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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1940
Page
5
A short bumper style message cites Matthew 26 24 about betrayal and quotes Sir P Sidney praising a clear mind of virtue while urging to keep the U S out. The fragment presents a political sentiment with religious phrasing and a cautionary stance.
The author argues Republicans will hold their national convention and name a ticket despite war fears. They claim Roosevelt reelection is unlikely without a GOP candidate and urge voting this year to correct economic wastes and defense neglect by the current administration and Congress.
A U S debate on entering the European war versus neutrality. The piece questions premises guiding policy, cites aiding democracies short of war, and critiques reliance on a technical naval fabric and private corporation interests shaping alliance calls.
The piece argues the United States cannot remain neutral and must support the Allies with weapons and industry to prevent the axis powers from prevailing. It urges decisive action now, warning that unlimited support could deter a broader American entry if Italy joins and Hitler and Mussolini face defeat combined.
Attorney General Robt H Jackson Adolph Berle Jr Nathan Margold and other liberal lawyers accuse the National Lawyers Guild of Communist domination. They note resignations in 1939 and criticize ongoing ties while praising Herbert Hoover as the strongest candidate on either ticket.
State and National Editorial Comment argues that after the Neely landslide McDowell County stores face hostility from the State house faction. It contends Governor Holt meddling with liquor store patronage to retaliate against his McDowell defeat would harm the Democratic party and provoke a future curtailment of the governor’s patronage.
A fragmented verse recalls fragrances that rise with rain. Notes mix sun warmed dust and drying stones with garden scents and cool water, ending with a fleeting personal name fragment. The language suggests sensory memory tied to rain, heat, and a briefly named figure.
A graduation piece compares postwar prospects to a chaotic, dangerous world. The speaker laments the abundance of recruiting stations and the looming threat of war as graduates seek careers in a hostile landscape.
Former students lament bleak job prospects after college, noting a shift from classic majors to specialized skills. The piece critiques changing career paths and the difficulty of finding meaningful work amid evolving industry demands.
A speaker urges young readers to embrace clear citizenship duties and genuine service rather than slogans. He expresses shared low spirits but maintains hope that the Allies will prevail.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a theater column noting belated verdicts and mentions Noel Coward and other names in a fledgling list of performances. The readable bits hint at a wartime culture piece with placeholder phrases and partial titles.
Mrs. Jones models a new fur coat while a spectator remarks with irony about the animal skinned for the garment. The scene unfolds with admiration in a mirror as onlookers discuss elegance and the cost to the creature.
In a rustic exchange two Irishmen argue over a loaded gun as a grouse appears. Pat warns Mike not to shoot but Mike insists the bird won t wait, and he claims he must fire. The scene mixes humor with a blunt line about time.
A fragmentary account describes a film set in a rubber plantation bathed in moonlight with elaborate lighting and palm shadow work. Directors and crew adjust set details while actress Miss Newell receives praise for performance as shots capture native huts and a white cockatoo.
Fragmentary reflection on praise and virtue noting that true praise spreads and that doing good for praise alone earns only a puff. The text references old proverbs and a sneer that chills zeal, suggesting that vanity may undermine effort.
Frank Seiden hosts a sprawling uninvited guest event at the Lido Beach Club drawing seven thousand visitors. Guests relaxed among beachfront facilities, while Muriel Angelus and others arrived from Europe and the incident drew wide attention.
Vague notes describe posters urging Colorado voters to support racing in some way as part of a fall movement. The text mentions bets and cities but lacks clear specifics or dates, leaving the item as a fragmented brief about political campaigning and local sentiment.
An uneven extract discusses a man named John Appel and a miner background. It recalls questions about when he started mining and his hard labor schedule. The passage mentions a dark brown hair description and a reflective tone about growing up in Iowa and a farmer’s life.
Democratic Senator Rush D Holt told officials in Charleston West Virginia that his campaign spent 1300.94 dollars. Worth Shumaker of Buckhannon spent 167.16 dollars for the renomination for supervisor of schools. William Cassius Cook of Princeton spent 11686 dollars for the same nomination but was unsuccessful.
Washington reports West Virginia farmers received 1578236.03 from the 1939 conservation program. National total costs reach 520,360,802.43 with 490,014,692.25 certified for farmer payments. Remaining funds cover materials and related charges.
A false report that Russia entered the war on the Allies spread from a French military officer near Paris. He told troops Monday to boost morale and the tale, with additions about Turkey and Italy, circulated widely, reaching Washington and New York stock quotes before French censors suppressed it.
The piece notes Hitler’s deft inside diplomacy, keeping Italy in check and delaying British and French access to Turkey. It highlights Hitler’s bid to restrain Balkan expansion and deter Allied leverage, while juggling multiple fronts and risking a potential collision of rival interests.
The Army announced a policy change three days after government began slipping planes to the allies. No official public statement or direct confirmation was issued. War department leaders showed reluctance as deliveries began, with officials insisting earlier that planes and obsolete weapons would not be supplied.
The Commerce Department records a parade of offers from diverse firms to aid national defense. A New York manufacturer of brassieres described himself and asked what he could do, illustrating broad patriotic participation though some entries may be uncertain.
An editorial criticizes federal spending as misallocated toward leaf-raking projects while the air force and field artillery rusts. It warns against expedient fixes on prices and votes, urging reflection on the nation’s defense needs amid peril.
A brief patriotic note emphasizes national resilience and progress, urging citizens to trust in the country’s built strength and to move forward with courage rather than timidity. It casts achievement as America’s rightful result of collective effort and perseverance.
From The Files Of The Bluefield Daily Telegraph, E H Wiley of Giles county was a in the city. Dudley Williams of Elkhorn was in Bluefield on business. Eugene Foster left for Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he visited relatives.
Local lawyers Claugherty, J Kee and George A. Prick are identified in the notice. Mrs. A M Jones died at her home here, with related obituary details noted in the report.
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