Bluefield Daily Telegraph masthead and details
The snippet lists the Bluefield Daily Telegraph editor Hugh Ike Shott, publication details, ownership by Daily Telegraph Posting Co, founding and classification marks, Associated Press rights, subscription rates in West Virginia and other areas, and contact notes for advertising.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott
Setabliseed
Daily Telegraph Posting Co
Diath
W. NG
Marek
Associated Press
Daily Prayer Inspires Quiet Good Deeds
An old proverb echoes in a brief note urging faithful action over words. A morning message highlights the value of daily kindness and practical service as faith in motion.
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Whittier
Bluefield Builds Modern Public Automobile Parking Facility
Bluefield celebrates completion of a public parking building as a forward step in urban development. The project, led by former mayor William C. Snyder, is praised for safety and convenience, with early adoption cited as a model for other cities. The piece also comments on political discourse surrounding national figures and policy debates.
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Bluefield
United States
William C. Snyder
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Congress Made Many Efforts To Reduce Public Expenses
The piece defends the Republican led congress against charges of failing to cut federal costs. It argues efforts were made under constraints from the Democratic candidate and presidential veto power, notes possible higher spending under a Democratic sweep, disputes claims of delay or waste, and highlights budget battles and blocked estimates.
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Congress
Democratic Party
Byrd
Swing Around The Circle Political Tour Draws Criticism
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 trip drew sharp criticism of both Republican and Democratic members for their refusal to wear noses rings and respond to the presidential tether, reflecting broad political discontent with national legislation.
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Truman
Pacific Coast
Congress
Wallace Seen Politicking Ahead of Major Conventions
Wallace remains a beacon for third party sentiment as national conventions loom. The upcoming Republican and Democratic showcases shift attention from his campaign, though observers note his extensive party switching and international influence. His moment may arrive after the Democratic convention concludes.
Soviet Objection To Western German Government Plan
The Soviet Union rejects a six power plan for a separate Western German government, citing Potsdam violations and long-standing objections. France fears Ruhr revival and war potential, while the United States and Britain push ahead despite Russian opposition. Western Germany must accept division, with future unity seen as distant yet essential for a fundamentally great people. Staunton News-Leader report.
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Britain
Germany
Russia
France
Ruhr
United States
Belgium
Netherlands
Europe
Vandenberg
Pales
Alance
Rusia
Staunton
Glad Earth Opens Spring Season in Poetic Rural Notes
The poem by Helen Virden from Mount Pleasant, Iowa, portrays a green world awakening. A speaker calls birds to reclaim skies and sunbeams to bring back spring, while crocuses and daffodils appear, frogs croon, and green hearts wait with glad patience for the season.
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Eee
Crocus
Dewey Best Qualified Of GOP Candidates For President
Drew Pearson surveys the GOP field noting Thomas E. Dewey as best prepared for the presidency. The column discusses Dewey’s governance, labor records, and stance on civil liberties, while evaluating potential policies and advisors, including names like Winthrop Aldrich and John Foster Dulles.
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Drew Pearson
Elmer Thomas
Oklahoma
Ralph Moore
Texas
Robert Harriss
Senator Thomas
Tom Sgnder
Georgia
J. E. McDonald
Justice Department
Thomas E. Dewey
Philadelphia
Dewey
Oklahoma City
Henry Holt
Tom
Henry
Roosevelt
Tom Dewey
Kenneth Simpson
United States
GOP
Warren
California
New York
Stassen
White House
Winthrop Aldrich
Chase National Bank
Rockefeller
Aldrich
Henry L. Stimson
Tom Lamont
J. P. Morgan
Hallecks
Kemns
Jenners
Probaly
John Foster Dulles
Germany
Dulles
France
DeGaulle
Italy
Spain
Moscow
Kremlin
USA
Senator Vandenberg
Tom —Dewey
Alice Longworth
Harpers
Harold Ickes
HollywoodStars Split and Surprises in Lifestyle Echoes
Sheilah Graham reports James Mason plans to settle in Mexico City with wife and manager after sending five cats home from Beverly Hills. Olivia de Havilland seeks police action against a man claiming to be her husband. Numerous other showbiz notes include Cary Grant pursuing a thief, Hedy Lamarr and John Loder in reconciliation tension, Laraine Day ending film ambitions, and Eleanor Parker returning to Hollywood with Bert Friedloch amid racing ventures.
