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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1950
Page
4
Bluefield Daily Telegraph details establishment 1893 and operation. Rates for subscription by carrier and mail are listed, with a note on West Virginia zones and advertising representative contact. City office is 412 Bland Street Bluefield West Virginia.
A religious meditation contrasting earthly suffering with heavenly rest. The speaker cites Luke 22 29 and Rutherford, noting Christ and His cross cannot coexist in heaven, where sorrow and trouble have no place.
The article explains how the purchasing power of the dollar varies by year and by purchaser. It cites Bureau of Labor Statistics figures showing Oct 15 1950 values versus 1939 and 1945, noting differing effects for urban and farming families and for goods such as food, clothing, fuels, and utilities. It also mentions rising rents and income trends, and segues into modern treasure hunting sparked by high scrap prices and salvage efforts along New England coasts.
The New York Automat raises coffee to ten cents a cup as the Agriculture Department warns of tighter supply next season. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows coffee prices up sharply since WWII, outpacing foods, meats, and other staples. Senator Taft says he will not run for president but would accept if elected, noting voters know his positions.
Treasure seekers aim for wrecks off New England shores with clearer goals and better profit prospects. From Boston to New Bedford, crews chase salvage opportunities, focusing on verifiable targets and organized plans rather than legendary pirate caches.
The Christian Science Monitor argues that if the nationalist government of Chiang Kai-shek receives military and financial aid now the Peiping regime may fear guerrilla actions in China and become truculent toward Korea. Limiting U S action to Seventh Fleet duties to keep Reds from Formosa could make a settlement more feasible.
The poem by Araminta Walk speaks of memory and comfort during wartime separation. The speaker imagines moments as a rosary to sustain a lonely heart while the beloved is away and hopes for faithfulness amid anxious days of war.
The Truman A bomb statement at the White House press conference unsettles Britain's Labour leaders during a key foreign policy debate. Attlee seeks a focused Attlee-Truman exchange to align British American policy amid Eden's call for Washington-London talks. The Gillette coffee probe fuels Latin American backlash and strains the good neighbor policy while Brazil becomes vital for manganese.
In San Juan a clash erupts when police and National Guard confront radicals led by Pedro Albizu Campos after a post office shooting near Vidal Santiago’s barber shop. Reporter Vivi Marrero uses a portable transmitter and a garbage can as shield to broadcast the siege.
An improvised siege unfolds as a Puerto Rican barbershop becomes a radio battle site. A transmitter linked to WIAC broadcasts the two hour clash with police and guards, a barber wounded, a child killed in random fire, and local figures like Vivi and Albizu Campos entering the scene.
Sheilah Graham reports Hopalonge Cassidy plans a Europe toy flight for Christmas distributed to French Italian and Greek children under CARE sponsorship. Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire top Paramount projects Casey Jones in development. Laughton shifts to directing Don Juan In Hell with Boyer as Don Juan.
The column notes Ginger Rogers delaying New York move due to season and conventions. Judy Garland to perform with Bing Crosby on December 6. Rhoda Fleming and John Payne travel to Florida to film Crosswinds. Franchot Tone and Barbara Payton amid custody questions. Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis romance heating with family dinners flagged.
A satirical discussion mocks the household Social Security tax for domestic workers. It jokes about Form 942 and a fictitious Form 943, asking whether the maid’s pay should be split or paid by the employer. The piece critiques how home duties and tax rules mix with daily life.
A solicitation touts a domestic help security plan with no cost, promising Sundays off and dishwashing assistance as part of the package. The message emphasizes free coverage and perk offers to attract readers.
A fragmentary postcard quotes Shadda Haddim amid Florida racing season, claiming improved luck and new opportunities. The note mentions northern racing success, financial relief from a wife’s loans, and plans to mail back a small loan request. It reflects a gambler’s hopeful tone and asks for a couple of dollars.
A stark protest piece laments Communist threats at Lake Success. It accuses leaders of duplicity as crosses are described, while blood red streams in distant hills imply violence. The piece portrays fear and moral alarm amid political tension.
In the crisis over Korea and nuclear threats, the author critiques Dean Acheson’s冷 demeanor on TV and argues for a consultative panel to aid the president. He cites figures like Hoover Baruch Eisenhower Byrnes Wedemeyer Herter and McCormack as potential members and stresses the need for informed, responsive counsel to restore public confidence.
Edward Appleton of Ashland Kentucky visited the city. Col James Browning of Pocahontas and Tazewell county residents discussed a good roads program and bond issue. Crum in Mingo county applied for a certificate of incorporation.
The Beaver junior class planned a school play titled Oh, Oh, Cindy. Weather hampered preparations with heavy sleet and snow affecting the area.
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