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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1957
Page
4
A garbled 1868 1953 issue listing publication info for the Baily Telegraph. Includes printing company, address, Associated Press rights, subscription rates by carrier and mail, and circulation audit note. Mentions West Virginia and representative agency details.
A devotional note binds scripture from Luke with a misquoted blessing and a Kempis-like epigraph. The text blends religious exhortation with archival style phrasing, urging focus on deeds over words in judgment.
The piece muses on Father’s Day as a king for a day in a world of practical gifts and fashion misfires. It notes that many fathers are war veterans, compares household sizes across eras, and cites draft and discharge trends shaping fatherhood from 1940 to postwar years.
An advertisement using full color pictures shows state chosen birds by region. Meadowlark tops Kansas Montana Nebraska North Dakota Oregon Wyoming while Cardinal leads Illinois Indiana Kentucky North Carolina Ohio. Mockingbird leads Arkansas Florida Mississippi Tennessee Texas. Ro bin bluebird and goldfinch come next with four states each. The chickadee appears in two states.
Ray Tucker argues that the Eisenhower administration suffers from a virulent form of isolationism in foreign policy with Secretary Dulles blamed more than the President. He notes criticism from Parliament, French circles, and U.S. lawmakers of Dulles as inflexible and not meeting Khrushchev-Bulganin challenges. Tucker cites Khrushchev’s TV show and U.S. reactions, Dulles’ China stance, and calls for engaging with Soviet realities to expose divisions and influence Moscow and its satellites.
Hollywood chatter tracks Sheilah Graham referencing Cary Grant's flu delaying Kiss Them For Me and Jayne Mansfield at Igor Cassini lunch. Donna Reed says she will stay home with four children. Dan MARTIN film Once Upon A Horse starts in a month. Diana Dors Rod Steiger Unholy Wife review stirs headlines.
A profile notes Cecil Underwood as a capable West Virginia governor and witty figure. At 33 he travels to Washington with his wife and visits the Mayflower Hotel where a desk clerk questions his party affiliation as he signs in.
A fragment describes Cecil declaring himself governor to a woman who admonishes him to rest and sleep off his inebriation, implying a mix of humor and political title in a social scene. The scene references West Virginia's young chief executive and a light exchange about timing and appearance.
A garbled account describes a governor recounting a church banquet in a small upstate community. The minister allegedly mispronounces a phrase as he blesses the food, while the governor makes offhand remarks about the army and tanks.
Lou Schneider notes gradual improvement late in the year but doubts a strong upswing starting September. He cites steady industrial production, rising consumer payments and high government spending, with credit ratings firm Dun and Bradstreet reporting rising business failures in the first five months.
The piece notes defense spending at 40 billion annually while consumers face tighter finances. Wages slip and overtime hours drop, raising debt from 185 billion in 1956 with continued growth. Despite some income rise, soft spots in the economy urge executives to seek new avenues of trade.
H. J. Phillips recalls a scene with the ex President and his grandson, praising family lineage and public life. He jokes about the boy's future, compares him to political figures, and reflects on media scrutiny and personal triumphs of his daughter Margaret and the family’s Missouri roots.
A fragmented excerpt shows a lively, informal exchange with a nurse and a speaker discussing a character described as a “swell guy” and a plan tied to politics. The text hints at Missouri political sentiment and a character offered as a 100 percent Democrat.
A fragmented column rails at public figures, media power, and TV ethics. It touches on Harry Hiken’s planned year off from writing, Supreme Court reversals, FCC scrutiny, and the clash of networks with regulators. It also mocks portrayals of Wyatt Earp and cites a Copacabana remark during a Yankees Tigers game.
A fragmented clipping notes Senator Soaper referencing Pologrenhne in an article about magazine fashion with hats and bathing suits. It contrasts humor with a derby, canoe paddling, and mentions annuals, Queen Elizabeth's travels, airplanes, and Memorial Day, urging not to turn a Fourth of July challenge into controversy.
The 22 major budget categories excluding military functions show higher appropriations, with increases ranging from 1 million dollars for the president’s office to 470 million for health and welfare. The Post Office Department is among four areas not receiving the raise, with officials expecting a 6 million dollar postal rate increase.
The discourse centers on whether a Japanese or American court martial should try a soldier, amid broader concerns about constitutional guarantees, executive agreements, and the Status of Forces Agreement. Senators and legal scholars warn against erosion of rights and call for adherence to Anglo-Saxon common law protections.
Fifty years ago Dr. W. H. Carter of Pembroke visited the city on business. Rev. Joseph Ashworth of Bland also visited. The Liberty Loan was oversubscribed forty years ago. J. L. Corvin departed for a business trip to Chicago. Oscar Allen and champ Vainehica camping on Creek ten years ago. Wes Ferguson to return from two weeks in Missouri. R. L. elected mayor of the Virginia Side. Herbert D. May named manager of the Bluefield coal bureau. Mrs. William Davis of Hinton hosted friends ten years ago.
Drew Pearson profiles Taketiyo Matsuda a former Japanese Diet member and ex minister who worked rafters, chauffeurs, and a NYU student while aiding U S relations. He discusses a 25 for 25 congressmen exchange and Matsuda’s garden near Mount Puji amid talk of cultural ties.
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