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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1956

Page

5

Baily Telegraph's 1866 to 1953 Local News Overview

The fragment lists publication dates from 1866 to 1953 for the Baily Telegraph and notes daily morning issues by Telegraph Printing Co at 12 Bland Street Bluefield with local and statewide news coverage. Carrier rates and Sunday or weekly delivery options are mentioned along with West Virginia circulation details.

Oe Telegraph Printing Co Bland Street Bluefield St All News el Une Conse West Virginia Audit Bureau of Circulation Kals Agency. Inc

Acts reflection on giving and daily needs

A religious reflection notes that early believers laid offerings at the apostles feet and shared according to each need. It emphasizes daily reliance on God’s provision and the duty to help others within the community.

Forecast of U.S. population and economy by 1996

The National Industrial Conference Board predicts the United States may nearly double its population by 1996, reach a trillion dollar economy, and lift the average living standard by over 70 percent. It notes gains since 1916 but warns many still live in poverty and slums.

United States National Industrial Conference Board Treioane

Modern village smithy rides the truck wheel era

The article traces the evolution from the old chestnut shade smithy to mobile blacksmithing with farm to farm service. It notes welding for farm machinery and horse shoeing, highlights training at Cornell and California Polytechnic, and illustrates the craft's continued importance amid autos and racing horses.

Acksmiths Cornell University Veterinary College California State Polytechnic College Itis Eld America Li Ce Virginia

Prospects of Peacetime Atomic Power in U S Debate

Ray Tucker reports on official studies before the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy outlining that nuclear power will remain a minor energy source for at least two decades, with coal and hydro providing the bulk. The piece discusses foreign policy motives, potential U S leadership limits, and the presidential panel remarks by Robert McKinney on future fuel mixes and political stakes.

Washington Joint Committee On Onier Ene United States Russia Opin Robert McKinney Santa Fe Joint Committee America Ndt McKinney Eijsenhower

Hollywood Stars Share Juicy Gift and Plans

Tony Curtis wants suits. Rosemary Clooney show buys 10. Tony and Janet Leigh move into a furnished house soon. Ward Bond awaits John Ford’s return as director. The O’Briens trek Africa for cerebral palsy fundraiser and lion hunt. Gary Cooper scouts Africa for a future film. Red Skelton seeks another movie after Public Pigeon Number One. Audrey Hepburn and Henry Fonda cast in War and Peace film. Eva Gabor praises happy marriage. Andy Devine’s son Tad wins Stanford 440 yard swim title and trains in Hawaii for Olympics.

Hollywood Tony Curtis Rosemary Clooney Tony Don Lopez Rex Janet Leigh Janet Ward Bond John Ford Ward Ford Pat O’briens South Africa Belgian Congo Gary Cooper Pat di Cicco Gary Africa Red Skelton Red Victor Italy Paramount Audrey Hepburn Natasha Mel Ferrer Prince Henry Fonda Iage Henry Pierre Eva Gabor John Williams Eva Andy Devine Tad Stanford West Coast Hawaii Andy

Pattersons Million Mile Club Survey On Airborne Liquor

Robert Ruark discusses Pat Patterson of United Airlines sharing a poll of the 100000 Mile Club and Million Mile Club members about serving alcohol aloft. Results show strong support for liquor on flights and calls for controlled service while noting personal experiences and preferences against complimentary items.

Pat Patterson United Airlines Patterson

Getting High At 20000 Feet A Passenger Beverage Bill

An editor argues against airline alcohol service and excess baggage charges. The piece notes a Senate or House Commerce subcommittee examining a bill to bar alcoholic drinks to airline passengers and calls for fair personal responsibility and affordable travel.

Congress House Commerce United States

Debating Foreign Aid Billion in Eisenhower Era

Washington diary notes the House debate over a four billion dollar foreign aid request, with Dick Richards and Martin Dies opposing the extra billion while Brooks Hays proposes a partial amendment. The mood shows election year restraint and partisan clash over tax money and global commitments.

Eisenhower Martin Dies D. Tex Brooks Hays D., Ark

Statesmen Debate Foreign Aid Amid Millions in Dispute

Lawmakers clash over huge foreign aid totals with Ohio and Michigan representatives urging restraint and others pushing for larger sums. A Ga representative defends the committee's billions while critics question the benefit to constituents. The debate hints at a possible Senate review without certainty.

