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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1944
Page
2
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A fragmentary Christmas excerpt echoes Luke's praise and the carol line about peace on earth and goodwill to men. The text shifts to a brief ad urging to "Buy an E Todayfond" amid holiday verse.
Editorial notes that American victory in World War II hinges on continued effort and optimism. It urges saving wages, avoiding defeatist attitudes, and supporting postwar plans including Mercer County School Board projects for a North Side Negro high school and a new South Side white senior high school in Bluefield. It warns against delays in acquiring building sites as population shifts toward South Bluefield and outlines the need for modern facilities for both white and colored students. It also mentions 60,000,000 workers and 15,000 English brides seeking visas to the United States.
Discussion across the nation centers on revision and extension of the educational system to meet wartime conditions. Authorities link curriculum modernization with a vast building program to provide adequate facilities for students, including those in the armed services, and for future needs.
Editor Edward J. Meeman of The Memphis Press-Scimitar cites F A Hayeks book The Road to Serfdom and urges readers and government officials to reject planning and preserve freedom. He argues unfreedom grows under socialism and urges a government of laws applied to all. He warns it is not too late to turn back toward freedom from capitalism evils and the dangers of a planned economy.
A Chicago Tribune poem reflects on the Bible tale of wise men seeking the Christ child. It imagines the journey of the Magi and their gifts and calls for embracing a new path in life inspired by Jesus. The verse honors Mary and Jesus and urges humility and devotion.
Washington reports that Nazi forces used reserves built from elements fleeing France to break a weakly held sector on the Russian front. Poor weather blocked air power. analysis notes the tactic is familiar and awaits further winter battle outcomes.
The piece argues that stalled talks with Russia threaten final Dumbarton Oaks agreement aimed at a stronger postwar world order. It warns that permanent guarantees of borders and balance of power politics, such as in Greece or Poland, may resist long term commitment by both the Senate and administration.
The text describes a split in Congress into two camps over the Atlantic Charter. One side views it as a war ideal possibly unacceptable to Russia in the end, while the other suspects public war hopes have been overextended abroad.
Republican senate leaders meet Governor Dewey in New York showing a split within governors who played major roles in the last campaign. The gathering signals strong opposition to compromising with the new deal policies.
Capt John W. Smith 75 a well known Mercer county merchant died at his Princeton residence. Dr H A Palmer departed for Staunton Virginia to visit relatives. T F McCary a Columbia University law student arrived in Bluefield for Christmas holidays.
Hugo 8 and Benjamin left for Newburg New York to spend Christmas holidays with their parents. Frank Fox and William Lee students at West Virginia University returned home for holidays. John B Lambanca visited Poca to attend the Elks Christmas tree entertainment.
A Grant departed for New York City then sailed on Christmas day to Scotland, his homeland. N. Jackson visited from Columbus Ohio at his son C. W. Jackson's home, Beaver high school principal. Mr and Mrs Russell Ritz returned from Wheeling and Clarksburg.
Funeral services for Cyrus B. Neal, prominent Bluestone valley farmer and stock dealer, were conducted at Ebenezer church and the family cemetery received the interment. The Pocahontas Tug River Mechanica and Electrical Institute held its organizational meeting at the West Virginian hotel.
The article recalls Claude Rains rising to fame on voice alone in The Invisible Man (1933). It notes his then-astonishing $1,280,000 six months’ pay for Caesar and Cleopatra and explains Vivien Leigh’s contract setup with David O. Selznick. It mentions Leigh remaining in England with Olivier and Rains’ plans to invest in a Pennsylvania barn, amid war-time film activity.
The text implies Vice President Wallace had little to do with an abortive Guffey Pepper push against Roosevelt state department appointees. It notes Guffey was seen once and mentions Truman as the forthcoming vice president who drew Republican senators to aid a war investigation committee to aid the president.
A Pacific island report notes strong winds sending large objects through the air, possibly steel guitars. A caller mutters about a local underground when asked the source of cigarettes. Jap sea casualties are discussed amid claims of naval design defects and leadership on a crowded bridge. A local character opens a parcel and proclaims holiday cheer. A prankster tries on girls millinery, spoiling a simple joke.
