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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1956
Page
4
The snippet lists subscription rates for Virginia with a price of 16.26 and notes advertising representatives. It references the Kats Agency Inc and a telephone contact DA 71-6171. The fragment mirrors a historical newspaper ad card style from 1866 to 1953.
A biblical citation commands leaders to act with faithfulness and a perfect heart in the fear of the Lord, urging righteousness and integrity in judgment and governance. The directive emphasizes sincere devotion and upright conduct as guiding principles.
Rubber industry executives warn the shift from 15 inch to 14 inch tires will cost about 50 million for new tooling and machinery. Dealers face inventory challenges while wheelmakers brake suppliers and brake drums must downsize. The change, driven by automobile stylists, aims for a lower longer look and softer ride despite predicted further reductions.
Postmaster General Arthur Summersfield convenes five canine experts in Washington to cut dog bite hazards for about 125000 letter carriers. Last year 6000 bites were recorded, three quarters needing medical care. Deliveries may halt at homes with unruly dogs. owners may be charged for medical and uniform costs.
A new speckled paint uses aluminum heads and resin tails to create two color speckle patterns. The coating comes in base and finish cans and dries to adjustable speckle size. manufacturers may later offer striped options.
The piece portrays John Foster Dulles as the administration’s focal point in opposing Democratic charges on leadership and policy. It notes intra‑cabinet tensions over disarmament, Middle East affairs, and overseas aviation fares, with critics arguing a lack of decisive leadership while Dulles pursues a strong military stance and cautious reform.
Tony Perkins talks of The Friendly Persuasion and The Jim Piersall Story while comparing his co star to Gary Cooper. Debra Paget flaunts a rhinestone Cadillac as she films Omar Khayyam scenes. Gloria Grahame and Cy Howard in Paris work toward a reconciliation amid Glamour on set.
A reminiscence piece recalls a childhood in St Louis amid stamp collecting myths. It notes a wide network of stamp companies selling stickers through grocers and dry cleaners, with millions in circulation and about fifty million dollars yearly in value. The writer criticizes the nuisance and argues for simpler price cuts.
A speaker muses on the rise of stamp trading among shops and its communal impact. He recalls lavender stamps tucked in his pocket from shopping and predicts the stamp craze will eventually settle as more businesses join the practice.
The article explains productivity as output per hour and argues it reflects employer improvements, not just worker effort. It notes productivity rises with new machines and methods, while dollars distort measures. a better machine can boost plant productivity beyond individual worker gains.
A column sketches productivity limits and wage questions while previewing future discussion. It cites a London taxi metaphor, notes on hydraulic engineering meetings, and data on newsstand sales and newspaper advertising. It also mentions April gas range shipments and coffee import trends.
Raymond Moley argues Ohio Republicans confront a pivotal choice between popular Governor Frank Lausche with a conservative, independent streak and the party aligned candidate Bender. The outcome could determine Senate control in 1957, affecting Eisenhower administration goals and party unity.
The article discusses a tense political balance as Bender's stature contrasts with his votes to organize. It notes Lausche's admiration for the President yet possible competing ideas on national recommendations. It mentions worried Bender backers about newspaper support and hints Lausche could be a potential Democratic vice presidential candidate.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues that multimillion aid schedules involve governments and intermediaries where some write-off is inevitable. It warns that unless wastage and inefficiency are kept to a minimum, the foreign aid policy could lose credibility.
The piece discusses racketeering as a profit motive in labor and industry, contrasting American and European unions, citing Gompers, and explaining devices like kickbacks and protection. It notes union leaders’ finances, court exposure, and the corruption ties to politicians, with examples of violence and intimidation in protected schemes.
Fifty years ago T. W. Crozier, a Bluefield merchant, owned a new business venture. Forty years ago Mrs. A. W. Yarman of Bramwell died. Rev. C. G. Gunn was to be installed at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Twenty years ago China prepared for a major event. Ten years ago the Senate voted to draft teens.
The write up notes Senator Soaper's quip about NYC’s vast Coliseum amid sparse out of town visitor chatter. It suggests a continued need for foot soldiers surface fleet and conventional aircraft to sustain war efforts until favorable weather for a major bombing season. It also references the motorcar industry lamenting slow buying now for supposedly better 1957 models driving an aggressive campaign.
President Eisenhower suggests a national program where 32 volunteers from diverse walks of life meet in Washington to study how to project American ideals overseas. The plan weighs collective travel, language training, and guided tours to ensure travelers represent goodwill while avoiding cultural missteps.
The editorial from the Sioux City Journal argues the agriculture department should implement the soil bank now to test its operation within the current crop year. It notes the plan may not fully prove its aims this year but stresses shaping payments and regulations for next year and encourages farmers to decide based on individual operations.
The editorial criticizes military services for petty fights among branches, arguing cooperation would enhance national security at lower cost. It emphasizes taxpayers fund these disputes and deserve prudent, unified action from the services.
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