Bluefield Daily Telegraph Early 1880s Classified Rates
In Bluefield West Virginia the Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists subscription and delivery terms for 1883. Carrier payments in advance run 35 cents weekly while mail rates are 15 dollars per year for West Virginia. other regions on request. The paper notes AP membership and wartime style publication details.
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Daily Telegraph Printing Co
Bland Street
Bluefield
W. Va
Associated Press
Daylight saving time debate and historical war precedents
A 1950 opinion piece argues against daylight saving time renewing in the U S, citing wartime history and public impact. It recalls Congress actions after World War I and II, Wilson’s veto, and regional exemptions, then contrasts with episodes that sparked or averted wars involving Britain, France, Russia, and the United States.
Indian summer day dream vs business storm brew in nation
Dr. Edwin G. Nourse criticizes postwar optimism. He notes five years of prosperity ended by shortages and industrial eagerness. He argues for integrated private and public policy and says Truman cannot claim credit for prosperity. He warns against political deceit on a campaign tour.
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Edwin G. Nourse
Economic Council
Truman
Mr. Truman
War mood influenced by nations and fear of war
The piece notes widespread fear in the United States about a possible East West war due to Soviet influence in Europe, tensions with Germany, and the attack on an unarmed American airplane killing ten. It calls for hope that U.S.-Russia differences will be settled.
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U. S. Navy
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Havana Harbor
Spain
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Prussia
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Conrad Hilton
Dane Clark
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Monsieur Veres
Dane
Betty Parnes
Bud Ernest
Bud
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Sunset Towers
Alan Laddiseli
Willie Wyler
Willie
Europe
Leiden Physicists Probe How Cold Cold Can Get
Dutch researchers at Leiden University push temperatures toward absolute zero in a bid to uncover nature’s mysteries. They report reaching 459.6765 below zero Fahrenheit, within 0.015 degree of absolute zero, while noting the ultimate zero remains unattainable. The work aims to advance understanding of physics, with possible future tech applications, not weapon development.
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Leiden University
Netherlands
Leiden
Labor groups cite corporate power to argue restraint
Editorial notes statistics from the League Reporter showing about 500 000 active corporations and 780 firms with assets of 50 million plus before WWII. It argues these numbers challenge the view that a few "Robber Barons" dominate and that stockholders back major corporations in labor disputes. Morgantown WV Post.
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Morgantown
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Johnson frames danger as economic collapse from Russia
SecDef Johnson tells a civilian orientation crowd that Russia aims to drive the U.S. into economic ruin to enable Communist takeover, not by force. Generals Bradley and Vandenberg question the view, while Johnson insists on budget economies. Senate antics and comments by Denton Kerr and Griffith punctuate a Washington week.
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Russia
Navy
Forrest Sherman
Naval Operations
Hoyt Vandenberg
Air Force
Secretary of Defense
Johnson
McCarthy Hearings and Guilt by Association Debate
Robert Ruark argues that government officials need not be card carriers to be dangerous linking Owen Lattimore to Communist circles. He criticizes the anti communism tactic of guilt by association and the Georgetown social scene.
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Joe Stalin
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Georgetown
Owen Lattimore
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Jake Stacher
Frederick Field
Louis Budenz
Pointing Fingers and Guilt By Association in Hearings
A column critiques guilt by association in public hearings on communism. It notes that officials must be careful what they imply about allies and enemies, referencing Acheson, Vaughan, and Owen Lattimore while arguing immunity and politics shape the hunt.
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Sen. Capehart
Dean Acheson
Alger Hiss
Harry Vaughan
Navy
Hollywood gossip on casts and romances of 1940s stars
Sheilah Graham and Colleen Townsend remain active in religious productions with Light of the World Films. Reports detail Kirk Douglas dating Irene Wrightsman while sending Evelyn Keyes flowers on set, and Paul Douglas co starring with Humphrey Bogart in Sirocco. Orson Welles and Marcel Pagnol form a European company. Bette Davis confidant Curt Bernhardt signs for Appointments in Samara.
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Colleen Townsend
Discovery
Noel Rayburn
Colleen
Kirk Douglas
Irene Wrightsman
Evelyn Keyes
Evelyn
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Harry Cohn
Columbia
Paul Douglas
Humphrey Bogart
Jan Sterling
Paul
Watch The World TV Series Aims at Schools
NBC announces a national drive to bring video into elementary and high schools with the program Watch The World. Early reactions ask which comedian will appear and whether there will be action, chase scenes, and dramatic stunts to hold children’s attention.
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National Broadcasting Company
Sheriff's Posse
Professor Einstein
Tom Mix
Gene Autry
Television's influence on education and culture questioned
A critique of television's impact on students and public life warns that kids may demand dramatic action and danger on screen. It notes teachers report arithmetic struggles and envisions mixing lessons with crime and mystery motifs, while pop culture figures and showbiz trends are referenced as influences.
War era economy strains and consumer shortages noted
The text discusses seed and service availability for a war dollar, hours needed to buy goods, and shortages in beef and other products. It notes imports and alien-made goods flooding markets, concerns about value for money, and attempts to boost production. It mentions Puerto Rico ceramics and clerical holiday disruptions affecting trade.
Forty Years Ago Coalfield Decline Noted In Welch Area
The article recalls events from forty years past in the Welch area, including coalfield activity between Coalside and Vivian set to wind down in a decade, mines opened as early as 1482, and local figures such as Joseph Beach of Pocahontas, plus notices of accidents and local moves.
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Joseph Beach
Pocahontas
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