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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1947
Page
4
Proverbs and Ovid Reflections on Human Deeds
A brief literary reflection cites Proverbs 5 21 on God observing every path and adds a line from Ovid about deeds not escaping the gods, blending biblical and classical ideas on accountability and fate.
President urged to sign postwar tax cut bill into law
The deadline for presidential action on the tax reduction bill looms Monday night with a veto or signature deciding its fate. Pressure mounts from a political group and wage earners alike who seek five thousand millions in annual income tax relief, while voters hope the president will sign and grant relief after the war era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bluefield Wholesalers Press Crackdown On Ineligible Wholesale Buyers
Bluefield wholesale houses intensify screening of sales to curb diversion from retail channels. Distributors and retailers hold conferences to close loopholes and educate public on the unfair practice. Local wholesalers argue orderly distribution supports product choices, fair pricing, and post sale services for consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
South
Mrs. Bluefielder
Retailing ethics push against unfair practices urged
The piece argues that fair business methods require backing to curb unfair practices and maintain honest retailing. It emphasizes support for efforts to eliminate such practices and promote integrity in commerce.
Third Party Prospects Grow As Wallace Likely Runs
The piece notes rising belief in Henry Wallace entering the 1948 presidential race, mostly in California where rumors run strong. It discusses potential Democratic split, Truman’s position, and nationwide speculation, with references to J. Edgar Hoover era politics and the broader party dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Henry Wallace
Wallace
Los Angeles Times
Townsend
New Deal Democratic Party
Truman
National Democratic Organization
Roosevelt
Petrillo Amok At AFM Convention In Detroit
Editorial attacks James Petrillo head of the AFM for likening Congress to gunmen and labeling several senators as damnable. The piece argues his attacks helped fuel Taft Hartley backlash and notes his loss of public sympathy as he overplays his hand. Columbus Evening Dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Caesar Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
AFM
Detroit
Congress
Bricker
Taft
Vandenberg
Ferguson
Brooks
Scott Lucas
White House
Petrillo
Columbus Evening Dispatch
Flag Salute Pledge Lyrics Reflect Patriot Theme
Short patriotic verse expressing allegiance to Old Glory and readiness to serve the country if called. The pledge speaks of honoring the banner born in battle and following its lead with commitment of life and all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S.A
Griswold Named Greek Aid Head Amid Policy Debate
The piece traces how Governor Griswold of Nebraska was picked to lead the Greek aid program after a stalled search. It notes political maneuvering, from Marshall and Clay to Ethridge Hoffman and Parkman, and hints Greece’s tough postwar scene. It also notes Senate activity and echoes fears of growing FBI scrutiny in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Dwight Griswold
Nebraska
Greece
Marshall
Lucius Clay
Germany
Henry Parkman
Boston
Parkman
Clay
Vandenberg
Paul Hoffman
Studebaker Motor Company
Griswold
Europe
Piraeus
Salonika
Local Happenings Across Bluefield and Vicinity
And Then L A Jackson marks 35 years of marriage as son Dave attends his first wedding since his own, joined by Mary Wilkerson. Jim Bailey and nephews Yan kee and Merchant show off obedient frogs at Oak Dell. Rotary and Kiwanis events shift venues. Dr Samuel W Moore’s 50 years in ministry honored at First Presbyterian June 23. Virginia coal dealers report heat at their convention with city temps. Henry McClaugherty paints Walter Shorty Anderson for Kiwanis widow gift. Merchants and Buyers Week dispute may move exhibit rent to Seckley. Outdoor theater opening on Princeton road sees sound issues. Odi Davis writes for Hardware Age. Dusty Rhodes’ dog attends Leo’s. Judge Thos H Scott noted in Ann…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
Jim
Bluefield
West Virginian
Leo
Samuel W. Moore
First Presbyterian Church
Virginia
Bob Williamson
Richmond
Charlotte
Petersburg
Henry McClaugherty
Walter
Shorty) Anderson
Kiwanis
Merchants and Buyers Week Association
Bill Cole
Seckley
Princeton Road
Odi Davis
Bluefield Supply Company
Hardware Age
Leo's
Joe
Dusty Rhodes
Pointer
Dusting Off The Cuff Before Sunday School
A humorous local column recounts Arbor attending a Michigan U law reunion and a stray man found asleep in a couple’s car on Commerce Street. Police traced the drifter, who claimed dual addresses, then sent him home to the police station address in Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbor
