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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1949
Page
4
Publication details for the Bluefield Daily Telegraph from 1893 including establishment year 1893 and postal records. Notes on subscription rates, delivery options, and Associated Press affiliation. No specific news event or local item described.
Wisdom guides action over knowledge alone. The text urges choosing what most surely yields lasting happiness and true glory, emphasizing practical discernment over mere accumulation of facts.
A long analysis argues Republicans must mount organized, precinct by precinct get out the vote to counter Democrats efforts in 1950 elections. It notes President Truman favors tax hikes to balance the budget and cites past expulsions and payroll nepotism as historical context for congressional ethics and reform debates.
Washington discussion centers on Rep. J Parnell Thomas who pleaded guilty to defrauding the government by padding his payroll and taking employer kickbacks. He is expected to resign before or after sentencing on December 9. In prior cases Congress’ reaction varied with expulsion rare and appeals often delaying any removal.
An editorial laments the move toward ready to cook and ready to serve foods eroding traditional kitchen skills. It argues that manufacturers supply everything from rolls to pies, coffee to potatoes, making home cooking domestically lighter but less distinctive. The piece questions changing domestic roles and the value of real cookery.
Autumn is described with vivid colors as leaves fall onto green grass and swirl in wind. The poem speaks of a seasonal parade ending with leaves lying on the ground and winter rain, crediting Delphia Cline Freeman.
Drew Pearson outlines Latin American upheavals with fascist influence in Panama and Colombia, criticizing Truman for superficial good neighbor tactics. He notes MDC figures like Edward Miller and Jesse Jones, and hints at RFC money politics tied to Sam Rayburn Day in Houston.
A Dallas executive receives a large Santa wrapped box from Neiman Marcus marked with holiday greetings. Inside are several wrapped gift packages arranged like a Christmas tree, prompting a quick shelving of duties for a personal, amused moment.
Narrator recalls a faulty Christmas promotion and a later World's Fair act joke. He laments misdirected gifts from a department store, then shares an anecdote about an aspiring act claiming to be unsinkable, leading to a humorous poolside moment during a rehearsal.
Hollywood gossip notes Bobby Driscoll will travel to England in 195 to star for Walt Disney in Robin Hood though not as the legendary hero. The piece also mentions Lana Turner, David Niven, June Lockhart, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Marilyn Maxwell, and other stars in various project and personal updates.
The memo notes Senator Johnson of Colorado overstates a bomb’s power, while asserting a truer figure near two times Nagasaki. It also references Mary zgerden praising Truman’s eyes and hints at railroad ticket practices shifting to brokers if fares fail. The piece reflects 1940s political chatter and industry concerns.
The 30 room 300 acre Shinnecock Hills estate built by banker Charles F. Sabin and last owned by Mrs. Dwight F. Davis has been sold to the Joint Industrial Board of the Electrical Construction Union AFL. The purchase reflects a new labor acquisition of a famed Nassau property.
A satirical piece contrasts faded coastal luxury with former workers turned union leaders over mansions and villas. It recalls past labor struggles at seaside estates and mocks broadcasting ads and cigarette campaigns in a round of social commentary.
The letter argues the 1949 year frame justifies action against Communist influence in education. It urges appeals to the U S Supreme Court and public protests led by mothers to curb indoctrination while warning of Soviet alignment and the erosion of American ideals.
Senator Soaper urges a universal pension at age sixty five and hints at addressing candidate stances in 1950. He frames the issue as a matter of retirement security and fiscal responsibility amid campaign timing.
A compact column recalling events from 50 to 20 years ago in Bluefield and nearby areas. Notes include funerals in Shamo kin, a 1909 bankers convention in Bluefield, a conductor injured at the local roundhouse, a $100 reward for a lost bond, and local residents including G W Shinault and social figures returning from Washington events.
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