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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1961
Page
4
The notice from the Daily Telegraph of 1866 announces Hugh Ike Shott’s 1953 establishment, listing publication details and Associated Press rights. Subscription rates and contact info are included for morning editions and mail delivery.
A reflective note cites Saint Samuel and Jacques Bossuet on Jesus perfectly obeying Mary and Joseph. The meditation highlights thirty hidden years of Jesus life and the value of obedience in early days.
The FDA seized 2700 pounds of cheese from New York and Chicago firms after discoveries of drilled holes in Swiss style cheese. Since 1950 rules banned advertising such cheese as authentic Swiss, and a new machine created fake eyes that fooled consumers. Regulators praise watchdogs for exposing the deception.
The piece reflects on college commencements with color and pageantry, noting the role of a commencement orator and the value of fresh expression. It discusses graduates heading to military service, youth resilience, and how inspiration comes from the heart alongside elder counsel.
An all-out campaign to crush the revolt in Angola begins in June as the rainy season ends and the coffee harvest starts. Coffee is about 45 percent of exports with the United States a major buyer. Rebels have destroyed stocks and operations in the north face disruption, goods travel on a single 170 mile road under rebel control, raising risk of economic collapse.
The Kennedy Administration urges courts to compel states to maintain public school systems, arguing that abandoning public education would violate due process and equal protection. The brief contends education is a necessity and privatization would threaten state and federal balance, prompting briefs from all state attorneys general by June 5.
Daily Telegraph recalls fifty years past when an earthquake hit the Colina volcano area in Mexico. Two towns suffered heavy damage and the quake was felt in parts of California.
Robert Ruark argues Adlai Stevenson should not set or shape policy for Kennedy's administration especially on Latin America. He accuses Stevenson of mismanaging Cuba Portugal Angola and Africa policy and warns it could fracture Western unity against Communism.
Reader questions about network licensing and government regulation are answered. Air waves are public property and must serve the public interest with substantial programming. renewal oversight is lax, and FCC chief Minow proposes stricter standards to curb crime and noneducational content.
The Veterans Administration will pay about 230 million dollars to World War I and II veterans starting July 1 in alphabetical order. The average payment is around 45 dollars, with those holding maximum policies up to 90 dollars. The funds come from reserves built when premiums were set too high four decades ago, aided by longer lifespans and World War I medical advances. The plan, pushed by President Kennedy, aims to avoid turning the reserves over to the general fund amid intra-government disputes.
Sheilah Graham reports Yves Montand sent roses to Marilyn Monroe while a new star rises at the musical film scene. Gower Champion recovers and Eyes England tour after Los Angeles premiere. Elvis Presley linked to a potential lead amid talk of a Dahl maternity line. Agnes Moorhead revoices Christ in King of Kings as Jeffrey Hunter trains, while Brando’s Mutiny budget soars to 17 million.
Vivien Leigh at 47 plays Viola in Twelfth Night while Mary Martin appears boyish as Peter Pan and Ingrid Bergman can age to fit any role. Loretta Young age 48 looks young on TV as Elena Eden, who after Israel returns 3500 dollars to family. Pier Angeli as Lot’s wife in Sodom and Gomorrah prompts talk on final line visual impact.
In a Michigan speech Herbert Matthews of The New York Times argues that labeling regimes as Communistic can shape public opinion and even manufacture allegiance. The piece contends the American press influences views on Castro, Khrushchev, and Leninist movements, challenging narrow definitions of communism and noting Cuba’s drift toward socialism under Communist rhetoric.
A Bluefield resident writes from the city, aiming to join the City Board of Directors. He urges cooperative governance to accelerate growth, address traffic, parking, buildings, sanitation, and law enforcement, and emphasizes sound government as everyone’s business.
Drew Pearson reports Richard Nixon plans a new Beverly Hills ranch home at 41 Martin Lane in the Truesdale Estates. The 65 000 square foot property includes a 10 room layout with seven baths and a large motor court, amid other high value developments linked to Texas oil interests.
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