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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1940

Page

4

Nature is bas name for oneeet when cause is God

The fragment cites Cowper noting nature as the base name for a oneeet when the cause is God, a concise aphorism reflecting poetic theology.

Cowper

Third term debate and 1936 conventions loom

The article notes a coming wave of party conventions and the third term controversy around President Roosevelt. It cites observers who doubt a Roosevelt renomination helps the party and suggests the opposition will nominate a strong Republican candidate. The piece emphasizes public interest shifting from war to politics.

Roosevelt

West Virginia Votes to Deport Bridges Amid Liberal Backlash

A critical pile of rhetoric claims West Virginia congressmen voted to deport alien Communist Harry Bridges, praising the West Virginia delegation while accusing liberals and the Civil Liberties Union of aiding a fifth column. The column warns readers to watch the record on Bridges and related figures.

West Virginia Harry Bridges Jean Landis Bridges Madame Perkins Wallelulah Civil Liberties Union West Coast Potomac Dr. Writt Martin House Ridges

How To Keep Liberty And Happiness

A discussion on faith in America contrasts self reliance with borrowed courage from Britain. The author argues Americans should act with faith in their own capacity and destiny, rather than passively awaiting righteousness to prevail.

America

Faith Hope Courage Backed by Guns and Warships

A historical speaker argues that faith and inspiration alone fail in a world of power and force. He urges Americans to back ideals with weapons, tanks, warships, planes, and military strength to ensure righteousness prevails in a material world.

United States

No Wars Can Be Won With Tubs And Flintflocks

A wartime editorial argues that Allied victory hinges on superior air power and mechanized equipment. It praises American republican ideals and urges rapid production of combat planes and training, criticizing opposition as “war hysteria” while stressing democracy's need to defend Europe from Nazi and fascist aims.

Mitchell Carl Lindbergh France Britain Germany Poland Berlin Rome Europe Italy

Canker France Blamed for France’s Decline

The piece asserts France is destroyed by anarchists and socialists who governed during wartime talk. It argues this nondescript governing force caused defeat and degradation, claiming socialist leadership contributed to France’s political failures and Nazi ruthlessness.

France

State and National Editorial Comment Well What About This

The piece cites Arthur Mudd, relief director for New Jersey, condemning undemocratic and arbitrary actions, urging examination of relief policy and governance. It frames concerns about fairness, accountability, and federal state balance in distribution decisions.

Arthur Mudd New Jersey

Red Cross Motto Inspires Humanitarian Spirit

The American Red Cross is praised for serving all suffering humanity with love and mercy beyond creed or country, reflecting its enduring mission.

American Red Cross Mitchell Gazette

Tt Takes All Sorts of People to Make a World

A compact aphorism from the Washington Post notes that many kinds of people shape society, while a small cohort of ill intention can undo it. The remark underscores themes of unity and caution in public life.

Washington Post

Bliss Carman Poem Fragments Quiet Woodland Scene

A damaged fragment presents Bliss Carman lines describing a hushed woodland scene. Lilies float moveless and the field shade evokes drowsy calm in a poetical mood.

Bliss Carman

The Once Over: A Creed For A Crisis

A fragmented railing against complacency and calls for bold action in America. The piece extols renewed resolve, criticizes pacifist and psychoanalytic influences, and predicts rapid recovery and vigilance under a strong national stance. It stresses independence, self reliance, and readiness to confront internal threats.

Hamlet plans and Paris trips in early theater chatter

A fragmentary note discusses Jack Haley in Hamlet, Saroyan writing a play for him, and Harry Now in Paris with talk of arranging excursion rates for ex Kaiser Bill. The item reflects ongoing theater gossip and postwar travel talk.

Jack Haley Hamlet Saroyan Eee Paris Kaiser

Column Right by E. B. Birkenbevel

A sharp satirical column questions alarm clock dreams and age pensions while mocking authoritarian control. The piece critiques dictatorship and lobbyist influence, arguing America rejects dictatorship and endorses democratic principles.

Signs Worth Seeing on a Pittsburgh Display

A quirky sign reads Do not squeeze me until I am yours on a grocery peach display. A second sign in a Pittsburgh restaurant warns patrons and adds a humorous local note about checks and menus.

Pittsburgh

Products Pooling Plan Presents Many Angles

Washington report outlines a pooling scheme for pan American commerce amid political tensions. Economists debate how state and business interests should balance the plan as practical hurdles appear to require careful action.

Washington

Munitions Scandal In Britain Oversees Admiralty Reevaluation

Report outlines a broad munitions scandal in Britain with Admiralty leaders accused of recovering secret reserves while shrouded in inefficiency rather than proven dishonesty. The article suggests leaders delayed disclosure and shifted responsibility, expanding a crisis of administration.

