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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1958
Page
4
Local notice from the Daily Celegraph dated 1866 1953 outlines subscription rates for daily and Sunday mail West Virginia and other regions. Includes carrier and mail prices and references to the Audit Bureau of Circulation and advertising representative.
A quotation reflects on bold speech and comfort in trials. It cites scripture about patience and experience producing hope and credits Alexander Maclaren for a clarification on the order of tribulation, patience, experience, and hope.
As US population grows and land dwindles, suburbs incorporate to protect space, igniting clashes with metro areas over zoning, sewage, roads, and policing. Counties and school districts add complexity while attempts at unified government falter, risking tax disputes and job losses. Public education campaigns may be needed to avert chaos.
The piece notes Khrushchev faces internal danger after denouncing Stalin and reports that Moscow seeks to contain popular uprisings in Eastern Europe. It mentions Poland Hungary and Tito amid fears of a Kremlin purge. It also cites Red China pressuring Moscow and a Western view of voting machines in Brussels.
The Strategic Army Corps announces a 125000 strong force to back Strategic Air Command. The new unit aims to fight limited brush fire wars worldwide and complements the nation’s H bombers. Notable divisions include the 82nd and 101st Airborne and the First and Fourth Infantry divisions with storied WWII records.
Ray Tucker discusses two Washington schools on a Russia disarmament pact and its economic impact. Military economists warn of disaster without defense spending, while optimists see higher purchasing power from reduced military budgets.
A compilation lists past events from five decades in Bluefield West Virginia including a militia departure to Fort Benjamin Harrison, a new choral society director, Marine enlistment, a high school scholarship, Rotary anniversary, a post office theft, Oregon floods, and WVU degrees for 1,188 graduates.
A columnist recalls a neighborhood high school speech delivered at a past graduation. The piece jokes about the invite being unlikely again and hints at practical advice, urging graduates to watch the time and keep spare car keys handy.
The text lists humorous cautions on safety and thrift such as avoiding fast trains and dangerous bets, buying durable appliances like washing machines, and tending home gardens. It notes prudent life tips for marriage, investing caution, and prudent social conduct, ending with a light jab at personal vanity and time management.
Frederick Othman reports on Max Block the Meat Cutters' Union leader whose son wrecked a Buick owned by the union. Insurance paid 2400 dollars, he invested in Food Fair Properties stock, later refinanced by a loan paid by Martin Zeidler, Max's son in law, amid Senate labor committee scrutiny of union finances.
The report describes New York meat dealers buying $5,000 Deercrest Country Club bonds in Stamford promoted by Max and his brother Louis. Some then withheld pension payments due the union, prompting questions about connections to their club status. Max defends himself as Kennedy questions motives, noting changes in his vehicle and gifts from the union.
The forgotten family defined as buyers able to afford homes under 14000 dollars may spur a rise in home starts this year despite recession. Kentile Inc president David Kennedy cites low cost housing growth and new roads driving moves to affordable homes, with 400000 in the 7000 to 13000 dollar range anticipated.
A humorous column surveys domestic life and public affairs with jabs at military nicknames, political leaders, and everyday quirks. It notes a veteran needing a refresher course, traffic jokes blaming women drivers, and a social scene where couples with two cars converge at driveways.
The document argues against student riot behavior at Cornell deeming it a reaction to college life excesses. It condemns untidy dress and indecent conduct while linking scholarship costs to pay and conditions for professors. It warns decency should be voluntary and stresses the link between dress, hygiene, and personal dignity.
Amintore Fanfani, leader of the Italian Christian Democrats, built a strong win by broad organization and campaign literature, signaling possible premiership. A Senate Banking Committee session exposed sharp real estate lobby influence on FHA funding. lawmakers debated four billion dollars for housing, with Democrats backing restraint and Republicans pressing for job-creating spending. The episode highlighted tensions between public housing goals and private mortgage interests.
Alfred Hitchcock argues modern suspense films face greater difficulty as spies cannot be identified by traditional cloak and dagger methods. He notes parallels with classic Marx Brothers routines where signs on hats labeled spy were used.
The passage laments nature's insistence on sound as lawns grow at differing rates. It muses that if boys reach the moon they may prioritize comics over sending back data, highlighting a tension between exploration and daily life.
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