Daily Telegraph History and Rates Note
The Daily Telegraph is a Bluefield newspaper established in 1893 by Hugh Ike Shott. It operates from 413 Bland Street and joins the Associated Press for national dispatches while listing subscription rates for carriers and mail across zones in West Virginia and beyond.
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Hugh Ike Shott
Aeaeca Printing Co
Bland Street
Bluefield
Associated Press
West Virginia
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Rate Agency
Inc
Quotations on Salvation and Christ in Early Text
A typed moral reflection cites Hebrews 9 26 on Christ sacrificing himself to end sin and contemplates heaven readiness. It asserts a person may reach heaven without wealth health or learning but not without Christ.
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Christ
John Dyer
Tunisia Seeks UN Security Council Review of France Complaint
The United Nations Security Council will again address Tunisia's complaint against France today. Tunisian officials push for action on the dispute amid ongoing diplomatic tension between Tunis and Paris.
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United Nations Security Council
Tunisia
France
De Gaulle Faces Tunisian Case at U N Security Council
France is urged by Tunisia to be labeled an aggressor for attacks on Tunisian soil and to withdraw all troops. The Tunisian demand seeks a settlement of the Algerian war under U.N. mediation similar to a U.S.-British good offices proposal from March.
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DE Gaulle
Algeria
Tunisia
United Nations Security Council
Good Offices
Council
France
U.N
Bernard Goldfine
Sherman Adams
Goldfine
Mildred Paperman
Strathmere Woolens
Vicuna Coat
Northfield Mills
Nixon
Roosevelt
Cain
Andrew Mellon
Kentucky
Richard Rendell
Charles de Gaulle
Robert Valeur
Valeur
Rendell
Madame Valeur
U S Position Vague in France Tunisia Clash
The United States risks a fragile balance in a possible France Tunisia showdown. Washington helped delay a Tunisian complaint at the Security Council and might side with Tunisia over France, after previously supplying small arms to Tunisia. President Bourguiba is pro Western and pro French, though his interior minister Mehiri leans Arab nationalist toward Egypt.
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U.S
France
Tunisia
Security Council
State Department
de Gaulle
United States
Bourguiba
Taieb Mehiri
Egypt
France grants internal autonomy to Tunisia in 1955
The article outlines France granting internal autonomy to the Tunisian protectorate in June 1955, a 1956 protocol recognizing Tunisia’s independence, ongoing French troop presence in Tunisia, and disputes over defense, the Sakiet Sidi Youssef bombing, and NATO base considerations. It notes Bourguiba’s stance on NATO and the Gaillard government’s fall amid French good offices efforts.
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France
Tunisia
Punishment Seen As Cure For Criminal Meaness
The columnist argues that many offenders are simply mean rather than mentally ill and claims that some punishment that is painful could reform them. The piece critiques leniency and urges tougher discipline as a remedy.
Soviet Propaganda Attacks U S Policies and Leaders
Ray Tucker reports on persistent Soviet and Chinese propaganda aimed at discrediting the United States. Western allies face misrepresentation of policy, with aim to split the Western Alliance. The piece notes attacks on Eisenhower, Dulles, Knowland, and de Gaulle, plus fears of an economic crisis and loss of Britain’s role.
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Washington
Russia
Khrushchev
United States
Western Alliance
Britain
France
Press Association
Eisenhower
van Cliburn
Moscow
Knowland
Europe
China
Dulles
de Gaulle
England
Macmillan
Sterling
Savannah
Oddball Musings and Quips From a Brief Chronicle
A collection of satirical lines noting political quirks cultural glitches and social observations. It mentions Senator Soaper Maurice Chevalier American presidents in swimming gear digs at public roles and hints at shifting demographics with a Wisconsin statistician.
Rock and Roll Parody Spars with Jerry Lee Lewis in England
The British press hammers Jerry Lee Lewis over his third marriage to Myra, aged 13, and his recent divorce timing. Robert Ruark notes the media glare, jokes of bigamy, and compares Lewis to teen idols and past headlines while mocking legal plausibility and American sensationalism.
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Jerry Lee Lewis
Carol Burnett
Mr. Lewis
Myra
Lewis
Albert Payson Terhune
England
Hartley Shawcross
Inner Mongolia
Sonny Wisecarver
Sonny
British Press Had Field Day With Lewis
Jerry Lee Lewis drama dominates British chatter as his 13 year old bride sparks outrage. remarks from his wife and mother in law clash with his US fame and a cancelled UK tour reflect a rowdy reception abroad.
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Lewis
Procrastinating Congressmen Face Long Days and Delays
Frederick Othman notes Congressmen delay work, endure long sessions from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with frequent breaks and full schedules. He highlights committees like the Interstate Commerce subcommittee led by Rep. Harris and the strain of staying to hear witnesses while lawmakers juggle rest and meals in Washington.
