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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1955
Page
4
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Brief compilation presents biblical verse from Numbers and a Latin poet Tibullus warning against sin. The lines urge vigilance against transgression and the illusion of concealing wrongdoing. The text contrasts divine judgment with human temptation in classical and religious voices.
The piece questions whether an international treaty could ban atomic or hydrogen bombs, noting historic failures to outlaw submarines and poison gas. It cites the 1921-22 Washington conference, ratification issues by France, and later 1930s agreements, with World War II as a test of enforcement and deterrence.
A Cornell University study tracking 2000 workers aged 64 to 66 shows that two thirds of retired men who disliked retirement in 1952 were satisfied by 1954 and one sixth who welcomed it initially were not satisfied. Overall three fourths remained content, with attitude before retirement a key factor.
The Post Office will allow personal notes in gift packages for a 60 day trial if three cents extra postage is added and a note states a message is included. The measure aims to ease anxiety about hidden notes while noting past rules required dividing mail to separate units.
An observation notes that individuals or groups attempting to neutralize all opposition before acting often fail to proceed. It argues that delaying action for total consensus or victory can paralyze progress and hinder results.
William M. Mc Bride argues Senator Clifford P. Case, favored by many New Jersey Republicans, could secure delegation support at the Republican National Convention if Eisenhower is not renominated. The piece notes Case’s Eisenhower alignment, past votes, and the intra-party split with Taft Republicans as a tense finish approaches.
An eyewitness writeup from a Hollywood premiere describes Liberace in a rare white sheared-beaver topcoat once worn by Ex-President Truman, with lavish outfits from Mama Liberace to Zsa Zsa Gabor. It notes Dorothy Malone, Art Linkletter, Scott Brady, Hoagy Carmichael, Ray Bolger, Roger Moore, Moss Mabry, Maureen O Hara, and Ernest Cuneo in attendance or mentioned for future projects.
In a reflective piece Ruark complains about the modern travel boom and the all inclusive credit plan. He recalls a friend’s paid tours and argues prepaying preserves travel’s romance while lamenting the burden of paying after returning home.
A writer argues travel is now accessible to the average person offering two week getaways to Europe. He notes the lure for tourism and industry while acknowledging mixed feelings about fast travel and the costs after returning home. He says travel should be within reach of moderate means.
Elmer Roessner outlines how the March 1 wage increase from 75 cents to 1 dollar will affect about 2.1 million workers directly and many more indirectly. He notes ripple effects on employers, consumers, and retail and farm workers, predicting mild price rises and boosted consumer spending in spring 1956. The piece also mentions the National Baby and Children's Show in New York and warns about questionable franchise offers, with SBA guidance for small marketers.
Raymond Moley notes Governor Harriman’s electioneering tour misfires as Washington Stevens County votes over 70 percent to sell private Washington Water Power assets to the public power district. Hemann argues Oregon and Idaho favor private service while Washington moves toward public ownership despite past attempts.
A Northwest stance on electricity shows voters favor practical power supply from agencies delivering efficient service at fair prices. The piece cites 1954 races in Oregon and Idaho where PUDs faced rejection and public power advocates, noting political leaders' pledges to private power plans amid regional debates.
Geo. Sokolsky recalls Julie Pegler wife of Westbrook Pegler who died of a heart attack. He also honors Ray Vir Den of the Dutch Treat Club and Hallett Abend of the New York Times for their conscience and intellect. He laments modern public life and seeks peace of mind amid tension and despair.
Fifty years ago H B Shelton and H N White headed hunting trips to Ripple Mead and Oakvale. Forty years ago 270 men were accounted for after an explosion at Boomer mine. Beaver Lodge 204 Knights of Pythias elected officers. New coal rates for Atlantic seaboard extended three months. Earl Stafford injured in a Bluefield Princeton road crash. E M Dirksen to address a Republican rally. Bluefield Elks hold 42nd memorial service. City lands secured for a parking building. Bluefield Kiwanis marks 25th anniversary.
A passage notes the Journal of the American Medical Association advising doctors to write legible names when addressing Congress. It reflects on professional conduct and public information while recalling dire TV forecasts about the musical saw.
Drew Pearson reports Democrats promised probes but stalled amid touring and politicking. The piece notes Kefaufer and Magnuson delays, contrasts with FCC’s deintermixture ruling affecting UHF stations, and forecasts Dec. 15 as D Day for educational TV amid pressure from networks and industry figures.
A reflective verse questions whether viewing autumn and nature makes the speaker a slave or slaver. The speaker references a glass house, possessive masters, and images of wind and dust as metaphoric prompts for freedom and entrapment. The lines invoke themes of ownership and authority in nature and self.
In a dry pool without water lilies the garden lies silent as winter nears. The speaker hears a lone wind and silent birds while ghostly questions loom in darkness, and reply seems impossible.
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