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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1951
Page
4
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The passage reflects on instantaneous EGENERATION vs gradual processes. It cites Hosea 2 21 and a remark by T W Chambers about how immediate outcomes rely on preceding gradual stages, with no steps easily omitted.
The piece accuses Britain of failing to deal with a spy crisis as officials Donald MacLean and Guy Burgess vanish to Russia. It cites scientists Klaus Fuchs and Bruno Pontecorvo, Allen Nunn May, and notes alleged communist influence in Britain and France, urging stricter protection of American secrets.
A New York Times survey finds Americans poorly informed about U S geography. Among 4700 college students tested, few could name all states on the Atlantic coast or five major U S imports, and only 5 percent of colleges offer geography courses. The test also notes weak world geography knowledge and spelling lapses in a radio contest.
A Senate Armed Services subcommittee reports 85 000 enlisted and 10 000 officers perform overhead functions in 16 training centers. Major General Bliss notes 11 month tests show 247 of 341 non lifting hospital jobs can be done by Wacs freeing men for other work. Subcommittee urges gradual shift to recruiting Wacs Waves and more civilian staff for noncombatant duties.
The piece mourns Lieut. Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer as a rare strategic mind lost to U S service. It notes his testimony before a senate committee praising his broad program for Korea and broader Far East policy, including naval air power and psychological warfare. It argues his stance on not overrelying on ground troops, favoring blockade and diplomacy with allies, and warns of Washington intolerance toward dissent.
An editorial notes the Office of Price Stabilization relieves about 100000 small stores from filing detailed pricing charts and grants multiple extensions. It cites CPR 7 base date requirements and worries over who will read the vast reports once submitted, predicting more delays and a final extension.
Washington insiders report an emergency huddle among Democratic leaders over Senator McCarthy's 60,000 word assault on Secretary of Defense Marshall. Humphrey urged a mass walkout while Johnson favored sending a southern Democrat to punch back.
Robert Ruark notes a major firm’s struggle to lure first class salesmen despite offering 25 000 dollars a year. He highlights the era of high salaries failing to attract talent due to security fears and tax adjustments, seen as a collapse of old values.
The speaker argues that a culture prioritizing security over risk stifles initiative and leads to lethargy. He cites Peron’s control in Argentina, the role of unions, and the need for risk capital as engines of national health and progress, warning that apathy harms both individuals and the nation.
Sheilah Graham reports on Dan Dailey and Judy Holliday set to star in a Broadway musical The Shannons of Broadway with influence from Jimmy Gleason James Cagney vows a first TV show for Robert Montgomery and The Petrified Forest Errol Flynn creates a scene at Tales of Hoffmann with wife Pat Wymore tempering him Gloria De Haven tours with her father Carter De Haven and Clark Gable plans a November start for Sometimes I Love You plus Marie Karl donates 100000 to City of Hope and Danny Kaye Moira Shearer star talk heats up for Hans Christian Andersen
York reports reveal Roy seeks better TV and film deals away from Republic since May 27 while Doris Day shifts to The Gus Kahn Story. Rex Allen promotes Republic as new western king. Ingrid Bergman’s tax rebate split. Ruth Roman plans home before expanding family amid Starlift shoots. Gene Tierney and Oleg Cassini feud. Allyn McClerie heads to England for Charley’s Aunt. Gene Nelson injures back, mirroring Errol Flynn pose.
In a series of remarks the speaker questions Senate committee hearings on Korea, meat shortages, price controls, inflation strategy, and defense commitments. He cites television coverage, public policy debates, and mentions figures like Acheson and Marshall amid broader Cold War tensions.
A quirky column riffs on world affairs and pop culture. It mentions King Farouk negotiations, Margaret Truman’s Europe visit, and debate over Atlantic Pact terms amid jokes about meat substitutes and media trends.
A editorial lament explores narcotics among New York youth and links dope traffic to school and candy-store markets. It cites Puerto Rican immigration, political use, and family breakdown as root causes, arguing for stronger parental and community roles over school and police remedies.
Fifty years ago J A Tiller of Tazewell visited Bluefield while C D Haller of Roanoke was in the city. Thirty years ago evangelist Billy Sunday drew a grand ovation at an extra service. Two decades ago Ruth Nichols’s flight to Europe was delayed by plane damage at Ford Bennett Field. The Mercer county court debated Bluestone river bridge site at Wolfe creek or Camp creek. In years ago Turkish radio said Nazis invaded Soviet Russia and Germany admitted bombing Dublin.
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