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Washington
Lincoln
Senate
Interstate Commerce Subcommittee
Oren Harris
D., Ark
Sherman Adams
Congress
House
Capitol
Congress hastens end of session and movement to adjourn
Writers note lawmakers push to finish eight remaining appropriation bills before month end or lose pay. Observers wager adjournment around August 17 at 11:59 pm, while others expect early September. The piece reflects on long sessions and spectator pools for working models.
Hollywood social whirl mixes stars in and out of love rumors
Sheilah Graham reports Sterling Hayden and Joan Marshall pondering marriage while his agent bets he will stay a bachelor. France Nuyen to star on Broadway in Josh Logan’s The Lange. Dana Wynter, Robert Wagner, Sheree North and Jeff Hunter also named. Fess Parker seeks freedom from Disney after Davy Crockett success. Marcie Rinehart seen with him. Greg Peck questions, then notes his new daughter as He and Sheila cover cinema events and upcoming projects. Linda, likened to Grace Kelly, appears in a show with Bob, delaying Jesse James film for a TV project in August. Indiscreet noted last night.
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Hollywood
Sterling Hayden
Joan Marshall
Sterling
Madeleine Carroll
Bill Shifrin
France Nuyen
20Th Fox
Josh
Logan
the Lange
Dana Wynter
Robert Wagner
Sheree North
Jeff Hunter
Davy Crockett
Fess
Marcie Rinehart
Greg Peck
Greg
Shelia
Guy Madison
Guy
Jer Linda
Grace Kelly
Bob
Jesse James
Hollywood gossip notes from UK premiere crowds
The foreign press premiere drew stars such as Jack Benny Danny Kaye Leo McCarey and Clifford Odets at a Cary Grant Ingrid Bergman film showing in London Ingrid loved it. Gadabouts and Hollywoodites plan road work to capitalize on money. Marie Wilson dates Dallas Bus Stop and August eastern seaboard Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Dolores Seay schedules St Louis Joey Bishop Marty role in Senior Prom with Keely Smith co starring.
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Jack Bennys
Danny Kaye
Leo McCarey
Clifford Odets
Ingrid Bergman
London
Ingrid
St. Louis
Joey Bishop
Marty
Louis Prima
Prima
Capitol
Keely Smith
The Pro in Politics Should Stand for Something
Essay argues against professional politicians and praises public-spirited leaders like Jefferson Lincoln and Roosevelt. It contrasts pro handlers with leaders who stand for clear, heartfelt ideals. It cites figures such as Mark Hanna and Samuel Adams to illustrate lasting impact from principle over deals.
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Oliver Cromwell
Stalin
Hitler
Mussolini
Napoleon Bonaparte
Khrushchev
de Gaulle
Peron
Trujillo
Mark Hanna
Theodore Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Charles F. Murphy
New York City
United States
Samuel Adams
George Washington
Aaron Burr
Thomas Jefferson
Charles Sumner
Abraham Lincoln
William Jennings Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
Jefferson
Lincoln
Sherman Adams
Candidacy, visits, and past notices from Bluefield
Fifty years ago R H Bailey announced his candidacy for Mercer County Clerk. Judge B F Tilton of North Fork visited Bluefield on business. W W Thompson of Lexington Va, an insurer, was a Bluefield visitor. W M Bennett of Freeman came to the city on business. Thirty years ago funeral services for M Bloch were held at the Bloch home. Twenty years ago the Bluefield Gun Club held its first skeet shoot. Ten years ago the house voted to postpone action on a draft bill as a senate threat ended filibuster and adjournment plans.
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R. H. Bailey
Mercer County
B. F. Tilton
Northfork
Bluefield
W. W. Thompson
Lexington
W. M. Bennett
Freeman
M Bloch
Bloch
Bluefield Gun Club
House
Senate
Knight hints at Senate bid amid party intrigue
California Governor Goodie Knight signals possible run for Senate as he discusses fundraising moves from Perino's in Los Angeles and notes supporters like J. D. Reilly and Clint Mosher. Knight criticizes the Bohemian Grove gathering and criticizes Whitaker and Baxter for withdrawing from his campaign.
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Washington
Knight
California
Bill Knowland
Sacramento
Perino
Los Angeles
J. D. Reilly
Todd Shipyard
Clint Mosher
Astate
San Francisco Examiner
George Christopher
San Francisco
Senate
Mosher
Knowland
Bohemian Grove
Whitaker
Baxter
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French National Assembly
Felix Gaillard
Ray Tucker
Soaper
Maurice Chevalier
America
University of Wisconsin
Robert Ruark
Elvis
Jerry Lee
Tennessee
Jerry
Perfidious Albion
U.S.A
Brussels
Frederick Othman
Sheilah Graham
Fess Parker
Walt Disney
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Sokolsky
Drew Pearson
White House
Seymour Berkson
International News Service
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Pearson
Jim Hagerty
Adam Clayton Powell
Harlem
Adams
Hells Canyon
Hagerty
Francis Stephenson
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