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The Sunday Morning edition is published by Beckley Newspapers Corporation and entered at Beckley West Virginia as second class mail matter. A S Johnston is the managing editor. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to use for publication all news dispatches credited or not credited in this paper and local news published herein.
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Week Day Sermon on Values Beyond Wealth
Secretary W A James quotes a Beckley Kiwanis address urging that material rewards cannot measure success. He notes people chase wealth yet lack lasting satisfaction and argues life requires sympathy and companionship. He cites reverses of fortune showing the prosperous may suffer penury and distress.
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Beckley
W. A. James
Business Statistics and the 1935 Economic Signal
The piece argues that official statistics mislead about overall business health. Despite reports of stability, stock markets rose since March with a May decline and a steady rise since mid June. Bank clearings show year over year gains, while steel and motor production trends are inconsistent with a normal downturn.
Jefferson lecture quoted on constitutional change
A Philadelphia Record commentary cites Thomas Jefferson arguing laws must adapt with the progress of the human mind, countering Tory claims that presidents or courts destroy the constitution. The piece contrasts Jefferson with Roosevelt and Jackson, framing him as a preceptor of the Republican Party.
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United States
Philadelphia Record
National business outpaced by changing trade patterns
The speaker notes 1927-30 averages around 60 percent, with limited gains in car loadings due to declines in grain, farm animals, and bulk goods. Goods moved by motor truck climbed, electric power output broke 1929 records in August and again in the third week, suggesting the statistics misweight older indicators.
Hulls Warning in stance on Russian question
Secretary Hull warns Russia after protests over Soviet breach of treaties to stop Comintern plots against the United States. He says continued acts would strain friendly relations and declares the American case plainly without embassies in a formal note. Hull insists no lengthy debate is needed.
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Bullitt
Russia
United States
Comintern
Five Per Cent Complaints Amid Tax Payers
Wright Matthews, assistant to the internal revenue commissioner, told the Economic Conference in Engineers that 95 percent of federal income tax filers pay without quibble. He noted 18,779 overassessments were found in the year ending June 30, 1935, with refunds issued without formal claims.
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Wright Matthews
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Engineers
Washington Daybook on Economy Talks in 1936 Campaign
The piece notes Republicans interpret recent Roosevelt moves as a revival of economy rhetoric for 1936. It cites increased control of independent agencies by the budget bureau, Wheat Act expansions, corn hog program changes, and Hyde Park signals. It discusses payroll fears, political risks of pruning staff, and ongoing criticism of New Deal expenditures and taxes.
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Lucrezia Bori Loves the Hills and Adorns the Opera Stage
In a profile from New York about Lucrezia Bori, the Valencia born soprano is portrayed as slender and athletic, more dancer than star, who thrives on Adirondack hills and mountain swims. The piece recounts her dramatic return to singing after a Spain Italy encounter with voice loss, her NY home at the Berkshire, and her aversion to travel and flying.
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Lucrezia Bori
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Edwin
Emily
Registerings A Column of Comment and Criticism Observations and Quotations
A collection of quips and opinions on aviation manners road safety gadgets and social humor. The piece features wry lines about flying mothers nature and defense contrasted with jokes about a blind man and a substitute at the movies.
Colusa Festival to Require Overalls and Gingham Dress
Colusa California plans mandatory official costumes for the fall harvest festival in October. Men must wear overalls and women gingham dresses as the official attire for the event.
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Associated Press
Colusa
Calif
Jak Villagers Guard 11th Century Dominican Convent Church
The village of Jak in western Hungary preserves an eleventh century Dominican convent whose church is regarded as one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in the country.
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Jak
Hungary
Delivery of Over Four Tons of Textbooks Reaches Campus
More than four tons of textbooks arrived at the campus library complex yesterday in a bulk shipment coordinated by the university press. Officials said the delivery will support expanded course offerings and reduce student costs through new affordable bundles.
Edward G Robinson on browsing not collecting and freelance work
Hollywood report notes Edward G Robinson dislikes the label collect ing and prefers browsing for art and pieces he likes. He and wife Gladys Lloyd consider Europe trip plans as his film career shifts from studio contract to freelance freedom seeking more interesting roles and personal satisfaction.
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Edward G. Robinson
Grant Wood
Robinsons
Eddie
Gladys Lloyd
Europe
Robinson
America cites peace pledges in warning to Italy and Ethiopia
Secretary Hull urged Italy and Ethiopia to honor the Kellogg Briand pact and avoid armed hostilities. The U S government stated it was a public appeal rather than a formal invocation, emphasizing the pledge in the Paris pact.
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United States
Italy
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Morning Star and Marian Sin t Synopsis
Emily returns to Kilwin Barnes after fleeing on their wedding night. She creates a cozy home and garden while shaping Edwin’s strong opinions. She still remembers David Carrol and her Birmingham work with Charlotte, but now hopes for married life with Edwin.
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Kilwin Barnes
Edwin
David Carrol
Charlotte
Birmingham
Marrie
Dorothy
Emily’s Household Trials and a Servant Dilemma
Emily hires Narcissus, a clean but poor cook, after Aunt Mandy’s recommendation. Edwin hesitates over a servant like her while he longs for a child. Emily balances hostess duties, social talk at a bridge club, and evolving marriage dynamics as they face love, class, and parenthood.
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Emily
Rosebud
Narcissus
Chattanooga
Huh
Charlotte
Edwin
Hull calls for world peace in Kellogg pact spirit
U S Secretary Hull sought to invoke the Kellogg treaty to condemn war among signatories including Italy and Ethiopia though observers warned it did not bind other nations. Hull argued the appeal had force with United States and hoped for similar views from other signatories. He spoke after Sir Samuel Hoare urged peace and said he aimed to aid a peaceful settlement.
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Ethiopia
United States
Hull
Geneva
Sir Samuel Hoare
Jamaica Cultivation Of Logwood Dates To 1715
Logwood a fabric dyestuff derived from vegetable fibers has been grown in Jamaica since 1715, reflecting early colonial exports and dyeing industry.
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