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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1936
Page
2
The Raleigh Register notes publication details from Beckley West Virginia with editor J Raiford Watkins and Associated Press news use terms. It lists Beclley Newspapers Corporation as publisher and mentions second class mail status.
The issue lists candidates for national and local offices in Beckley, including Franklin D. Roosevelt for president with Charles L. Fox as running mate and James B. Riley as vice president, and a slate of state and local officials such as state senator, U S senators, prosecuting attorney, county commissioner, treasurer, auditor, and boards of education and agriculture. The notice appears in the Beckley newspaper dated September 27, 1936.
The Register hails the dismissal of all charges against J. L. Huffman, president of the Raleigh County board of education, praising his integrity and urging salary reforms for school board members. It argues a paid, stable board is essential to prevent corruption and to sustain clean administration across counties.
The piece outlines how Soviet Russia may allow broad voting rights while the Communist Party keeps control. It notes elections open to all over 18 with candidates from unions but no opposition parties, and questions Stalin’s future position as the constitution awaits formal adoption.
The speaker notes that the new government may place a Communist party leader as a powerful figure, establish a national legislature head with limited veto power, abolish vote shows in favor of secret ballots, and guarantee basic freedoms. If these rights are real, Russia would differ markedly from its current system.
A Berkeley report notes isolated numbers game activity but a nearby town sends The Register a desperate letter. A white woman pleads for stock review timing and money to recover losses and gain support before an upcoming election, asking for secrecy.
A Draft Norris movement led by Democratic editor James E. Lawrence aims to place William (Uncle George) Norris on the ballot as an independent. Nebraskans have long backed Norris though Republicans and Democrats nominate rivals, and supporters fear the Senate would suffer with any other leader.
The Toronto Globe notes Hitler’s apparent gains for Germany including freedom from reparations, military equality, Rhineland reoccupation, Poland friendliness, Austro-German ties, influence in Hungary and the Balkans, and closened ties with Italy. It warns the next step would be full expansion and possibly complete absorption of Austria as outlined in Mein Kampf.
In a noted exchange, American player Mr. D E Driscoll of Beckley and New Zealand opponent Mr. O Muir discuss spring in Invercargill, stamps, and King Edward’s speech while continuing their America vs New Zealand checker tournament since 1934. Letters reveal NZ life scenes, a Southland pictorial, and shared global curiosities amid a wide range of local notes from Riverside Inn to 4 H club activities at Glen White.
A Washington Daybook column argues Roosevelt timed a crop insurance push to preempt Republican attacks and steer criticism of New Deal spending. It notes prior White House consultations with industrial leaders and bankers and questions whether coincidences are part of a planned defense, sparking debate over “Roosevelt tuck.”
Mary, ill with typhoid and pneumonia, was kept in class without work, shocking peers and boring Mary. Doctors urged a winter break from schooling, but parents feared disruption and sought normal attendance, harming study habits and motivation.
Inspector Kennedy questions Mahony after the Little murder as Lawson and Elsa confront dark accusations. Mahony recalls his movements, denies drug ties, and faces a cautious probe into possible drug involvement and associations with Ross while tension rises at the Little residence.
President Roosevelt will appear at the Mountain State Forest Festival in Elkins on opening day, with noon arrival. Major General Oscar Westover and Arno Cammerer have accepted to speak, joined by others from government circles.
The air chief will deliver remarks as the headliner for the festival’s aviation program during a three day celebration. The event plans to feature training flights and mountain flying demonstrations for army aviators.
Seventy five pupils of Slab Fork school received diphtheria and typhoid injections on Tuesday. Dr. J H Greene administered the injections to the group.
The article notes the passing of Mer ekiah a faithful layer of 34 years and mentions a Boome that died at the home of its mistress Mrs. De Canterbury at an advanced age eight months and six days, reflecting a curiosities-filled record from the era.
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