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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1962
Page
6
A religious reflection cites Rev. 2 19 praising discernment in works and patience while noting the Christian world finds comfort in its Leader and humility in prosperity through the contemplation of his life and sufferings.
Bluefield residents contributed to 10 major charity drives and three civic funds this year, totaling 1,200,233 dollars. The report notes the list excludes the Community Christmas Tree Association drive now underway, highlighting widespread generosity in Bluefield and surrounding areas.
The piece recalls the 21st anniversary of Pearl Harbor with Roosevelt’s famous warning and notes on why the U S failed to foresee the attack. It discusses Kennedy’s strategic checks, debates over blame, and Roberta Wohlstetter’s analysis on signals screening and preparedness in the cold war era.
A public appeal outlines the demand for a four-lane highway linking Bluefield and Princeton in Mercer County. The proposal stresses improved regional transport, economic development, and safer, faster travel between the two cities.
George Sokolsky defends The Mikado and Gilbert and Sullivan as timeless satire and musical theater. He praises the D Opply Carte Company and performers Thomas Round and John Reed, notes British wit, and contrasts Victorian satire with mid century sensibilities.
General de Gaulle and Chancellor Adenauer land firm wins boosting a united Europe. Analysts note plans for a Europe of the Fatherlands and a stand against Soviet influence while Cuba tensions test Western resolve and Berlin talks loom.
A collection of humorous lines touching on economics safety and travel contrasts. The snippets poke fun at shopping debates government surveys lunar rock theories and aging childhood memories. The items offer playful takes without a single dominant news event.
Fifty years ago T. H. Lilly and J. L. Kersey of Hinton motored to Bluefield for a visit with friends. Forty years ago The Salvation Army owned property in the United States valued at $15,535,630 according to a report.
Washington notes critique of Senator Ellender's annual trip reports. The excerpt includes a Hong Kong dinner narrative detailing Ivy Fung and her family, a tour of a cliffside house, and observations of U S influence. Also covers Minnesota election turmoil, Gov. Andersen's win, and calls for a senate investigation.
The first flake arrives with wind dancing and twisting before resting on my hand with a hinted smile. It feels gentle and tentative a quiet blessing before the storm begins its onset and the season changes.
Thirty years ago Dr. L T Peters of Maybeury filled a McDowell County seat after the death of Col James Elwood Jones. Twenty years ago Allied forces received reinforcements to aid Tunis. Ten years ago Ske handled issues in the Korean War with caution.
Robert Ruark argues that early vague ABC crash bulletins about the Idlewild DC-7B catastrophe panic the public and mislead, urging broadcasters to withhold details until flight number and destination are known and casualty counts are verified. He notes the harm to families and the public in rushed reporting and calls for responsible, accurate updates.
H J Taylor recalls December 7 1941 from Lisbon where Axis radio war and Vichy transmissions shaped early Pearl Harbor news. He notes sources from Saigon to Tokyo and a Lisbon barber as dubious informant while U S officials seek confirmation from Col William J Donovan and Bert Fish.
A columnist riffs on new government acronyms like ZIP for Zone Improvement Plan and AID cherishing Bell David E. The piece lists various agencies and VIPs, from Blair House to COPAD, with a playful tour of terms such as REMS CHAMPION TOES and DYNAMO, noting POTUS and other initials.
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