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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1962

Page

4

Time For Action In JFK Tax Reform Calls

The piece urges President Kennedy to push a bipartisan tax reform now to restore business confidence. It argues for lower corporate tax rates for five years, revised depreciation, and targeted cuts to spur investment, jobs, and revenue while avoiding deficits and inflation.

Congress

Tongue as Tool of Power and Mischief in Governance

The quotation contrasts the tongue as both a virtue and a danger, suggesting good government relies on prudent speech while poor governance leads to widespread mischief. It echoes Job and Anacharsis on language, ethics, and authority shaping society.

Look Out Buchwald Coming to Washington as New Weapon

Drew Pearson reports a secret weapon for the New York Herald Tribune in its feud with President Kennedy Art Buchwald the witty Paris based columnist may relocate to Washington to attack the Kennedy administration His sharp comments could force White House readers to pick up the Tribune again and provoke laughs through tears among Democrats.

Drew Pearson New York Herald-Tribune Kennedy Art Buchwald Tribune Pearson Buchwald Washington White House Democratic Party Herblock Washington Post Republican Party James Hagerty Eisenhower Hagerty Daily Telegraph

Senate reverses on aid to Yugoslavia and Poland

The Senate banned foreign aid to Communist nations then allowed food shipments to Yugoslavia and Poland amid administration pressure. Critics warn the move eases their laboring economies, prolongs Communist rule, and contradicts long standing aid policy.

Senate Yugoslavia Poland State Department Moscow Red China

Political presidents and their murky punchline

A circulating quip riffs on four U S Presidents, claiming Roosevelt showed Americans will elect a President for life Truman proved anyone can be President Eisenhower proved we need no President and Kennedy proved it is dangerous to have one.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry S. Truman Dwight Eisenhower John F. Kennedy

Medicare Debate Paused For Cooling-Down Period

A civic debate pause is urged with both sides asked to take a break, rest, and collect thoughts before resuming arguments. The suggestion emphasizes calming tensions and allowing time for calm consideration of Medicare policy.

White Angel Wrestler Seeks Advance Before Singing Debut

After a wrestling match in Rheims the White Angel plans a singing act for patrons. His program will feature three love songs. His manager demands $800 purse in advance. He remains optimistic and has three encores ready if singing falters.

Rheims

Book Burners Neglecting Their Jobs In Paris and Globally

In a Paris discussion Ed Murrow of USIA notes libraries and reading rooms in 80 countries have been looted in places like Bogota Beirut Athens and Algiers. Officials joke about mobile libraries to reach rioters and salvage the American message amid riots and political chaos.

Paris Ed Murrow United States Information Agency USIA Bogota Baghdad Athens Beirut Algiers Calcutta Taipei Cyprus Mr. Murrow Tripoli

U S Seeks Voice In European Planning Under Rusk Mission

Secretary Rusk will tour Europe to press for American influence in postwar European planning. He aims to win Britain’s entry to the Common Market, persuade De Gaulle, and rally Adenauer to align with U S priorities amid Franco German tensions and Allied rearmament.

Val Rusk Europe Macmillan de Gaulle Adenauer United States Britain England Canada de ‘Gaulle West Germany France Statesman Kennedy

Unfair Charges Prompt Rep Gross to Question Pay

Washington column notes Rep H R Gross accuses lawmakers of goofing off while earning 22500 a year. The piece defends congressional effort, cites bills and milestones from June, and contrasts other thrift-minded lawmakers like Rep Otto Passman as softening rhetoric on foreign aid.

Washington H. R. Gross Iowa House Legislative Gross Congress Senate State Department Secretary of State House — Judiciary Kennedy Wright Brothers John C. Fremont Salle Holley Sallie Holley Otto E. Pass Louisiana

China’s Allies in World War II a Debate on Stilwell

George Sokolsky discusses Davies's interpretation of China’s role in the war against Japan. He questions China’s real allies, notes Russia’s late entry, and analyzes General Stilwell’s mission to reform China’s military and political system. The piece argues China lacks self-government and hinges on Stilwell’s leadership to drive a future offensive.

China Japan Pearl Harbor Manchuria Shanghai United States Russia Davies Chian Kai-shek Soviet Stilwell New England Canton Ningpo Ramarh

West Virginia dam sites chosen by Congress conferees

Fifty years ago eleven sites for dams in West Virginia were agreed upon by conferees from the two houses of the U S Congress. Forty years ago the stock market crash era was cited at a Hoover press conference amid memories of a halted market.

West Virginia U. S. Congress Hoover

Senate OKs economy bill trimming $100 million

Thirty years ago the Senate approved an economy bill that cut roughly $100 million from the $238 million requested. The action reflects a push to tighten federal spending amid debate on priorities and fiscal restraint.

Senate

Rommel Fails New Tobruk Breakthrough Attempt

Detailing a World War II report from twenty years ago, Nazi General Rommel fails in a renewed push to reach Tobruk, underscoring renewed Allied resistance and strategic stalemate in North Africa.

Rommel Tobruk

Four Mercer County Residents Arrested in Aid Funds Theft

State police report four Mercer County residents were arrested for stealing state department assistance funds valued between 15000 and 20000 dollars. The investigation details and dates were not provided in the release.

Mercer County State Department

Senator Soaper Sees Restful Retreat Improve Health

Senator Soaper says a few days at a vacation resort refreshes him and helps him feel fit. He notes the return drive home leaves him tired again.

Secret Weapon Buchwald to Washington Test Whitneys Feud

Washington gossip notes Jack Whitney plans to bring Art Buchwald from Paris to Washington to target the Kennedy administration with sharper commentary. The piece also previews a South Carolina Senate election pitting Ernest Hollings against Olin Johnston, highlighting labor versus management dynamics and campaign money from Texas tycoons. Bob Hope receives Georgetown honorary degree and shares motherly wisdom on education and public service.

Washington Jack Whitney New York Herald Tribune White House John F. Kennedy Whitney James Roosevelt Eisenhower Ike Court of St. James New York Art Buchwald Europe Paris Buchwald Kennedy Jim Hagerty Jim Pierre Salinger Labor & Managgement S. C Old Confederacy South Carolina U. S. Senate Olin Johnston Max Gardner North Carolina Ernest Hollings Bright Hollings Johnston Wall Street Texas Senator Johnston Civil Service United States Olin

Poem Fragments Mark a New Page of Understanding

A meditation on beginnings and belief, describing a first venture into faith, a loss of ignorance, and initial doubts. The piece reflects a mid‑season life stage, growth through experience, and a tenderness that leads to trust.

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