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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1944
Page
4
The piece describes winter's arrival as white frost touching branches and lawns, while streams thawed edges and ponds show playful waves. Fields shift from green to gray brown, with new wheat fields ready for spring, suggesting winter as another pleasing season alongside spring, summer, and fall.
The piece reflects Senator George optimism for a balanced budget and tax relief after World War II. It notes doubts about rapid tax cuts in 1945, cites debt repayment plans and deficit-spending concerns, and highlights unsettled factors like the fourth term policy and wartime costs shaping the fiscal outlook.
The piece critiques price controls and distribution policies amid wartime inflation, noting Senate scrutiny of cigarette shortages led by Rep. Flannagan. It argues against domestic distribution frictions and questions promises of postwar job creation, labeling the era as fraught with bureaucratic inefficiency and political rhetoric.
Lemmon leader labels those who strike during war as traitors and un American, condemning acts that jeopardize soldiers in the field. He argues workers should endure hardship and support victory rather than seek leisure and money.
The article extols the 50,000-watt bulb as a groundbreaking product costing $500 each and capable of lighting 600 homes. It compares the bulb to a large basketball in size and praises its potential to illuminate crime, corruption, and despair by brightening the area where you are, as cited from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
A verse excerpt adapts the image of a bright moon as a symbol of wartime destruction. Observers debate the meaning and the ominous name Bomber's Moon, comparing it to ancient violence and divine judgment as the night sky remains uncharted and still.
The article outlines a plan allied with Byrnes to keep wartime economics steady while allowing gradual wage increases. It states the move would raise pay sector by sector without explicit policy disclosure and hints steel, textiles, autos, and rubber as progression targets. The piece notes the secrecy around government concessions to unions.
The piece notes a frantic government stance on price ceilings and wage shifts, citing shortages and rising costs. It discusses unions pressuring for higher pay and the labor board using reclassification to boost wages, highlighting inflationary risks and black market pressures.
The piece discusses a company bypassing a wage freeze by reclassifying workers to grant a 10 cent raise without changing base rates. Analysts question final wage totals, while CIO leader Phil Murray hails the ruling as a victory. The article warns unions will seek new increases, highlighting a national fight against economic disruption tied to wage devices.
A stream of quirky wartime anecdotes moves through a magazine style column. References to Marie Antoinette era rhetoric, a four day ship build in 1942, a New Yorker influencing a raccoon coat purchase, jungle jeep handling, and a sardine cannery complaint create a collage of oddities and satire.
A quirky column notes rhymes and slogans urging support for troops. It cites Congressman Flannagan of Virginia complaining brand cigarettes blister his tongue. The piece mentions Nazi soldiers forbidden to remove false teeth except for Cayprenes and hints at advice on Christmas shopping and planning.
A rambling column mixes social satire and a liquor license notice. Reubens, Inc. had its liquor license suspended for five days with a one week deferral after a bartender took racing bets. The owner calls it rank injustice and claims no knowledge of the barstaff’s bets.
In Hollywood the season favors sunlit titles as RKO MGM and Selznick push sun themed projects. Dana Andrews shines in Pale Rider and shows growth beyond early roles, while industry economics complicate raises yet reinforce dedication to craft.
J. W. Ruff returned from a business visit to Logan county. Mrs. C. L. Burgess left for Radford to visit relatives. L. W. Oaks returned from a visit to Logan county.
Thirty years ago today W A Reedy departed for Florida to start in real estate and plan a hunting trip in the Rocky Mountains. Mrs D P accompanies them from Elkhorn near Wythe Avenue and Whittaker.
R. M. Lambie of Charleston was unanimously elected president of the West Virginia Coal Mining Institute at Welch. W. E. Keppler of Bluefield joined the executive committee. A. J. Laabliner of this city assisted Walter W. Ross, Mercer County prosecuting attorney-elect. A residence owned by William Halden on West Ridge Street burned completely, with damage estimated at $8?
Ten years ago today J J Long returned from two vacations in Washington City Raleigh and other cities. Mrs Lula Watkins returned from a trip with friends in East Orange New Jersey while away she attended the UDC convention in New York. Mrs R K Wotherite returned home to Wyther Steer during Thanksgiving. Mrs John...
A chaotic bulletin notes China's big cabinet shakeup and mocks newspaper proofreaders. It cites Patton on Metz and reports Petain Laval relocating to Semernee with a jab about trailers. Uncle Sam advertises five thousand assault boats for sale for a season on the waterfront.
In Norfolk Virginia a $2,800 suit contends the Southern Bank of KK cashed forged checks against Esther Speer’s account from December 1, 1948, to August 22, 1944. The case questions bank liability for forged checks and account charges. It also notes copper recovery from cans now accounts for about ten percent of U.S. copper production.
The first Trace family novel centers on Sereno Croesus Trace and his wife Nancy as they clash over wealth and control. Sereno moves his family from Maryland to Wisconsin to build a town while Nancy battles within a marriage built on manipulation. Serena grows a new community as Nancy’s plans falter, leaving readers skeptical about Sereno’s strength against persistent conflict.
Dr. J Taylor Stinson former pastor of the First Baptist church will preach at both services tomorrow during Rev Cecil V Cook Jr absence. Stinson a Virginia native and Richmond College graduate pastored in Cartersville Lebanon and Bluefield from 1919 to 1930 and served four years as president of Bluefield College. He now pastors several churches in Lebanon.
Gulf Oil opens district offices on the sixth floor of the Law and Company building in Bluefield. Law and Caton is district manager and B J Robinson is district plant superintendent. The district covers eighteen counties in West Virginia and Virginia, including bulk plants in Silvefield and Grundy Va Beckley Rainelle and Jaeger W V. Six persons, including Caton, are employed in the new office.
A profile of Gertrude Berg creator and star of The Goldbergs describing her theory that authentic everyday experiences engage audiences. It notes her writing methods, the show’s long run, and Berg’s prolific output while highlighting the strong presence of her on air family and producers.
War Food Administration set aside almost all chickens produced in a large eastern area for army use starting December 11. The boundary includes Delaware and parts of Maryland Virginia and West Virginia with a possible extension through March 1945. Navy and civilian shortages cited as reason.
Charleston reports 28 highway fatalities in November, the highest monthly total since October 1943. The year 1944 totals rise to 235 for the year, with 214 deaths recorded for the first 11 months, according to the state police accident prevention bureau.
The Service Men's Club welcomed 103 service men and women, plus ten wives and one child, for a yesterday gathering. Eighteen states were represented. Chairmen were Mrs. G Eastwood Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Kahle with a large list of assistants.
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