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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1946
Page
4
The fragment notes the Bluefield Daily Telegraph established in 1993 and published every morning except Monday, with Associated Press membership and local circulation terms. It lists subscription rates, delivery areas in West Virginia, and advertising contact details.
The piece argues two thirds of humanity faces hunger, cites India and China population pressures, soil erosion, and slow increases in food supply. It warns of infant mortality, birth rates, and war as factors, and calls for a world organization to teach feeding self sufficiency and fund reforms. Vote Ye Per Airport Bonds.
A column questions national wealth figures in a commerce department report and criticizes government debt and taxation while urging votes for airport bonds. It discusses the size of personal wealth, bonds, and interest costs, then critiques social security tax hikes and calls for fiscal reform before mentioning a UN weekly newspaper.
A Staunton Virginia News Leader critique, citing the Washington Post and Richmond News Leader, argues Justice Jackson should be praised for exposing internal court conflicts rather than resigning. It faults Justice Black for alleged unwritten-law violations and a political campaign, blaming Roosevelt-era appointments for the court’s woes and urging major reconstitution to restore prestige.
A sweeping, opinionated summary tracks long running clashes on the high court. It recalls McReynolds’s isolation of Brandeis, clashes over the legal tender act under Chase, Field’s tax vote battles, Holmes’s dissent stance, Lincoln’s Wag, and veteran housing talks led by Roosevelt Jr and Wilson Wyatt.
Hal Boyle reports Swiss views on American soldiers touring Switzerland at a $35 eight day package. Nearly 250000 troops have toured in 11 months with $50 extra spending money. Swiss praise their conduct, noting few incidents and greater mutual understanding between nations.
American soldiers tour Switzerland mail home praise for kindness shown by Swiss people and towns. Brugger notes soldiers favor Swiss cities for nightlife over scenery while buying souvenirs and music boxes. Soldiers spent about 70 million francs in Switzerland and awaited extra gifts. one soldier praised a jail in a letter.
The review describes Irene Dunne as Anna and Rex Harrison as King Mongkut in Anna and the King of Siam. It notes 88 days of filming with heavy hoops, elaborate sets costing about 300000 dollars, and many costumes and props including crowns and musical instruments. It mentions 18 harem women and a cosmopolitan casting process.
The piece notes Buff Cobb and other actors in a film production with details on pay flex and head shaving demands. It mentions costume caps for bald priests and a scene featuring an elephant offered to Lincoln, plus studio rules restricting on set affection. It also recounts violent on set acts and stunt work involving various actors.
In a compact exchange H J Phillips requests harmony but hears ceilings are too low and production isn’t free. He asks about world accord and is told the matter is prepared or in the rough and that they just can t sort the stuff.
The piece laments shortages and delays in goods and kindness from milk to parts. It notes eight months behind shipments and widespread scarcity while poking at human virtues and social issues. It ends with a jaded view of baseball fans and public life.
The text discusses claims that industrial interests push for war and questions the propriety of using Soviet era propaganda in a Democratic primary. It notes U S and Soviet actions after World War II, the UNO delegation change, and asserts the need for truth in international affairs amid ongoing tensions and peace treaties in Europe and Asia.
Daily Telegraph notes Bluefield beat Bristol 32 to 5. It lists various past events from 50 to 10 years ago including family notices, travel, and veteran bond appeals. The text records a sequence of items such as an infant burial and a veteran bonus request amid reminiscences.
Senator Soaper notes the president demanded fast action to avert national disaster and argues he is not responsible for everything said on the radio. Petrillo would permit a phonograph record of the Truman veto if available without extra music. All members of the Supreme Court were reported extending their road work today. Lawyers question whether appealing to the high court could breach the peace.
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