Michigan
Princeton
Bland Street
Bluefield
Fair City
Flyweight title chase in Glasgow stalls over weight and illness
Dado Marino and manager Sad Sam Schenose travel from Hawaii to Glasgow to contend for the world flyweight crown currently held by Jackie Paterson. Paterson’s weight and a bout postponement due to ptomaine concerns fuel a dispute as Marino’s team stays in Scotland awaiting a possible July fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dado Marino
Sam Schenose
Hawaii
Glasgow
Scotland
Jackie Paterson
Marino
Ichenose
Paterson
Schenose
Samuel
Mr. Schenose
Patterson
Mr. Paterson
Mr. Ichenose
Mr. Marino
Dade
British Isles
Scarce Flyweights and a British Champion in Hawaii
The piece notes scarce flyweights in Hawaii and their notable character rather than size. It recalls Jackie Brown, a Manchester world champion, who bit a man’s ear in public and was jailed for mayhem, with a digression on local law and tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
U.S.A
Little Dade
British Isles
Jackie Brown
Manchester
Mr. Brown
Hari
Brown
Jackie
Broadway report on spring activity and famed impresarios
The piece recalls George M. Cohan and other legends, notes a lull in street activity, and surveys letters from would be theatrical press agents. It praises Billy Rose for color and insight while reflecting on lasting showman tradition in Broadway history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Cohan
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Cohan
Lincoln A. Wagenhals
the Bat
A. L. Erlanger
Ben Hur
Henry W. Savage
the Merry Widow
Georgie Cohan
Billy Rose
Colorful Showmen Past And Present On Broadway Rise
Billy Rose dominates Broadway with Brigadoon at the Ziegfeld theatre and the Diamond Horseshoe club. He advances longstemmed roses and high reaching performers like Siri and Ruth Thomas, while Rose eyes a broader Broadway revival beyond Aquacade and Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Billy
Dolores
Jessica Reed
Broadway
Hollywood gossip outlines leads and contracts in early film season
Glenn Ford to star opposite Ginger Rogers in Wild Calendar with Rogers also in d to Be You. Wallace Beery and daughter Carol Ann tied to Metro contract. Jimmy Stewart teases Western A tongue in cheek with cattle. Kathryn Grayson, Johnnie Johnston head summer TV. Richard Whorf to direct The Three Musketeers with Van Johnson and June Allyson. Trene Dunne suits her I Remember Mama role while Dana Andrews Merle Oberon Memo of Love set again. Judy Garson and others teased for future projects and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Glenn Ford
Ginger Rogers
Ginger
Columbia
Cornel Wilde
Glenn
Wallace Beery
Metro
Carol-Ann
Carol-Ann Willay
Jimmy Stewart
Jimmy
Destry
Marlene Etrich
Universal
Kathryn Grayson
Johnnie Johnston
Johnnie
Frank
Nelson
Katie
Richard Whorf
Three Musketeers
van Johnson
June Allyson
Trene Dunne
Mama
Dana Andrews
Merle Oberon
John Cromwell
Cromwell
Johnny
John Garfield
John
America
Edward Arnold
White House
Eddie
Kirk Douglas
Diana
Betty Hutton
Ted Briskin
Betty
Janet Blair
Robert Cummings
Bob
United California Productions
Robert Taylor
Tyrone Power
Joan Bennett
Hhe
Miss Walker
Janice Paige
Warners
Sterling Hayden
Sterling
Jimmy Lydon
Henry Aldrich
William Cagney
Sam
Jimmy Cagney
Richard Ney
Maria Palmer
Richard
Maria
Greer Garson
Senator Sooner Sees AFL Romance With CTO in Spring
In spring the AFL's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of the old romance with the CTO. By June on form these two will be strangers again. The Garsson case brings Andy May back to the picture pages, the old partygoer hardly recognizable without the big smile and the bride's lipstick traces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Mr. Rose
Fort Worth
Texas
Rose
AFL
CTO
Garsson
Andy May
Timeline of past local movements and events across decades
Fifty years ago A Lynch left for Altoona after his mother's death. Philip Goodwin and Jonathan Bowen went to Charleston for a State Coal Exchange meeting. Forty years ago Mr and Mrs N B Dickerson visited Richmond Norfolk Jamestown while D H Payne vacationed with relatives in Interior Virginia. The Liberty loan was heavily oversubscribed. The Moreni tank steamer was sunk by a U boat. Twenty years ago James F Mann attended the Lions Club International convention in Miami. Margaret McCue visited Day ton and Chicago. Ten years ago L Longworth named VA state chair and William Connery Jr died unexpectedly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lynch
Altoona
Philip Goodwin
Jonathan Bowen
Charleston
State Coal Exchange
N. B. Dickerson
Richmond
Norfolk
Jamestown
D. H. Payne
Interior
Moreni
James F. Mann
the Lions Club
Miami
Fla
Margaret McCue
Dayton
Chicago
L. Longworth
Iliam P. Connery, Jr
House Labor Committee
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