Baily Telegraph 1886 to 1953 Publication Details
Publication information for the Bluefield based Baily Telegraph includes 412 Bland Street address, Uly Telegraph Printing Co. owned by Hugh Ike Shott. It notes Associated Press credit and regional circulation via mail rates and carrier delivery. Advertising agency listed Kats Agency Inc. Telephone listed.
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Uly Telegras Printing Co
Bland Street
Bluefield
Opyne Associated Press
All News
Mall
West Virginia
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Kats Agency, Inc
Goel’s Seventh Day Rest Quotation and Belief Note
Fragmentary quotation from Genesis about God resting on the seventh day followed by a brief, unclear line attributed to Alexander Pore. The text mixes biblical language with a personal belief claim and lacks a cohesive news event or report.
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Goel
What Was That Below The Franklin D Roosevelt Strike
The ship skipper speculates on a mysterious beneath sea impact near Florida. He notes an oil slick but doubts a leak, suggesting a whale as a possibility while stressing naval vigilance for submarines and potential missile threats offshore. The carrier with a bent propeller was ordered to Norfolk for inspection.
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U.S. S
United States
Hopkins
Davy Jones
Pacific
Norfolk
Stability Decade Letters Show Changing Youth Ambitions
Professor Sol Liptzin at City College Long Island collected letters from students predicting their 10 year outcomes. The 1939 hopes turned somber while 1949 results surprised with tempered gains. The 1957 outlook remains uncertain amid nuclear tension and a desire for sustained stability.
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Sol Liptzin
City College, Long Island
Russia says it has bombers capable of reaching targets
Russia claims it can reach vital targets with its bomber fleet. The statement underscores military tension and poses a risk assessment for U S interests amid evolving strategic postures.
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Russia
Ike leaders and Knowland fate in postwar Washington chatter
The Washington rumor mill questions Eisenhower’s peacetime leadership and ranks him third among Allied wartime leaders while noting his recurring influence with Churchill and Montgomery. It also outlines Knowland’s possible 1960 bid, Senate to White House plans, and potential political swaps with Governor Goodwin.
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Washington
T. C
Richmond
Eisenhower
Ike
Europe
Winston Churchill
Marshal Montgomery
Lord Alanbrooke
Churchill
Alfred C. A
Sorry
Harry Hopkins
Tice
England
Roosevelt
Wedemeyer
United States
China
Germany
Knowland
H. F
Troy
N.Y
California
Senate
Goodwin J. Knight
Nixon
Holden and Graham in Hollywood rumor swirl
Hollywood gossip links William Holden with Marjorie Morningstar star Natalie Wood as Warners pursue the duo. Holden may resist media pressure while juggling past film roles and current projects in far away locales.
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Hollywood
Warners
William Holden
Marjorie Morningstar
Natalie Wood
Kwai
Ceylon
Steele
UCLA
Meushtes
Tenth Avenue
Jose Ferrer
Rock and roll fashion sparks college party critique
The narrator recalls a college gathering where women wore Bermudas and sweatshirts, noting shorts and dresses clash with expectations. He critiques youth dress codes, comparing the look to two pigs fighting under a blanket while reflecting on changing styles and the rough edge of rock and roll.
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Chapel Hill
Dixie
Bermuda
Get-Up Of Sloppy Teenagers At The Beach Provokes Comment
A reader describes beach fashion and a Phi Kap dance event, noting the short shorts and sweat-tennis shoes as a strikingly casual outfit. The tone satirizes the youth style, highlighting how such attire creates a vivid impression on onlookers.
Hollywood nail paint craze boosts publicity for feminine trade
An advertiser claims a patriotic olive drab nail color used by actresses will boost media visibility. The notes describe early beauty trends with liquid pencils and finger coatings, suggesting public interest in cosmetic gimmicks to gain newspaper attention.
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Hollywood
Sun Power Radio Sparks Long Wait for Pen Worth
An odd couple of tech ideas appears in a fragmented note about the sun powered radio and the delayed value of a common ballpoint pen. The text hints at evolving tools and everyday objects gaining worth over time.
