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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1948
Page
14
Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Hugh Ike Shott as editor and notes establishment in 1893. It describes publication schedule and first class matter status, with Associated Press affiliation and subscription rates by carrier and mail.
An excerpt contrasts practical daily prayer with spoken words, urging faithful living through visible acts of kindness. It emphasizes steady effort in doing good without wearying in well doing.
Bluefield celebrates the dedication of a new public automobile parking building, second of its kind in the United States, praised for vehicle security and safety. The project honors late Mayor William C. Snyder and reflects broad civic support across parties while signaling broader adoption of modern urban parking solutions.
The article argues that the Republican majority made genuine attempts to reduce federal costs amid partisan criticism. It notes potential Democratic advantage and veto power, questions excessive spending claims, and cites Senator Byrd on payroll increases and wasted funds. The piece defends the current Congress as not dilatory in trimming government costs and references the president's budget figures.
The article notes Henry Wallace's reduced media presence as Republican and Democratic conventions loom. It recalls his shifting party history from Republican to New Deal to Democrat and hints at his ongoing Third Party hopes while predicting his moment after delegates nominate a losing candidate.
President Truman completed his swing around the circle to the Pacific coast and back to the capital leaving a parade of discontent with Congress. The journey drew sharp criticism of members in both parties for their alleged reluctance to heed the president and for their perceived political remedies.
Editorial notes that Russia cannot accept the six power plan to create a separate Western German government. It argues Potsdam violations void the treaty, predicts Russian obstruction, and urges Western powers to proceed despite French hesitation. It lauds Allied patience and urges Western Germans to cooperate toward eventual unity. The Staunton News Leader.
The poem depicts the earth shedding winter and donning green to greet spring. Birds reclaim skies, sunbeams warm, and crocus and daffodils awaken. Frogs sing as the season arrives, and hearts rejoice at the green renewal in Mount Pleasant Iowa.
Drew Pearson surveys GOP contenders and endorses Tom Dewey as best prepared for the presidency citing NY governorship, decision making, labor and minority records, and tempered tactics. He warns on Dulles as secretary of state and notes Dewey’s cautious temperament and public evolution.
James Mason sends his five cats and plans a Mexico City sojourn with wife and manager. Olivia de Havilland seeks police action against a faker claiming to be her husband. Roland Reagan fractures his back on set. Audrey Totter cautions about dressing room access. Cary Grant hunts a door handle thief as raffled charity homes rise. Hedy Lamarr rebuffs John Loder and departs for Paris. Laraine Day quits acting amid marriage to Leo Durocher. Eleanor Parker and Bert Friedl ock return to Hollywood.
Rumors say stars like Mitchum Davis Greer and Smith shuffle career moves as contract talks and adoption plans surface. Mitchum’s RKO deal doubles his pay while Davis weighs baby adoption for Barbara. Greer plans end of July return, Smith battles ptomaine illness and barroom cuts stir debate over Summer Holiday.
L. Stevenson reports the Cascades era opening at the Hotel Biltmore where Art Mooney and his orchestra performed with the Galli Sisters. The crowd, including Detroit notes per son, enjoyed prime rib dinner and live music in a lush setting. Xavier Cugat and his Waldorf stars also drew attention with a long-running Waldorf engagement and a 22 member band.
Pierre's Cotillion Room hosts magic mentalists Lucille and Eddie Roberts who mystify audiences with blindfolded tricks and name recognition. New in the show are dancers McLerie and Butler fresh from Hollywood and MGM's Words and Music project. Charles Reader leads the orchestra.
A satirical interview discusses Televisionics Anonymous started by Twitchell to help bargoers become addicted to TV broadcasts. Elmer explains how saloon drinking rises during fights and ball games and how tapering off requires support and controlled viewing habits.
Zeke Clay reports Cellie Hostetters bought a Ford and jokes about needing a shirt while driving the family. Kit Bettersby celebrates a $1500 home with sturdy banisters and sound floors. A Jersey man admits a hive theft, and the air seems unsettled.
The narrator recalls receiving a racial hate letter from an anonymous former acquaintance named Albie, later George Otto Frank and Vic, whose shifting identities reveal a history of anti-Semitic and anti-Catholic prejudice. A 1943 Dorchester Four Chaplains stamp inspires a meditation on faith, unity, and the dangers of bigotry.
Fifty years ago J H Tice returned from Roanoke and letters urged signing a petition for relocating Bluefield courthouse. Forty years ago Dr L H Clark of Kyle visited the city and T B Beckwith of Princeton toured Bluefield. Thirty years ago Grace Methodist church Sunday school held its annual picnic at the south Bluefield playgrounds. Funeral services for R M Cox were held at Moose Hall on Princeton avenue. Twenty years ago Mrs Dortha A Zink 77 died with services at Grace Methodist church. Ten years ago A J Tabor 14 of Coaldale was buried at Maybeury Methodist church. Mrs Russell Bradley spent a week in Waiteville. Moensa g &
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