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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1934
Page
2
The text discusses crime prevention and social reform shortcomings, pork price inflation, and farmer-packer economics. It critiques government agencies like the AAA, notes rising pork costs from producer to consumer, and mentions losses in slaughter and distribution. It ends with a jab at misused AAA actions.
A rambling collection of comments by ALPHONSO, critiquing Gandhi plan of home wear, statues, gender talk, and public figures. Includes reflections on Upton Sinclair, Basil Zaharoff, California naturalization, highway views, and a long discussion urging sane use of school buses amid consolidation debates led by Superintendent Trent and Raleigh county high schools.
The four week textile strike drags on as both sides settle into a freeze out. It harms coal mining payrolls in the Smokeless Coal region and threatens higher cotton textile prices. Roosevelt appeals for peace and non discrimination as public pressure grows.
The article argues crime remains pervasive despite deterrents. It notes widespread publicity of crime and punishment and highlights eight former officials facing trial on formal indictments for allegedly misappropriating public funds.
Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology describe a new gas at a recent savants meeting. They say it is far deadlier than World War I agents and could wipe out life, destroy buildings, and military works if used in battle. Safe handling seems impossible at high concentrations.
Maine election results seen as broad endorsement of the New Deal. Reedy defeated after attacking the program. Hale narrows victory signals Roosevelt appeal extends to Rockbound Maine. Observers from Portland to Providence call the outcome a rebuke to anti New Deal campaigning and a sign of national recovery.
A State Department interpretation of an Attorney General ruling threatens to limit school bus use to regular routes. Two thirds of senior highs in West Virginia may face paralysis, impacting athletic music and public speaking programs especially in non urban districts. At 231 senior highs, 66 percent enroll under 300, limiting transportation for students and spectators and shrinking gate receipts.
The text describes a conscientious parent's despair when children show physical or mental shortcomings. It suggests remembering development as a phase and not the finished product, to avoid futile worry even if children fall short of ideal goals.
The author argues that differences among people should not be treated as extensions of parents but as separate individuals with unique handicaps. They suggest such youths may thrive by striving for excellence and question rigid morals or universal rules, urging best effort and trust in the future.
English singing star Evelyn Laye returns to Hollywood four years after initially rejecting talkies. She credits Victor Saville for guiding her to a natural style and recalls gentle directing suits her best. Laye tours Europe and reunites with Ramon Novarro in The Night Is Young while maintaining stage and screen work.
The Blue Jay West Virginia Young Peoples department held a Thursday night meeting electing Joan King as president Carl Stover as vice president Edith Epperley as secretary and Glenn Small as treasurer Miss Joan King and Miss Vivian Shumaker attended the Fayette Raleigh Union council meeting at the Methodist Temple Beckley Thursday night T E Moye was absent two days last week due to his father in law's death Miss Wyanetta Freeman visited with her aunt Mrs Rafael Seco of Raleigh Mrs Burley Farley hosted her sister Miss Annie Lilly of Flat Top Mr and Mrs Earl Persinger and Miss Beulah Persinger of Glen Hedrick were dinner guests at Mrs Persinger's home
Morning Dispatch reporter Marian Gordon is pressed for a résumé of the Brown bribery trial as Browne accused of taking $10,000 to pass a defective high school building. Marian reports that Brown admitted knowledge of the bribe and a marriage with Jenny is noted in the case.
Marian, an editor, probes a divorce and money loan linked to Silver Hendon as rumors swirl about Lon Casad, a rancher, and a political fallout. The courtroom verdict, personal vendettas, and a planned shift in Marian’s life unfold amid city intrigue and romance.
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