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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1963
Page
5
A brief note references Acts 6 13 and James Trusiow Adams with phrases about false witnesses and quiet aspiration. The text is fragmentary and lacks a cohesive event or identifiable local context for fuller reporting.
Virginia U Senator Harry Byrd Jr tells Wise County audience that 104 new industries planned to come to Virginia and 136 existing plants plan major expansions, arguing state leadership and right to work boost job growth while West Virginia lags. He cites geographic advantages, balanced budgets, and good roads as factors, urging WV voters to demand similar policies.
The piece analyzes how President Kennedy's assassination may affect Barry Goldwater's support in Arizona and nationally. It notes Goldwater remains a leading conservative figure, with Johnson promising Kennedy policies and the political landscape unsettled as Americans face a persistent conservative versus liberal choice in 1964.
Drew Pearson argues Lyndon Johnson’s first weeks as president show an unusually smooth transfer of power. He notes Johnson’s swift actions from Dallas, calls for cabinet and staff continuity, and quotes leaders like Halleck and Dirksen praising bipartisan cooperation.
Washington observes a new service Be My Guest tied to American Express offers gift dinners at 850 restaurants worldwide. Clients send gift certificates, guests show up and are treated to a full meal, with the payer staying home. The idea fuels social flexibility while raising tax deductibility questions.
A compact look back across decades notes Dr Odel Castello of Richlands visiting Bluefield. It recalls open rebellion in five Mexican states, the Recovery Administration’s push for code compliance, carrier attacks on Japanese held Marshall Islands, and a 1960s Vicksburg tornado that left 28 dead and 1200 homeless.
Washington analysis argues that Johnson's rise will not change core American political attitudes. The piece reviews 1964 election dynamics, civil rights debate, fiscal concerns, and the role of leadership beyond personalities, urging parties to focus on fundamental policies and broad voter sentiment.
A reflective poem describes dusk, gathering thunderheads, and turning indoors to seek comfort. Cookies of hearth light, popcorn and candles spark a shift toward tenderness and timeless leisure. Bonnie May Malody is noted as the attendant figure in this contemplative scene.
European leaders from France and Germany signal a shift toward warmer Atlantic relations with the United States. De Gaulle, Erhard and Bonn embrace Johnson’s approach, seeking wider consultations with allies before Moscow talks and hoping for a stronger Europe strategy within NATO.
A Washington observer praises Lyndon Johnson for his personable approach and easy style with world leaders. He notes Johnson’s Texas hospitality and willingness to listen, calling him a strong negotiator who can persuade diverse interests and keep talks in good faith.
In Palamos Spain Robert Ruark recalls a rare superb bullfight. Aurelio San billed as El Colombiano dazzles with cape muleta and final kill rivaling Arruza. The event leaves Ruark and three traveling women awed, declaring it unmatched in three years of watching.
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