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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1940
Page
5
The Johnson Act blocks U S lending to governments defaulting on WW debt to the United States. Britain owes about $5.5 billion to the U S, with total world debts around eleven billion. A repeal of the act raises questions about entering or expanding involvement in the war and potential axis retaliation.
In a hospital venue a man in white prepares to operate with a brightly lit X-ray on screen. The ad rhetoric urges readers to use newspaper adverts as guides to intelligent buying and to chart a direct course to stores offering desired goods at preferred prices.
A note on Lord Lothian, the British ambassador, dying suddenly after he urged American aid to Great Britain. The piece links his death to the wider war effort and explains America’s sympathy for democracies facing aggression in Europe and Asia. It discusses the U S preparedness program and the shared stakes for liberty and government.
The passage emphasizes Britain's strategic position between the English Channel and the Atlantic and asserts that only Britain's fighting strength and resolve would defend against European aggression. It signals that Axis powers face the risk of not achieving victory if Britain holds firm.
A reflection on American food supply and retail structures. The piece praises peacetime abundance and credits Nature and the American retail system with ensuring widespread access, quality, and low prices through independent and chain stores in a freely competitive framework.
The editorial argues that opposing or forecasting a president's actions is not un-American nor unpatriotic. It compares Roosevelt's leadership to past chiefs such as Lincoln Wilson and Hoover, noting that criticism of administrations has not been treated as treason or anti democracy.
State and National Editorial Comment warns that holiday cheer often brings accidents and drunk driving. The West Virginia Department of Public Safety urges extra precautions as December tolls rise and compare to 1939 totals.
The Illinois State Journal notes New York cycles from boss to dictator, tracing a lineage to early settlers and Peter Stuyvesant. The piece argues the city’s political culture resists reform, with authority framed as divinely sanctioned and unquestioned by subordinates.
The scene follows a man and a collie as they queue through a snow filled yard. They pass a smokehouse cellar and cordwood stacks while winter ice halts a stream. The pair dash through a thicket then bound along a culvert as the collie declares the chase a game.
A surreal exchange between two speakers where violence and self-justification mix with rhetoric of goodness. One man mocks the other’s “Voice of Good” while delivering blows and vague bombastic claims. The dialogue reveals conflict and the idea of force as a misguided path to a brighter world.
The veteran Broadway star and former president of a Connecticut brewery, J Harold Murray, died at 48. Remembered as a top musical comedy and fight opera performer, he was hailed for his role in Rio Rita and other majors, with theatre work noted from Clinton summer stock.
Clerical figures have long shaped public life by engaging with ordinary people and guiding spiritual discourse through accessible outreach and moral leadership.
Hollywood gossip notes Annie Sheridan Rita Ver worth and Rita Cansino face salary disputes while Rita contemplates a film future. Rita recalls sea leg start with dancing Cansinos and a floor show on a gambling barge. John Qualen's father hears his son recite a Norwegian prayer in Knute Rockne film.
A column recalls Billy the Kid as a Manhattan criminal turned legend, noting his first killing on an East River barge and his Rogues Gallery listing. It contrasts lurid film lore with the real hoodlum from Fulton Street, then notes two Hollywood biopics and playful song recommendations.
A reader quiz from Christian Science Monitor tests knowledge of the Nativity. Questions cover birthplace in Judea, the emperor Augustus, the number of wise men, their journey prompted by a star, gifts brought gold frankincense and myrrh, and shepherds at the manger with their readings noting no gifts for them beyond legend.
The article reports Roosevelt's warned view that the world may not survive the spring and discusses officials' explanations. It cites Navy Secretary Knox and claimed information from abroad, possibly via Colonel Donovan, suggesting Britain could face peril in 60 to 90 days. Hull is quoted on the 90 day forecast amid industry meetings.
Military authorities critique the suggestion with caution while Britain sends more warships to the Mediterranean than can be spared for winter. The aim is a knockout blow to Mussolini before winter seas ease, after which ships can return home regardless of Duce’s fate.
The piece argues that evidence of lag in armament production is not new, only now publicized. It criticizes the defense commission for rushing contracts without regard to plant capacity or labor and suggests it must shift to ensuring deliveries rather than mere contracting.
