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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1946
Page
24
The Bluefield Telegraph reprints Associated Press dispatches credited to the paper. The edition notes publication rights and standard wire service material for local readers from Bluefield West Virginia.
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The article reports on Bluefield's failed request to approve a municipal parking building funded by revenue bonds after CPA rejection. It notes material shortages, the city’s postwar traffic needs, and the push to appeal to higher federal authorities while contrasting OPA price controls and broader economic debate amid wartime inflation.
The piece argues Britain could use its Commonwealth wheat and livestock to ease food shortages, noting Canada and Australia are rich in resources while the empire carries a smaller national debt. It suggests self-help over borrowing, and ends with a political reminder about voting for airport bonds.
Clouds gather over the OPA as a Senate committee issues a report after an investigation urging changes to orders it originated. Debates from bureaucratic, producer, merchant, and government voices frame the action as an inquest into the price control system and its alleged failures and costs.
A Yale Literary Magazine poem by Albert Coote argues that earthly beauty deceives the senses. It portrays beauty as a phantom of the mind and urges readers to seek it with clear, unencumbered eyes beyond passing flowers and nature’s hum.
The senate committee largely refused to back the price control bill, with key figures like Taft and Bark expressing hesitation or opposition. Snyder faced strong criticism as pressures over cabinet appointments and policy decisions surfaced, while the Klan investigation vote was narrowly decided against pursuing a full inquiry.
Hal Boyle reports in Geneva that the League’s empty halls and deserted farm near Lake Geneva symbolize a failed bid for global harmony. One peacock, the lone survivor, stands amid vanished grand plans while the United Nations prepares to repurpose the site for international commissions.
The article recalls the League of Nations era as caretaker Bechtold notes the buildings began in 1929 and finished in 1936 and were barely used before war resumed in 1939. He laments the solitary presence of a peacock amid memorials and empty offices while detailing upkeep costs and the vanished workers for peace.
L. L. Stevenson recalls a luncheon with Harry Hershfield Senator Ford and Joe Laurie Jr at the Lambs. The event played out like a three ring circus with continuous gags and banter. They traded lines, read 1500 gags weekly, and practiced quick retellings to fit the moment.
A luncheon chat features gags about illiteracy and counterfeiters. Tales recount a $15 bill fraud and a counterfeiter who used odd numbers like $3 $7 and $9. The group notes air taboo on color, with references to a railroad strike and Jesse James in mixed company.
A fractured rewrite of Casey at the Bat unfolds with Mudville facing defeat. The crowd clings to a faint hope as Casey comes to the plate amid protest and odd interference.
A stylized poem reimagines Casey as a union man facing unfair play and crowd hostility. Casey signals to the pitcher, calls for order, and ends by walking out as the crowd's mood shifts amid political refrains. The piece blends labor themes with a baseball classic.
The article analyzes President Truman’s plan to replace top court leadership and shift treasury posts, noting possible political aims and tensions with Morgenthau's treasury faction. It discusses Senate caution, the Democratic dominance of the court, and the need for experienced leadership to curb inflation and finance pressures.
Fifty years ago plat top coal operators hosted New River coal operators at the Graham hotel. A benefit for Bluefield baseball featured notable attendees as Peters retired. City council notes include B. snackems departure for Hot Springs for a convention. Southern Hardware and American Manufacturers associations reflected in a workers gathering.
The piece highlights a Nebraska farmer and his wife, Claude H Canday and his spouse, who gave a $2000 check to aid famine sufferers. The text also references Senator Soaper and John in a political context with mentions of welfare funds and immediate needs.
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