Daily Telegraph 1893 to 1953 Establishment and Reach
The Daily Telegraph of Bluefield reports its 1893 establishment by the Telegraph Printing Co and notes its publication schedule. Circulation is detailed with carrier and mail rates, including West Virginia pricing and audit bureau verification. Advertising contact via Katz Agency.
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Hugh Ike Shott
Ay. Telegraph Printing Co
Bland Street
Bluefield
Associated Press
First
Sones
West Virginia
Her Audit Bureau of Circulation
Katz Agency, Inc
Truth Frees E While Others Remain Enslaved
A reflection cites the saying that truth liberates the freeman E while others remain bound. The text attributes the idea to a biblical verse and a poet’s line, contrasting freedom and slavery in moral terms.
Father’s Day and the Father’s Role in Family Life
The piece traces fatherhood from ancient authority to modern balance with matriarchal influence. It argues the father’s two main duties are to rear a family and provide, with welfare of children taking precedence for the complete man. It urges perspective and cooperation to guide children through growth and challenges.
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United States
Dad
Earth
Stars and Stripes flag birth and enduring meaning
The 1777 adoption of the Stars and Stripes united a fragile nation under a banner symbolizing democracy and sacrifice. Across history the flag has inspired citizens and others toward ideals of freedom, perseverance, and common purpose beyond borders.
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Congress of the
United States
America
New York Philharmonic South America tour stirs crowds
The New York Philharmonic's South America visit drew massive crowds and strong ovations despite local unrest in Bolivia Colombia and Venezuela. Audiences cheered Bernstein led performances of the Star Spangled Banner and local national anthems, with reports noting profound positive effects on local music scenes.
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South America
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Caracas
Nixon
Lima
la Paz
Bolivia
Bogota
Colombia
Bernstein
New York Times
Khrushchev Offers Broad Trade Deal to United States
The Khrushchev proposal opens a debate in Washington over risks and gains for the Eisenhower administration. Some fear alienating Capitol Hill factions while others see an opportunity to loosen Soviet control through credits, consumer goods, and boosted living standards.
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Washington
Nikita Khrushchev
United States
Eisenhower
Knowland-Bricker
Capitol Hill
Khrushchev
Stalin
Moscow
Russia
Poland
Yugoslavia
Congress
Kremlin
Thirteenth annual meeting of Holston Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
The thirteenth annual meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Holston Conference was held here. The note recalls past events: forty years ago E A Leonard Jr of Bluefield was elected Grand Junior Counsellor of the United Commercial Travelers of America, thirty years ago Governor Harry Byrd spoke at Graham high school, twenty years ago A B Hendricks was elected councilman at large in Bluefield, Allen E Swisler of Martinsville took a bank trust officer post, and ten years ago swift house action on the draft bill was predicted.
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The
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Holston Conference
E. A. Leonard Jr
Bluefield
United Commercial Travelers of America
Harry Byrd
Virginia
Graham High School
A. B. Hendricks
Allen E. Swisler
First National Bank
Acges
Martinsville
Then and Now notes from Bluefield area column
A village column blends humor and local gossip. Helen’s tea mishap with a fly swatter elicits smiles while snippets recall Judge Gollehon and a drought tale from Bland County. Bits on Ted Anderson’s career shift, Trooper Troupe’s reputation, Phi Kappa Phi initiates, and Princeton doctors’ houseboat on Bluestone Lake accompany brief local vignettes.
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Ted Anderson
Bluefield Street Lights Fail Regularly and Local Commerce Concerns
Southeast Bluefield residents report street lights in the Oakhurst Parkway area fail every other night. Appalchian Power blamed. Mercer County Cancer Crusade praise goes to Joe Shoda of Montgomery Wards. Charley Parnell visits Bluefield noting lack of night openings at local stores and potential downtown impact.
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Todd
Scott Lilly
Bluefield
Oakhurst-Parkway
Bland Road
Mountain View
Appalachian Power Company
Mercer County Cancer Crusade
George Burke
Joe Shoda
Montgomery Wards
Charley Parnell
Charley
France in turmoil as de Gaulle leads uneasy republic
The writer criticizes France’s postwar governance and leadership, arguing the country shows political decay with a military coup, de Gaulle’s controversial role, and a nation unable to govern itself. He warns allies, condemns dictatorship, and notes widespread upheaval and distrust of officials.
Vindicated Views on French Events In Turmoil
A political column portrays France in crisis as de Gaulle faces mutiny and private power grabs. It warns cabinets will attack his regime while Algeria and Corsica threaten stability and the nation’s democratic processes erode under strong men.
