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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1944
Page
4
The read text presents a biblical quotation about worship and judgment from Revelation 14 7 and a garbled note referencing ancient sanctuaries and a person named Bryant. The fragmentary OCR lacks cohesive news context or events to summarize further.
An editorial urges Mercer county residents to invest in war bonds, noting previous drives and the need for individuals to buy E bonds to reach a quota of 903,900 dollars. It highlights that two thirds of the county’s funds come from 80,000 residents and asks each family to buy one and a half bonds to meet the target.
The text argues about Republican and Democratic cooperation on war and peace policies, noting presidents and leaders from both parties urging unity. It mentions Dewey, Roosevelt, and votes to refer names like Grew Macleish Rockefeller and Long to a committee for investigation amid partisan debate.
Senator Kilgore faces questions of unity and partisanship as Rep White urges confirmation and Americanism over party lines. The column notes shifts in stance among Democrats and Republicans, critiques pacifying signals, and urges personal savings with bonds as a practical remedy amid calls for national unity and possible military drafts.
The piece argues that despite farm production being up 8 to 42 percent, egg surpluses will continue due to government control of supply and demand. It traces WFA actions from 1941 to 1944, notes costs and holdings, and outlines proposed policies to cut production or subsidize prices while warning that overreach harms consumption and signals policy failure.
The fragment references laurel in hillsides lowlands and pastures, noting coral flowers and juniper, with mountain laurel along upland stretches praised as beauty for the climbing heart. Poet Prances Frost appears as the author.
Paul Mallon reports in Washington that the firing of Norman Littell for insubordination prompts a congressional probe into Attorney General Biddle. A investigator notes Eddie Biddle’s phone records show frequent calls with Tommy Corcoran since the war began, and Biddle confirms Corcoran was a friend.
The piece notes Cor Coran climbing to near top on the new deal list while Harry Hopkins, David Niles, and others oppose him. It claims Cor Coran would find no White House talkers today despite praise for his role in reshaping the Supreme Court and advancing Securities Exchange Commission measures.
Corcoran used White House influence to recruit young lawyers into top posts and befriended congressmen to secure advancement for allies like Biddle. He quit government service amid a growing reputation for ruthlessness and pursued wealth, marrying young and planning a life of luxury.
A narrative alleges Corcoran amasses wealth through questionable clients and war contracts while avoiding congressional appearances. It suggests political maneuvering around attorney general Corcoran and figures like Biddle, Hopkins, and Miles, predicting limited earnings and limited career advancement for Corcoran.
Forty years ago today Judge Sanders and wife left for Cincinnati where they spent a few days. A J Pletcher was seriously wounded in a dispute over a bill at Clarks Gap, Mercer county. Thirty years ago today M F Thompson was elected venerable consul of Bluefield Camp No 9595 Modern Woodmen of America. Judge Frank Maynard and State Senator elect W P Hawley left for Washington on business.
Twenty years ago today Howard Parker a 22 year old bookkeeper and town corporation employee died when 2300 volts of electricity passed through him. Mrs W J Kearns of Gary and her two daughters Kathryn Ann and Margaret had just returned home after visiting Mrs J L Francisco.
Mrs LaVerque Gatton Gridley of Dott died instantly and four others were injured when an ice slick wrecked their car near Matoka and plunged over a 200 foot embankment. R R Sage announced a new Bluefield office for Mercer county housing program in Elbs building. Miss Margaret Fortune reports from a trip to Washington Harrisburg and York.
The letter from H. L Phillips reports a bureaucrat’s affectionate notes to a recipient. It notes a more detailed “star of my love” and outlines a plan for a secure marital setup if a proposition succeeds. The author cites devotion rising to 98 percent for the last fiscal year.
Fragmented wartime letters discuss affection plans with code terms and safeguards while war reshapes life. A quip about Santa and a spoof note on Colonel Elliott Roosevelt and Faye Emerson are included, with a tongue in cheek tone reflecting homefront morale pages.
A yarning column recounts local misadventures from Jimmie Rantis’s restaurant to a mud filled car rescue after a late shift. It notes oddball quips about Houdini, Ouija boards, and a WV court scene, plus community life along dimly lit South Bluefield streets.
A critic praises Margaret Axson Elliott’s My Aunt Louisa and Woodrow Wilson as a revealing portrait set in a family context. The reviewer highlights the Southern Aunt Louisa and Woodrow Wilson contrasts, noting Wilson’s temperament and cautious compromise, with detailed, non-flaunting analysis.
The Federal Trade Commission will investigate cigarette sales age compliance to determine if any laws have been violated. Analysts note the inquiry aims to assess adherence to age restrictions and potential regulatory breaches.
Hollywood notes recall cigarette culture shaping film icons from Theda Bara to Ginger Rogers and Claudette Colbert. Albert Dekker jokes about sheriff costumes in politics while touting mushroom lore and a wary line between good and bad. Bob Hope eyes soldier tours amid wartime morale efforts.
A fragmented film note mentions Sorian and Ginger Rogers in a project titled And Then I Saw You, not a sequel to I'll Be Seeing. It references James Craig in Ours Have Tender Grapes and actors like Edward G. Robinson and Margaret O'Brien, with speculation about age and other players including Humphrey Bogart and James Cagney.
Scribbled notes recount a cocktail party at the Officers Club and Hotel Astor honoring the Wilhelm Hendrik Van Loon Scholarship Exchange. Funds support Dutch arts and sciences in America, with events featuring Dr Harold Cae at the Metropolitan Opera House and stories of postwar cultural ties.
In a lively wartime column the piece jokes about war bonds and home front duties. It skewers economic strain and social aims while riffing on fishing, schooling, and patriotism. The tone mixes sarcasm with calls to support the war effort through finance and productivity.
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