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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1944
Page
4
The text outlines subscription rates payable in advance for West Virginia and other zones and mentions a presumed Associated Press attribution. It appears as a garbled mix of boilerplate and local news notice language.
Poetic snippet contrasts biblical miracle with Sedulius and a call to action "Buy an E Today Bene" as imagery shifts from sea to wine like transformation. The fragment reflects religious reflection and commercial insertion.
The column questions the Atlantic Charter’s timing and feasibility as Britain and Russia show signs of diverging from its plans, warning of new orders and chaos in liberated lands. It criticizes secrecy, Pearl Harbor accountability, and a shift toward broader taxation for old age programs amid wartime pressures.
The article accuses the administration of delaying disclosures about Pearl Harbor to shield officials Admiral Ames and Gen. Short. It argues for transparency, cites political interference from Democrats and Republicans, and claims the public remains denied key facts and a possible court martial.
The Middletown Ohio Journal comments on a Soviet embassy issued six point foreign policy document. It praises non intervention and peaceful cooperation while noting potential discrepancies between stated ideals and past actions. It argues the statement invites global judgment of Soviet conduct.
The poem notes winter comes with leaden skies and frost turning gardens to ice. It contrasts spring memories with the clement cold, and desires for joyous Yuletide as a bright counterpoint to fading warmth. Thomas Curtis Clark, Chicago Tribune, is cited.
Washington reports the cold Nazi defense still holds four major French ports and additional Belgian points with tens of thousands of troops. St Nazaire and Bordeaux entrances are guarded by large forces. Luftwaffe supply runs from Germany to these ports persist though winter weather hinders them. Allies open other ports to traffic and plan to use Antwerp to impact Aachen.
The text argues that Nazi fighters endure in personal crisis and near death not for themselves alone but for their cause. It claims German people are not extraordinary, their troops are average or unfit, yet they are disciplined and accustomed to following orders, shaping the war’s course in Europe.
The piece argues Hitler is sidelined while Himmler consolidates power with secret police, aided by Prussian generals who maintain morale during retreats. It claims surrender terms, a hard spring drive, and mass mobilization will break Nazi resolve, urging harsher action and home bond purchases.
The senator notes mixed world views on progress toward victory and urges cautious resolve. He references political shifts in Spain, critiques media images, and comments on party primary talk while stressing steady effort without rash moves.
A holiday slogan promotes Christmas seals with upbeat energy while a local note cautions against dulling scenes. The text also mentions a social moment where two women meet and a double chin is described.
A satirical column riffs on Clare Boothe Luce riding Fortresses and faces jealousy from fellow Congressmen. The piece shifts to Gulf Stream Park reopening and a Pearl Harbor reflection, ending with a call for sacrifice and Goebbels urging silence.
A. J. Pletcher was fatally injured in a dispute over a bill at Clark’s Gap Mercer County. The item recaps other notes from thirty and twenty years ago, including visits, injuries, and local events, with brief mentions of residents and travels.
Ten years ago today W. H. Matthews of Bluefield was named Mercer county tru ant officer. The Melody Male quartet from Bluefield college performed for the Bluefield Lions club. W E Bolton a Bluefield college student and football team member was elected student body president.
Hollywood bandmaster claims he was struck by a bottle during an incident. The Associated Newspapers report questions how the musician could know the object’s impact and origin amid the commotion.
J Donald Adams publishes a book based on thoughts from his New York Times book review column arguing books should last and influence future ideas He surveys authors like Kenneth Roberts Walter Edmonds Esther Forbes James Boyd Le Grand Cannon and Howard Fast while praising Elizabeth Madox Roberts Ellen Glasgow and Stein.
Critics rate Thunder Rock three stars for an awkward run of technical flaws yet a strong emotional core. Damon Runyon’s Irish Eyes Are Smiling misfires with June Haver in Betty Grable’s supposed role and Dick Haymes delivering a decent but limited turn. The piece praises Thunder Rock’s fantasy premise and emotional impact despite shakey photography and uneven production.
Industrial Commissioner W. F. Robinson will begin Monday a series of hearings on industrial accident cases. The sessions will take place in Christiansburg Pulaski and Hillsville with further hearings in Bristol Pennington Gap Big Stone Gap and Dante on successive days ending with Roanoke on Friday.
Sheriff Sam Lambert announces the courthouse and Bluefield offices will close to tax collection from December 18 to about January 6. Final settlement and transition preparations will occur as fiscal affairs are turned over to Sheriff-elect Perry Dye.
Leonardi, director of music for Bloomer Girl, plans a 1950 beach festival to mark Bach, the 200th death anniversary. His varied early steps included barbering in Atlantic City and piano study in Paris, leading to work with Marlborough Blenheim Hotel orchestra and Philadelphia Pop concerts. He later became a noted arranger of early masterworks and has traveled globally. He is married to Helen Busch and owns a notable Escoffier receipt.
Washington in early December reports a draft to create a eleventh executive department foreign trade. A cabinet secretary would lead postwar commerce abroad and oversee related agencies, with action aimed for 1945. Leo Crowley of the FEA could be offered the cabinet post if created.
Richmond Va December 6 Governor Darden has declared Saturday December 23 a full holiday for state employees. State department heads may grant employees an additional half day for Christmas shopping before or after the holiday.
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