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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1945
Page
5
Disturbing Views on France Levant Crisis and War Crimes
The article critiques France’s colonial stewardship in Lebanon and Syria under the League mandate, contrasting it with the trusteeship framework discussed in San Francisco. It notes British and American actions to quell hostilities, cites oil pipelines and cedar timber history, and condemns Nazi camps while praising U S Red Cross reports on POW survivals and Geneva Convention adherence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Henries
San Francisco
Levant
Lebanon
Syria
United States
Great Britain
League of Nations
Acedf
Palestine
Lebanons
Solomon
South America
Price Paid for Triumph Reflects Sacrifice by Soldiers
Editorial from the Washington Post honors 150000 Americans who died in Europe and the Mediterranean theaters and nearly a million wounded. It frames their deaths as purposeful, sanctifying sacrifice that forestalls enslaving tyranny and inspires future dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Washington Post
Faith In The Substance Chicago Poem Fragment
A reflective verse from Chicago speaks of faith and divine guidance through sorrow and doubt. The speaker trusts in God’s love to guard and strengthen, even without proof, and ends with the image that He holds their hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Inside story on Japan fires and Nazi patent trades
The piece covers U S wartime fire methods and the Goop Bomb concept aided by magnesium dust. It notes optimistic views on ending the war with Japan, Suez toll debates, and a New York suit where the United States seizes 2000 German patents held by Standard Oil of New Jersey linked to I G Farben.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Japan
Henry Kaiser
Kaiser
United States
Suez Canal
U. S
Britain
Victoria
Disraeli
Suez
London
Amer
Posal
New York
Standard Oil
Europe
Standard
Frank Howard
Holland
I. G. Farben
Howard
Home Office
Germany
I. G
J. G. Farben
Her- Siegar
Agust
Menlo Tholeen
Secret charts aided D-day invasion of southern France
George Tucker Paris recounts the night sea battle before H hour on August 15 1944 revealing secret German minefield charts that allowed Allied forces to invade the south of France without losing a warship. He recalls Admiral Davison’s orders to avoid firing unless necessary and a tense pre dawn battle near Toulon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Admiral Davidson
Mine Charts Invasion Footnotes From Endicott Action
The Endicott under Lt. Cmdr. John D. Bulkeley fired a minefield target named Boy in water. German ship papers were seized after a laconic signal as sailors abandoned. Mines along the southern coast of France fell into ally hands, enabling dawn mine sweeps through concealed passages with minimal damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endicott
John D. Bulkeley
Pacific PT Boat Fame
Sir Bulkeley
France
Hollywood Gossip in Flux as Screens Unite and Delay
Sheilah Graham reports chaotic Hollywood gossip with Joan Leslie near a breakdown and the film Janie Gets Married closed to visitors. Other items note Betty Hensel dating Maj, Bill Powell Jr training at Quantico, and chatter over Strage Ad venture with Clark Gable and Greer Garson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Joan Leslie
Janie
Joan
Cary Grant
Betty Hensel
Maj
Arthur Little
William Powell
Bill Junior
Marine Base
Quantico
Clark Gable
Greer Garson
Harvey Girls
Judy Garland
New York
Minnelli
Hodiak
Movie Stars Tour In Line Of Duty Sparks Romance Rumors
Frances Gifford cooks on Metro set with Benny. kitchen mishaps spark talk of a romance. Walter Pidgeon dances with Martha Kemp at a Sam Goldwyn party while Mrs. Pidgeon is nearby. Esther Williams weighs Europe trip as Georges Haut finds future plans undecided. Jack Oakie publicizes divorce and a bold sign reads This House Is Not For Sale At Any Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Gifford
Metro
Benny al
Frances
Mr. Thau
Walter Pidgeon
Martha Kemp
Sam Goldwyn
Europe
Ireland
London
America
Jack Oakie
Northridge
Guarding Nazi war criminals a grim, nerve racking duty
A letter from Oscar describes the strain of guarding top Nazi figures like Goering and the dangers of potential escapes or self harm. He notes the fearsome bravado of high ranking prisoners, the constant search for weapons, and his wish to punish traitors such as Lord Haw Haw. He mentions Lieutenant Shapiro guarding Goering and Goering's deteriorating health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krauter
Private Purkey On Guarding The Nazis
Fragmentary notes describe Private Purkey tied to guarding Nazis and a chaotic broadcast tone. References to Hitler, General Fisenhower and a planned visit appear in garbled phrases with mentions of freedom and a harsh broadcast atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Private Purkey
Fisenhower
Senator Soaper Comments On Barbara Hutton Romance
The column notes Barbara Hutton may move to Europe to mend a bruised heart, arguing the near east stays distant yet involved. The piece hints at global tensions and domestic stances, reflecting editorial views on foreign affairs and cultural expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Hutton
Europe
Plans to increase bombing of Japan and war aims
Washington dispatch argues for expanding air attacks on Japan, doubling tonnage next year, while noting limited surrender prospects. It compares Allied bombing effects with Germany, cites Japanese industrial targets, and suggests decisive Pacific outcomes depend on continued sieges like Okinawa and Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Germany
Tokyo
Yokohama
Pacific
Bnt
Vonstedt
Romania
Silesia
Saxony
Okinawa
Manila
Philippines
Forty years ago today in Bluefield and beyond
A look back at anniversaries from forty to ten years ago featuring Bluefield officials like C G Peregoy Beckley Lions district governor and R L Parsons reelected Bramwell mayor. Also notes Ed F Hopson and J P Gills abroad and Parkersburg travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. B. Hancock
Bluefield Hardware Company
Hot Springs Ark
Association of Eb Oe
S. Cofer
Reen
Ord
Landgraff
Parkersburg
Ed F. Hopson
Bluefield
New York
W. T. Morrison
Roanoke
J. B. Johnson
Warrington
W. Keesee
Bluefield Avenue
J. P. Gills
Asneville
N. C
Louise Bowen
Blue Ridge
N.C
Young Women's Christian Association
C. G. Peregoy
Beckley
West Virginia
Lions Clubs
W. I. Claytor
Indianapolis
Ind
R. L. Parsons
Bramwell
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