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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1946
Page
2
The notice lists newspaper details for Bluefield West Virginia and notes Associated Press affiliation. It mentions carrier delivery by mail and annual subscription rates, with advertising contact information and the Kats Agency as advertising representative.
The piece notes ongoing wage negotiations between management and labor as threats of strikes loom. It contrasts expert opinions claiming wages can rise without raising prices with those arguing higher wages inevitably lift product costs, questioning who may be misleading the public. It also comments on postwar funding, refunds, and government accounting concerns.
The veterans administration proposes refunds on premiums paid for national life insurance by late war veterans. About 18 million policyholders could receive dividends reflecting excess premiums due to lower than expected war casualties. Payments would depend on policy amount, age, and policy duration, with larger refunds for those keeping policies.
A sweeping critique of hotel fire safety argues architecture and safeguards in hotels lag behind needs with many fires traced to smoking in bed and inadequate sprinklers. Calls grow for fireproofing, improved sprinkler systems, stricter government inspections, and stricter penalties for dangerous practices as inspectors, managers, and owners ramp up after fires.
A Columbus Dispatch item notes Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. is active in New York politics as a potential future governor and prominent figure in ex servicemen circles. It contrasts his stance with Elliott Roosevelt and critiques views on military power and atomic secrets, referencing the Baruch plan and public sentiment.
Poem describes white snowflakes falling at night and children’s cries of joy. It paints a blanket of snow covering the earth, creating a merry Christmas mood. The verse invites ringing out gladness and expresses wishes for a white Christmas and universal happiness.
President Truman, quoting hints to visitors, says the State of the Union will be a liberal message aligned with labor gains and no retreat from New Deal labor gains, while noting anti labor sentiment in Congress and the need to safeguard labor advances. He hints at an all out liberal program for agriculture and suggests a tougher line on Republican sensitivity. The item also surveys government cooking guidance for Christmas turkeys and other news teases.
Readers recall Damon Runyon the writer and a tale of his ashes scattered over Broadway after a flight with Eddie Rickenbacker. The piece notes Mrs Damon Runyon Sr a former Bluefield resident, Tommie Leedy of the Virginia Side, Graham High School basketball era figures, and a web of Bluefield connections including Henry Callaway the Old Timer and local weather prophets.
A rural weather legend named Pappy Murry, known as Panny in his neighborhood, is described predicting a harsh spell and early snow. The tale recounts his visit to a news office, his moon and star methods, and the community’s playful acceptance of his forecasts for late autumn and early winter.
The Stephan family of Cincinnati for three generations tried to raise a captive born polar bear cub named Bozo from North Star. After failure from illness, Stephan proposed milking an adult female polar bear to produce a digestible substitute, but the plan was deemed dangerous and impractical. Bozo died three days after birth despite various diets and attempts, including whiskey and orange juice.
Researchers describe polar bear mothering and cub protection. A Milwaukee Zoo keeper notes the female is a sensitive mother and details denning efforts, including a successful deep retreating den. The account mentions challenges with male bears and limited knowledge about polar bears temperatures and behavior.
The piece humorously notes John Bromwich in Australia, comparing him to native fauna and mentioning his tennis serve. It references a past sighting seven years ago and hints at a past project in 1099 while praising his prowess and background.
An observer describes Bromwich’s forehand and backhand confusion as well as a habit of dropping an extra ball on serves. The piece notes opponents’ complaints and Bromwich’s legged, long kicks of a loose ball, suggesting chaotic play and scoring quirks in a Davis Cup context.
Bromwich and Quist clash with the Davis Cup as Australian fans build toward the postwar final. The parties complain Bromwich receives too many points and vow to settle the sparring over the spare ball before the day-after-Christmas match for Mr. Davis's grail. The buildup signals a truly terrific showdown in Australia.
Paul Mallon outlines Republican priorities as the new Senate majority forms. Key proposals include possibly repealing parts of the Warner act, considering state level strike controls, and pursuing tax cuts while trimming federal bureaucracy. Tariff changes appear unlikely amid a favorable global trade outlook. The tone stresses measured action to protect the nation and avoid econom ic disruption.
Daily Telegraph notes several brief past dated items. N Bortee and son H A left for Roanoke. J G Damewood and M T Roberts returned from Cincinnati. Other items mark visits and travels from Miss Florence Mann to Indianapolis and Bluefeld, Miss Marion Morley to near Cleveland, and P T Saunders elected mayor ten years ago.
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