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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1936
Page
4
Commissioner of Agriculture J. B. McLaughlin, State Senator W. Broughton Johnston, and Judge Circuit Court Co. M. Ward appear on the ticket. Citizens are urged to review the slate ahead of the vote, noting names and offices.
An editorial urges Governor Kump to demand the resignation of Chairman Stephenson amid a liquor sales scandal. It notes Republican candidate Phil Hill’s alleged financial ties to liquor distillers and presses Hill to withdraw from the ticket as the Post-Herald criticizes officials blamed for the misconduct and calls for investigation.
Hal M. Scott of the Winding Gulf Operators Association lauded Beckley coal and climate at a Huntington chamber of commerce dinner. He extolled Beckley seam coal as world leading in heat units and carbon with low volatile matter, and praised New River and Pocahontas measures extending into Beckley territory. He urged regional cooperation for future prosperity.
The article discusses securing legislative appropriations to convert land into a park and forest reservation near Beckley, WV, promoting coal marketing while preparing for climate and tourism advertising. It suggests a penny-per-ton coal tax fund for Smokeless Coal promotion and envisions future efforts to showcase climate, scenery, forests, and wildlife to attract visitors.
The piece denounces efforts to ruin a political opponent’s reputation through attacks and unproven charges. It notes Thornhill’s hesitation to sue a mere tool of interests, cites a Judge Ward case, and calls for decency in campaigns across all parties. It urges readers to demand fair conduct and condemns character assassinations as corrosive to justice.
The piece argues that wars arise from economic pressures and access to raw materials. It cites Clapper on Germany and Japan seeking colonies, tariff barriers straining trade, and the need to break the economic impasse to avert another world war. It urges voters to study foreign policy ahead of election day.
The article sketches Henry Clark Maynor nicknamed Black Oak, leading a ten-man crew repairing Spruce mountain road with shale surface and drainage work. It notes locals, hunters James W. Hunter and J. T. Humphreys at a Clear Fork area rendezvous, Spruce school with one teacher Mrs. T. J. Bowling, and town life in Mullens including Sky High show, Roosevelt buttons, and local political buzz with Democrats in Wyoming county.
Washington Daybook notes Senator Glass faces a strategic choice between heading the appropriations committee or the banking and currency panel. His seniority favors either post, with Wagner in line for banking if Glass stays with appropriations. Insiders expect a December decision as Glass weighs retrenchment versus housing legislation aims. ENERAL HUGH JOHNSON's Buffalo speech and Lamson reference add political intrigue about access to advance copies and use in public address.
Naval records show the United States still holds the ocean speed record. In 1928 the aircraft carrier Lexington traveled from Honolulu to San Francisco covering 768 miles in a day, averaging 30.66 knots. The Queen Mary and Normandie posted 766 and 754 miles respectively.
Maryland hunters killed 58 deer across two counties adjacent to West Virginia deer country last year while a large private preserve remained open to gun club members who stocked it.
As soon as a child starts to pull himself up on his feet, begin instruction for proper walking. Allow the child to set his own pace, avoid baby-walkers, and ensure a safe practice space with a clean floor and drafts protected. A mother can supervise briefly while ensuring safety, letting the child practice until he toddles and eventually walks.
Terence Mahony probes Lawson’s trap to gain gang information. An unnamed Irishman accuses Terence of being Mr. Brown. a fight erupts and police arrive. The pair flee to Fatty Bassett’s den, where Lawson’s ruse to trap them both backfires and Bassett’s gang disapproves.
In a tense room, Mahony reveals Ambrose Lawson as the Big Boss behind the plot to rob Lawson's own house. Barney confirms the loot plan and a failed betrayal, while the gang agrees to rally under Mahony to confront Lawson and reclaim the situation.
Hinton society members and friends held a Sunday afternoon surprise at Hillsdale home for Mrs. G W Hedrick celebrating her 77th birthday with a buffet supper and gifts. Central school PTA plans a 3 00 Thursday meeting at the Central building. A dinner at Peace Springs hotel Tuesday honored Ottawa Canada visitors Mr and Mrs R A Olmsted with guests including their daughter Dixie and local hosts Mr and Mrs E P McCreery.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal church will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs Jo Germer's apartment in the Masonic building. Personal notes mention G D Elmore leaving surgery for Huntington to visit relatives, W H Ganzett a C&O railway safety inspector from Clifton Forge VA visited on business, O E Turner announce the birth of a six pound son on Summers street Tuesday night, and R F Dunlap with Mr and Mrs Jess Wise returning from a trip to Beckley.
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