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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1947
Page
4
Fragmentary newspaper masthead from Bluefield West Virginia shows advertising copy and rates. Mentions Associated Press wire service rights and mail subscription prices, but many details are unreadable.
A short devotional greeting quotes II Chronicles 20 17 and a note that fear itself should not deter faith referencing Franklin D Roosevelt. The message encourages courage and trust in divine presence.
The piece argues for reducing federal income taxes while critics warn of veto battles. It contrasts congressional support with presidential opposition and questions high government spending. It praises American capitalism and urges European nations to emulate U.S. economic freedom and efficiency.
The piece argues against the appeal of communism and related ideologies, noting foreign regimes under subversive governments struggle with poverty. It questions why such systems do not produce prosperity if their theory is superior, contrasting it with observer skepticism of those ideas.
Postwar program in the Office of Information and Cultural Affairs employs over a thousand staffers to promote America abroad and gauge public views on politics and culture. Congress resists funding, aiming to abolish the setup amid salaries reaching up to 18 500 dollars annually. Critics argue funds should spur Europeans to self help rather than feed and clothe them, while Henry Wallace faces pressure between retirement or third party paths.
Editorial argues that business labor and government must serve the public interest. It contends the public should guide peace time national work and that big entities should empower growth and employment for all Americans.
The passage describes light falling when sun rays strike a high golden veil and darkness sweeping upward from west to east, covering the land as night spreads over earth and sky, concluding with a reference to Christian Science.
The piece notes Peking? On Turkey, Inonu resists a $150 million aid bundle over sovereignty concerns. It details wartime Varlik taxes that hit non Moslems hard, 30,000 Jews and Christians sent to camps, and post Tehran talks prompting release of prisoners. It also covers farm appropriations clashes in Congress and a heated exchange between Senators Cannon and Canfield, plus a humorous exchange between Connally and Lucas on community property.
A gossip column recounts a hotel lobby fire prompted a divorce suit, local eateries with cheeky ads, autopsy expectations, and a parade of town notables praised in playful captions. Street scenes show Mayor West and ex Mayor Snyder amid wary crowds and a flirtatious bus station encounter.
Readers share quick quips overheard around town from St. Luke's hospital to Bowenfield grandstand. Lines range from romantic misunderstandings to political zingers and shopfront banter in a lively collage of local voices.
John Lardner writes from New York on May 31 about betting against the St Louis Cardinals despite their strong season. He recalls past predictors and mentions Edward Dyer and Terry Moore, noting fluctuating fortunes and a history of midseason surges, including the 1914 Braves rise to the pennant.
The writer argues the St. Louis Cardinals face a tougher 1947 season with multiple strong contenders. He notes the 1914 Braves' sweep to rise past a close field as a benchmark, but admits the Cards may only need to perform up to their usual level. He concludes by gently apologizing if his view influenced others.
A heated exchange between H. J. Phillips and J. Arthur Rank critiques the film adaptation of Great Expectations. The dialogue mocks the lack of renamed titles and warns of possible trouble for the producers for not changing the original name.
A critic argues the film adaptation should honor Dickens’s work without pandering to sensational ads or crowd-pleasing additions. He warns Hollywood against dilute fidelity and urges restraint, predicting industry backlash and audience confusion if the story is altered.
Westbrook Pegler notes three handwriting experts from Los Angeles and Houston confirm the letters attributed to Henry Wallace are authentic. He argues Roosevelt allies in 1940 risked voting a volatile vice president. Pegler calls for Wallace to confront authorship and examine Roerich funds and past influence in politics.
A compact recap of anniversaries and notable events from 50 to ten years ago. Mentions J. B. Kennerly from Roanoke, Rev. Peter C. Clark departure, Roosevelt Loeb and Rexey trip to Canton, and the Alaskan-Yukon-Pacific exposition planning for Seattle in 1909. Includes updates on Mrs. Whitescarver, Toy Nelson’s visit, Claude Sumpter’s WV Motor Transportation role, Bluefield college leadership changes, and Duce’s wartime ship orders. Dr. E C Wade cited as Beaver graduation speaker.
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