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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1947
Page
4
The notice lists delivery by carrier with a five cent page rate and mail options. It states Virginia subscriptions at 10.00 per year with other rates available on request.
A reflective line quotes Thoreau on nature’s power and endurance, contrasting water’s depth with human feeling, noting resilience amid sorrow and the vast reach of the natural world.
The report notes Russia has ended capital punishment with murder sentences set at 25 years in nationalized industries. It reflects on historic brutality and hopes for humane governance, followed by a summary of Red Cross wartime activities including millions of dressings, nurses, POW packages, servicemember communications, and family assistance.
At a ne hundred dollar plate fundraiser in New York former Governor Lehman and ex Democratic chair Farley were relegated to lesser seats. Lehman rose in indignation and left the banquet while Farley accepted the slight with a shrug amid New Deal tensions and opposition to a third Roosevelt term.
A final recap of five Red Cross campaigns shows 150,060,000 gifts totaling 784,992,996 dollars. The Bluefield chapter helped raise 208,599.65 above its combined quota. The report notes vast services including 13,326,000 pints of blood and 75,000,000 donated items. millions benefited from doughnuts, coffee, stationery, envelopes, and shipped supplies to troops and veterans.
An editorial notes drunken driving doubles in many areas over the past two years and urges stricter laws. It argues current sentences fail, tests to identify drinkers should be used, and licenses cancelled after multiple infractions to reduce highway hazards. It cites Bluefield liquor sales at about a million and a half dollars yearly as contributing factors.
Editorial criticizes President Truman for claims about a one billion dollar peace plan after World War I. The piece argues the peace effort failed, European debts rose, and private loans proved unsustainable, linking these to the 1929 stock crash and U.S. bank failures. It asserts you cannot implement peace or stabilize governments amid ongoing instability.
Araminta Walk presents a reflective verse on Mary waiting by the sea and mountain while Jesus prays, pondering lamp light and hope as night falls on Galilee. The poem centers on devotion and quiet anticipation in biblical imagery.
Washington insiders report a rift in the Truman Cabinet with Hannegan and allies pushing hard left policies while Snyder leads moderates toward business concessions. The piece also reviews Somoza’s Nicaragua regime and U S arms aid to Latin America, warning it may foster dictators and anti U S sentiment.
Kansas City columnist Hal Boyle writes about his sixty year old mother who dreamed of Ireland yet chose America. She emigrated from Mayo, endured a sea voyage, raised nine children, and found happiness in the opportunities America offered. Her memories of Ireland remain vivid but she prefers staying in the United States.
An elderly immigrant praises America quoting the public school system and education as a key advantage over the old country. She cherishes U S history sites and plans to tour the nation this summer while coping with rheumatism and retaining her Irish brogue.
Sheilah Graham reports on Mrs Mike selling to film for 200000 with Maureen O Hara in title role while Maureen's brothers seek stardom. Lucrative projects include Dana Andrews Ingrid Berg and Gene Kelly paired by Milestone with Errol Flynn’s tailor Harry Morgan connected to Gloria Vanderbilt.
Frank Capra and his Liberty group sign with Paramount. Gregory Peck plans a three month summer break to work with Selznick stock company. Vera Ralston may headline Republic if an executive gets his way. Chico Marx heads to England for six weeks of personal appearances. Virginia Field will join Howard Gould in a British film after Dream Girl. Dick Haymes faced a batch of song rejections from Beverly Music.
Brian Sullivan, actor and tenor, discusses how marriage and career mix, detailing his rapid switch from Show Boat’s Gaylord Ravenal to Street Scene’s Sam Kaplan. He recalls marrying his classmate Marie Horn shortly after high school and notes his name change to Brian Sullivan to avoid confusion with another Joe Sullivan.
A letter from Genoa High School students and faculty thanks Editor Shott for interest in a better high school building for Black youth in Bluefield West Virginia. They cite deplorable conditions at the current Negro high school and city county needs.
Community members express appreciation for Genoa High School and Mr. Jim Shott and his son for initiatives to improve conditions. The remarks highlight support from local residents and a belief that earnest efforts will yield results.
Westbrook Pegler alleges Franklin D Roosevelt’s wealth traces to opium and non union coal profits. He cites Delano ancestors as opium traders and coal directors, asserting ties to Russell and Co. and the Consolidation Coal Co. He frames the Roosevelt family fortune as earned in disputed, shadowy trades.
A retrospective column recalls events from five, four, and three decades ago. Names include William Linkenhaker Miss Mamie Pearson G M McCulloca Jefferson Davis and Bluefield parade plans. Notes also mention German unrest and a naval voyage related to Captain Lindeberg.
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