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Hollywood
James Mason
Beverly Hills
Mason
James Monahan
Mexico City
Olivia de Havilland
Westwood
Livvy
Roland Reagan
Eddie Bracken
Jones Beach
Audrey Totter
Metro Administration
Cary Grant
Bel Air
Hedy
New York
Paris
John
Laraine Day
Harry Popkin
Harry
Laraine
Brooklyn Dodgers
Leo Durocher
Mr. Popkin
Leo
British Star To Give Hollywood Brush-Off
British celebrities gossip about film contracts and personal plans. Robert Mitchum doubles his RKO salary while Bette Davis weighs adopting a baby for Barbara. Jane Greer returns to work end of July and Marilyn Maxwell’s barroom scenes in Summer Holiday face cuts. Marilyn Rooney and Judy Garland push for top billing in Words and Music. turn to page eight.
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Topping
Friedloch
Robert Mitchum
RKO
Bob
Bette Davis
Barbara
Jane Greer
Jane
Alexis Smith
St. Louis
Joel McCrea
Marilyn Maxwell
Mickey Rooney
Marilyn
Rooney
Judy Garland
Judy
I L Stevenson Atop Hotel Biltmore Opens Cascades Scene
At the Hotel Biltmore opening Cascades enactment featured Art Mooney and his orchestra with the Galli Sisters and Bud Brees. The event drew a large crowd including a Detroit police veteran’s son who greeted the entertainer warmly. The piece notes Mooney’s blend of entertaining music and discusses the featured performers and the opening night atmosphere.
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Cascades
Hotel Biltmore
Villas
Italy
Art Mooney
Mooney
Galli
Bud Brees
Kerwin Somerville
Billy Dee
Detroit
Xavier Cugat Sails From War to Waldorf Astoria Spotlight
After three and a half years leading the Air Corps band, Xavier Cugat returned to New York for a two week engagement at Hotel Lincoln that stretched to eight months. Since then he has headlined many theater appearances with his 22 member orchestra at the Waldorf Astoria Starlight Roof, drawing celebrities from stage film radio and society.
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New York
Air Force
Air Corps
Hotel Lincoln
Xavier Cugat
Waldorf-Astoria
Cugat
the Waldorf
Waldorf
Jose Montero
Norma
Aladdin
Mischa Barr
Gala Opens With Old and New Entertainers at Pierre
Pierre’s Cotillion Room features magic mentalists Lucille and Eddie Roberts who mystify guests with blindfolded tricks and quick identifications. New in the show are McLerie and Butler, a young dance duo recently in Hollywood and MGM’s Words and Music project. Charles Reader leads the orchestra.
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Pierre
Lucille
Eddie Roberts
Roberts
the Pierre
Eddie
McLerie
Butler
Hollywood
Ciro’s
MGM
Rodgers and Hart
Mickey Rooney
Charles Reader
Televisionics Anonymous formed to help saloon viewers
H J Phillips Elmer Twitchell launches a new society named Televisionics Anonymous to rescue and rehabilitate patrons addicted to watching ball games fights and skating events in taverns. He warns of television induced drinking and cites saloon owners pushing video screenings as a trap. The movement aims to aid those who “become televisionics” after repeated screen viewings.
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Elmer Twitchell
Televisionics Anonymous
Elmer
Hanrahan’s
Televisionics
Perdition
Twitchell Forms Society For Television Victims
Twitchell creates Television Victims Society to aid those addicted to video and broadcasts. The group aims to prevent descent into liquor or broadcast excess, with members sharing steps toward moderation and support. The report also notes local anecdotes from ZEKE CLAY and others about everyday life and odd incidents.
Four Chaplains Remind Reader Of Hate Mail Roots
In a Brooklyn postmarked envelope a racist red crayon message arrives. The writer recalls childhood tormentors named Albie George Otto Frank and Vic, now a Nazi apologist, highlighting a pattern of bigotry. A stamp featuring the four Dorchester chaplains prompts reflection on faith and unity amid antisemitic harassment.
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Brooklyn
Ft. George
Albie
Frank
Boston
Detroit
Scottsboro
Alabama
Germany
Vic
Dachau
Buchenwald
Auschwitz
Bluefield memorials and local notices from decades past
A column recalls events from fifty to ten years ago in Bluefield and region. Mentions petitions for relocating the courthouse, visits by Dr L H Clark and T B Beckwirth, a Grace Methodist church picnic, and funeral services for R M Cox Dortha A Zink A J Tabor and Mrs Russell Bradley.
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J. H. Tice
Roanoke
Bluefield
EB. T. Oliver
Dr. L. H. Clark
Kyle
Yesteraay
T. B. Beckwirth
Princeton
Grace Methodist Church Sunday School
South Bluefield
R. M. Cox
Moose
Princeton Avenue
Dortha A. Zink
Grace Methodist Church
James FP. Page
Lexington
W.a
A. J. Tabor
Coaldale
Maybeucy Methodist Church
Russell Bradley
Waiteville
Maoensalg Baee
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Bert Friedloch
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Singer
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