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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1948
Page
4
This entry records the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, established 1893, published mornings except Mondays by the Daily Telegraph Printing Co at 412 Bland Street Bluefield West Virginia, with Associated Press affiliation and subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery.
The message warns that false prophets come in sheep’s clothing while ravening wolves inside. It contrasts a devil citing scripture with an evil soul posing as holy. The proverb likens a good outward appearance to rotten inward fraud.
Opinion essay arguing for promoting American values abroad and expanding government pay. It notes America’s opportunity and immigrant roots and discusses proposed presidential salary increases and pensions amid Hoover era debates. It cites support from Republicans and Democrats and suggests the presidency deserves higher compensation.
In a troubled world air power is essential and the United States must stay ahead in aeronautics. Bell Aircraft chief Lawrence D Bell cites a 1,000 mile per hour plane and rocket powered X-1 flights as proof of American leadership. He argues ongoing government support and funding are vital to maintain supremacy amid international competition.
A Hoover chaired committee urges higher pay to attract skilled administrators and entice new talent to federal service. Cabinet officers now earn 15 000 dollars yearly and may be raised to 25 000 dollars, seen as fair by many newspapers given executive pay in business.
Shoppers face a choice of goods and question price and quality. The era demands renewed salesmanship as goods improve and prices vary. Despite reports of weak fall sales, crowded streets suggest strong holiday spending with many having more money to spend yet wary of high prices.
Our editorial incorrectly stated three percent of the world population would celebrate Christmas due to a typographical error. The article should read thirty-one percent as Christians observing Christmas and other holidays, while noting that peace depends on following the golden rule amid ongoing turmoil.
A U S Public Health Service official states the United States is close to eradicating malaria within about three years. The wartime push reduced cases, with Georgia dropping from thousands to about ten, and nationwide campaigns target breaking the infection chain and eliminating mosquito breeding grounds.
Washington reports Drew Pearson notes Governor Dewey favors a special 1949 Republican convention to decide control between the old guard and liberal factions. Key backers include Philip Willkie, Governor Earl Warren, Harold Stassen, and senators Aiken, Flanders, Smith, Morse, Baldwin, Tobey, Tobey’s allies.
Billy Rose reviews seven new books. Hints of suburban satire in Larks in the Popcorn by H Allen Smith. Saroyan Special showcases The Great Man’s short stories with praise for Will Saroyan and his Flying Trapeze piece.
The Literary Department previews seven humorous travel and culture books. S. J. Perelman’s Westward Ha! is praised as funny and sharp, while Robert Ruark’s Loaded. and Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer’s New York Confidential are noted for brisk writing and vivid city life. Damon Runyon Story by Ed Weiner and Bennet Cerf’s Shake Well Before Using receive high marks for tone and craft. Eleanor and I reflect that reading can be enjoyable and worth teaching.
Sheilah Graham notes Nina Foch may take a lead over Marie McDonald in Hounded with George Raft predicting Nina’s appeal. Errol Flynn’s Hollywood home life is chaotic as family illnesses and staff changes unfold. Abbott and Costello seek Rita Johnson for the Invisible Man, while Greer Garson’s future rests on marriage and a pension. Others include Robert Walker’s Topeka stay, Tyrone Power courting Jean Simmons for The Black Rose, and Cary Grant’s Christmas Gift in England with Betsy Drake.
H. J. Phillips England warns that nationalization of bars and social venues signals expanding state reach. The piece notes government operation of hangovers and poolrooms as a troubling sign, imagining a sovereign state acting as bartender and bouncer and sparking concern over individual freedoms and public dissent.
Wartime era verses critique government aid and cost of living. The speaker laments shortages in a cold flat while officials debate budgets. A satirical plea by J. E. Webb questions presidential pay. Poem fragment by Clarissa and a verse by Henry G. Moser appear as social commentary.
In Washington, Geo. Sokolsky argues for bipartisan or nonpartisan approaches within the two party system. He urges cooperation on foreign and defense policy, support for Hoover committee reforms, and a nonpartisan overhaul of the State Department amid concerns over organizational chaos.
Senator Soaper reports a long experiment expanding poultry production and meat on front offerings, extending to new-model cars as a crowned success.
The Daily Telegraph surveys past anniversaries and obituaries. Notable items include Edna Walton and Bertha Walton leaving for Lynchburg for holidays, marriages of Cornelius Robinson with May J. Broyles and Pred C. Goodall with Lottie Trent, and deaths of Mrs. E. F. McKinney and Mrs. Kitty Jane Gotsey on local mentions. Police and safety notes recount Kimball police chief Harry Hammer killed by a train and other fatal incidents.
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