The Upright Directs His Way Not the Wicked
A short biblical proverb reflects on the wicked hardening their face while the upright directs his path. The speaker notes that control lies not in us but in how we play the game of life.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1942
Page
5
State Delegation Still Has Hope In WPA Votes
A 1942 editorial argues that votes against the WPA funding of 336 million dollars will anger voters in November. It criticizes West Virginia’s Ramsey Johnson Edmiston Kee for backing waste while Randolph and Smith abstained. The piece warns of a coming large tax bill and possible pensions for lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House of W. P. A
Theodore Roosevelt
United States Navy
Roosevelt
United States
House
West Virginia
Ramsey
Johnson
Edmiston
Kee
Randolph
Smith
Senate
We Must Make It An All-Out War
Czech Slovak foreign minister Jan Masaryk urged air bombardment of German towns in reprisal for Nazi atrocities in Bohemia and Moravia. He cited Lidice’s massacre and expressed burning anti-German sentiment, noting the need to repay Germans in kind as timely and important.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Gestapo
Bohemia
Moravia
Jan Masaryk
Thomas Masaryk
Republic
Lidice
Czechoslovakia
Masaryk
Corder Hull
Mr. Masaryk
All-Out War Message Urges Global Victory Effort
The speaker calls for ships cargoes planes tanks and guns to battlefields and insists the war must be pushed to the German doorsteps. He argues for using full power and punishing the aggressors while avoiding atrocities. He warns that sparing anything in the enemy country would be foolish and dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Starvation in Nazi Europe Provokes American Resolve
A stark account from Europe describes widespread famine under Nazi occupation. Starving civilians endure typhus and emaciation as bread cards bar burial permits, while German forces seize scarce food. The piece asserts America must respond and fight Hitler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Europe
der Fuehrer
America
Editorial: Retaliation harms civilians in war
State and National Editorial Comment argues against reprisals targeting civilians in reprisal for Nazi crimes. It says victories come only by defeating Nazi command, not by destroying innocents like Lidice. It warns perpetual retaliation feeds hatred and urges crushing political and military leaders to prevent future Lidices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lidice
Czecho
Heydrich
Napal Nazi
Congress and the press as friends through emergencies
The article argues the press has consistently supported Congress, especially in emergencies, and remains a loyal ally to the legislative branch. It asserts that criticism of Congress by the press is unfounded and misread by casual readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
T Gpes
Opposition to unlimited gas for congressmen fuels campaign talk
The Detroit News notes critics would back denying unlimited gas to lawmakers to press opponents who rely on citizen allowances. It cites a quotable line about a plain campaign image and mentions a WPB order releasing advertising space amid publicity moves.
How To Maintain Post-war World Peace Is Urged
Paul Mallon argues the nation debates post war peace with broad agreement that unity lies in new methods beyond old theories. He notes divergent views among politicians and the public while urging practical steps to secure lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Mallon
Unclear Source Fragments About Intergroup Attitudes
Fragmentary text hints at differing political or national interests and public expectations. It references British and Russian stance variations and suggests groups may act for their own gain rather than common good. No clear event or identifiable entities emerge.
No Plan Gains Support As Demobilization Fears Grow
A speaker laments pacifist sentiment growing after World War I and warns the army faces a "terrible drubbing" from idealists. He visits Chauncey Fenton at the War Department seeking reassignment to avoid contributing to disarmament and demobilization.
Burma Defenses Halt Japanese March of Slaughter
The report praises Burmese resistance as planes and tanks arrive to repel the Japanese advance and protect the nation. It asserts local fighters are winning the war and will not rely on costly treaties that have failed to defend them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
Elery
Roosevelt Britain Russia agreement echoes in war materials debate
The article discusses how Roosevelt and Britain align on the Russian accord to keep victors armed until security is achieved. It questions if the deal aims to pre sell the new deal worldwide by canceling allied war material obligations, and notes reader demand for free raw materials and rejection of further date-based treaties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fy Gtae - Land
Aow
Cleanliness Question Sparks Mother’s Plea
A fragment recalls a mother urging her child to choose cleanliness, asking if he wants to be a clean boy, as a scene unfolds around daily routines and parental guidance.
The Once Over Grip: Nazi Ruin Of A Village
A ruined country town bears scars of Nazi occupation as the perpetrator's forces purge residents. The narrator recalls once lively homes, a church, florist shop, nurse, and cobbler now blackened remains with a chilling claim that all male adults were shot for a suspected plot. Evidence of brutality surrounds a village where Sommer dawns with smoke and fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saab
Gas Ration Book Mention By Smith
Fragmentary note references a gas ration book in possession of a person named Smith. The text shows a black book described and hints at an ownership or control context within a local setting. Further details are not readable.
Pastor Koon Takes Post at Local Lutheran Church
Forty years ago Rev. H P Koon began duties at the local Lutheran church on Be Geome ay Marshall street. The item notes a lightning strike incident and local church connection as part of a past community timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. P. Koon
Be Geome Ay Marshall Street
Richlands Mayoral Race Tied Between J and G W McCall
William Fox enduring critical illness reported. Morton Wagner serves as feet chairman of the county Democratic executive committee. J and G W McCall finish in a tie for mayor of Richlands indicating a pending recount or runoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fox
Morton Wagner
Net
J. and
G. W. McCall
Richlands
Senate Sees Rubber Made In Ten Minutes
Fragmentary lines describe a quirky headline about rapid rubber creation followed by stray phrases about colors and a driver. The readable text hints at a chaotic, humorous newspaper snippet with only scattered quotes and topics. No clear persons or organizations are established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Unclear Text Fragment anoints British Admiral in Libyan Scene
Fragmentary article hints at Italians claiming a British admiral in Libya. Text wanders through desert sand bars and a tanning metaphor, with stray references to a mantestance and a hobo. The readable parts provide no clear event or quotes.
Four Book a Day Gifts Rise in Stock for Wedding Plans
The item links gifts and gifts from notable figures to a wedding anniversary for Seane Moore and Valentin Parera known as Faraway Meadows. It notes Moore's farm plans with horses and fruit trees and mentions Etta Morton as a later note on a Broadway role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seane Moore
Valentin Parera
Miss Moore
Amon Carter
Worth Bain
Lily
Lawrence Tibbett
Congress may delay tax bill and gas rationing after election
A Marshalltown note suggests rumors that lawmakers will postpone the new tax bill until after the fall election. If votes determine action, delaying gasoline rationing until after the elections may seem advantageous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Marshalltown
Curious crowd fills Manhattan clubs as wartime chatter swirls
A New York City scene shows a dinner at Jack Dempsey’s Broadway restaurant where a fan meets the former fighter and a line of soldiers and sailors queue for 10 cent portraits for loved ones. George Raft appears among sports figures at Toots Shore’s, while Bill Stern navigates past his one leg, and memories of Army and Navy stores resurface as war echoes surround the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toots Shore
51St Street
George Raft
Bill Stern
Jimmy Walker
Jimmy Johnston
Raft
Bil Stern
Georgie
NY Yankees
Bill
Personal Cash-Credit Service Aids Traveling Shoppers
The article describes Personal Cash-Credit Account as a prepaid credit system designed for travelers. A special identification card allows access to cash through over 400 offices nationwide, offering a safeguard against future money needs while traveling this summer. It notes the service as a solution from a Pimance company amid changing financial landscapes.
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Bluefield
Pimance Company
Saamcmt
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