Bluefield Daily Telegraph Editorial Masthead
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph shows Hugh Ike Shott as editor with traditional 1893 establishment, daily publication, Associated Press affiliation and Western Virginia distribution details. Includes subscription rates and contact lines for carriers and mail, plus advertising representation by Katz Agency.
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Baily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott
The
Daily Telegraph Printing Co
Bland Street
Bluefield
Beccoer Quote on Heaven Inheritance for All Souls
A religious reflection cites Matthew 25 34 and Henry Ward Beccoe on heaven. The text frames eternal reward for those with heaven in their souls and the promise of inheritance from the foundation of the world.
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Eaven
Henry Ward Beccoer
Mao's Mistake Brings Tragedy to Chinese People
The writer condemns Mao Zedong for continuing Korea War involvement, asserting Moscow manipulates him. It argues China suffers while Mao profits none, warning the 400 million Chinese bear the cost of a reckless alliance and futile “red star” strategy.
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Mao
Red China
Moscow
China
United States
America
Russia
Red Star
Legion Plans Nationwide Drive Against Narcotics
The American Legion launches a national campaign against narcotics starting with a two day New York conference in June. Experts will review treatment options and consider using 17 500 Legion posts as centers for hospital care while studying laws and penalties for drug sales. The effort aims to improve facilities and enforcement amid a stalemate in the fight against addiction.
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American Legion
New York
Legion
Trials And Tribulations Of The Home Gardner
A humorous portrait of the home gardener overwhelmed by lawn work and pests. The man tends lawns, prunes, sprays, weeds, and installs features while navigating neighbor interference and advice from Sunday papers. Even with perfect upkeep, mosquitoes drive him indoors.
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Gardner
Questioning MacArthur’s Armistice Message Delay
The inquiry suggests a breakdown between the Department of Defense and the State Department over whether General MacArthur was properly informed of a proposed armistice plan. Senators pressed witnesses about a March 20 message indicating only that the State Department planned a presidential announcement, with no details or follow up, raising questions about why MacArthur was not advised of the plan or its terms.
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Washington
Department of Defense
Department of State
MacArthur
Marshall
Bradley
Collins
Vandenberg
Smith
New Jersey
Wiley
Wisconsin
Bridges
New Hampshire
Knowland
California
Cain
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Far East
Joint Chiefs
General MacArthur
State Department
United Nations
Senate
Korea
Newsweek
Ceneral
Truman
The
David Lawrence
General Marshall
China
Inflation Policy Critique Calls for Procurement Reform
The Wheeling Intelligencer editorial argues inflation erodes defense funds, urges firm procurement policies and competitive bidding, and criticizes bureaucratic expansion. It contends price controls alone fail and recommends government use of material controls to stabilize civilian and military costs.
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Defense
George Marshall
U. S. Treasury
Wheeling
W. Va
Our Brave Soldiers Theme Song Echoes Patriotism
Araminta Walk presents a compact verse praising soldiers who pledge allegiance and vow to defend freedom. The piece extols enduring hardship, national pride, and unwavering resolve as they march forward.
Capehart pushes to jail Pearson over secret Senate minutes
The Senate Banking and Currency Committee heatedly debated forcing Drew Pearson to testify and even jail him for contempt. Indiana's Homer Capehart demanded Pearson be subpoenaed for leaking minutes on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and RFC dealings, while others warned against giving Pearson publicity or extending the dispute. The session ended with no subpoena and the panel shifting focus to the B and O report and its suppression.
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Washington
Drew Pearson
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Pearson
Indiana
Homer Capehart
Senate
Baltimore and Ohio
Capehart
Maybank
South Carolina
Banking and Currency Committee
Defense Marshall
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Jesse Jones
RFC
Senator Tobey
New Hhampshire
Tobey
Benton
Connecticut
New York
Benton and
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
Bricker
Ohio
Homer
Robertson
Virginia
Byrd
Douglas
Illinois
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Schoeppel
Kansas
Rfc-B & O
Moody
New Hampshire
Bargaining as Economic Power in Modern Society
Robert Ruark discusses bargaining as a check against inflation and consumer costs. He contrasts American reluctance to haggle with European practice, praising firm, polite negotation to drive prices toward fair profit without overburdening buyers. He cites a White Russian Princess as an example of bargaining discipline.
