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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1944
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text shows a boilerplate notice about Associated Press republication rights and subscription rates. It appears to reference dispatch credits and pricing, but most specifics are garbled or missing. The readable elements indicate standard telegraph dispatch rights and subscription terms.
A short notice notes a bond purchase and urges a calm approach, citing proverb wisdom about wrath and patience. The item frames the financial action as part of prudent conduct and stability.
A patriotic appeal denounces strike threats during a time of national crisis. It urges workers and citizens to join in supporting the war effort, stressing the sacrifice of soldiers and the impact on families and homes. The piece condemns shirkers who avoid duty while national safety and victory hang in the balance.
Mississippi Democrats pass resolutions demanding four concessions from the national program. If unmet, the state delegation will bolt, risking loss of electoral votes and delivering a blow to the Roosevelt fourth term push while remaining in the Democratic fold.
The county and city show fair elections with recounts after the primary. Officials reported only negligible errors and mis marks, aligning with the court counted results and investigation.
The Winston-Salem Union Republican questions twelve years of New Deal governance and quotes critics asking if Roosevelt can carry reforms forward. Chicago mayor Kelly reports a new Democratic campaign song using the line Don’t change horses in the middle of the stream with a wink at political fatigue.
OPA Administrator Chester Bowles argues for a continued central government role in the economy while Dow Chemical president Willard Dow warns against abrupt controls and calls free enterprise the better path. The piece contends that permanent government influence threatens liberty and describes attempts to expand state control across energy, mining, oil, retail, farming, and more.
The piece laments current wartime song outputs and radio complaints. It contrasts past enduring songs with present jingles like Gotta Have a Gal in My Arms Tonight, suggesting lacking merit and urging that writers reflect public need rather than trivial tunes.
A veteran sergeant drills weary recruits at a southern camp as a captain taunts a clumsy recruit who replies he has been in the army “A all day.” The humor hinges on the recruit’s exhausted plea and the captain’s stern oversight.
A Marshalltown Times-Republican editorial argues against a broad right to strike that could disrupt bread, mail, fuel, milk, water, or power. It states unions must respect public welfare and challenges New Deal laws.
A poem by Edith Tatum describes a quiet healer from the hills who loves the rocky heights and valleys. He tames and protects wildlife, waits for dawns of gold, and dreams of a city place where people seek his care.
The piece analyzes wartime finance and postwar planning delays as Baruch Wilson and Patterson clash over control of policy. It notes bond drive prospects, banking strength, and unsettled shifts from war to peacetime production, with resignations and party tensions shaping the process.
A wartime column praises first all draft units for meeting high wartime expectations. It highlights induction youths from farms and schools growing into capable soldiers and notes diverse backgrounds joining together as fighting yanks. The piece mocks prewar perceptions and celebrates improvised resilience amid war.
The text mixes disparate statements about military misstatements, onion harvest jokes, lawn care, shallow water fears, and animal training. It reads like a collage of informal notes and proverbs rather than a coherent news item, with no clear events, dates, or sources to anchor a factual story.
The column parries figures like Governor Dewey and Morgen a during wartime talk. It notes Italy and France as tough per sources while hinting Japan as a division. The piece jokes about a $150 cash hunt and mockingly questions Congress’ debt ceiling amid domestic concerns.
Ambushed by seven Zeros near Truk, Navy Lieut. William B. Garrison reported being attacked and later quipped that the Zeros got away. An other bomber picked up the message but radio contact was lost for thirty minutes before a call was returned with a dry joke.
Victor Borge works in his Waldorf suite with an assistant on a radio script before leaving for Boston. His secretary waits as a casual, humorous exchange unfolds in the background.
The interview describes Victor Borge’s English mastery and his blend of piano and comedy. Born in Copenhagen, he studied piano in Denmark, Vienna, and Berlin before pivoting to stage work at 23, using ad lib humor and phonetic routines to entertain in the United States.
A literary miscellany by John Selby discusses Mina Curtiss' Letters in which the enlisted man narrates his war experience and its impact. The piece surveys wartime writing and its effects on readers and authors.
Forty years ago John 8 Burnett was reappointed chief of police of Bluefield. Judge G J Holbrook returned from St Louis where he attended the world's fair. H Lyon Smith of New York purchased the plant of the Creek company from H A Ander, agent for the Iron Coal and Coke company. Thirty years ago Knights of Pythias Bluefield lodge No 153 elected officers naming S D Edwards chancellor commander. Dr P F L Black was elected eminent commander of Bluefield No 19 Knights Templar. Judge Keller appointed Judge Harold A Ritz as referee in banking to succeed H B Lee who had resigned.
Twenty years ago W A Cooper resigned as city engineer of Princeton. Grading began for three houses and a new gymnasium on the Bluefield college campus. The Bluefield chamber of commerce invited participation to boost Bluefield and the region.
Ten years ago the Bluefield country club held a formal opening with a night club style dance. W E Gamble of Bartley resigned as president of the southern West Virginia council of Scouts and was succeeded by Judge B R Howard of Welch. A Moose delegation from Bluefield and Roanoke met at Sweet Monroe county to inspect property to offer it as an eastern Mooseheart branch.
A book review notes Leo Cherne’s The Rest of Your Life as optimistic yet cautious about postwar life and gadgets. It highlights Esme Davis and Esme of Paris as vivid profiles, and Ander Wilson’s The Coming Struggle for Peace as a pragmatic look at future tensions including Russia Poland France Finland Yugoslavia and the Arab world.
A 66 year old stage veteran writes that Oscar winners face uncertain futures and muse about retirement. He plans more stage and screen work and advocates funding colleges to teach acting for the next generation. He recalls advice from director Henry King on singing with enjoyment.
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