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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1932
Page
2
A condensed ballot slate lists races for President Vice President Congress Governor and other state offices including Secretary of State State Superintendent of Schools State Treasurer Auditor Attorney General and Commissioner of Agriculture. The entry reflects a historical ballot format with broad ticket listings.
Abolition of the bridge commission does not end the effort to rescind the $400000 bond deal for the Hinton toll bridge. The annulment suit, before the supreme court on jurisdiction, faces delays as lawyers adjust to new clients. If jurisdiction is settled, the case moves to Summers or Kanawha counties, with fundraising for costs far short of needs. Citizens insist the deal was fraudulent or mistaken and must be challenged to relieve nearby and regional users from a heavy debt.
Governor Roosevelt urged expansion of public service commissions powers in his Portland Oregon speech last Wednesday. He criticized New York's commission for acting as mere arbitrator and argued for wider regulatory duties to curb utilities and protect citizens.
The speaker argues the commission is an agent of the public, not a mere arbiter, with duty to secure service and reasonable rates for consumers and investors. He cites West Virginia's need to investigate Beckley Water Company fire protection needs and calls the commission to arbitrate water, telephone, and power rates as a defender of the people against private greed.
The piece argues the Republican race centers on Townsend and not Hoover, criticizing Hoover's absence from endorsements, warning that this tactic may alienate longtime Republicans and trigger backlash as Townsend seeks governor. It cites Hampshire Review noting Republican discontent and fears old guards will oppose the strategy.
A column excerpt denounces Republican candidates posing as friends of farmers and taxpayers while blaming the Hoover administration for economic woes. It cites Dr Louis J Haney and Dr Thanes criticizing stock market propaganda and calls for a new deal after seven years of governance.
A clippings-style column surveys opinion and satire with comments on parking Easy Street, Townsend campaign tidbits in Raleigh county, a joke about drafts and cold feet, and quirky notes from the Edmonton Gleaner. It blends humor, observation and local political chatter.
Democratic candidate Grover Mitchell of Union in Monroe County West Virginia seeks the State Senate seat in the 7th Senatorial District. He campaigns on local issues and party support as election approaches.
A statement defends Grover C. Mitchell amid accusations of slacking during World War I. L. E. Johnson, West Virginia Local Board president, attests Mitchell’s 1918 classification and that he never avoided service. Also, Monroe Post 100 denies using American Legion name without authorization. Windsor schoolboy wins England’s International Oratorical contest bid.
Mrs Herbert Miller hosted the Ladies Leader Class Friday night with a post program tea. Week end visitors to Cincinnati included Miss Elizabeth Ballard and others. several residents and relatives spent time in Huntington Glen Ferris White Sulphur Athens Mabscott and Mabscott area.
The memoir recalls Fort Lee extras days during wartime with Peggy the nurse and a daring battle setup gone wrong. It notes parties by Burton and Clare Ogden creators, Elizabeth Marbury’s antics, and a Long Island Poets association event to choose a poet laureate from 19 aspirants on October 1.
Ferdinand presents a theory tying Robert Leonard to Jervis mayhem over the last decade and this week three accidents. He recalls a drowning incident years ago and hints Leonard fled abroad, while Jervis questions the claim as Nan and Ferdinand press the point in tense domestic scene.
Community items from Mabscott West Virginia include visits by residents to relatives and friends in Welch Pipeston Princeton and Mullens. The Mabscott School PTA elected officers A R Cook president Luther Fink vice president and Gadys Ashworth secretary treasurer with the next meeting set for the second Thursday in October. Church services are announced for Sunday.
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