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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1948

Page

14

Bluefield Daily Telegraph Public Notices Summary

Bluefield West Virginia newspaper details its publication schedule and postage rules. It notes Associated Press affiliation and subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery across zones.

Not to the swift or strong but time and chance

A reflection quoting Ecclesiastes 9 11 and Henry Van Dyke on how outcomes favor time and chance over speed strength or wisdom. The passage contrasts biblical and modern phrasing, urging humility before unpredictable fate.

Henry van Dyke

West Virginia Young Republicans Forecast Victory at Convention

Bluefield hosts the West Virginia Young Republican League convention with over a thousand expected attendees. The two day program includes speeches by Senator Revercomb and Senator Knowland with the aim of a sweeping Republican victory in November.

Bluefield West Virginia Young Republican League Senator Revercomb William Knowland California

Fathers Of The Year List Provokes Public Debate

An article notes various figures named as fathers of the year by national press and discusses the politics and pride in Father’s Day. It lists Eddie Cantor Bob Feller Gregory Peck David Wayne Van Wyck Mason and critiques the self congratulatory tone and inflated claims.

Eisenhower White House Eddie Cantor Bob Feller Cleveland Gregory Peck David Wayne Mr. Roberts van Wyck Mason United Nations United States

Five Great Powers Can Prevent All Future Wars

A historical editorial argues that five major powers can deter major wars through alliance and collective action. It cites Examples such as Germany Italy Japan and asserts any future world conflict would be unwinnable for either side. The piece emphasizes mutual defeat and the lasting costs of war.

Germany Nazi Germany Italy Japan

Western Trip Reflects Political Hope for Truman Nomination

President Truman resumes campaign travel across the western states as pressure grows for renomination. The piece notes his resolve amid Democratic splits, cites pleas from new dealers to drop the bid, and discusses fallout from the New Deal era, including strains in the solid South.

Truman Roosevelt New Deal Henry Wallace Harold Ickes South

Editorial Comment PLAN OWN PLAYGROUND

Valley Forge children in Tennessee designed their own playground facilities as part of a city wide recreation needs study for a 22 000 population community. They tackled land use safety and maintenance while learning planning concepts and discussing schools streets and other facilities for present and future needs.

Valley Forge Tenn Association of State Planning and Development Agencies Huntington Herald- Dispatch

Torch Of Faith Illuminates My Inner Peace

Aramines Walk writes of lighting a torch at the altar of faith. The steady light banishes darkness and brings radiant joy, happiness through day and night, a personal spiritual testament.

Pearson exposes Moore lobbying and Thomas commodity schemes

In 1946 Ralph Moore faced a Justice Department complaint for attempting to rig lard and fat markets via a phony press release after Ralph Moore threats to Pearson. The piece traces connections to Senator Elmer Thomas and a web of lobbyists and figures amid probe into commodity speculation and political influence.

Ralph Moore Washington Drew Pearson Moore Pearson Elmer Thomas Oklahoma Harold Stassen Justice Department Tom Clark Owen Brewster Maine Ferguson Michigan Detroit Tom Clart Brewster Pan American Airways Pan American Thomas Attoney Clark New York Irving Kauffmar Texas Thoma Mickey Rosner Lucky Luciano Marty Heflin van Heflin Tom Linder Georgia Duke Cullum J. E. McDonald Bob Harriss Wall Street Father Coughlin Sena— Thomas United States Chicago Board of Trade Securities and Exchange Commission

Hollywood gossip on Ava Gardner Lana Turner and others

Sheilah Graham reports Ava Gardner replacing Lana Turner in Great Sinner with Gregory Peck if Lana delays her Europe trip. Lan a plans a longer honeymoon, Ann Sheridan battles Warner Brothers over Flamingo Road, and Jack Warner takes control. Red Skelton fears mumps but it's nerves. Mary Pickford, Clement, and Pickfair concerns, Gloria Grahame wedding to Nick Ray, Judy Garland and Bing Crosby talks, Esther Williams switched into Take Me out to the Ball Game, Gene Tierney expects a winter baby, and Clark Gable helps Bert Kopperel with portrait work for Command Decision.

