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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1944
Page
5
A biblical verse from Galatians 5 1 about freedom in Christ concludes with Epictetus saying a man is free who is not master of himself. The combined remark reflects religious and philosophical notions of personal liberty.
A columnist argues for buying War Bonds to support a Great War effort, citing George Washington on conscience and rewards. The piece notes Mercer county’s $3,382,000 quota and predicts bitter, turbulent politics ahead as New Deal officials oppose the opposition. It discusses Roosevelt’s long tenure and the public payroll, urging citizens to fund defense and future peace.
The text argues for unity in wartime over party politics while condemning ruthless tactics and criticizing the New Deal as an attempt to bind the party through bitterness. It notes Democratic discontent and insurrections in the South against the New Deal and urges Americans to resist such divisive pressure.
Delegates at the Chicago convention reelect Walter Hallanan to the national committee for a fifth term and appoint Francis Ogden Stubblefield as national committee woman. The piece lauds Hallanan for faithful party service through the New Deal era and notes Stubblefield’s lineage and leadership in state papers. It also mentions CIO actions and labor unions facing regulatory strains and a Democratic renomination for Wallace.
A British humorist jokes about American soldiers abroad while reflecting on the potential friction and friendship that arise from the wartime presence. The piece notes questions in Parliament, but overall marks large-scale cross cultural exchanges and growing comradeship between Britons and Americans.
In spring, birds sweep over the earth delivering a rapturous chorus. Their song stirs the heart, lifts despair, and fills the air with joy and light as God’s advocates. David B. Gibbs notes in the Chicago Tribune that their invasion inspires renewed faith and comfort.
Washington columnist Paul Mallon notes a clash between the four freedoms and radical ideologies. He contrasts leftist calls for a Beveridge style life with state authority versus the wartime aim of liberty and democracy for individuals. He recalls past campaigns for global wage standards and milk quotas and questions current policy paths.
The speaker questions the meaning of liberty and democracy and warns that economic taxation can enslave individuals as much as political control. A dictatorship and a state choosing a single ruler limit freedom equally, underscoring the need to decide core values before planning the postwar era.
The piece argues that true freedom requires limits on domination by any group whether political, religious, or economic. It warns against universal collectivism, asserts wartime success came from voluntary democratic cooperation, and urges restoring workers’ rights after sacrifice. It reflects a cautious, ideologically mixed stance on postwar peace and liberty.
The speaker argues victory came from democratic cooperation not collectvism. A nation resisting state subservience shows the dangers of one power over others. Liberty must be maintained domestically and internationally, abhorring collectivism and totalitarian control to protect individual rights.
A reviewer hails The Fightin est Ship by Hugh B. Cave and Lt. C. G. Morris for its complete life and death account of the cruiser Helena and vivid personal portraits. The piece lauds Navy publishing efforts and contrasts quality books from the Navy with earlier Army, Marine, and Air Force works.
Forty years ago the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sat in Wheeling and ruled slot machines gambling and illegal. U. S. Marshal A. C. Hufford in McDowell County resigned and left for Gas City Indiana to start a wholesale grocery business. FE. D. and W. W. Hatcher of Bedford. Cilia and Jennie Hawkins of this city. and Churchill Gooch of Princeton headed to the St. Louis World's Fair.
West Virginia figures receive high posts in the air service including Brigadier General Donald Wilson and Brigadier General Bill Middleswart while Governor Neely loses a political battle over a national committeeman. Bluefield progress shows a thriving recreation program, recovery efforts for Bowen Field, and plans for a four year college, with community fund drives for a girls dormitory and library.
Thirty years ago Harry S. Ramsey of Bedford arrived to take a position as druggist clerk with the Wide-Awake pharmacy on Bland Street. Mrs. R. A. Campbell left for Williamson to live with her nephew W. C. Harrison. Dr. Fred Gott returned from Baltimore where he had attended medical college.
Twenty years ago Graham Virginia voted by a 6 to 4 majority to change its name to Bluefield Virginia with the change to take effect July 1. Ceremonies were planned to mark the joining of the two cities. P J Alexander was elected president of the Billy Sunday club at an annual meeting held at Hamilton hall in this city. Princeton approved a $100000 bond issue for street and sewer improvements with the required three fifths majority.
The United Mine Workers of Goodwill held a rally with five locals and about three hundred people marching. The Elks lodge scheduled its annual flag day exercise on June 14 at the Raleigh and Bland street lodge. Dr and Mrs D L Hosmer departed for the American Medical Association convention in Cleveland.
Refers to a book about the ship Helena and its crew. It notes the author’s honest effort to portray the vessel and its men, from commissioning in 1939 through Pearl Harbor damage, rescue actions for the Wasp crew, and service until the Battle of Kula Gulf. The book aims to tell the Pacific war story with human, likable figures.
Globe interview with Brooklyn native William Gargan after a 50 000 mile tour with the first troupe to perform on the China Burma India front. He returned to Broadway and Hollywood with Paulette Goddard and Keenan Wynn. named major and head of the troupe for protection during perilous flights. The tour spanned Africa China India and Burma before bombings hit each stop within a day of departure.
The article traces Gargan's early years in Brooklyn, his work as a private detective, and his break into acting after auditioning for Aloma of the South Seas. He advances from one line to lead, becomes stage manager, and appears in umbrella shows before joining Laugh That Off and Out of the Blue Sky with Leslie Howard. A Stockholms dispatch notes Hitler is expected to speak, likely after catching his breath.
Hollywood salutes Bob Hope in The Princess and the Pirate as he plays a portly pirate actor impersonating Victor McLaglen. The piece recalls Hal McAlpin Walter Brennan and Virginia Mayo as flying from scene to scene with jokes and chaos.
A wartime exhortation compares the Fifth War Loan drive to a home front invasion urging every citizen to contribute. It notes wartime urgency with imagery of paratroops and Eisenhower, while stressing resolve and duty amid the broader war effort.
The column muses on De Gaulle recognition half measures and a dead Berlin future, questions the South Seas fashion in movie pages as costume jewelry lacking a costume, and notes rival Texas delegations near Chicago amid Capone era beer sales chatter. It asks whether to rebuild Berlin or reopen it as a parking lot.
Local navy recruiting station announced five men enlisted in the U S Navy and six have applied. Enlisted are Raymond Warren Rhodell George Wise Jr Beckley Alfred R Curtis Beckley William S Addi son Oswald Jack D Herald Freeman. Applications include Walter H Moore Jr Filbert Clarence Kirk Berwind Henry B Elkins Raymond L Robinson Berwind Carmen Jones Jr Crumpler David C Canterbury Jesse.
The term telegraph comes from Greek roots meaning afar writing. Tele meaning far and graphein meaning to write.
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