Ohio Arkansas Alvin M. Bentley Mich J. L. Pilcher Foreign Relations Committee Senate

Trading stamps a booming business in postwar retail

Elmer Roessner reports that trading stamps generate between 550 and 800 million dollars annually in the United States, with 370 firms selling stamps to retailers and 80 to 1,200 stores operating their own. The study, published by Indiana University, traces the stamps’ post Civil War origins and outlines benefits and risks of stamp plans including volume growth, profit and expense effects, and potential competitive responses.

Wietes Bearvey L Vreden Bureau of Business Research of Indiana University Vredenburg United and Shulte Schuster's Department Store Milwaukee

Retailers Spend Millions On Stamps In Sales Plans

Retailers discuss an expanding stamp program tied to sales with costs varying by volume. Executives defend higher prices needed to cover stamp schemes while noting potential overhead reductions if volumes grow. Max Hess Jr seeks cooperation from stamp companies for better terms. A New York store catalogs a large bundled sale offering furniture and a Miami honeymoon, but adds a $2 extra marriage license fee.

Vredenburg Max Hess Jr Allentown New York Miami

Sleep as the most wasteful occupation, says youthful grandfather

A University of Minnesota faculty member, described as a youthful grandfather, argued in a discussion that sleep is the most sensual and the most wasteful of occupations, presenting a provocative view on rest.

Minneapolis Star University of Minnesota

Hot Rod Henry and the mood of modern culture

The writer laments the clash between traditional taste and modern pop culture. He notes unorthodox trends in music and dress, mentions Louis Armstrong and My Fair Lady, and contrasts store bread with grandmotherly baking. He reflects on diet, art, and Mozart as he ponders man’s fate.

Cheest Jpromneel Block Hot Rod Henry Louis Armstrong Voice of America Cannes Tennyson and Longfellow Shelley Keats Lee Mortimer M. Escoffier Colony Pavillon Luchow’s Lucullus Rome Mozart Rod Henry

Fifties Past Echoes From Daily Telegraph Aboriginal

Daily Telegraph item recounts past events from fifty to ten years ago. Mentions Mrs W S Bailey and children visiting Roanoke, Adams at Emory and Henry, nominations for president and vice president, Mercer County Medical Society meeting, chamber of commerce elections, goodwill trip to Washington, funeral of C C Walker, Kingdon’s return to Richmond law school, Bluefield AP bureau opening, Mullens district meeting delegates, and Riley West Post American Legion.

Hughes and Fairb Mercer County Medical Society Chamber of Commerce Virginia Washington C. C. Walker Bluefield Frederick Kingdon Richmond Law School Associated Press Daily Telegraph Gion Mullens Riley-West Post

Senator Soaper Says and The Old Crystal Sayings

A fragmented broadcast style column notes on entertainment television card games and family pleasures while reflecting on past fashion and leisure. It mentions Grace Kelly and a quip about free versus paid shows as Khrushchev hints at political satire.

Nixon aide tied to TV license vote shift allegation

The report from Fresno centers on Murray Chotiner and the KFRE KARM license case. Senate probes examined Chotiner's clients and KPRE books as part of determining payment for influence in the TV license decision.

Washington Nixon Murray Chotiner Senate Presno California Bob Kennedy Carmine Bellino KFRE PCC Basil P. Cooper KARM Federal Communications Commission Cooper Doerfer Webster Mack Hyde Seotepaanenas Lee McCarthy Senator Tydings Maryland Chotiner Senate Investigating Committee Fresno KPRE

Poem Reflection on Boundaries and Unity

A reflection by Rachel Graham in Craven contrasts celestial indifference with human-made borders. The piece highlights how only earthly boundaries are marked while prayers cross faiths and cultures in shared space.

Earth Rachel Graham Craven

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Baily Telegraph Hugh Ike Shott Dickson Longfellow New Jersey Ray Tucker Sheilah Graham Robert Ruark F. C. Othman House Dick Richards 8.C Democratic Elmer Roessner Geo. Sokolsky Soaper Grandfather Grace Kelly Khrushchev Drew Pearson California Link Michael Washington Michael Romania Mircea Lambrino Carol Lambrino Odessa Zizi Lambrino Helen Greece Madame Lupescu Portugal Princess Anne of Denmark Switzerland Madame Liupescu Adenauer Germany State Department NATO SEATO Adenauver Ike Philippines Thailand Japan U.S.A U Nu Burma Rangoon Philippine Dulles India Yugoslavia Shane Nenin Rea S Carlos Romulo University of Richmond Thomas Jefferson Asia
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