Bluefield Daily Telegraph masthead and imprint details
Bluefield Daily Telegraph editor Hugh Ike Shott notes publication details with address, establishment year, and Associated Press membership. Rates and subscription terms listed for carriers and mail in West Virginia. Advertising rep named Katz Agency, Inc. Also notes post office classification and year of entry.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott
Daly Telegraph Printing Co
Bland Street
Bluefield
W. Va
Associated Press
West Virginia
Proverb and Beecher Quote Art of Life
A brief reader quote contrasts wealth endurance with generations and declares riches as instruments of life. It cites Proverbs 27 24 and Henry Ward Beecher on riches serving life rather than ending it.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Army Of Million Men Planned To Defend Europe
The democracies plan to raise a million man army by 1953 to defend western Europe against Communist aggression with Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower as supreme commander. The force would be integrated as a solid unit, with deputies, but defense would rely also on air power and atomic weapons stationed in England and North Africa to strike Soviet targets if Russia advances.
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North Atlantic Alliance
Western Europe
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Soviet Russia
Russia
English Channel
Western
Europe
Eisenhower
Ural Mountains
England
North
Africa
Soviet
Moscow
Soviet Union
Ability To Serve Country is Chief Requisite
The well known lecturer Robert Kazmayer calls for an equivalent of the Hoover Commission to study U S foreign policy. He urges assembling six to eight top minds from Hoover Baruch MacArthur Eisenhower Taft to assess what the nation must do and how to avoid drifting. He insists solutions must come from intelligence and experience beyond party labels. Russia’s progress threatens freedoms, and a nonpartisan commission could provide crucial guidance.
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Robert Kazmayer
U.S
Hoover Commission
U. S
Hoover
Baruch
MacArthur
Eisenhower
Taft
Russia
Difficulties Rise for Communist Party in America
The Communist Party of the United States faces shrinking membership and internal pressure to dissolve. Hoover estimated 54 174 members with New York 25 000 and California nearly 7 000. The Daily Worker circulation has fallen from about 80 000 to 20 000. The party traces its roots to 1922 and has endured leadership upheavals including Browder suspensions and re formations.
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Communist Party of the United
California
Illinois
District of Columbia
Hoover
Communist Party
Daily Worker
Workers Party
Socialist Party
Kremlin
Stalin
Hitler
Theu. S
U.S.S.R
Earl Browder
U. S
Roosevelt
Browder
Labor fights for fair pay but rejects coercive strikes
The statement argues that workers deserve fair wages yet resist pay increases obtained through unfair strikes or coercive methods that pressure employers beyond reasonable negotiation. It frames fair pay as rightful while condemning aggressive tactics.
Explaining War to a Curious Youngster
A reader reflects on war as useless and brutal noting China’s role in Korea and the UN veto power. It argues Reds in Korea with a million armed men and a UN veto may be in a strong strategic position.
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Korea
UN Security Council
Bell Toll in Berlin Becomes Symbol of Freedom
Editorial notes the Berlin Freedom Bell at Schoeneberg Platz as a beacon of democracy following the Freedom Crusade, highlighting signatures from Americans and Virginians, donations, and new radio transmitters aiding Radio Free Europe. The piece contrasts Western reception with Moscow’s reaction, and cites Lincoln’s message on the bell.
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Berlin
Europe
Schoeneberg Platz
Lucius D. Clay
Frankfurt
Munch
Radio Free Europe
Lincoln
Richmond
Kindness Poem No. Araminta Walk
A brief verse praising gentle touch and voice to lift weary hearts. It emphasizes that few kind words are stronger than anger and that children understand a gentle hand, urging more real kindness to lessen grief.
Truman Halts Price Freeze After Staff Shortages
President Truman delayed a price freeze until a skeleton staff is ready as Economic Stabilization Director Alan Valentine and Price Administrator Mike DiSalle press for enforceable rules. The note recalls months of delay since Congress granted power to control prices and cites potential alternatives and staffing issues.
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Washington
Truman
Alan Valentine
Mike di Salle
Valentine
Mike
Toledo
White House
Congress
Leon Henderson
Paul Porter
Chester Bowles
Connecticut
Roosevelt
Veterans hospital notes Bluefield donation to Riley West Post
A Mountain Home Tennessee veteran hospital letter from John W. Cochran commends Riley West Post No. 9 Bluefield for cig donations given at a recent bingo. The message thanks the American Legion and wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Mountain Home
Johnson City
Bluefield Legionaries
Riley West Post
John W. Cochran
Princeton Avenue
Tenn
Bluefield
Riley West Post No. 9
Cigs
American Legion
Bluefield Legionaires
Midweek county political clash stirs Democratic race
Report from Mercer County describes a post meeting dispute among Sheriff Elmore, Captain Walker, Prosecutor Carr, and State Police Sgt. DeMoss. The feud links to ex sheriff Dye and a 1952 campaign, with Red Gibson and Lewis Cook also seeking the Democratic nomination, signaling a three way intra party contest.