Hollywood Ava Gardner Lana Turner Metro Lana Gregory Peck Bob Topping Europe Ann Sheridan Warner Brothers Ann Jack Warner Larry Parks Harry Cohn Columbia Larry Red Skelton Red Gramma James Mason Rudolf Valentino James Pamela Mary Pickford Clement Mary Buddy Rogers Pickfair Ghioria Grahame Nick Ray Las Vegas Gloria Stanley Clements Gene Tierney Gene Bing Crosby Judy Garland Arthur Freed Judy Bing Esther Williams Esther Neptune Ginger Gene Kelly Frank Sinatra Joseph Cotten Joe Clark Gable Bert Koperel Philippines Celchair Clark Bert van Johnson Walter Pidgeon Lawrence Tierney RKO Kal O'Brien Nele Martin Martin Paris

Suzy Solidor Dazzles Versailles Debut in New York Night

A cosmopolitan crowd fills Versailles for Suzy Solidor’s American debut. The French chanteuse, famed from Paris V Vie and wartime service, performs mostly French selections with one English number, drawing long applause and post‑show demonstrations from the audience.

Smart Versailles Suzy Solidor la Vie Parisenne Paris Chevalier Piaf Mlle. Solidor

American Debut Made By Mile Suzy Solidor

The article notes Suzy Solidor making her American debut at the Mile in June with vocalist Ginnie Powell Raeburn and Georgie Moran also debuting in the Century Room. It recalls Bergen's Hollywood tour film and Charley McCarthy wardrobe bits shown at a Sherry Netherland party before sailing for Sweden.

Mile Suzy Solidor Ginnie Powell Raeburn Georgie Moran New York Century Room South Dakota University of Chicago Charley Hollywood

My Popularity Rises With Television Set

A verse snippet describes a man whose social life improves as neighbors and locals start visiting him after obtaining a television set. The narrator notes friendlier neighbors and better neighborly interactions, highlighting a change in community dynamics brought by the new device.

Television alters a quiet home and social life

A speaker laments how owning a video system disrupts sleep, neighbors, and routine. Once peaceful, the home now faces constant noise and visitors, with dogs barking and calls increasing as the television becomes a visiting excuse. The poem contrasts past familiar friendships with present isolation.

Popularity Soars With Newest Television Set

A humorous rural column lampoons changing home life as a new television set shifts daily habits from beer to cinema. The country editor notes Mr and Mrs Clint Haverstraw feel blue as their five year old demands a radio audition while public envy ranks inventive gadgets high.

Zeke Clay Clint Haverstraw

Two Governors Pick Secretaries in Civil Service Debate

Senator Soaper critiques state actions as two governors appoint secretaries for brides. He urges upholding a civil service standard and warns against politicized appointments. He notes a new alarm about the nation’s need for freight cars amid calls to reform.

Spring revival opens at Happy Hollow church

Daily Telegraph Said! W. D. Ord manager of the Em pire Coal company visits the city. An annual spring revival begins at the Happy Hollow church. T. J. Kilgore, a Wise county coal operator, disappears from his Big Stone Gap home. Graham high school enlarging work begins. Helen Mitchell wins first in War Savings essay contest. Bluefield forms No Man's Land Club for ladies. Twenty years ago Bluefield's Burkes Garden water rights option challenged by J. BR. Meek. Lions clubs district conference opens. Allen T. Buchanan elected commander of the Bluefield Knights Tempar. A backyard zoo show at Mrs. H. E. Shedd’s home draws attention.

W. D. Ord The Empire Coal Company Happy Hollow T. J. Kilgore Wise County Big Stone Gap Graham High School Helen Mitchell Fairview Junior High School Ladies of Bluefield Burkes Garden J. BR. Meek West Virginian Lions Clubs Allen T. Buchanan H. E. Shedd Stowers Street

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