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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1944
Page
4
A religious reflection contrasts Revelation’s promise of wiping tears and no more death with a line from Michael Bruce’s 19th century poem. The text, fragmentary and historical, blends scripture and devotional verse from a past era.
The Daily Telegraph offers a wartime New Year message urging Americans to uphold duty industry and fidelity to Americanism as World War II continues. It calls for unity, production, and readiness to win the war swiftly and hopes for peace by year end.
Dr Paul W Witty of Northwestern argues for a year of military and educational training for youth to reduce illiteracy among detrained men. He notes 90 percent learn to read and write in uniform and says average trainees reach standard reading and basic skills within eight weeks. The approach is linked to a New York City public school effort begun in 1942.
Since 1942 teachers have donated over 100000 hours to soldiers and sailors across five boroughs and military bases. In the last year 3000 teachers aided more than 13000 service members in 48 courses totaling 62339 hours, prompting a board of education resolution praising the program and its impact on morale and literacy.
The text critiques postwar power politics noting the UN may feel victory secured yet questions remain about true justice and equal opportunity. It argues the US seeks a square deal, repayment of borrowed money, and barriers to future wars while Britain and Russia pursue nationalistic gains.
The piece asserts President Roosevelt admitted there was no drafted Atlantic Charter and labels the published facsimile a hoax. It argues Churchill repudiated parts of the instrument and claims the Newfoundland meeting aimed to push the United States into war, with Pacific strategy as the chosen path.
Inez George in the New York Times describes an ice storm scene where a shabby pasture becomes a crystal garden. The poem depicts still air, a sudden breeze, cracking trees, and a ground strewn with glass like shattered china.
The piece notes a mood of national doubt after the election, citing Bernard Baruch defending capitalism, Ham Fish proposing a third party, and low turnout among service members. It details 4.4 million service members voting, 11.0 million in service, and only about a third voting, with New York sending 600,000 ballots but just 422,698 cast.
The piece argues that about 60 percent of service votes favored Roosevelt, roughly 2,640,000, influencing an overall 11,000,000 vote landscape. It notes rising domestic political activism by organized minorities, presenting analysis without critique.
A columnist argues CIO PAC represents a minority that seeks to marshal the public under federal control. It claims a majority influence while promoting a vision of freedom through government action to discipline employers and shape the state, opposing business groups. The piece teases a continuation tomorrow.
The piece promotes buying war bonds with slogans aimed at women and girls, urging timely support for troops. It notes wartime shortages and encourages patriotic spending while mentioning Florida readers enjoying winter weather reports despite broader austerity.
J. J. Giles elected chancellor commander of Bluefield lodge No. 153 Knights of Pythias. Bluefield firemen held their 1905 annual banquet at the Bluefield Inn. W. H. Ferguson of Gordon arrived in Bluefield to take a position with the Hampton-Offut lumber company. Thirty years ago today Harry Greenspon left for New York to study journalism at Columbia. J. T. Thornton and R. M. Garli left for Roanoke on a business trip. Judge Harold A. Ritz returned from Parkersburg after attending a state bar association meeting.
The Rev. Paul L. Roger pastor of the Luthern church Cecil Hef ner and Robert Umberger left for Luray Virginia to attend a Luthern League convention. The Clover club held its semi annual New Year Eve dance. Joseph H. Reiland of Oak Hill a noted mining man of southern West Virginia and brother of Lewis H. Reiland died in Oak Hill.
Ten years ago Edwin C. Wade was named president of the West Virginia society Sons of the American Revolution at a Huntington board meeting. W. E. Meachum resigned as manager of Ellett's shoe store and left for St. Louis to join Roberts Johnson and Rand. W. J. Peters completed a six year term as Mercer county court commissioner.
Ruth Hussey and John Carroll exemplify the talent limbo as big studios limit films and loan-out stars to others. The piece notes how producers pay top salaries for brief borrowings, while actors seek that pivotal part to spark stardom, recalling Hussey’s journey from road company to Metro success.
A stream of bright anecdotes and gossip in a small town column touches on a recruiting mistress, a premier’s travels, peeping Toms, wartime loyalties, and a hero pilot returning from overseas. It adds humor about parties, romances, and a six year old's political quip toward Christmas.
John Selby discusses Alexander Nazaroff's Land of the Russian People as a middle of the road, child friendly survey of Soviet and Tsarist eras. The book reverses the usual itinerary by starting in Vladivostok then guiding readers westward through Siberia Kiev Crimea the Caucasus and deserts, offering impartial notes for young audiences.
The reviewer praises Nazaroff for trimming a vast text to reveal Russia’s rich racial tapestry bound in Greater Russia. The book shows a slow transition from Boyar era to modern life with careful, vivid depiction.
Bluefield firemen were called out twice Friday for a flue fire at 028 Greenbrier Street at 5 PM with no damage. A second call Friday night was a false alarm from the Allen Street box.
A satirical column by H S Phillips lists Henry Wallace OPA and ODT changes and forecasts by month for 1945 with roving claims on rationing, travel, and politics. It notes Roosevelt LaGuardia Chaplin Churchill and Stalin in playful prophecies and ends with a poem by UNA W HAR SEN and a note on Florida race tracks.
The board of education offices in Bluefield and Princeton will close Monday for New Year's Day. Mercer County schools plan to reopen January 4 after a holiday period extending from December 11 due to bad weather and the Christmas holidays.
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