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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1960
Page
5
A compact reflection on steadfast faith. It cites Hebrews 11 27 and quotes William N Clarke on faith as the soul's boldness to go beyond what is visible. The passage links trust in the unseen to enduring challenges with resolve.
Western observers see internal upheaval in Russia amid Khrushchev uncertainty. The article notes the red army as a guiding force, distrust of détente, and U S space age weapons as a catalyst. It describes the Midas satellite program Polaris Skybolt Minuteman and argues superior Western warning and retaliation reduce Soviet leverage.
Gladys Mary Smith known as Mary Pickford told a conference at the Edison Foundation that a slide fastening on her dress jammed again in Dayton. She recalled a similar incident three years ago at a banquet and noted she was helped by a married man and a bachelor.
The Washington affair highlights alleged lavish living by Congressmen at taxpayer expense. Rep Wayne Hays promoted a 10 commandment Code of Ethics costing 2976 dollars, with each member to receive 25 copies, prompting calls for accountability and potential penalties for violations.
Lawrence Washington argues the Communist advance targets Japan Cuba and Latin America while the United States trims its Far East presence. He warns a stalled Eisenhower visit Tokyo and Cuba could deepen Soviet influence as U 2 flights end leaving weather and surveillance gaps.
Ed Koterba recalls the widow of Secretary of State John Foster Dulles living a quieter life since his death on May 24 1959. She handles large volumes of correspondence and speeches, curates papers for Princeton Library, avoids publicity and social events while hosting embassy functions and bridge gatherings at home.
The Washington directory notes John Foster Dulles’s widow maintains an active social life with Mamie Eisenhower and a Maine Chance vacation. She leaves in August for a two month South American tour with a Rio stopover to visit her son John’s family. The Dulles home preserves its quiet routine as international crises rage elsewhere.
Fifty years ago the Bluefield Music Festival opened at the Elks Opera House before a capacity crowd. Forty years ago C S Pierce of Charleston worked to organize the old 38th Division baseball team. Thirty years ago hawkers faced taxes, ten years ago district Royal Arch Masons met in Bluefield Virginia.
Ray Tucker notes Democrats in Congress show conservatism on health insurance, minimum wage, and school funding, preferring small gains and potential veto avoidance. Speaker Rayburn and Senator Johnson aim to claim legislative credit with the GOP while avoiding bold liberal bills. The piece frames strategic moderation ahead of 1960 politics.
Vice President Nixon and his advisers plan key conventions and campaign work with Nixon deciding major positions while consulting the President. Washington warns against making Charles A. Halleck permanent chairman as his conservative record could boost Democratic arguments against administration policies.
The piece surveys celebrity chatter about Kirk Douglas Yul Brynner Cary Grant Michael Ren ie Connie Stevens Tina Louise David Niven and Steve Allen. It notes Douglas humorous remark about hair Brynner’s defiance, Grant financing a film, Ren ie’s You will buy, Stevens filming Parrish and Hawaii, Davis Jr suits in London, Tina Louise as The Tall Elizabeth Taylor, Niven’s protein plan at 50, Slade and Wells Fargo on a Malibu street, and Allen taking his show to Australia plus College Confidential.
Duane Eddy, to star in The Hank Williams Story, travels worldwide from Phoenix. Luise Rainer discovers Fel lini film finished in Rome and eyes stage work, leaving Hollywood harshly judged. Laurence Harvey profits from Expresso Bongo while Beth Rogan seeks film roles amid glitzy publicity buzz.
A reviewer discusses a Hearst team book on Khrushchev, praising its objectivity and interviewing approach. The text highlights anecdotes about Furtseva and Kaganovich, and emphasizes understanding leaders through their personal connections and actions. The reviewer calls the book exciting and insightful.
The senator ponders the growing size of catcher mitts and imagines a glove so vast it could cover a catcher’s head with a peephole in the pocket. He jokes about accepting the Red Chinese claim of a Mao statue atop Mount Everest without verification.
Congressional investigators say the U S Navy Band tour to South America was part of promotion for President Eisenhower and that the February 1960 Rio de Janeiro flight tragedy killing 19 musicians prompted pressure on players. The report notes White House orders severed ties to the President’s trip and cites internal Navy attempts to shield leadership from press and crew, with band leaders denying retaliation and mutterings of retaliation later walked back.
A speaker describes a dull day brightened by a flock of small birds passing across a lonely sky. The birds briefly appear as an anonymous blur, then shine silver against deep blue. The observer leaves interpretation to ornithologists and notes the change in mood.
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