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de Gaulle
Big Charlie
Morocco
France
Algeria
Corsica
Napoleon
Outlook for U S Economy Delayed Recovery Topped By Debate
Lou Schneider notes many question timing of a return to the July 1957 peak with discussions on when. Geoffrey H Moore of the National Bureau of Economic Research envisions the peak not returning until late 1959 or early 1960. First National Bank of Boston flags potential sustained improvement in some industries. A W Zelemek of the International Statistical Bureau sees a bottom now and a modest last quarter gain with ongoing inventory liquidation in some sectors.
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Washington
Geoffrey H. Moore
National Bureau of Economic Research
First National Bank of Boston
A. W. Zelemek
International Statistical Bureau
Washington economists warn recession may persist into 1959
Government economists fear a bottoming out may not occur as White House hints. The Joint Economic Committee reports unemployment could stay high and plant expansion spending may fall further into 1959. Business Week notes activity leveling with potential gains but July slack expected due to vacations and auto shutdowns. September school-year recovery also unsure.
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Washington
White House
Congressional Joint Economic Committee
Business Week
Trend to Pull Out of Recession Optimistic Opinion
A foreign expert, Dr Ludwig Erhard, West Germany's economics chief, arrives amid debate on recession. He favors optimism, noting factory job cuts affect under-35s and real earnings decline, while European economists share a cautious view of U S cycles. Emerson W Axe cites manufacturing as key to cyclical swings.
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Ludwig Erhard
West Germany
Marquette Univer
Dr. Erhard
United States
Emerson W. Axe
Ace-Houghton Fund
Manu
Father’s Day tributes and lingering quips on family dynamics
A humor-filled meditation on Father’s Day describes the day as a whimsical reprieve for dads with pampering, gifts, and softened duties. The piece moves through related quips about subway fares promotions, a zoo walkout, a Belmont winner, a Yale honorary degree, and jokes about Elfrida Von Nardroff and straw hats.
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Dad
New York Zoo
Caleb
Jailbird
Henry Beetle Hough
Martha's Vineyard
Henry
Nostalgia risks and mayonnaise mix at odd moments
Senator Soaper quips that nostalgia is unsafe until sure it will not return. A mayonnaise-hating diner faces his own fault when a restaurant uses mayo after his explicit request not to. De Gaulle nears one month as France prime minister earning a ruby lapel pin for tenure. Light summer books lose urgency versus heavier reads that might unbalance the ham mock.
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de Pauw University
Harold Macmillan
Russia
Macmillan
de Gaulle
France
Adams Intervenes In Goldfine Case Amid White House Ties
The Legislative Oversight Committee uncovers that Sherman Adams received $2,000 in free hotel stays at the Copley Plaza in Boston and intervened repeatedly in Bernard Goldfine’s FTC probe. Adams helped arrange meetings with President Eisenhower and influenced actions on Goldfine’s case, including a dropped matter and later recommendations not to file criminal charges. Also noted are political comments on Maurine Neuberger and details on the Murchison affiliate bid for a $242,000 SBA contract, involving contract eligibility shifts and investigations into corporate ties.
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Washington
Legislative Oversight Committee
Sherman Adams
White House
Copley Plaza
Sheraton Plaza
Boston
Adams
Bernard Goldfine
Goldfine
Federal Trade Commission
Eisenhower
Ike
United States
New England
FTC
Robert Scott
Ed Howery
Howrey’s
David Murchison
Howrey
Harvey Hannah
Joseph Klein
FCT
New York
Howery
Charles Canavan
Adam
Full Commission
Clint Murchison
Texas
Fortune Magazine
Small Business Administration
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Murchison
Morgan Moulder
Missouri
Wendell Barnes
U. M. and
F. Corp
Carrolton
Barnes
Moulder
National Engineering and Manufacturing Co
Sedalia
Murchison Company
House Smail
Sedna Oberieece
Col
Gordon Moore
Virginia
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Ray Tucker
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Demon Horse Shoer
Tlay Prld
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Gollehon
Virginia County
Robert Ruark
le Grand
Charlie de Gaulle
NATO
Lou Schneider
H. J. Phillips
Elfrida von Nardroff
Elfrida
Efrida
New York State
Hallowe'en
Soaper
Drew Pearson
Probers
Mrs. Neuberger
Maurine Neuberger
Oregon
Sen
Lyndon Johnson
Maurine
Olin Johnston
South Carolina
Neuberger
Senator Neuberger
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