This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1946
Page
13
Bluefield West Virginia based paper notes AP credit for dispatches and local news. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail zones including West Virginia and out-of-state rates.
A compact quotation collection contrasts Paul’s verse about human and divine knowledge with Pope’s line asserting that the proper study of mankind is man. The juxtaposed lines invite reflection on knowledge, spirit, and humility.
The state auditor cites capitation taxes from 262 903 men rising 20 000 since 1945 to 525 806, but critics say the levy is unfair as it mainly hits reachable men and excludes women. Calls grow for limiting county assessors to four years to curb underassessment and better fund municipalities and schools. The piece also comments on postwar international peace efforts and Baruch plan.
The piece argues the atom bomb as civilization’s edge and urges U S control of the secret. It highlights Baruch’s stance that no nation may gain the bomb without UN veto constraints on atomic crimes. It notes Russia and Poland oppose broad disclosure and veto rights.
Holiday reports from the commerce department and the Associated General Contractors of America predict more than 20 billion dollars in building activity next year, including about one million new houses and apartments. The Bluefield area expects 1500 to 2000 homes and buildings, with optimism tied to eased regulations and material supplies. Taxpayers are urged to support productive government rather than waste.
Editorial notes Everett Moore of Moundsville as a leading candidate for minority leader as 38 Republicans form a influential minority in the 94 member West Virginia House. Moore is praised for long service, state knowledge, and procedural experience shaping the role.
Poem by Raymond Oliver reflecting on the Christmas gospel and the life of Christ. The verse proclaims a rise from mourning to celebration through the birth crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus with emphasis on teaching preaching and victory.
President Truman presided over a blunt cabinet meeting in 1946 announcing budget reductions to limit Republican cuts. He warned of a completely honest budget and outlined allocated funds while VFW Lt Col Louis Starr pressed for housing controls to stay in place. The piece also notes political turmoil surrounding Miss Martin's ouster and a retrospective on past reporting.
Rumors swirl of Beckley Dems aligning with Kanawha County figures to block State Senator Arnold Vickers’s 1948 governor bid, while Meadows aims to unseat Vickers from the senate presidency. Kane Thomas vows support for Kilgore and Meadows for the Dem nomination. Mercer County chatter weighs county offices and potential GOP moves. Also notes Marshall College capacity, an Owls club, and a humorous Santa tale.
A lighthearted look at Christmas fund drives on Capitol Street in Charleston. Police at the Salvation Army booth collected donations with high compliance. Report notes a radio duet by Governor Meadows and Mayor Dawson and a $700 fund total.
John Lardner notes 1946 reshaped style ranks as many could buy suits and raise the list. He recalls Duke of Windsor saying his six year old three button blue suit would shock rivals, while duchess outfits and past rivals also loom in the year’s fashion tally.
The piece ranks Lefty Winkelbury as the top dressed man after a February coup of two suits, with Winkelbury a former bookmaker now a dealer. It notes Rocky Graziano as best dressed athlete, praising his neon negligees as he enters Madison Square Garden. October 19 is cited for a follow up on page eight.
Hal Boyle parodies the year end rush of lists by mock nominating odd categories from best book to throw at a cat to most hated sight. He jests at expert lists and personal irritations in a lighthearted essay style.
A satirical roster lists people and traits as nominations ranging from sharp jests about Mae West and Jimmy Durante to quirks about public figures like Omar Bradley and Fiorello La Guardia. The items pivot on humor about character, appearance, and social roles, ending with a wry tag about amusements in parks.
The piece compares teacher wages with other trades, notes a wartime birth rate rise to 23.2 million by 1954, and warns of a shrinking, underqualified teaching corps. It cites 60,000 unfilled teaching jobs, 350,000 leaving since 1939, and emergency certificates amid growing public pressure for reform.
The column lists past social trips and visits from various years. It names Minnie Shott leaving for Staunton and Charlottesville, Sue Tarter visiting her sister, J. P. Crockett, J. A. Davidson visiting his daughter, Roberta McNutt visiting a cousin, Joe Hoge returning from Christmas in Christiansburg, S. B. Payne traveling to New York, Jerome Katz visiting Charleston, Helen Scott and Lois Deaumer at a Roanoke house party, and W. J. Bruch and family returning from Portsmouth Ohio as well as C. R. Thomas returning to Charlottesville after a visit.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.