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New York
David Harum
China
Europe
Bargaining Wit and New England Price Sense
A columnist extols thrifty bargaining as a virtue seen in a princess who saved ten dollars on frocks and a cafe patron who reclaimed fifteen cents, praising polite insistence on true value and urging wider use in government and daily commerce.
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Anch
New England
Hollywood Rumors Scatter A-List Lives Across Studios
Hollywood chatter links Rita Hayworth to Nevada divorce and a return when Columbia project ready, Rita and Aly clash over 3 000 900 Princess Yasmin fee. Red Skelton glances Europe, Ginger Rogers eyed for Gingers independent film in New York, Chaplin keen on Jamaican estate. Jane Russell presses Howard Hughes for co star, John Barrymore Junior dyes hair, Ethel Waters balks at 250 000 bid, Barbara Stanwyck eyes Brad Crawford and Richard Carlson, Lupino profitable, Fonda rooms at Ocean House with Susan Blanchard, Sinatra thinning hair joke pops up with Jack Benny.
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Rita Hayworth
Nevada
Columbia
Rita
Aly
Yasmin
Red Skelton
Europe
Jamacia
Errol Flynn
Jane Russell
Howard Hughes
Bob Waterfield
Jane
John Barrymore
Chip
Ethel Waters
Ethel
Brad Crawford
Richard Carlson
Barbara Stanwyck
Ida Lupino
Robert Ryan
Henry Fonda
Ocean House
Santa Monica
Los Angeles
Mr. Roberts
Susan Blanchard
Fonda
Frank Sinatra
Jack Benny
Jottings From Film Studios Note Grabs and Casting News
Greta's photos anger Cecil Beaton as he blocks passage. Sharman Douglas guides Hollywood visits for her brother John while Jane Russell attracts attention. Robert Mitchum's pay reaches 4250 weekly on paper, still repaying a 50000 loan for his Mandeville Canyon home.
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Greta
Cecil Beaton
Beauchamp
Sharman Douglas
Hollywood
John
Jane Russell
Robert Mitchum
Mandeville Canyon
Bob
Howard Hughes
Barrymore
Young John
Chill Willis
Codeen Gray
Kirk Douglas
Eleanor Parker
Paramount
Military hearing on MacArthur baseball conduct questions
A joint chiefs panel questions General MacArthur about his behavior at baseball games including cheering a steal and the home run move. Witness Abrams on second prompts remarks about risk and potential conflict, with a cited expectation of consequences by 1953.
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General MacArthur
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Abrams
Hearing on MacArthur game attendance and policy remarks
A hearing reviews General MacArthur's behavior at a baseball game with two strikes, including gestures and hot dog remarks, while addressing policy, authority, and potential impact on hostilities. Witnesses discuss restraint and limits on actions during tense moments. Recess announced to check latest scores in both leagues.
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MacArthur
Acheson
General MacArthur
Belmont
Pentagon spokesmen and false news in MacArthur dismissal tale
Geo Sokolsky discusses a Pentagon press release about the MacArthur dismissal, arguing it misrepresented events. Testimony from Generals Bradley Collins and Vanderberg shows the joint chiefs were not consulted until after the decision. The piece advocates naming spokespeople and stresses reader accountability in journalism.
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David Lawrence
Pentagon
Joint Chiefs of Staff
MacArthur
Congress
Bradley
Collins
Vanderberg
Joint Chiefs
Truman
Marshall
Dean Acheson
Averell Harriman
Sherman
Vandenberg
Chiefs of Staff
White House
Chronology of past events from Daily Telegraph notes
The item lists notable past events and visits from 50 to 10 years ago including Dr W L Miller’s Alderson trip and A H Baldwin’s Atlanta journey. It recalls 40 and 30 year markers, flood deaths in Pueblo and Billy Sunday’s evangelistic campaign. It notes Al Capone’s bond, Tennessee impeachment steps, and ex Kaiser Wilhelm II’s death.
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W. L. Miller
Alderson
A. H. Baldwin
Atlanta, Ga
Pueblo
Cuio
Arkansas
Billy Sunday
al Capone
Tennessee
Henry H Horton
State House of Representatives
Horton
Wilhelm II
Germany
Doorn
Hovania
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