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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1956
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text lists names Hugh Ike Shott with 1866 to 1953 dates. Mentions paper publication and address 413 Broad Street or Broad Bridge area. References Bureau of Circulation and Kats Agency.
A cryptic devotional note quotes Deuteronomy about God speaking from within fire and the voice heard by the people. The brief meditation frames VOICE as a guiding presence amid wind and revelations.
The piece notes ongoing discussion between President Eisenhower and Chancellor Adenauer on German reunification. It cites Khrushchev's views favoring East German refugees over neutral reunified Germany, Adenauer's push to revise eastern borders, and McCloy’s suggestion that renouncing lost territories might ease Poland's fears and Poland-Russia tensions.
Indian Prime Minister Nehru, arriving in the United States on July 7, presses Western powers to state their position on Goa and other Portuguese possessions on India's west coast. He cites U.S. objections to Soviet statements and Portugal's status, insisting the dispute be settled without force.
Local sellers market Pennsylvania Dutch expressions on decorative plates. Phrases include quirky lines such as Throw the horse over some hay and Make the door shut, with remarks on looks, cleanliness, and affectionate kinsmanship, capturing regional charm.
A pontoon hulled outboard boat is now available that can be quickly converted into an automobile trailer and serves as a platform for tent camping. The versatile craft offers easy reconfiguration for transportation and outdoor lodging.
The piece surveys Chicago back room dynamics as Stevenson's delegate strength could win the nomination or trigger a party split. It notes Truman's potential influence and the tension between Stevenson and Symington, with Truman weighing support to shape the Democratic candidate amid Ike’s presidency.
Mike Rennie may not renew with 20th Pax as he seeks change after six years at Paramount filming The Loves Of Omar Khayyam. Doris Day faces immediate surgery, Kerr heads to London with Tony Bartley, as Hollywood buzz surrounds Abbott and Costello Te a And Harmony and shrinking horror Al’s Shrinking People. Carole Costello receives a convertible after graduation. Spike Jones jokes about a Kansas City flight mix up. Nick Ray plans to bring his 18 year old son to Hollywood for the summer. Jack Benny teased for walking, while Jenni Reed and Tony Owen return from East Africa planning future land purchases for speculation.
The speaker recalls early days at Washington University and the AP bureau in St Louis. He describes shoveling carbon, rewriting wires, and rising to night editor before a cruel luncheon moment where a Missouri AP chief dismissed him as never making AP. The blow shattered his hopes and changed his outlook.
A former frustrated writer recounts leaving a wire service job for United Press where he enjoyed a long career. He recalls meeting Cutter in Washington, forgiving him, and later meeting Warren Morrell who invites him to speak at the South Dakota Associated Press meeting in Rapid City.
Elmer Roessner and Dr. Bassie critique modern selling tactics in the Business Review. They condemn premium giveaways and contests as manipulative, warn of hard sell tactics, rising prices, and eager packaging that misleads consumers. They cite box tops, coupons, and windowed packaging as tools to curb real value and limit choices.
The article examines how discounts and giveaways challenge fair pricing. It cites economist Dr. Bassie as cautious and outspoken, urging stability in efficiency principles even at times sacrificing short term profit for long run results. It mentions other ad tricks like mispackaged goods and semi premium offers as price circumvention.
Robert Ruark reflects on police culture criticizing sadistic uses of power and endorses Kennedy of New York City Police Commission for college prepared officers and backstop high school programs to build a more capable public service guard. He contrasts honest cops with corrupt ones and questions the badge as license to mistreat civilians.
A veteran reporter reflects on police conduct in Southern towns and argues for more training in sociology for officers. He recalls personal arrests and jail experiences, saying officers should enforce laws and serve the public, not bully or abuse.
In a year of many political speeches the Rapid City Journal predicts a warm summer with plenty of hot temperatures ahead.
The author argues about voting as a privilege and questions left wing strategies used to mobilize or demobilize voters. It compares U S and Soviet election logic, mocks a pamphlet cover showing a moneybag figure, and questions the inflationary impact of political spending and taxation.
A fifty year old item reports Williamson suffered a major fire destroying twenty homes with several persons believed cremated. The backdated mention notes various regional events including a court judge's death and local civic notes.
Senator Soaper cites Moscow professor Georgi Barinovy who says Russians need a book on etiquette. The piece notes Khrushchev and Bulganin charm, compares campus Shakespeare to stagings of Getting Gertie’s Garter, and mentions Abbott and Costello in the baseball hall of fame. The writer warns of civilization’s fragility as the ultimate bomb looms.
Drew Pearson portrays Mamie Eisenhower reflecting on decades of war duty and public service. The piece traces her lonely Army wife years, wartime separations, White House days, and longing for a settled Gettysburg home as Ike faced ongoing political demands.
The fragment recalls six weeks of fever and failing sight, the speaker clinging to a bright object amid a world grown dim. After healing the narrator rises, yet notes a lack of warmth and enduring pain, ending with the line that though medicine helped, the patient died, attributed to Otis Kidwell Burger in Good Housekeeping.
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