Britain Admiralty

Stark plan doubles the tine of our fleet

Chairmen Vinson and Walsh of the naval committee pressed a swift policy shift with the Navy Department to adopt the Stark plan. They and Admiral Robinson refined a expansion basis for shipyard capacity boosting production for the British and French fleets.

Vinson Walsh Con Naval Committee Navy Admiral Robinson

Roosevelt advisers weigh national convention implications

Political advisers for Mr. Roosevelt have begun assessing the national convention. Scouts have been around evaluating Republican inner conditions, stirring concerns within the Democratic leadership about potential immediate political disruption.

Mr. Roosevelt

Unclear Text Requires Summary

Readable fragments suggest a discussion about a person named Wiierhee Ser and attempts involving small boats in the Balkans including Romania Bulgaria and Greece. The passage implies speculation on success and notes the act of attempting as the best information available. The fragmentary nature limits certainty about full context or outcome.

Balkans Romania Bulgaria Greece

Unclear text on artillery and submarine actions near British shore

Fragmentary report describes setting up large weapons along a channel and using artillery and submarines to establish dominance on the southern British shore. Details are garbled and sources unclear about times, places, or involved parties.

Ting Indamen Channel

The Allies Wake to Threats to Their Existence

The fragment notes that the Allies have finally recognized a dire threat to their existence while the speaker reflects on the escalating danger and calls for decisive action.

Forty Years Ago Today In Bluefield Telegraph Files

J P Isom returned from a visit to Sparta North Carolina. npp Andecoom of Thacker was a visitor G W St Clair of Eckman visited the city.

J. P. Isom Sparta N.C. Npp & Andecoom Thacker Vieldor G. W. St. Clair Eckman

Motley's Attendance and Cline Family Move Reported

W B Motley was attending Jeffries J W Cline moved his family from Graham on M Ford Beaver Pond school rip erpin they hy he.

W. B. Motley Jeffries J. W. Cline Graham M. Ford Beaver Pond

Marriage Announcement and Local Political Appointment

Miss Mary Kahle and Dave Lowman of Bluefield wed in a ceremony. J. C. Pack of Bramwell was named chair man of the Republican county executive committee. Harry M. Waugh began work on his contract for the construction of half of the Pigeon Creek extension of the N and W.

Mary Kahle Dave Lowman Bluefield J. C. Pack Bramwell Republican County Executive Committee Harry M. Waugh Pigeon Creek N. and

Cundiff Visits St Luke's Hospital Patient Record

An individual associated with Bluefield avenue visited T. Dewinal' ferstens and Hind anes ene Soares at St. Luke's hospital as a patient.

von Hindanes Soares T. Dewinal’ Ferstens A. J. Cundiff Bluefield Avenue St. Luke's Hospital

Dialect Expert Joins Brown University Faculty

New York report notes Dr. Henry Lee Smith Jr a Baltimore native who will join Brown University this fall. The piece highlights Bronx speech patterns with increased dentalization and notes his long running weekly broadcast reaches wide areas over years.

New York Henry Lee Smith Jr Brown University Bronx Boly Baltimore

No clear article headline available

The provided text fragment does not contain readable facts, named entities, dates, or a coherent event to summarize into a newspaper card. No identifiable person, organization, place, or outcome is present.

Reconnaissance Flight Incident Report Recounted

An R A F airman undertook a solo recon flight and encountered a hostile reaction. A radio message for aid was sent and received. The exchange reveals urgent distress and calls for assistance amid unclear circumstances.

Glorious foreign port scene and flag salute

A fragmentary note reflects on the flag of the country seen in a foreign port. It contrasts the glories of art architecture and river with national pride and the honor of fifty million people.

Hollywood Screen Life Gossip of Movie Makers and Plays

Hollywood gossip notes a flurry of jokes about Fritz, Benny, and other stars as producers confront timely subjects amid revised takes on Nazi themes. The piece references public scrutiny of film content and lingering wartime era tensions shaping American West cinema and star personas.

Hollywood Fritz Ectar Jesse Mtr Denny Buck Benny Mat Alliam Keighley Norway

Throwing The Harpoon Set Taken To The Orean

The Harpoon Throwing Set was transported to the orean venue for competition. Officials noted the equipment arrived intact and ready for use in the upcoming event.

Set Orean

Doctor’s Story Reveals Psoriasis Typhus and a Virtuoso Healer

Excerpted reminiscence shows Dr T a virtuoso at care during a short three month reign. A patient slipping from control is saved by gentleness and humor as medication is adjusted and food and a Scotch shot offered. The narrative moves to a river meeting during a fishing outing.

Definition of a Chairman and the Intro That Defines Him

A satirical line reflects on a chairman who spends 21 minutes and 16 seconds introducing a man who needs no introduction. The remark critiques lengthy preambles in public speaking and highlights the self importance of the speaker.

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