Lists of Cooking Trials and Early Kitchen Tech
The passage notes failures in cooking tests where most items failed to Jel except the steak which cooked well. A pale gray outer color led the chief to brown meat over a fire. The hotel abandoned the costly double cooking method for appearance. Radar ovens are offered around 1500 dollars but lack a strong market. Ultrasonic waves are briefly mentioned as sound waves of extreme brevity.
Vacation Boom Predicted Amid Shifting Travel Plans
Elmer Roessner notes a surging U S and Canada vacation season while Caribbean and European trips wane due to political unrest and safety concerns. He cites rising tax free investment interests and modest retail gains as other 1940s era trends, with fashion shifts and cement prices easing. The Old Promoter seeks a reference for a "no-sayer" job as a punchline.
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United States
Canada
Caribbean
Europe
Japan
Formosa
Tex Free
Internal Revenue Service
Booms U S Canada Vacation Prospects
A discussion on how presidents are targeted by big corporations with premiums contests mergers and special buys. The assistant to the president reviews offers and passes them to the staff for decisions while presidents avoid saying no outright. The exchange asks how a truly good offer would be handled.
Professional diplomats needed for U S embassies
The piece argues current staffing of major embassies by wealthy administration friends from both parties is wrong and dangerous. It calls for an end to that practice and demands new blood with competence, background, and know-how in key posts abroad to ensure professional American diplomacy.
Woman Craves Change Queens Drive Fashion Load
A Chicago Tribune piece notes a magazine claiming women crave change, describing a woman as a creature seeking fresh styles and noting a four day visit with two tons of clothes to satisfy the urge.
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Chicago Tribune
Public outrage over Mickey Cohen murder claim on TV
The column denounces Mickey Cohen for admitting murder on a television interview. It condemns glamorizing gangsters and warns that such shows influence public morals and promote crime. The writer cites Cohen’s criminal ties and repeated questioning by authorities.
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Mike Wallace
Mickey Cohen
Tio
New York
Billy Graham
Cain
Cohen
Spanishburg native mentioned in commencement week item
A Daily Telegraph item notes W. H. Romburg of Spanishburg and James W. Harman of Tazewell in a Commodement week report. The Bluefield Junior Drum and Bugle Corps wins first honors in a Johnson City contest amid wartime fear of Nazi attacks on a Spanish seaport affecting peace.
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Concord School
James W. Harman
Common- Wealth
Tazewell
Bluefield
Johnson City
Senator Soaper Says and the call for better training
A garbled item notes Senator Soaper urging expanded training for workers and government to improve schooling. It mentions Russia's economy under strain and a doctor advising more sleep. A lawyer warns against answering questions linking to the theme of learned professions.
Humdrum Dive on a Killer Submarine
Drew Pearson recounts a tour aboard the USS Tirante at Groton with Lt. Com. George Hecker and Lt. James O’Keefe. He explains submarine life, the snorkel, crew camaraderie, and the vital role of U S Navy subs amid global submarine threats.
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Washington
Joe Williams
Atlantic Fleet
Groton
Atlantic Ocean
New York
George Hecker
Baltimore
Jim
James O'Keefe
Nutley
N. J
Hecker
Tokyo Rose
The
Tirante
C. W. Williams
Caryville, Tenn
Williams
USA
United States
Cradle of Lambs by Bettie Cassie Lidell
Life eager lambs endure frosty temptations as they test a round world. Their frail steps meet cold air while mothers rest, bells silencing as they nestle on warm backs. The verse centers on tender maternal care and lambs longing for spring.
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Bettie Cassie Lidell
Editorial Opinion on Postal Savings Abandonment
Commentary argues the move to drop postal savings aligns with noninterference in private enterprise. The writer suggests citizens realized postal savings remained available at post offices. They state banks nationwide can meet savings needs.
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Pew
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Elmer Roessner
Haiti
Dominican Republic
Puerto Rico
San Juan
British West Indies
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Middleton
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Geo. Sokolsky
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Drew Pearson
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