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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1937
Page
4
In Wheeling yesterday Judge William Casey dismissed charges against 26 defendants accused of operating slot machines. The judge found no evidence that the machines were being played and ordered their return to the defendants' establishments. The piece argues that lawyers police and judges know what evidence is required, while laymen do not.
Raleigh County Boy Scouts plan a countywide clothing drive to gather winter wear. They will deliver bags door to door to collect old clothes, which the Red Cross and state relief will mend and distribute to those in need. The effort aims to warm thousands who would otherwise stay cold this winter.
W P Stephens a Albuquerque baker refused unemployment tax claiming scripture supports refusal to store up treasures on earth. He argued to the state unemployment commission that he would abide by Gods law not mans. The commission cited render unto Caesar but the man said God forbids bank accounts insurance and funding education. The story questions the odd use of religion in tax matters.
The Register relays a Monroe County farmer story praising self reliance over relief. He bought an eleven hundred acre farm, nearly paid for, and, with his wife, focuses on a secure, happy home. They abstain from drinking and smoking and have no car until affordable. The couple prioritizes health, food, and clothing, hoping to share their approach someday.
In Beechley West Virginia Bug Dust asks C D Crawford to restore Lost Horizons for another showing after months of urging readers. The letter notes growing interest and urges support as winter chills deepen. Also, Mrs J A Sharp seeks a coat for a 12 to 14 year old girl while appeals for clothing rise with bitter weather. Raleigh county readers are urged to donate garments via Red Cross and welfare agencies.
Washington commentary criticizes President Roosevelt for sending his address via Reading Clerk rather than delivering it in person. The piece argues the speech lacked inspiration and voice, noting business concessions risk alienating labor and agriculture. It questions why F D Roosevelt chose the method and whether his personal presence would have strengthened the message.
A light column by William Ritt mocks modern town life and attitudes. It jokes about cows in a zoo, meat prices, depot excitement, and the pull of home entertainment. References to Abd el Krim and Who's Who underscore public preoccupations and cynicism about grownups.
A review of Booth Tarkingtons Rumbin Galleries notes his mastery of art world satire. It portrays Rumbin as a towering, restless figure tangled with collectors, a rich wife, and a young college graduate drawn into a con. The piece highlights Tarkingtons sharp, comic tone and the novel slapdash plot.
The platform proposes extending city limits to include Mabscott, forming a city manager charter, and creating a unified public utility for water and sewer. It calls for a new park, stronger library, expanded schools in Raleigh County, and tourism initiatives plus small farms for seasonal mining support. A one-cent-per-ton coal tax would fund national advertising for the region.
A comic note from GEORGE TUCKER in New York highlights a canine themed party at Jack Dempsey's to raise funds for a dog home, invites owners to leash their pets, signed by Pet Cricket Sewall. The column also strings together society tidbits on Pigeons, dancers Hartmans, Ducky Medwick, Irving Berlin, and other cultural icons with witty asides.
Nina marries David hoping to forget love for her stepfather. Richard, the charming stepfather, pines for Nina while Nina’s mother Honey adores the new husband. David, a young auto salesman, plans an extravagant anniversary dinner with Vendéme style finesse and a home cooking reveal. Clifford the Chinese boy helps out and shares a joke as Nina learns summer in New York.
Preston Grover reports on Japanese maneuvers in North China along three inland rail lines driving south from Manchukuo. By November 9, Japan claimed control of about 300000 square miles as Chinese defenses broke along a northern square including Peiping. Shanghai saw a hole punched near the International Settlement, forcing Chinese withdrawal.
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