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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1960
Page
4
A quote emphasizes the Sabbath as God’s gift to the working man and a means to prolong life and sustain working energy. It frames the weekly day of rest as a vital saving for human existence.
The piece recalls 1920 independence under Versailles and 1940 Soviet invasion. It cites deportations and deaths by 1955, 1952, and 1950s figures, and describes a U S commemorative year led by the American Baltic Commemorative Committee to honor Baltic resilience and urge Western support.
Sir Edmund Hillary leads a six member team back to Everest for winter camp at 19 700 feet aiming to record bodily reactions to extreme altitude. They plan camera surveillance and a tranquilizer gun to study the Abominable Snowman without harming it, warning Hollywood could stretch the legend into a scare film.
A terse note suggests Russian covert devices are concealed in embassies. An American diplomat begins the workday by greeting the office furniture, a sharp satirical image of distrust and surveillance.
A measured editorial argues that Communist influence operates quietly across the United States, citing 300,000 spies in 27 western countries and student protests aimed at discrediting the House Committee on Un-American Activities. It highlights Congress members' concerns, the role of churches and unions, and notes a Tokyo dispatch suggesting Russian funds fueled Japanese student protests.
In the Kefauver committee room Jake La Motta admits he threw a fight against Billy Fox in 1936 and reveals a $100000 bribe offer relayed by his brother manager. He also says he paid $20000 in payola to gain a title shot, denying any fear of threats while asserting he was too good a boxer to find opponents. The scene includes staff and bodyguards near the Senate hearing after his testimony.
Jake LaMotta testified during a congressional session facing questions about a $100,000 bribe offer. He contradicted prior statements as rival attorney Bonomi pressed the case while LaMotta acknowledged changing his account since May. End of Round One.
Ray Tucker discusses potential Nixon White House picks and which Eisenhower appointees might stay. Possible successors include Clifford Hope for Agriculture, C. Douglas Dillon as Secretary of Economic Affairs, and Charles H. Percy for a top post, with resignations and health factors shaping selections.
Eddie Fisher may appear in most of Elizabeth Taylor's films, while Diane Varsi travels to New York to meet Vidal who wants her for a play. Polly Bergen escapes to Westhampton with husband and baby. The Kennys Delmar divorce, Lucille Ball signs 18 months for Wildcat on Broadway, Rook Hudson to replace Olivier in Judgment At Nuremberg in Germany, Fredric March to Rome for the Olympics, Capra set for Pocketful of Miracles with Shirley Booth and Burl Ives, and Bing Crosby and I eye Road To Hong Kong filming in the U S.
The article notes most of Nixon’s cabinet members would stay in place, including Anderson at Treasury and Gates at the Pentagon, with near-term gains in health insurance for seniors. It argues a conservative start on medical coverage will grow year by year, as 17 million people are 65+ and 1 million reach that age every three years, boosting senior lobbying in Washington.
A Daily Telegraph recap recalls the Clover Club staging the inaugural dance in the new Matz Hotel. Fort y years ago West End School on Highland Avenue had progress on schedule. Thirty years ago A J Lubliner entered the Democratic primary for the House of Delegates. Twenty years ago one hundred N&W veterans planned to attend an annual Roanoke meeting. Ten years ago a state prison bus collected 11 inmates from McDowell County jail for transfer to Moundsville.
Hollywood buzz covers film plans and censorship risk as Eddie says Liz joins his stage appearances while Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho motel scenes face edits Janet Leigh and John Gavin. European and Latin American releases spearhead saucier shots not shown domestically. Kenneth More jokes during Choco peep and Man In The Moon filming with $300000 prize for early arrival. Frank Sinatra signals Ocean’s Eleven push from the Orient as Lewis milestone edits at Warners.
The article recounts Soviet espionage cases including Roy A. Rhodes a U S Army master sergeant convicted and jailed for spying in Moscow testsifying about payments of 2500 to 3000 dollars. It covers forged birth certificates counterfeit money and agents like Rudolf Abel and Mark Zborowski with references to Dozenberg Burton and Krivitsky. It notes the broad reach of spies and a State Department estimate of 300000 spies worldwide.
A satirical snippet notes Senator Soaper suggesting a British phrase about crossing America on a vegetarian diet. It contrasts with a humorous aside about Baggeee avoiding the temptation to cross America. The piece also mocks modern mothers who favor paid lessons for children at five dollars per hour.
Drew Pearson discusses the Japan reaction to the Eisenhower trip, arguing the fault lies in reversing wartime norms, the U S Japanese alliance and bases, plus factors like Premier Kishi, ambassador MacArthur II, and Khrushchev's split. He notes Japanese desire for friendship without being drawn into war and cites U S prestige erosion in Asia. The piece also includes letters about desegregation and Nixon’s presidency.
A poem fragment describes Jade Carver shaping a lump of jade into forms of beauty. The worker searches within the stone for the perfect vision and inner shapes, dreaming while alone. The text ends with an oblique line about seeing the mass and forms.
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