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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1961

Page

4

Kennedy Address Leaves Congress Puzzled On Berlin Crisis

The editorial questions President Kennedy a television speech about Berlin and Khrushchev. It asks what he truly said to the Soviet leader and whether the United States would go to war or rely on diplomacy if East Germany signs a peace treaty. It notes missing memoranda and the lack of detailed disclosure to Congress.

Washington Kennedy Congress Khrushchev United States West Berlin Mr. Kennedy America Soviet Union East Germany Mr. Khrushchev House Senate White House Germany Berlin Western Europe East Moscow Mrs. Kelly Hays Wayne

Hugh Ike Shott 1953 Daily Telegraph publication data

The fragment from a Baily Celegraph issue lists Hugh Ike Shott and an 1953 date. It mentions a morning publication, address at Blane Street, a Telegraph Prining Co, and a subscription rates line with telephone contact DA 14171.

Hugh Ike Shott

Good Morning By Faith Joseph Remembers Exodus Burial

At the end of his life Joseph recalls the exodus of the Israelites and provides burial directions in keeping with his faith. The passage cites Hebrews 11:22 as the scriptural reference for his note on burial.

Joseph

Fortune postulates unusual economic accident sparked slump

Fortune magazine argues last year's stagnation stems from an accidental mix of a long steel strike bad weather and policy errors by the administration and the Federal Reserve Board. The piece, based on a staff study, warns of a possible inflationary rebound if recovery accelerates, challenging Dr. Walter Heller's view.

Fortune Magazine Federal Reserve Board Walter Heller Kennedy Council of Economic Advisers

Flea Expert Mrs Lane Exchanges Fleas with Soviet Entomologists

Mrs. Miriam Lane of London an eminent entomologist and Rothschild kin reports owning about 96 percent of the world's flea types. She has completed an agreement to trade fleas with Soviet scientists amid curious questions about movement and regulation. A shipping hint suggests a large dog could carry the remaining Soviet fleas.

Miriam Lane London England Baron Rothschild Department of Agriculture

Transportation Complex Needs Balanced Use of All Modes

A joint view from groups like the Association of American Railroads American Trucking Association Air Transport Association and American Automobile Association argues that taxation and regulation threaten carriers while rivals cut rates. They urge a coordinated plan that balances air water and land transport to serve the public with economy efficiency and convenience.

America Association of American Railroads American Trucking Association The Air Transport Association American Automobile Association

Do you remember Bluefield old timers and places

Old timer recollections of Bluefield history recount Covenanteers youth sports led by Rev. Samuel Moore at First Presbyterian, a Chestnut Street livery stable run by W. C. Claytor, roller skating eras, vaudeville stars Tanner and Prince, Riegel-era buildings, taverns, Red Light alley behind Raleigh Street, Bluefield Inn site, Jimmie’s and Victory Lunch, undertakers O Neill Hawkins, Mus tard building gathering hub, Pedigo store, First National Bank site, Trust Co fate, Flat Top Bank corner, Whitlow’s shop near Daily Telegraph, and other local landmarks.

Covenanteers First Presbyterian Church Samuel Moore Claytor Chestnut Street Highland W. C. Claytor Bluefield Howell M. Tanner Ray Prince Pittsburgh Glass Raleigh Scott Bluefield Dry Goods and Nation C. C. Stahlman Billy Sunday Tabernacle Raleigh Street Law and Commerce Building Commerce Street Mustard Princeton Ave Paddock Grill Robt. T. Peters Pedigo Dept Bland and Princeton First National Bank Scott and N&w Flat Top Bank Princeton and Russell? Trust Co Tazewell

Dusting Off The Cuff Bluefield Memories And Places

A stitched reminiscence recalls Bluefield landmarks from a white brick hospital at Bland and Raleigh to the Union Park amusement area owned by Bluestone Traction. It notes the courthouse ties of Judge Ritz and Judge Sanders, the Oakhurst Avenue estate, the Hog Farm era, the Elks Opera House site becoming Thornton Laird and the current Kresge, with memories of Ore precautions and former street names.

Lake's Hospital Bland Raleigh C. M. Scott South Bluefield Joseph Sanders Oakhurst Avenue R. O. Rogers College Avenue Adams Street Stadium Drive Greater Bluefield Fairgrounds W. J. Cole College and East River Supreme Court Harold E. Ritz Miller Bluefield Union Park Union Street Bluestone Traction Company Street Car Company Upper Union Coffman Covenateers Cox Dept Elks Opera House Thornton- Laird Kresge Kelly

Bluefield Candidates Issue Visions For City Progress

Letters from two Bluefield hopefuls advocate continued city progress through local reform. T Courtney Tanner calls for cross district cooperation and voting on primary day while Allen D. Coppinger Jr urges recreation and tourism growth and shifted meeting times to boost citizen involvement.

BBB T. Courtney Tanner Bluefield Allen D. Coppinger, Jr

Berlin Guarantee Debate Shapes Cold War Tactics

The speaker argues Berlin is the focal point of danger and urges durable guarantees under Western powers. He notes no ultimatum from Khrushchev or Kennedy and calls for multi nation talks to secure a lasting Berlin settlement with stronger assurances and willingness to threaten force if needed.

Berlin West Berlin Soviet Union Bonn Paris

Kennedy expands liberal coalition to push education bills

President Kennedy builds a cross party alliance in Congress to clear key proposals including an aid to education bill. He wins Senate approval 49 to 34 and aims for a public school measure seen as a historic first under his administration. The piece also notes Kennedy aides and foreign policy moves involving Dr. Oppenheimer and Pan American Union joins.

Capitol Hill Capitol Bill House Kennedy Senate New Kennedy Coalition Pan American Union State Department Robert Oppenheimer Latin America Adm Lewis Strauss ABC Dr. Oppenheimer Mexico Uruguay Brazil Argentina Chile U. S Lucio Costa Brasilia Yale College of Meryico

Carrie Nation Dies in Kansas After Ill Health

Daily Telegraph notes Mrs Carrie Nation famed saloon smasher died in Kansas after a period of illness. The report also mentions Frederick W Galbraith, national commander of the American Legion, killed in an Indianapolis auto accident. It cites Italian government replies to Pope Pius XII notes and fascist anger in Rome over Britain’s Syria invasion.

Carrie Nation Kansas Frederick W. Galbraith The American Legion Indianapolis Indiana Pius XII Rome Syria

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