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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1951
Page
4
The Daily Telegraph edited by Hugh Ike Shott outlines its establishment in 1893, morning publication from Bluefield, Associated Press affiliation, and subscription pricing for carrier and mail, plus advertising representation by The Katz Agency.
A brief religious reflection echoes scripture and Burke on obedience to divine will. It highlights following Christ and imitating divine perfections as core to true religion.
Radio Free Europe broadcasts into Czechoslovakia upset Czech leaders and push for U.S. remedial measures. The broadcasts are seen as reaching their target and delivering truth Moscow denied, though protests won't change U S policy. The station is sponsored by the National Committee for a Free Europe.
The immigration service reports 580000 aliens deported in the last year, nearly double the prior year’s illegal entrants. An additional 470000 aliens were arrested attempting to enter illegally. Smuggling from Mexico and Canada and along coastlines is easy, with thin border patrols and desolate landing points.
An article notes species reproduce poorly in captivity with gorillas Makoko and Oka failing to breed at the Bronx Zoo after age near breeding. It mentions planned hopes for platypuses Penelope and Cecil under eucalyptus, with cautious optimism about natural breeding outside confinement.
Walter Lippmann argues the USSR hints at a Korea cease fire while stressing a broader truce with Red China. He emphasizes Mao’s revolution, Formosa, and Chiang Kai-shek’s UN position as core to any peace, proposing a status quo ante in Korea and neutralization of Chiang until a wider regional settlement.
Cardinal Dougherty longtime leader of the Philadelphia archdiocese since 1918 dies at an advanced age. Born to a immigrant family in Pennsylvania coal regions he rose to high church office and shaped Catholic policy in America through decades of change. Local and national tributes reflect his intellectual stature and pastoral warmth.
A short reflective poem by Araminta Walk questions forgiveness for a prodigal daughter. It contrasts the prodigal son’s reception with a daughter’s sin and asks whether humans judge more harshly than God. It ends inviting reconciliation and grace.
A column catalogs several denials of published assertions from officials and commentators. It notes Defense Mobilizer Charles E. Wilson and Eric Johnston denying feud claims, a Di Salle textual error corrected, army casualty figures debated by generals, Greek premier Venizelos denying ship purchases, and author corrections on Tidelands Oil voting proxies and price controls.
The writer critiques Budd Schulberg and Joe Ferrer for links to communist causes, arguing Schulberg acted from youthful folly while Ferrer claimed innocence. He condemns joining organizations and suggests many actors and writers were opportunistic, urging individual effort over group allegiance.
L L Stevenson notes a 22 story Madison Avenue housing project amid swift city development. High rentals signal luxury dwellings not for low income residents. Street scenes show busy activity, from taxis splashing puddles to sailors outside Times Square. Street widening disrupts Paramount marquee area while Dixie bus terminal fills with travelers.
Deserted Harlem scenes and river views as Columbia crews row on the Harlem. Fishermen and families at rocky points. Trains gaze at Harlem tenements. A big playground replaces rotting blocks. Street vendors, carts, and shops line the sidewalks with busy, noisy activity.
A former golf opponent, Monsignor Thaddeus W. Tierney of St. Raymond’s Church in the Bronx, marks a golden jubilee in the priesthood on June 3. The jovial local figure, once a Scranton athlete who could throw a knuckle and drive near 300 yards, has combined parish work with a lifelong love of golf and sport.
A parish priest known as Father Tim impressed a group by joining a golf foursome during Thanksgiving. Despite being in his fifties and busy with East Side church duties, his skill on the links transformed the narrator, who recalls a humorous exchange and the priest’s sage verdict about their golf ambitions.
Geo. Sokolsky argues the American Friends Service Committee pamphlet Steps to Peace misleads by claiming U S security rests on armaments. He contrasts U S and Soviet power, notes Korea and Indochina wars, UN role, and warns peace depends on both sides. He laments Quaker guidance amid a Soviet led world empire.
A chronological column lists past local happenings from fifty to ten years ago. Notable entries include Welch mayor James A. Strother visiting, H. C. Thornburg returning from Pearisburg, and Rex Smith flying machine trials in the late era.
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