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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1950
Page
4
Bluefield Daily Telegraph outlines publication details and subscription rates with address in Bluefield Virginia West Virginia. The paper notes AP news rights and telephonic advertising representation details for readers and advertisers.
A devotional excerpt cites Galatians 1 4 and Henry Melvill noting the paradox of Jesus as Judge and Saviour. It emphasizes obedience and hearing the invitation to faith as central to salvation and fearing judgment.
A divison among American military leaders over whether to rearm West Germany. Adenauer seeks 25 000 troops for internal security while Allies weigh a 5 000 force. Article contrasts postwar occupations with 1956 timelines and risks of wider Cold War shifts.
The article debates whether expanding Olympic programs could hinder the games. It notes the ancient contests lacked structure, that the modern Olympics began in 1896, and that early Olympiads featured simple events, with origins lost to history.
Sioux City Argus-Leader calls Attorney General McGrath's statement that there are no communists in government employees irresponsible and outside proper comment. The remark came during a jury hearing on a government employee charged with communism, implying influence and questioning his wisdom about federal workers.
Harold E. Stassen argues American workers are misinformed about profits and the economy. He cites a survey showing workers think profits average 43 cents per dollar, says actual profits are under 10 cents, and urges truthful leadership to defend capitalism against socialism and left-wing critics. He lauds capitalism for high living standards and mobility while rejecting welfare-state promises. Beckley West Virginia Post-Herald report.
The speaker recalls springtime scenes and scents from April including dogwood lilac bluebells and apple blossoms. The verse laments aging yet cherishes memories of shared moments in a sunny, fragrant season. Written in 1906 by Araminia Walk.
Drew Pearson reflects on his past column critiquing Senator Taft and others who labeled him a liar. He cites editor reactions and Taft's stance on McCarthy, noting a pattern of denials and political maneuvering amid GOP and Dixiecrat alliances shaping budget cuts, conservation actions, and forthcoming campaigns.
A skeptical shopper recalls a Bluefield drugstore experience where he was charged eleven dollars and seventy five cents for an aspirin and a cola. The piece mocks sales tactics aimed at exploiting human desires with cosmetics and vitamins and warns readers to beware.
Billy Rose recalls a peculiar man seen near the 42nd Street Library terrace. The elderly stranger spends hours in the main reading room and feeds pigeons on a Fifth Avenue bench. An April evening tale tells of a distressed girl seeking help after a failed date.
In a city scene by a library front, a woman awaits a man named Eddie who has vanished after a telegram. An elderly stranger named Daniel entertains with lion myth lore while the couple reunites when Eddie arrives, easing a recent financial worry.
H J Phillips writes to principals urging safe auto instruction in high schools as a growing movement. He notes 64 New York teachers have been trained to teach driving between points without accidents and warns against misconduct by instructors. He suggests speed reduction gadgets and weekly reminders to instructors.
The letter argues teachers should teach safe driving by admitting adults lack ideal examples and stressing smarter behavior. It lists five driving principles, urges caution when crossing streets, and connects driver education to good citizenship while critiquing elder driving examples.
The text debates why the justice department failed to obtain a search warrant between March and June 1945 and whether press confidences can be maintained in espionage cases. It cites FBI seizures in Amerasia and Gayn apartments and asks if a newspaperman can refuse confidences amid wartime disclosures and state department material.
Daily Telegraph notes a plan to deliver mail to Bluefield homes starting July 1 with civil service exams. It also mentions P B Gibson returning from Portland and George N Speiden visiting Bramwell amid historic notes from multiple eras.
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