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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1945
Page
4
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph 1893 issue note lists publication details including morning issuance except Mondays, printing by Dal Printing, Bluefield West Virginia postal second class status, Associated Press content, telephone line, and advertising representation by The Kate Agency.
A brief note cites a 1945 context about achieving the letter Y and hints at a broader historical or numerical reference. The fragmentary text lacks clear subjects or events to identify concrete persons or organizations.
One year after Infantry Day June 15 1944 the Army and citizens honor the infantryman. The text credits the foot soldier with winning the war across Europe and Pacific islands and vows to remember his life and sacrifice. It stresses the massed effort and heroism of enlisted men as decisive to victory.
The piece criticizes a $520 million appropriation for planning and financing rural electrification, arguing it burdens taxpayers and crowds out private enterprise. It warns of massive peacetime deficits, rising public debt, and calls for economy in Congress while condemning government competition with private business. It also criticizes postwar fiscal policy and officials, including Wallace and De Gaulle, in harsh terms.
A critical critique asserts Baron Suzuki misrepresented Japan’s aims, denying unconditional surrender and liberation claims. The piece argues Japan seeks conquest and dominance in Asia, citing alleged inhumanities and false references to universal brotherhood as deceit.
The Baptist Courier argues forgiveness must follow genuine repentance, not sentiment. It contends Christianity requires repentance before forgiveness, cites Christ's teaching to love but not unconditional forgiveness, and asserts German and Japanese leaders show no repentance, thus withholding forgiveness.
Cullen Jones in the New York Times laments a vaudeville style clown act. The piece contrasts charm with deception as the show dazzles yet leaves the audience with gloom and a sense of barrier beyond laughter.
The piece details arrests of two state department officials and a naval officer over alleged secret docu ments to magazine writers amid a lethal feud between Chiang Kai-shek loyalists in the south and a northern Chinese faction. It spotlights Hurley Wedemeyer clashes and U S struggles to pick a side in China’s civil conflict.
In Bad Gastein Austria Lt Randolph Summerall commands a 105 mm howitzer company amid postwar chaos. Diplomats from several nations, including Japan, face food shortages and restricted privileges. British and American troops exchange visits through the tunnel linking Bad Gastein and Mallnitz as German prisoners are moved.
A vivid World War II scene at Tavern Mountain near Bad Gastein shows German wounded soldiers entertaining U S troops. Doughboys observe a surreal ceasefire as German troops share a pool and music, while both sides reflect on the odd calm and shared moments of humanity.
Post primary chatter grows over July 3 general election as Bluefield voters weigh district outcomes. District 4 backed incumbent Mary Burgess over Courtney Tanner in a noncontested race, while District 5 saw R A Sisson lead with 788 votes and Stanley Sinkford finish second. Jim Wooldridge Jr. narrowly defeated Terry L. Brown in District 2, signaling potential changes for the city board.
The July election features a key contest between Brown and Wooldridge, both Democrats. Although municipal government is nonpartisan, the current board leans Republican three to two, and may shift to keep an original member on the slate. Sisson and Tanner join the field through appointments, with Sisson running for the first time and Tanner seeking a fresh term.
Reprinted by request after a memorial dedication to G L s who stormed Normandy. Poem recalls troops going to battle like a baseball series. Lament of danger yet proud call to play ball and win against the Hun with steadfast spirit.
A wartime styled sports lyric recalls the intensity of baseball with military cadence. It depicts players, umpires, and a brutal, blood red field as the crowd chants win or die words and a call to “sock ’er out” amid high stakes and relentless pressure.
Washington notes express strong hopes for San Francisco peace results while detailing a growing navy plan. Reports cite a navy that will exceed all rivals, two oceans and expanding bases in the Philippines, with emphasis on postwar defense and potential island bases in the Pacific.
Bluefield residents recall local figures listed in a Forties anniversary roundup. A. L. Barlow, 34, prominent Bluefield resident, died at home. Gov. Dawson appoints WIlliam Hicks to Bluefield State Regents. Several community leaders noted attending events and appointments.
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