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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1948
Page
4
Call for larger federal facilities in Bluefield post office
A Bluefield editorial argues for a bigger federal presence including a new post office building with delivery trucks and updated equipment. It notes strained facilities through the Christmas rush and calls for expansion of postal and federal offices in Bluefield. The piece also surveys global religious demographics and festivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Post Office
U. S. Court
U S Relationship with Russia Through Wars and Policy
The article recalls U S recognition of Russia under Roosevelt, noting early alliance with Germany, wartime aid to the Soviet Union, and a claim that a small Communist minority led by figures like Baran is 3 percent. It argues the United States was an important friend to the Soviet government and questions current hostile attitudes of Russian envoys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
United States
Roosevelt
Dies Committee
Germany
Britain
France
America
Soviet Republic
Alexander Barmine
Red Army
Hitler
Stalin
Tito
Stepinatz
Oscar Ewing
Sandisfield
Ewing
England
King Features Syndicate, Inc
One Third World Population To Celebrate Birth Of Christ
A historical survey notes that only about 3 percent of the global population are Christians, leaving a billion and a half non Christians who do not observe Jesus birth. It details Mohammedan celebrations and key Islamic festivals and dates among the world's religious communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durga
Mahishasura
Budda
China
Christ
Jesus Christ
Mohammed
What Happened To The Hughes Plywood Flying Freighter
An old discussion revisits the Howard Hughes $40,000,000 master freight plane project. The Senate inquiry highlighted wasteful spending tied to entertainment for political favorites. The venture ended without further meetings and produced little return for taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hughes
Hughes
Horn Etiquette and Traffic Courtesy
An editorial urges restraint on automobile horn use during winter traffic delays. It singles out a type of impatient driver who blasts the horn at others yet remains irritable themselves, arguing that minimal horn use improves safety and cooperation on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Enquirer
Blue Mood and Faith Lift in Sorrowful Verse
A devotional poem describes a weary traveler burdened by life and sorrow. The speaker grows despondent until faith arrives as the Savior lifts the dark cloud and reveals divine presence.
Maverick and Johnson Press Truman on Housing and Power Plans
Maury Maverick visits President Truman and urges action for a pro people administration including removal of generals. Lyndon Johnson catalogs Texas flood control and power needs, advocating eight Colorado River dams funded by state bonds. Nelson, lobby head, proposes state controlled cooperative housing to sidestep federal plans and asks Truman to discuss with Leon Keyserling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maury Maverick
San Antonio
Truman
Maverick
Congress
Missouri
Maury
Marshall
Economic Council
Robinson Newcomb
Herbert A. Nelson
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Iobby
Chumraily
Robbie
Nelson
Leon Keyserling
Savoy
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
White House
Lyndon
Senate
House
Johnson
Colorado River
Gulf of Mexico
Senator Soaper Describes Soviet Bottleneck as Half Problem
Senator Soaper likens the Soviet bottleneck remark to a bigger dilemma. He compares it to a dry day with a cork in place and no corkscrew in a strange hotel, highlighting a built in obstruction and missing tool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
And Then Dear Mr Klaus The Christmas Letter
A farce letter to Santa lists comic wishes for a manly Christmas. It mocks holiday gifts while venting frustrations about bills and relationships, calling out both men and women with humorous, risqué undertones and midcentury tone.
We Warn Santa Claus in Christmas Column Note
A columnist chides Santa urging tangible gifts and better town safety. The piece mocks present troubles, rails against reckless drivers, and cautions Santa to deliver champagne or solid fishing tackle and shotgun if needed while demanding justice this Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. S
Santa
Bluefield
Hollywood Gossip Roundup Shows Bing Crosby and Friends in Busy Year
Sheilah Graham reports on Broadway Bill changes with Bing Crosby and Warner Baxter, Deanna Durbin’s Italy plans, Irving Berlin and Fred Astaire projects, Rex Harrison and Jill Palmer’s New York happiness, Gregory Peck’s Florida shoot, Jane Powell engagement with Gary Steffen, Jimmy Stewart’s Palm Desert stake, Van Johnson’s colorful chairs, June Allyson’s Monty Stratton twins, John Garfield’s casting note, and John Payne Gloria de Haven reconciliation hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Bing Crosby
Warner Baxter
Myrna Loy
Bing
Arlene Dahl
Deanna Durbin
Felix Jackson
Italy
Fred Astaire
Irving Berlin
Ginger Rogers
Judy Garland
Paramount
Berlin
Crosby
Fred
Irving
Gregory Peck
Jimmy Stewart
Palm Desert
Palm Springs
van Johnson
June Allyson
Monty Stratton
June
Sun Valley
Dick Powell
John Garfield
Beatric Pearson
Clifford Odets
Bee
Johnnie’s
Atwater Kent
Mr. Kent
Rudy Vallee
New York
Rudy
Connie Bennett
Robin Chandler
Jeffrey Lynn
Eloise Mchonie
John Payne
Gloria de Haven
John
Gloria
Colleges invest endowment funds in real estate and industry
A congressional committee report reveals American colleges invest endowments in real estate, restaurants, mail order houses, gas stations, and factories including a spaghetti plant. Some universities own apartment and office buildings and major projects like Radio City Center, raising questions about tax exemptions and competition with business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional
Radio City Center
Old Alma Mammy Unfair In Business Competition
The piece rails at perceived university business ties to industry think tanks and campus ventures, arguing faculty focus is diverted from academics by investments in department stores real estate and consumer products. It cites Dean Dumplin professors and big fundraisers amid concerns about student support and ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Lester
Ewing on Meet the Press Sparks Debate on Socialized Medicine
The radio discussion centers on Oscar Ewing head of the federal security administration and his stance against physician groups backing socialized medicine. Critics compare his arguments to totalitarian tactics while questioning rights to petition and organize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Ewing
United States
Hughes, Schurman and Dwight
Federal Security Administration
Democratic National Committee
Meet the Press
Ewing
National Physicians’ Committee
Washington
Ed Flynns
The
Bronx
Local notes and incidents from Princeton and region
Daily Telegraph items list a Delmore shooting death of c. O. Si Smith and a fatal crash in Kimball tunnel. Obituary for Mrs. Eugene Farmer of Toledo street and funeral for Mrs. J. S. Proffitt. Mercer county bond issue push for a Princeton courthouse. Promotions and visits include L. W. Cox to secretary of Norfolk and Western and Capt and Mrs A J Tynes en route to Auburn Nebraska. Additional tidbits cover Mrs L A Dunn visiting her husband the railway agent and A H Land leaving for Deland Florida. Mrs W A Hancock treated at Bluefield sanitarium for ankle injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Tynes
Tazewell
Auburn
Neb
Henry Peery
L. A. Dunn
Peterstown
Norfolk and Western Railway
Mercer Countief
Princeton
Eugene Farmer
Toledo Street
L. W. Cox
Board of Directors
Philadelphia
W A. Hancock
Grant Street
Bluefield
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