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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1936

Page

3

Democratic Ticket List for Roosevelt Administration

A Democratic ticket is presented listing presidential candidate Franklin D Roosevelt with running mate John N Garner and a full slate including U S Senator Matthew M Neely and Representative Joe L Smith. Other offices shown include Governor Homer A Holt Secretary of State Wm O'Brien Treasurer Richard Talbott Supt of Schools W W Trent Auditor Edgar Sims Attorney General Clarence Meadows Commissioner J B McLaughlin Supreme Court justices Fred L Fox and James B Riley State Senator W Broughton Johnston Judge Circuit Court C M Ward Sheriffs H G Farmer Prosecuting Attorneys W A Thornhill and J Justice County Commissioner E E Justice Assessor Ira Whitlock House of Delegates T E Bibb J H Harvey E D Hodson Board of Education Frank Billups John Q Cooper.

Impious Smoke over Judge C Ward row sparks debate

The Post-Herald defends its attack on Judge C Ward amid claims of political bias. The Register challenges the charge, two Republican lawyers deny justification for the claim, while Democratic attorneys back the judge. The Post-Herald shifts to purity pledges and county printing as defense.

Post-Herald Register C. Ward The Te Sede

The American system and free enterprise in 1930s politics

The piece analyzes how the National Association of Manufacturers embraced a political platform in October, echoing the era of unfettered securities and high interest with little oversight. It notes shifts in rhetoric from the Chamber of Commerce and Col. Frank Knox to Governor Landon and the GOP. It highlights calls to end monopoly and restore “freedom of enterprise” in the Republican program and public reception.

National Association of Manufacturers Mark Hanna Rosevelt Ernes Chamber of Commerce of United Tes Col Frank Knox Landon Chamber Knox GOP Portland Maine

Landon speech shifts Maine campaign mood and GOP risks

In Maine and Portland, Gov. Landon criticizes the NRA and champions oil industry liberty while facing pressure from Liberty Leaguers and GOP donors. The speech frames the New Deal with robust defense of farm policy and industry freedom, suggesting a political makeover that unsettles party stalwarts.

Continental Bank and Trust Company of New York London duPonts Morgans Archbalds Rockefellers Republican State Committee Senate Committee Pine Tree Liberty Leaguers GOP Maine Gov. Landon Landon NRA Kansas Roosevelt Portland AAA Gov Buffalo Kansan Havin Gil White

Fifteen Years of Farm Policy Debates Highlight Landon Critique

Governor Landon argues the farm question has troubled administrations since Harding. He cites Hoover’s Farm Board and Fordney-McCumber tariffs, noting they worsened prices and markets. He praises Roosevelt’s early steps, detailing gains in prices, parity, income, and reduced foreclosures through 1933 to 1936, while acknowledging limited overall progress.

Landon Harding Coolidge Hoover Roosevelt Congress Hoover Farm Board London New York World-Telegram

Autumn musings mix school plans and dairy notes

A local column blends school calendar jokes with hints of the Huntington Educa tion association meeting, then shifts to rural life topics. It discusses holidays in November, a Cham bers reunion picnic, horse harness terms, autumn weather, coal needs, window glass, and dairy herd notes citing Guernsey Jersey and Holstein milk traits.

Good Old State Education Association Huntington Marsh Fork Guernsey Pinecrest Jersey

Byrd and Roosevelt Drive to Reorganize Government

Senator Byrd of Virginia pushes a government reorganization effort linked to a Senate study and a Roosevelt plan to prune bureaus. Byrd, once state reformer, fears bureau resistance and warns that a 1940 nomination clash could derail the entire movement.

Ashington Byrd Virginia Senate Roosevelt New York Times

Operatic Star Returns to Teach Voice at Baylor

Phradie Wells, former Met soprano and Missouri farm girl, leaves Kirksville for Baylor University in Waco to teach voice. She aims to build an American themed opera tradition, explores cowboy and Twain Rogers subjects, and plans to schedule a concert program this year while continuing her singing career.

Associated Press Kirksville Metropolitan Opera Phradie Wells Missouri Waco Texas Baylor University Miss Wells Mark Twain Will Rogers Wells Adair County

The Wrong Murderer by Hugh Clevely

The fragment follows Mahony and Lawson as they scheme after a murder case. Ruth Fraser lies to police about her experiences while Lee Ramsden plots to control Miss Ruth before her twenty first birthday. A tense confrontation hints at a trap awaiting Mahony tomorrow.

Lee Ramsden Ruth Lee-Ramsden Lee- Ramsden Mullins Lawson Miss Ruth Gerald Lee-Ramsden Mahony Miss Little Elsa Little Hugh Clevely

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Gan Beckley Newspapers Corporation Beckley W. Va J. Raiford Watkins National Advertising Howland & Howland, Inc Park Avenue Chicago Michigan Money Man Democratic Franklin D. Roosevelt John N. Garner U. S Matthew M. Neely Joe L. Smith Homer A. Holt Wm. &. O'Brien Richard E. Talbott Www W. Trent Edgar B. Sims Clarence W. Meadows Com Agriculture J. B. McLaughlin Supreme Court Fred L. Fox James B. Riley W. Broughton Johnston Judge Circuit Court C. M. Ward Sheriffs H. G. Farmer W. A. Thornhill E. E. Justice Ira Whitlock House of Delegates T. E. Bibb J. H. Harvey E. D. Hodson Board of Education Frank Billups John Q. Cooper Harold ” Riffe Joseph Chambers Cameron Washington By Preston Grover Baylor Ming Terence Mehoughee Ambrose Lawcon Lee-Rame Lawson Ee-Ramsden Uncle Gerald Uncle Bat Vincent Little Ross Little Mr. Little Elsa Ruth Fraser Notting Hill Gate Mulling OLD Glenfield Straight Rye Con Walkar, Inc Pittiouagh
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