The text notes some employers and workers lack seriousness about the program and that American industrial capacity may be insufficient to supply consumer goods and ramp up armament production. It adds that a T-man advisory board cannot efficiently handle the arising technical problems.
The piece argues the defense commission and president already hold extensive powers under the draft act and a priorities board. It contends these powers have not been used due to belief in voluntary compliance and highlights a lack of broad public industrial and labor sacrifice as the root of current ballyhoo.
The Senate and House operate in temporary spaces during renovations after decades of rain and snow have weakened the roofs. Oratory and weather damage are cited as factors in the structural deterioration.
A Berlin paper calls conquered peoples to stop mourning lost liberties and embrace the new regime. It promises a gentle, victorious peace under the occupiers, framing authority as benevolent and inevitable.
A Chicago youth adopts a dubious alibi to justify theft as a path to writing, turning to crime to fuel a radio gag career amid mixed signals from Amarillo News.
A fragment notes a camp poll showing pork and applesauce as the favored dish. The garbled line mentions Stanley and many congressmen, with reference to Los Angeles.
Forty years ago today E. E. Winters N and W chief train dispatcher discussed a new train schedule with Roanoke officials. Miss Ida and ee H Spencer announced their engagement with Gordon Puller of Graneston visiting the area.
An explosion at the Coal Company mine in Greeno near Norton killed nine people and drew memorial attention as a grim anniversary. The note marks thirty years since the disaster and reflects on the tragedy and local impact.
Twenty years ago today a blaze at Appalachian Virginia caused more than forty thousand dollars in damage. Dr L H Clark of Kyle was named illustrious potentate of Beni Kedem temple. Pulaski VA held an election on stopping cows from running loose and cows won.
Henry McCloud of Oran near Nemours was shot dead by a robber ten years ago. Ted Love of Vivian and George Beecher of New York were arrested in connection with a post office robbery at Vivian. Bluefield Rotarians donated 250 dollars to the Christmas Tree fund.
The draft board No. 1 mailed questionnaires yesterday to registrants listed with order numbers 626 through 655. Names include William Allen Pankey Jr from Virginia Teleone Telegraph Co in Charlotte, Clifton Wirt Hager of Citizens Coal and Supply Co Bluefield West Virginia, Arnold Lee Farlow of N and W YMCA Bluefield WV, and others such as Paul Emmerson Morris Norfolk and Western Railway Bluefield WV, and James Mitchell Rosenheim Appalachian Electric Power Charleston WV.
The American Viscose corporation sent 2500 pounds sterling to its Coventry England plant as a voluntary Christmas gift from 17 employees. Contributions came without solicitation, via boxes at plant entrances, from workers at Marcus Lewistown Meadville Payn Nitro Roanoke and Front Royal plants.
Vocal numbers by Roger Haynes J C Hall Jr and Jimmy Nelson were presented at the Rotary club weekly gathering The trio was accompanied by Miss Elma Gillespie a local pianist Mrs W H Quekemeyer of the Community Christmas Tree fund accepted contributions Guests included Ernest L Princeton Edwin Taylor and Albert McComas from Huntington
Dr. Grover C. Robertson announced in Charleston that he will meet with Chesapeake & Ohio officials to discuss a special West Virginia train to Washington for the January 20 inauguration. The tentative plan calls for the train to depart Charleston Sunday January 19 and return the following day.
The Jarrett Printing Co of Charleston was awarded the 1941 42 State printing contract with a low bid near 95000. Jerry Mitchell of the state purchases department said nine bidders statewide competed for the award which takes effect when the legislature convenes January 8. Jarrett previously held the 1939 40 contract.
Martinsburg reports the West Virginia Horticulture Society will discuss forming a ladies' auxiliary at its February 12 and 13 meeting. Secretary Carroll R. Miller said dates for the annual gathering were fixed by the executive committee.
Memphis report notes a humorous wedding ad where Frederick Harold Green proclaims Evelyn Estes as his bride. The column also mentions a stray line about a dewlap on cattle, reflecting jittery printed miscellany.
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