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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1959
Page
6
Moscow resists Western proposals for disarmament and a reunified Berlin amid fears of German power and NATO shifts. Khrushchev references past invasions, notes East Germans' resentment, and weighs Adenauer de Gaulle ties. He distrusts several postwar German leaders while satellites back his caution.
The Baily Telegraph lists 1953 establishment data for Hugh Ike Shott with publication details. It notes AP association for news credit and local news, and gives subscription rates and advertising contacts.
A compact ancient verse recalls David striking the Philistines from Gibeon to Gazer and pairs action with happiness, while a modern quote by J. H. Voss asserts that action yields heaven.
A columnist condemns liberal protections of the communist party and argues the United States subsidizes anti freedom efforts by mailing propaganda from Mexico to Latin America through New Orleans. He cites Senate hearings on a 365000 piece flow and calls for tougher anti subversion measures.
Arthur Godfrey recovering from lung cancer surgery advocates a crash program to raise funds and dramatize prevention. He supports prevention as the best hope, noting research shows smokers are at higher risk. He warns the tobacco industry may resist findings while urging quiet, individual preventive action.
Monthly U S government figures highlight the cost of living with strong emphasis on eggs. The discussion notes egg prices and related living costs as a focal point for readers.
A bank robbery in the Ozarks failed after the getaway car could not be secured. The would be bandits had rented the vehicle for a demonstration ride from a dealer, but plans appear to be abandoned and no buy is likely.
Quick quotes reveal a mix of bold military bravado, candid backstage humor, and teen reflections. Twining boasts about destroying Russia with current weapons, Diane Varsi dismisses dates, Fairbanks Jr. envies dull work, Blanche jokes about marriage, and Sandra Dee laments lacking peers.
Ed Koterba notes Speaker Rayburn manages daily press gatherings with taciturn efficiency. Each morning he conducts a brief, orderly session in his office before the noon gavel, preferring calm, intimate talks over the shouting typical of other briefings.
A troubled corporation seeks to lure an executive from a rival with a $75,000 offer after taxes, but the candidate declines as peanuts. The proposed negotiation outlines lavish perks, including a Paris and Florida office plan, a mansion, yacht time, a publicity steward, and a host of tax‑advantaged benefits, signaling extreme Verve in executive recruiting.
The piece outlines a corporate tactic to entice an executive with a private club presidency and a stock option plan, stressing performance required to gain capital gains benefits and office perks. It notes Governor Nelson D. Rockefeller signing a bill requiring licensed pilots for ships on the Hudson River beyond Yonkers or payment to the first pilot offered.
A light news conference scene shows Speaker Sam Rayburn avoiding direct quotes on pending legislation. Reporters push for a usable line while a queried question about a morning newspaper story hints at a sharp but restrained reply.
Hollywood figures move between Switzerland and New York, with Noel Coward buying a villa in Montreux and Esther Williams pursuing a $1 million suit against Johnny Weissmuller’s company. Patrick and Pat tour memories, Otto Preminger’s next film plans unfold, and new cast changes blend with Lilian and LanaTurner replacements.
Audrey Hepburn worries friends as he calls Diane Varsi at her Bennington home to offer a role in his new film Gang Girl. He is filming background scenes in Greenwich Village and all Diane pictures would belong to 2th Century Fox.
A biology note explains the circulatory cycle in humans taking about 23 seconds for the full circuit. It claims a lighter blood flow quicker for a striking event described as a beautiful blonde walking by, suggesting red blood cells complete the trip in eight seconds.
A London man secured a divorce after alleging his wife kept 50 poodles in the home causing a strong kennel smell. The judge granted the divorce.
Scientists discover a liquor said to cause no hangover, a breakthrough noted by drinkers. The joke line follows with a son asking his father if he is using his wallet tonight, implying lingering humor about moderation and temptation.
A colorful Texan habitually avoids filing a tax return and instead writes to authorities asking for the yearly amount owed. The anecdote underscores a noncompliant attitude toward income reporting and taxes.
An extensive interview depicts James Hoffa as a defiant union leader who suggests using strikes to control business across states and possibly the country. The piece compares Hoffa to Mussolini or Hitler, critiques his bribery admission, and argues the real threat lies in Congress ceding power to such figures. It cites the McClellan committee’s exposure and notes eventual law catching up with Hoffa and even his own ranks backing the law.
Daily Telegraph recalls past events: W. W. Ashworth, Confederate veteran, died at his Bland County home on Clear Fork fifty years ago. Forty years ago the Bluefield public playground opened. Mercer County Fair Association formed thirty years ago. Twenty years ago the Mercer County Court approved Glenwood Park project. Joseph Lawson, a 35 year old Princeton resident, elected mayor. native of Point Pleasant, ten years in Princeton, with E. W. and L. Auditing Company, and a user relations consultant.
Washington column outlines Drew Pearson’s role as a delegate at the Atlantic Congress in London and his long campaign for people-to-people diplomacy. It notes past projects, including the Friendship Train and Freedom Balloons, Ike’s initial skepticism, and growing support across officials and audiences.
A child sketches a penguin with red feet on green grass and a yellow fish in its beak. The bird rests beside a blue water scene as time passes in contentment.
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