This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1950
Page
5
Bluefield Daily Telegraph, an 1893 established newspaper in Bluefield West Virginia, lists publication details, Associated Press affiliation, and subscription rates. It covers carrier and mail prices, with annual and regional rates and contact references for advertising.
A brief verse pairing biblical homage with a line from Lewis J. Bates on human judgment. The text contrasts divine judgment with human motives and future accountability.
Congress likely to extend federal rent control until January 1 1950 or let municipalities opt out by July 1 1951. No decontrolled area can return to control. State action still possible, with 36 states already decontrolled in part. President Truman opposed extending the law unchanged, timing tied to June 30 expiration.
The article argues federal economy is essential to solvent finances but blocked by White House spending. It cites Democratic support for the Fair Deal, GOP calls for cuts, and Southern Democrats aligning with economy aims. Presidents Roosevelt and Truman are blamed for promoting entitlement culture, risking taxpayer burden.
A tirade argues that impulsive marriages cause unhappiness and social trouble. It notes that in 25 of 48 states couples may meet and wed quickly, contrasting with arguments for longer commitment and caution.
The Kansas City Star editorial notes Klaus Fuchs's admissions to agents expose a seven year spy ring that stole atomic secrets for the Russians. It asserts Gold’s arrest will reveal more about the ring and calls for a re examination and strengthening of atomic security and improved protection by officials.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes progress in Japan toward democracy under American occupation with strong public participation in elections. It adds a milder move by Gen. MacArthur banning 24 Communist leaders from public service to curb anti democratic influence while stopping short of outlawing the party.
Poem by Ethel Riner Sublette describing longing for a tranquil valley and a high steep hill. It evokes silent streams willows trout and golden sunbeams. Imagery centers on nature’s stillness and rhythmic tree movement.
Congressmen Wood and his law partner Tallant faced accusations of taking a $1000 fee from a Stanfield family compensation for a U S Army truck injury. Photostats show the check and related payments while Senator Russell charged no fee for a separate case. Taft criticizes campaign politics in the economic policy debate.
A satirical note reports Senator Soaper pushing a poll to determine the dullest great book. The item mocks the idea as a sedative marketed for public consumption and hints at dangerous rhetoric behind the initiative.
Billy Rose recalls Gimpy Myers, a gang leader who fished through iron cellar gratings for trinkets on the East Side. The pastime drew crowds and risk from cops and dogs, as street dangers and ambitions shifted him from poorer to greener turf.
A young thief known as Gimpy entices a woman on 14th Street to retrieve a locket from a street grate. Officer Fogarty squares off with Gimpy as the plan unfolds, but the thief avoids arrest and returns the locket after exposing a dog picture inside.
The piece outlines Ruark’s humorous culinary guide to frying a chicken. It contrasts regional methods, asserts one correct method, and details the steps from seasoning to frying in an iron spider with bacon grease. The narrative mixes playful digs and practical tips, ending mid-lesson.
Robert Young plays an 87 year old in Storm in His Heart while directing. Mel Ferrer weighs selling The Member of the Wedding to Howard Hughes in New York with the current cast. Louis Jourdan signs two picture deal with Selznick and Fox, aiming for On the Riviera with Danny Kaye. Cast chatter includes June Haver, Glenn Ford, Robert Taylor after papal audience, Lew Ayres quarrel, and Burns and Allen TV plans.
A humorous farewell from H J Phillips mocks senior clichés and media influences as the 1950 graduates leave campus. It notes pressures from politics and bureaucracy, urging determination amid jokes about hormones and fame, while faculty wish them luck.
A humorous baccalaureate address mocks changing times and career paths for graduates. The speaker jokes about trends in entertainment and job markets, mentions politicians and media, and urges departing seniors to pursue resilience and adaptation in a new era. The piece blends satirical quips about money, fame, and the shifting value of a college education.
Fifty years ago negotiations were underway to build a telephone line from Bluefield to Crandon via Rocky Gap to connect Bluefield with Wytheville Bristol and Knoxville. J D Honaker of Rocky Gap led the deal while Mr and Mrs S FE Geilinger of Bluefield announced their daughter Emily would marry Frank Leslie Rodman on June 20 at 7 30 p m in the Presbyterian church.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.