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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1948
Page
4
A transcribed early Bluefield West Virginia notice lists subscription and carrier rates. It cites publication terms, postal stamping, and a printing agency credit to Kats Agency, with prices for mail and periodical delivery.
A compact verse fragment cites Walsh 3 11 and Longfellow warning that evil deeds contain seeds of punishment. It frames moral justice with a religious quote about retribution and consequence for the wicked.
Growth in citizenship interest accompanies a strong year of political debate and rising employment opportunities. The piece notes shifts in national sentiment, new questions in elections, and differing university forecasts on employment standards, highlighting how production, industry, and education shape policy trends and voter attitudes.
A high energy volley of taunts marks the current campaign as President Truman calls Congress the worst since Civil War days and opponents fire back. House Speaker Martin and others mock or belittle the president, while Rep Van Zandt and Rep Hope add sharp quips about leadership and tone, with senators more restrained.
A survey of 125 colleges shows June graduates larger than before and wages rising for beginners. Engineers and technical men expect about 25 dollars more monthly, while business and liberal arts grads may start at 200 to 275 dollars. Employers will be more selective as demand shifts.
A skeptical column critiques Philadelphia for blocking a Republican rally at Independence Hall during the national convention and notes hotel price spikes as visitors seek rooms. It also covers Palmiro Togliatti denouncing US listing of Italian communists, a Czech Catholic protest over a communist ticket, and questions about US foreign policy laxity. Snails are said to travel one mile per 10 years with no road accidents.
The Chicago Daily Tribune editorial condemns British looting of German forests during postwar occupation. It argues Britain wastes timber, harms local forestry economies, and undermines long term production while the United States funds Germany’s recovery. It recalls Stilwell’s road and US payments surpassing Britain’s claims, urging restraint and fairness in reparations.
The passage argues against the idea that love is blind or forgiving of flaws. True lovers see beyond blemishes, recognizing inner worth and authentic value, like diamonds hidden within a rough exterior.
Southern senators maintain contact with Eisenhower inner group via Maj. Gen. Floyd Parks while Maybank Johnston Robertson Sparkman Hill and Pepper back Ike. Kilgore backs Brewster’s life-senator bill as Rankin sensationally questions Ike’s southern roots. Women face Republican obstruction of Hennoch Harron, while labor leaders miss Truman tour, and a proposed Friendship Train prompts reader letters aimed at Russia.
A columnist ridicules water advertising while urging a 1.5 million promotion push for water drinking. The piece then recounts a June nudist wedding in San Diego with humorous commentary on attire and societal reaction, noting the impracticality for year round nudist ceremonies.
The column sketches a rapid parade of New York social scenes. Judith Evelyn sips a nonalcoholic orangeade at Algonquin punch and Judy while Joe E Lewis channels Joe Louis in a mirror, Bing Crosby shoots at a gallery game, and Ace Goodman chats with Air Force pilots on leave. Mary McBride and John Tyers draw attention in bustling venues as city life hums.
A bustling New York scene highlights stars like Irving Berlin tunes performed live by Sawyer and Jolson over a hamburger at Mammy's, with Kay Thompson's comedy at Le Directory and Julius Monk's zoo adventures. Morton and Kennedy share applause at Spivy's Roof while Mitzi Green eyes Sixth Avenue pets. Helena Bliss Tyers and John Tyers announce a son Michael Albert. Clayton Collyer marks 20 years in radio.
A speaker counsels Phillips Gentlemen of the graduating class to ignore money as the sole aim and to face a volatile world. He warns that modern duties include navigating peril and rapid shifts, urging graduates to focus on broader responsibilities beyond pay.
Fragmented notes reflect a graduation baccalaureate talk satirizing college education and public affairs. The piece mentions a tuition general doubt about study value, a humorous anecdote about a hillbilly earning 10300, and quips about the draft. It closes with a brief reference to a 41 year old Koenig completing college.
Hollywood gossip recaps choices for The Robe director Peck and Fleming lead, with RKO behind the project. Garbo dazzles at a party, Lana Turner and Ava Gardner flaunt beach style aboard, and Arlene Dahl avoids press while Cyd Charisse marks anniversary. John Payne and Paulette Goddard appear unsettled as TV and stage work mix with romance rumors. Carole Landis complains about career and wealth after marriage.
A Daily Telegraph update recalls past events from Elkhorn and nearby towns. Fifty years ago Dr W V Nance, a prominent Elkhorn physician, died at his home. Other notes include a local Anelert Order of American Mechanics chapter organized here and short historical milestones from 40 to 10 years ago.
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