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Court House
Princeton
Sgt. C. B. Dye
Welch
Clarence C. Elmore
Bob Carr
Bob
Captain Walker
Beckley
Sgt. Dye
Walker
Carr
Elmore
Bill DeMoss
Mercer County
P. L. Dye
Bluefield
Dye
Red Gibom
Lewis Cook
Toga
Cook
Gibson
Hollywood gossip and holiday chatter from a star studded crowd
Sheilah Graham notes tensions between Roy Rogers and Bill Boyd over a harsh Minneapolis interview about Hoppy Cassady. Lex Barker pressures Arlene Dahl to wed in January in Sun Valley. Jean Simmons pleads with Fox to keep her with Stewart Granger, while Rosalind Russell and the Van Johnsons travel to Sun Valley. Ester Williams, Ben Gage, Kirk Douglas, Irene Wrightsman, Diana Lynn, John Lindsay, Burt Lancaster and polio news mix with movie plans and marital hints.
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Hollywood
Bill Boyd Cassidy
Roy Rogers
Roy
Minneapolis
Hoppy
Lex Barker
Arlene
Sun Valley
Arcene
Jean Simmons
20Th Century-Fox
Tyrone Power
Stewart Granger
England
Stew
Rosalind Russell
Freddie Brisson
van Johnsons
Ray Millands
Ester Williams
Ben Gage
Ester
Ben
Accapulco
Texas
Kirk Douglas
Warner Picture
New York
Irene Wrightsman
Florida
Irene
Diana Lynn
John Lindsay
Burt Lancaster
Billy
Norma
Burt
Ten Tall Men
French Foreign Legion
Hollywoodites Assemble For January Show Biz Roundup
Janis Carter headlines in New York TV as she begins a Florida vaudeville run singing on stage. Vincent Price flies 9000 miles to cap a Duffy show in Puerto Rico then returns for scenes in His Kind of Woman with Jane Russell and Robert Mitchum. Richard Conte and Ruth head to New York January 10 for four weeks of theater. Robert Ryan signs with RKO, ending Broadway plans after talks with Irene Selznick. Lucille Ball previews costume sketches for The Greatest Show On Earth. Ezio Pinza wows previews for Mr Imperium but Lana Turner may wear the outfits.
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Janis Carter
New York
Florida
Vincent Price
Ed Gardner
Duffy
Puerto Rico
Vince
Hollywood
Jane Russell
Robert Mitchum
Richard Conte
Ruth
Robert Ryan
RKO
Irene Selznick
Lucille Ball
Lucille
Paulette Goddard
Virginia Mayo
Lana Turner
Mr. Imperium
Ezio Pinza
Mr. Pinza
Christmas darts at General Wu spark tense U.S. exchange
The writer condemns General Wu for greeting Americans with holiday wishes during a tense peace period. The letter mocks the gesture as disrespectful and politically provocative, citing escorts, gifts, and yuletide imagery to press the point.
Reactions To A New Year Wish
A bitter year start letter attacks Communist sympathizers and readers mocking Happy New Year greetings. The writer berates opponents as enemies of American soldiers and questions press treatment of antiwar sentiment with hostile, pointed language.
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United Nations
General Wu
Special Reaction and Broadway Benedictions in Gag Comedy
A compact verse notes a comic aims to take the video gags while favoring interdictions for those who grin and close their acts with Broadway benedictions.
Ambush Death and Political Strife Referenced in Article
A fragmentary note contrasts violence with political realism. It cites Mr. Attlee arguing Britain should recognize and trade with Chinese Communists, while describing snowy ambush deaths and armed murder as equally “realistic” in a sweeping, provocative line.
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Mr. Attle
Disagreement over race and nationalism in a Boston phone call
The author recounts a confrontation with a Boston caller who denounced him as a red-baiter and blamed racial inequality for communism. The piece argues prejudice is universal and historical, notes Robeson’s passport issue, and questions why anyone would stay in the United States if they dislike it. It concludes that removing such critics would improve the country.
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Boston
France
United States
Paul Robeson
State Department
Robeson
Dryden Phelps
America
Comery
Senator Soaper and the Missing Link Debate
A quip contrasts archaeologists with readers who question the missing link theory. The line suggests skeptics doubt established findings and mocks media influence on scientific claims.
Daily Telegraph Nostalgia Notes from Bluefield
A compact holiday era digest lists 50 40 and 30 year ago visitors including W R Oldham J F Garril son D H Johnson and P J McElrath. It notes a violent holiday death record and Kiwanis charter date for Bluefield. Also mentions Shrine dance at Masonic Temple and John Gott becoming terminal better service club president. British units watch Dover cliffs for a possible Nazi invasion and Mickey Rooney as Hollywood top money maker.
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Masonic Temple
John Gott
N&w
Bluefield Terminal
Better Service Club
Dover
Mickey Rooney
Hollywood
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Alcoa
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U.S.A
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Jess Larson
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Ross Harrison
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Wayne Morse
Oregon
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Republican Committee On Committees
Hugh Butler
Butler
Barbara Prillman
Donald Canaday
Herndon High School
Don Haynes
Robert Bailey
Talfourd Haas Kemper
Albert Kemper
Virginia Episcopal School
Lynchburg
Bill Munsey
Nancy
Portsmouth
Ohio
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Matz
Ohio City
Arnold “Nuo
Porterfield
Camp Lejeune
Nub
GOP
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Sheilah Graham
H. 1
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Lissen
Noel
Dicken
U. N
Geo. Sokolsky
Senator Soaper
Daily Telegraph
W. R. Oldham
J. F. Garrileson
Pocahontas
City
D. H. Johnson
Baltimore
P. J. McElrath
Bramwell
Bluefield Kiwanis Club
S. R. Weigand
Denver
Emma Weigand
W. H. Weigand
Union Street
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