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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1956
Page
10
The article discusses relentless threats and brainwashing used by captors to induce false confessions. It explains the process of breaking a prisoner through manipulated biographies and exploitation of weaknesses, citing Korea as an example of how ideology can turn individuals against their homeland. It closes with a preview about a farmer under Communism.
Police report a chaotic scene in Ottawa as a dog eatery incident led to many dogs running loose. Dog catcher George Dolman noted the crowd of dogs dispersed, with only one left at large and people spreading word about the event.
The piece discusses Australia adopting compulsory voting to raise participation, noting it nearly universalizes the polls, narrows gaps between male and female voters, and reduces election costs. It contrasts with American apathy and cites outcomes seen over decades of universal suffrage.
Judge Brad Stevens and his wife Joan are shown in a light hearted incident at a hospital after a banana peel accident. Joan also falls ill with a virus and is hospitalized nearby as hospital staff deal with the couple and the on screen chaos.
The Columbus Boychoir of Princeton New Jersey will perform Sunday afternoon December 2 at 3 00 p m in Elkhorn High School Elkhorn West Virginia Proceeds benefit the Sorority Scholarship Fund. The group is renowned with appearances at major venues and networks.
Trade disruption leaves eastern warehouses filled with mostly industrial products as shipments backlogs grow. Business owners expect delays through the impact of the Suez Canal closure and ongoing port congestion.
Internal Revenue Service notices seizure of a 1950 Ford Sedan and a 1947 Plymouth sedan in West Virginia for violating internal revenue laws Sections 7301 and 7302. Owners Edward Lester Fannock and Donald Lester of Fannock WV must file claims with a $250 and $260 cost bond by November 17, 1956, or the property will be forfeited. Also lists address and contact details for the regional offices and offices handling the matter.
In the Circuit Court of Mercer County a chancery notice names FUNERAL DIRECTORY, A CORPORATION as Plaintiff. Case No 700 references compliance datelines and vouchers with a court order. Commissioner's signature dated November 77 1954 and event in December 1056.
James Catron and wife transfer to F Catron a Bluetiela tract in section 213 for $10. T Sisk Sr and wife convey Bluestone River Old Rock Road tract to Pred A Lilly and wife for $10. Alice J Mann and others to J C Cummins and wife lots 26 27 in Mary J Johnston subdivision Prince ton Athens Road East River for $10. George Kirsteis and wife to BE F Bertok and wife western jot 11 section 1000 Blue field for $10. C W Surface and wife to J Surface and wife 31.85 acres Beaver Pond on Sandlick and Lorton Lick Beaver Pond for $10.
New upholstery shop advertises best work at lowest cost with free estimates and guaranteed quality. Workers with 10 years experience provide free auto and furniture pickup and delivery in Bluefield and Falls Mills area. Write or call collect Scott and Craft Upholstering at FA 6 7484 or night FA 6 7301.
A crowded job and shopping ad sheet lists multiple positions and services. Listings include a supervisor for a dairy distribution branch, drivers salesmen canvassers and route men, a draftsmans opening Island Creek Coal Co, mechanics and electricians, two salesmen for a Bluefield firm, and engineering, plumbing, and car-related posts in Welch Pocahontas and Princeton areas. Also notes for female help, part and full time sales, loans, a service station for sale, and pets for sale or home adoption.
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