warren, newly named society editor, faces a life choice as aviator Terry Maynard seeks to marry and whisk her away to South America. Their lunchroom triumph signals his rising fortune, while Sally weighs family duties against a daring future with him. Tip plots another escapade with Duke Adams tomorrow.
The item endorses the view that if Otis Vons could clock that Dilinger cow an hour and issue a ticket the situation would be under control. The headline notes a former juvenile thief receiving thirty years for a fifteen cent robbery.
Charleston couple Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Garnett celebrate the birth of son James Alfred Garnett six weeks old on a Friday evening. He is the first child of the couple and brings gifts from state department colleagues including a baseball bat roller skates a football a sling shot and a small red wagon to aid his early boyhood days.
A foggy, damp night blankets Raleigh County as cars cautiously maneuver, while a writer references Romeo and Juliet and ancient footwear, contrasting old and new fashion. The scene blends urban shorthand with whimsical reflections on shoes and timing, set beneath sardonic starlight.
Beaufort county North Carolina reports the 1936 cotton crop as the best ever grown. Local growers credit favorable weather and improved farming practices for the record yields across the region.
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