Fragmented chatter discusses Harpoon throwing, Pilgrims receiving turkeys, price differences, a cigarette shortage warning US senators say is a hoax, and a Toronto traffic law banning running for two streetcars, with a quip about waiting for one.
Mayor of Cherbourg article recalls Lt. Col. Woodrow Wilson Bailey of Jefferson Street Bluefield Mercer County and his heroic action at Cherbourg France. Bailey led a creeping mortar assault to seize a German fort, then drove a force into the city docks and freed his troops. His family details include wife Jean Dieh and siblings in service.
The fragment notes that a per day or 296.30 per hour rate is unacceptable, even if the amount would not be seen. It implies dissatisfaction with pricing or compensation terms. No clear entities or events are identified beyond the monetary figures.
A brisk panorama from around town with sightings of Emmerich Kalman and Mrs Kalman dancing in Cotillion Room to Billy Rose at 1-2-3-Tiny Ann Penn ington at Cafe Pierre. Jane Pickens glows in a blue dress at the Colony while Paul White man in faun overcoat walks Rockefeller Center and Helena Bliss wears tinkling bells. Morton Downey looks to overseas service and Kate Ellen Mur tah touts aspirin cure for colds. Dave Cowles revives thezique at Glen Cove Penguin Club and James M Carrol leads hotel changes in Boston.
A whimsical column notes Evelyn Knight with her Washington fiancé aboard a French cruise at Chateau Briand. Romeo Vincent spins jokes and plans as he joins Jimmy Dwyer’s Emporium then takes a new post in Miami Beach. Peter Donald riffs at Henry Hudson Hotel while script ideas simmer. Andy Russell fans and a five and dime job thread through city life. A Brad Simpson quip about fat and thin appears amid Christmas trees in 22 parks. Kenneth Daigneau from the Aldrich Family visits a kennel and buys a retriever, later moving to a county home.
A survey by the American Fat Salvage Committee shows a two member family saves the most fat with limited monthly red ration points. The younger housewife under 25 saves about half as efficiently as the 50 year old senior.
Officials of the Sixth War Bond drive for Bluefield Virginia thank Voice Of The People Bluefield Daily Telegraph and Sunset News for strong support. Signed by Huffard Weeks Metcalf Gilles Cecil Bates Shufflebarger Oblinger Painter Shirley Oblin ger Longworth as county co chairmen and staff.
A book about soldier life by Arthur Miller is praised for plain, vivid writing that captures enlisted men and officers with sympathy. Critics note Miller shows scenes from night maneuvers, barracks life, and the moral mix of discipline and humanity that shapes soldiers.
Staff Sergeant Warren G Clement husband of Ruth C Clement of Bluefield has been sent to Miami for reassignment to an important army position. He entered the army in 1944 as a gunner assistant engineer on a B 24 Liberator and was shot down on his first mission over Ploesti. He became a prisoner of war and was later evacuated by Flying Fortresses. He has earned the Air Medal and the Purple Heart and has been convalescing at the army air forces hospital in St. Petersburg Florida.
Herman McClanahan, 38, of Pocahontas, Va., was taken to Tazewell county jail to await a hearing on the burning of four homes Tuesday morning. He was arrested Tuesday afternoon after his own home and three others were destroyed, with deputy E L Mathena escorting him.
West Virginia farmers planted 114000 acres to winter wheat in the past fall up from 113000 a year earlier, though below the 1933 average of 149000. Ample rains fostered good crop growth and December 1 conditions were 88 percent of normal. Rye plantings rose to 14000 acres from 11000, with December 1 crop conditions about 75 percent of normal.
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co reports consolidated net income after taxes of 16.31 million for the year ended October 31 1944 the highest in company history and earnings of 7 per common share up from 6.90 last year Net sales reached 651.41 million for the year beating 545.39 million a year earlier Akron Ohio December 21.
American hospital ships are fully equipped with wards, surgical rooms, dressing rooms, diet pantries, utility rooms, linen sacks, toilets, and showers. They offer recreation rooms, libraries, sun decks, dining saloons, and elevators for bedfast patients. Modern labs, ample X ray gear, and large medical and surgical supplies ensure superior care for wounded veterans.
In Coreaye the political dilemma is encapsulated by a wry Jimmy Durante quip about crowds forcing their way into action. The remark underlines local tensions as factions vie for influence and power in a fragile governance scene.
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