Freedom of the press debate in Old Guard circles
Political commentators in the East discuss whether to print favorable recovery news or downplay it as part of a broader Old Guard strategy. The piece critiques standardization in American life and questions if embracing diversity and provincialism could better foster variety amidst national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Guard
Schall
Roosevelt
Republican National Executive Committee
Washington
Chicago
Col
Knox
Chicago Evening News
Bertie McCormick
Chicago Tribune
Clapper
Franklin D. Roosevelt
America
Department of Education
United States
Radio dramatizations push GOP line at NR headquarter
In a National Republican setup a radio department plans a 13 week series of dramatizations by actors who once presented commercial news dramas. The scripts will present political issues from a GOP perspective and ridicule Roosevelt era policies. A sample plot mocks a young couple delaying marriage over the national debt as the preacher explains its vastness, portraying Roosevelt as an obstacle to true love. Fletcher Hilles Mills Hoover are noted as figures behind the campaign’s awkward conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
National Republican
Roosevelt
Hilles
Mills
Hoover
Bank Collapse Prompted $1 Million Officer Defalcation
The Charleston Gazette notes the Bradford bank failure stemmed from a $1,000,000 officer defalcation. The FDIC secured immediate restitution up to $5,000 per depositor. Since March 4, 1933, bank failures were rare, contrasting with 5,500 failures under Hoover, Mellon, and Mills between 1930 and 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Messrs. Hoover
Mellon and
Mills
Hoover
Frank Knox
Teddy Junior
Henry Fletcher
Charleston Gazette
Ind. Dem
Washington diary on revival efforts for NRA era CIP plan
Washington observers anticipate December meetings on the fate of the recovery administration and possible revival of NRA era mechanisms. Major Berry launches the CIP to seek a code framework, possible anti trust tweaks, or even demise of the NRA era structure as Congress weighs continued federal machinery and labor provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hugh Johnson
NRA
Roper
Commerce Department
George L. Berry
Council of Industrial Progress
Ways and Means Committee
House
Finance Committee
Senate
The
Recovery Administration
Major Berry
CIP
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
New York Tales of Names and Waterfront Intrigue
A collage of vignettes from New York life recalls Yeremian’s name shortened to Yermi, Carole Lom bard’s fame, and a movie magnate’s fairy tale moments. It describes enigmatic Jersey and Brooklyn waterfronts with mysterious ships, a voodoo murder tale, a Nova Scotia captain in a straitjacket, and New York’s solitary urban mood amid crowded millions.
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Yermi Stern
Yeremian
Jeremain
Yermi
New York
Monte Carlo
Jack
Douglas Fairbanks
Jersey
Brooklyn
Hobokennier
Nova Scotia
Registerings A Column of Comment and Criticism
A column of opinion and observation spans varied subjects from invention and advertising to political shakeups and social humor. The writer riffs on figures like De Bono Hoover and Hirohito, plus a quip about Mary and a tea strainer, reflecting playful journalism and casual satire.
Beer license receipts total $567797 32 in West Virginia
Tax Commissioner Fred L. Fox reported that beer license collections for the fiscal year ended June 30 totaled $567,797.32, with store licenses contributing $424,783.50. The figures were disclosed in Charleston on November 21 by the state tax office.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Fred L. Fox
How Grover Jones Learned to Write Drama in Hollywood
Hollywood writer Grover Jones recalls his path from comedy to drama. He explains how pushing Bancroft to buy an idea by provoking an emotional response secured a story, and notes the difficulty and fickleness of comedy work. He emphasizes drama as the rewarding focus despite risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Grover Jones
George Bancroft
Bancroft
Lady and Gent
Mr. Jones
Harold Lloyd
Milky Way
Lloyd
Leo McCarey
Public Forum on Raleigh Murders and Taxpayer Cost
Public editorial laments twenty two murders in under a year in Raleigh. It links shock and grief to financial losses for taxpayers and calls for accountability as prosecutors face a grim wave of crime and complacent defendants in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Register
Raleigh
Court clears Anne Farnsworth amid dramatic courtroom scenes
In a tense Alaska trial aftermath, Judge Kellogg dismisses the murder charge against Anne Farnsworth as shouts fade. Farley is led away in handcuffs after a failed attempt to attack, while Anne thanks the judge, Tecla, John, and Tecla’s mother figure in the Farnsworth circle. John explains how a sailor’s overheard tale and a Portland Westport link uncovered the will’s true path. Tomorrow, John reveals the sailor’s crucial testimony.
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Farley
Anne
Benson
Tom Farley
Kellogg
Sharlee
Rob
Farnsworth
John
Tecla
Nikki
Teela
Judge Kellogg
Anne Kellogg
D.A
Luke Farnsworth
Crocker
Miss Anne
Portland
Alaska
Westport
Miss Farnsworth
Twenty Two Murders in a Civilized Land
G C Hite of Beckley West Virginia writes about a wave of twenty two murders in a short span. He laments the peril to citizens and questions who will be the next victim while noting that killers remain at large in a supposedly lawful society.
Local Notes From Montcoal and Nearby
Miss Dorothy Beard of Racine visits Miss Ruth Foster in Montcoal West Virginia. Agnes Colcord, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F C Colcord, visits from Winston Salem North Carolina. George Brock loses part of a thumb at a mine. Mr and Mrs Albert Perry announce birth of a daughter born Monday November 18. Miss Cary Ward ill with influenza. Tris Colcord travels on business to Columbus Ohio. An all day meeting was held.
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Dorothy Beard
Racine
Ruth Foster
Agnes Colcord
F. C. Colcord
Winston- Salem
N. C
George Brock
Albert Perry
Cary Ward
Tris Colcord
Columbus
Ohio
Births and deaths noted at Birchton church services
At Birchton community church Sunday Rev Ball and Rev Tuck er led services. Dinner followed for members and visitors. Rev and Mrs David Bitzer of Charleston announce the birth of a son David Jr born Thursday Nov 14. Miss Fanny Reed dies Nov 1 in Montrose Penn a longtime missionary at Coal River. A church teachers and officers meeting is set for Thursday evening at Rev Will Hood's home in Jarrold's Valley.
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Birchton
Ball
Tucker
David Bitzer
Charleston
David, Jr
Bitzer
W. H. Pettus
Fanny Reed
Montrose
Penn
Miss Reed
Polish Army Moves to Milk Breakfast for Soldiers
Polish soldiers in Warsaw now begin meals with milk rather than coffee as army doctors recommend the change. Farmers urged the switch, arguing it would aid agriculture and improve nutrition in service life.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
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Herbert C. Plumme
Pressmen’s Union
Berry
Supreme Court
Presidentiol
Manhattan
Carole Lombard
Roumania
Madison Avenue
Thinag Lilkathic
Lithia
Alphonso
de Bono
Dr. H. Hoover
Tokyo
Hirohito
Mary
Mother
Bane
By Robbin Coons
Chapter
Jeanne Bowman
G. C. Hite
Beckley
Montcoal, W. Va
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