31 Jan 1947
Page 11
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1947
Page
11
Standard publication statement from the Bluefield West Virginia newspaper outlines establishment in 1899, Associated Press affiliation, and subscription rates by carrier and mail. Includes office post and circulation details and advertising representation.
A compact reflection on life asserting that fate is forged by actions, not beliefs. The speaker emphasizes that character and conduct determine outcomes more than creed or faith, urging responsibility for one’s own life.
Lawmakers debate ending the filibuster as a minority weapon in the Senate while weighing safeguards. Critics warn short one hour speeches may not disrupt routine, and that the rule protects minority rights though others see it as obstruction. The discussion follows disputes over voting rights and coal industry concerns.
The author argues the United States should keep atomic bomb secrets to protect its own people. They warn other nations will seek the technology anyway and urge full preparedness over pledges. The piece ends with the adage trust in God and keep your powder dry.
The Post urges miners to read and recall an editorial arguing coal faces competition from oil and gas as substitutes. It cites 1945 diesel and electric locomotive growth and FHA home heating and veterans permits showing coal uptake shrinking as other fuels gain share, warning of consequences if production costs rise.
A column questions government ownership of Roosevelt era papers amid Morganthau and Ickes diary disputes. It argues government records belong to the state and accuses officeholders of private claims to public documents. The piece also links a British strike wave to U S labor trends and capitalist fears.
The Charlotte Observer criticizes the CIO News for blaming shortages on conspiracies by business while denying wages and prices influence each other. It mocks claims that autos and coal shortages arose from deliberate withholding, arguing real causes are strikes and production limits impacting prices and wages.
Ethel Riner Sublette writes of spring’s vivid imagery where emerald rye, golden broom sage, and mossy ledges emerge from a gray late winter landscape. The scene shifts from dormancy to bright light as ferns flare and streams glint, expressing nature’s restless, untamed hours.
President Truman clashed with American Veterans Committee leader Charles Bolte over the veterans housing program, insisting it operates in a free market and noting Congress set prices. Senator Warren Magnuson urged nationwide hydroelectric power distribution from TVA projects, arguing cheaper, distant transmission will require federal support and booster networks. The piece also notes party unity on a War Investigating Committee and Pappy O Daniel’s voting stand amid Capitol intrigue.
Local report notes the Tri City Traction company plans to operate buses on both the old and new Princeton roads once the full fleet is ready. Initial service may run about thirty minutes between the barn and the courthouse, pending fleet completion.
A young dancer named Pedro and partner win tango and waltz in top East contests, earning a contract at Lowe's State in New York then extending from two weeks to eight. Pedro opens studios in Brooklyn and New London, performs at Rainbow Room and Grosinger Catskills, popularizing rhumba in New York with Olga. They bring the rhumba to fame with La Conga nights at La Conga New York and plan future showcases.
French born actress Annabella says her romance with Tyrone Power is over and a divorce is likely though she does not set a date. She explains they remain good friends and may have grown apart during the war while planning a return to Hollywood and a sea voyage aboard the ship America to France in March.
In 1942 she became an American citizen and felt proud. She recalls V E Day in Paris and the thrill of Bastille Day July 14 1945 after five years of occupation. She notes crowds in the cafés and streets celebrating with orchestras as Germany fell and Paris freed. Her birthday also marks Bastille Day celebrations.
Dr William S Rappleye of Columbia College of Physicians laments the decline of the general practitioner as specialists rise. He recalls the old family doctor who cared deeply, answered calls at night, and treated patients without the gatekeeping and fees of modern practice, even if not perfect.
A reflection on medical care contrasting the old sawbones with modern specialists. The piece voices nostalgia for accessible doctors and patient trust, while acknowledging a specialist’s role and the fear of illness in contemporary times.
Hollywood gossip notes Claudette Colbert plans retirement in three years to direct pictures. If successful she would become the first woman to direct in town, with several others having failed before. The item mentions Errol Flynn, Linda Darnell, Gregory Peck, Jennifer Jones, Mervyn LeRoy, Selznick, Lana Turner, Van Johnson, Bing Crosby, Kathryn Grayson, Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien, George Murphy, and others in various film projects and shifts.
A public reply from Senator Soaper challenges louder tablet ads as a remedy, noting the widespread common cold affects 94 percent of the population and seeking practical suggestions beyond advertising.
A snapshot of historical notes: a skating day at the Graham ice, N and W depot clocks, Joseph M. Sanders eyeing the Republican governor nomination forty years ago, mining deaths at Hin ton’s Stuart mine, Germany’s submarine warfare thirty years ago, visits to Oceola and Norton era guests, Florida motor trips, and Mississippi Valley water movement ten years ago.
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