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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1941
Page
4
A fragment quote collection cites Luke 1 37 saying with God nothing shall be impossible and credits Seneca with a brief attribution to his work. The text mixes biblical and classical phrasing without a clear event or context.
Seventy eight years ago today West Virginia joined the United States following Lincoln’s 1863 proclamation. The Wheel ing convention of 1861 renamed Kanawha to West Virginia and the legislature set June 20 as a holiday first observed in 1927. The state’s industrial and cultural growth marked a peaceful battle worthy of study.
The piece argues Congress may adjourn around early July for a two month vacation, with Roosevelt reportedly stating no further legislation is ready. The move could stir official and private speculation about executive power, foreign policy aims, and possible non belligerent posture ahead of any new steps.
A recent British religious society publication calls the war a scandal of world wide savagery and argues the conflict reveals a difficult truth about modern civilization. The piece challenges both rulers and citizens to confront totalitarianism versus democracy and reflects on humanity's uneasy progress.
The text argues that war reveals a hellish plunge into worldwide savagery, condemning the violence as vile, unjust, wasteful, and un-Christian. It urges self study to regain civilization and a sane responsibility for actions. It frames the conflict as a scandal threatening humane society.
The piece calls Lord Woolton's request for one meatless and one milkless day weekly a foolish idea. It argues America has ample food to feed itself and Britain without rationing, cites plentiful global supplies, and notes transportation limits rather than shortages. It also mentions color restrictions on blankets and a horseradish shortage as examples of claimed sacrifices.
In recent years, U S government has created about 185 new subsidiary agencies per year. That is roughly one every two days. Taxpayers are warned they must act quickly or funding for officials may fall short.
A plan proposes converting tin used for consumer tubes into material for armament production. The project claims to save one thousand tons annually, arguing the savings justify the overall program.
The writer expresses concern that American troops may have to fight under British command if the United States enters the war, hoping for American leadership in any future combat.
In Vermillion Iowa editors warn that large acreages of farm land sold by rural credit departments and insurers sit on tax lists at $1 per acre. The piece argues a buyer's market exists with chances to homestead on favorable terms, noting many have lost their savings as the state moved assets quickly.
A fragmentary notice appears with archaic diction and unclear names. The readable parts describe a distant event or phrase and reference a period of time, possibly a literary or poetic snippet rather than a clear news item.
Washington dispatch reports agriculture officials expanding a national word of mouth campaign to inform farmers about the war’s seriousness. No formal orders exist but AAA field agents are told to stress military value of locations like Dakar and Cape Verde islands.
Agriculture department officials resist using the word campaign to market Roosevelt speech yet outline a consistent push. AAA leaders and Wallace urge field workers to relay a shared message on Britain’s food shortages and farmer understanding. In Hunterdon County New Jersey, soil conservation staff and AAA federal and state agents reportedly urged locals to spread the democratic message.
Wisconsin congressmen press Wickard over his stance on cheese consumption to aid Britain. A large network of farm county and extension agents could influence farmers as the nation debates agricultural policy and the international situation.
Miss Crolly in Yorktown Heights writes to the New York Herald Tribune inspired by a radio call to Americans to awaken. She questions whether officials even awake and notes a 30 day soft coal strike harming defense efforts and asking who can act to protect ordinary households.
An Iowa reader letter argues that after weeks of work the committee has raised in sight 2.5 billion of the 3.5 billion in new taxes. The writer suggests cutting the plan to secure the remaining 1 billion through economy.
From The Files Of The Bluefield Daily Telegraph Fort two years ago today E Francis visited Salem antichana tekwon Mrs Frank Hill of Roanoke was a Sea Postmaster Waters of Fendhen tas was a Bluefield visit
Years ago today a bill by Sen. Clarence W. Watson called for a monument to Major Andrew Summers Rowan. Houston Collieries bought the Keystone Coal and Coke company. Bowling of West Graham had a near fatal collapse from eating canned apples.
Twenty years ago today six hundred persons joined Bluefield churches after the Billy Sunday revival. Mrs. Letha Stupalsky died at Pocahontas. The first services were held in the new Christian church on Bland street.
A celebrated night club scene features fictional awards for public figures and entertainers. An array of figures including Muffle, Chidsey, and others are humorously cited for honorary degrees in a staged performance critiquing fame and media, with playful asides on wartime commentary and public duty.
An era of Broadway signs and technicolor cinema frames memory of Valentino Tyrone Power Lila Lee and Nita Naldi. The piece muses on Hollywood evolution from silents to color and nightlife along New York’s streets amid changing eras and fortunes.
Harry Lee, a young Atlanta writer, offers No Measure Danced and Lily Stage as his stories. Lily’s father dies in a streetcar accident, leaving an uncle to support the girl and shaping the family’s struggles amid a harsh modern ward setting.
A garbled note discusses Minnesota planting of 23,000,000 fish in national forests and mentions the lark among early birds. It expresses mixed clarity about diving in shallow water and urges more people to embrace early rising and outdoor activity.
A wary man endures the anxious presence of collectors as a spectral burden shadows his workplace. Rumors swirl as the ghostly visitor repeats the old refrain of waiting and demand.
A shopper challenges a store sign about remaining items and the manager confirms the corrected phrasing should read Have you any thing left It highlights a signage error and customer vigilance in a retail setting.
Delancey H Caldwell of Athens enlisted at Fort Thomas Kentucky on June 17 for the regular army air corps choosing to serve with the 56th Pursuit group at Charlotte North Carolina Caldwell is a Concord college graduate and has taught biology at Graham school Weatherford of Beaver high school also joined the Air corps with the 56th Pursuit group at Charlotte Zimbal a 1941 Elkhorn high school graduate joined Bow men Field Kentucky with the 48th Bombardment group Officers said the Army will train enlisted men to pilot planes and 20 percent of future pilots may be non commissioned officers. Local residents may obtain full details at the Bradmann building 620 Bland street Bluefield.
In Camdenton Missouri on June 19 a case ended with Keeth convicted of felonious assault for flogging 23 year old Max Owell. The judge fined one hundred dollars and set July 23 for a motion hearing. Keeth testified she struck lightly to obey Dr Robert Murrell who allegedly ordered lashes for the sake of womanhood. Miss Hilda Rhoads appeared as co defendant with Murrell awaiting trial on felonious assault charges. Rhoads had faced rape charges that were withdrawn.
The OPM announced proposals for expansions by steel companies along the Rocky Mountain and Pacific coast states. The plans would add about 556,000 tons of capacity and finance new facilities at existing ore mills and steel plants to boost production.
Best friends notice a woman’s improved looks and energy after two steps to relieve digestive misery and regain appetite. The tonic claims to tone the stomach, restore digestion, and rebuild strength with mineral matter in soluble form, promising disease resistance and a return to feeling like oneself.
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