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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1946
Page
2
Proper Study of Mankind and Atom Bomb Policy
The text discusses the limits of human knowledge and quotes Pope, then shifts to postwar views on Russia and world peace. It argues the United States has perfected the atom bomb and urges justification for handling and withholding its secret under the Baruch plan, while criticizing Soviet opposition to permanent peace efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Russia
United States
Some Revision Is Needed In Our State Laws
The West Virginia state auditor reports capitation taxes from 262,903 men this year, $525,806 total at $2 per head, but the tax burden is unfair as it mostly hits a small reachable group. The piece urges ending the capitation tax and considers limiting county assessors to four-year terms to prevent undervaluation and rebalance tax revenue for municipalities and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Attitude of Russia and Baruch on the atom bomb
Opinion pieces discuss the atomic bomb as mankind’s most dangerous invention. The United States under Baruch insists on secret management and universal safeguards, against a veto by Russia, Poland, and allies. The piece argues U S leadership is essential for global security and preventing misuse of atomic power.
Building Prospects Spark Hope for Housing Boom
Holiday gains include forecasts of more than 22 billion dollars in horses and construction for the coming year. The Associated General Contractors and commerce department officials foresee over 20 billion in building activity, with about 1 million new houses and apartments likely. Bluefield could use 1,500 to 2,000 more homes and other structures as the nation eyes growth and tax accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Department
Associated General Contractors of America, Inc
Bluefield
Congressman May
Kentucky
Wallace Jetter
Truman
Russia
Rogge
U. S
Signal Corps
Bri
Calvert WH. Arnold
Harry C. Ingles
Arnold
Southwest Pacific
Moscow
Tast
Donald Russell
Bedell Smith
Donald
State Department
Robert Shields
Agriculture Department
Beet Sugar Association
Mr. Shields
Marshall
Teacher College
Owls Club
Smokehouse
Paddock Grill
Mercer Golf Club
Mingo- Thornton Enterprise
Dick Powell
Santa Claus
Santa
Economic Council
Harry
Jack Steiner
New York
Leo
Moore for Leader in West Virginia Legislature
Editorial notes Everett Moore of Moundsville is likely to assume minority leadership in the 1947 West Virginia legislature. Though not seeking the post, he is widely mentioned by Republicans as a top candidate. Moore’s experience and knowledge of state issues position him to influence GOP strategy with a strong Marshall County base backing his leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Moore
Moundsville
West Virginia
Moore
Marshall County
Wheeling Intelligencer
Behold The Child Is Born and Our Hope Restored
Poem praising divine gift and resurrection. Mentions God’s son, life, teaching, crucifixion and resurrection. Attributed to Reymond Oliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reymond Oliver
Truman Budget Cuts Stir Cabinet Tone in 1946 Meeting
President Truman bluntly announced budget reductions at a late 1946 cabinet session, warning against Republican cuts and pledging a liberal state of the union message. Veterans groups pressed for housing controls, while Taft linked Marion Martin’s removal to Ohio GOP pressure and Petticoat Fever intensified intra party rivalries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Sean
Congress
Bob Taft
Ohio
Marion Martin
Benill Nm National Committee
Miss Martin
GOP
Kathryn Kennedy Brown
Republican National
Senator Taft
Reece
West Virginia political maneuverings stir 1948 ambitions
Statewide chatter claims Beckley Democrats align with Kanawha countians to block Logan Senator Arnold Vickers governor bid. Meadows races to curb Vickers and help Kilgore Kay Thomas 1948 nominating plans. Mercer County hints at local shifts with West eyeing county offices and possible GOP bids. Marshall College expands teacher program as social notes mix with holiday humor and local business moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Demo Party
Kanawha
Arnold Vickers
Logan
Lake
Meadows
Vickers
Senate
Kay Thomas
Kilgore
Kay
Thomas
U. S. Senate
GOP
Chapman Revercomb
Mercer County
A. Harry West
Liiely
Congress
N. Clarence McClaugherty
T. Courtney Tanner
West
W. T. Jackson
Justice of the Peace
Walter V
Politically Charged Holiday Harassment in Charleston
A chaotic scene on Capitol Street as police halted cars seeking donations for Salvation Army during a pre holiday photo opportunity. Citizens donated generously to a fund while a Christmas radio duet with Governor Meadows and Mayor Boone Dawson sparked political jibes about Republican Democrat harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Street
Charleston
Charleston Coppers
Salvation Army
SA Fund
Capitol City
Governor Meadows
Boone Dawson
Moundsville
West Virginia
Ten Best Dressed of 1946 and the Duke’s Suit
John Lardner reviews the annual list of best dressed men and women as fashion evolves through the year. He recalls the Duke of Windsor remarking on a six-year-old three button blue suit and notes the ongoing interest of ship news boys and fashion observers in determining style leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Windsor
Ship News
Dave
Lardner
Harrison Williams
William Taub
Atheletes
Best Dressed Ginks And Minxes of the Year Featured
The year’s top ten best dressed men include Lefty Winkelbury who wore two suits in a bold February move and kept a lead in the field. Rocky Graziano is named best dressed athlete for his striking negligees as he prepared to enter Madison Square Garden. An October 19 note signals continuation on page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fender
Lefty Winkelbury
Winkelbury
Taub
Rocky Graziano
Madison Square Garden
Graziano
SOCKE
Noted Year in Nonsense Nominations Run Amok
Hal Boyle lists tongue in cheek honors of the year compiled by assorted experts as a humorous tally of oddball titles and tastes. He lampoons broad fashion picks and public figures, from a Smithsonian reference to Mae West and Jimmy Durante, with whimsical quips on fashion, beauty, and public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Temple
Jimmy Doolittle
Gen
Omar Bradley
Mae West
Jimmy Durante
Some Nominations To End Practice
A fragmentary humor piece lists playful nominations and quips about famous figures and public personalities. It references Emily Dickinson, Emily Bronte, Elsa Maxwell, Kate Smith, Simon Legree, Lady Macbeth, Fiorello La Guardia, Kilroy, and radio commentators with laryngitis in a satirical catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Dickinson
Emily Bronte
Elsa Maxwell
Kate Smith
Simon Legree
Lady MacBeth
Fiorello la Guardia
Kilroy
Pege
Education Crisis and Teacher Pay Debate Warns of Shortage
An analysis contrasts teacher pay with skilled trades across cities, noting teachers average about 1,900 yearly while bricklayers earn up to 4,500. It cites wartime birth-rate boosts, mass teacher attrition, and rising government salaries for ex-teachers, warning of a nationwide education funding and staffing crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York High
San Antonio
Charlotte
Fifty Years Ago Visited Staunton and Charlottesville
Daily Telegraph Said record of past visits lists Miss Minnie Shott and Miss Sue Tarter visiting relatives in Staunton Charlottesville and nearby towns. Entries trace visits over decades including Hedricks Princeton Christiansburg Roanoke and Portsmouth Ohio with families noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Shott
Staunton
Charlottesville
Sue Tarter
Tazewell
J. P. Crockett
J. A. Davidson
Hedricks
R. E. Lazenby
Roberta McNutt
Princeton
8. D. Long
Bruch
Albemar Street
Portsmouth
Ohio
R. ‘Thomas
Charlotteville
F.T. Ridley
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Poland
Drew Pearson
F. W
American Legion
Paul Griffith
Wilson Wyatt
Louis Starr
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Starr
VFW
Louis
eWell
VEW
Ermane
John Lardner
International
Hal Boyle
Smithsonian Physical Tables
Primo Carera
Cargantua
Paul Mallon
Bureaucrtic
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California
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Georgia
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APL
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AFL
New York City
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