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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1945
Page
1
Scrambled text from a morning paper shows truncated masthead and subscription rates. It references The Associated Press and mentions a 25 cent single copy price and annual rate options, with scattered placeholders and garbled typography.
A wartime plea urges faster movement of empty cars westward to ship foodstuffs. The author critiques inaction and calls for decisive action to prevent waste this year. References Joshua and a veteran line about hopes for tomorrow.
A foreign report discusses Poland’s planned annexation of German Silesia and East Prussia, framing gains as restoration and reparations. It urges acceptance of Soviet frontier realities, notes historical claims, and argues for pragmaticPolish behavior amid Allied victory.
Government asks mills to set a higher flour output target amid speculation of shortages. Harvests in the Midwest rise as freight cars remain scarce and storage limits loom. Wheat prospects, including Kansas Turkey Red, face loss risks and a June 1 crop forecast of 1.085 billion bushels.
The Wheeling Intelligencer argues the big five veto likely blocks efficient action in the UN Security Council. It warns that any aggressor among major powers could halt troops or sanctions, limiting accountability. The piece urges cautious optimism for international cooperation and legal norms, yet condemns veto as a shield for powerful nations.
Harold Vinal writes in the New York Times that returning soldiers, scarred by battle and pestilence, deserve a gentle welcome. The poem pleads Time to restore these valiant, weary men to their homeland and renew their country.
Drew Pearson notes two months into Truman's presidency that a brisk, businesslike White House routine replaces Roosevelt’s pace. Truman listens, keeps to time, fires underperformers, and relies on trusted diplomats though worried about foreign policy. He backs party pledges even when political risk.
Reporter and May attend the Cafe Zanzibar revue headlined by Cab Calloway and his band with Frank Sinatra Gertude Niesen and Phil Silvers in the cast. Pearl Bailey debuts as “two hands and a voice” while Art Mooney reorganizes his orchestra for hot swing. The circus style floor show thrills a capacity crowd and the writer recalls Mussels Denis dinner and Marcel Perret.
The piece profiles Marcel a 12 year veteran Manhattan restaurateur famed for his looks and wit. He cites the current scarcity of viands such as lamb kidneys and calf liver as his biggest challenge. He recalls acting in silent films with Pearl White, later quitting due to light sensitivity, and notes he served as a World War I aviator tossing grenades rather than bombs.
Sheilah Graham reports on Charles Boyer suffering while filming Confidential Agent with Lauren Bacall. Olivia de Havilland loses seventeen pounds yet enjoys lead roles. Joan Fontaine’s sister Joan Leslie undergoes hospital tours. Bette Davis heads to New York and Butternut then overseas. Susanna Foster seeks a beau while De Gaulle envoy stirs Paris. Dennis Morgan signs a five year Warner contract. Stork Club party delayed for Buddy De Sylva. Celeste Holm arrives for a lead role at month’s end.
Here And There looks at Twentieth Century Fox The Band Wagon casting Betty Grable with Dick Haymes and John Harvey recounts a humorous misrecognition at a Betty Grable film and Harvey's plans to return to Broadway with wife Judy Parrish while discussing his Spider role and past Kiss and Tell success.
Ike lands at LaGuardia field and orders full combat gear. Mayor binds him to Grover Whalen for 24 hours after a brief speech. Traffic snarls delay parade as Belmont-bound fans rally. Ike questions Nazi bandits ruling and recalls Remi Bridge sentiment. He visits Gotham sites and a shelled mayoral mansion before continuing to battle sites.
A chaotic account reports General Ike arriving amid a noisy New York welcome as mayoral critics, press jokes, and wartime roars swirl around Manhattan. The scene includes parades, war on crime and real estate abuses, and a later charity dinner amid weather and drug-supply quibbles.
Washington and June 18 dispatch recounts private impressions of postwar Europe. De Gaulle faces elections amid feared Communist gains. Churchill and De Gaulle feud. Italian communism stronger under occupation. Dutch and Belgian resolve praised. Eisenhower policy on fraternization debated. Russians hold most of eastern Europe in shadow.
Forty years ago today Mrs. W B F White died of a heart attack in Tazewell. Welch resident H B Dailey was on business in Tazewell. C G Day left for Indianapolis to visit relatives. Thirty years ago today C C Hale and A J Dalton were in the city on business. Frank Fox Jack Easley and William Lee returned from Morgantown. M S McCorkle was in Bluefield on business. Twenty years ago today Robert M LaFollette died in Washington. W J Lindsey died in Baltimore. A play to raise money for the baseball team was directed by Mrs George Barger Jr. Ten years ago today J M Smith Jr was installed as high priest. H A Goodykoontz elected VP of WV Pharmaceutical Association at Parkersburg. Rev H A Willis addressed the Bluefield Ministerial Association.
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