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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1945
Page
6
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph issue from June 20 1945 lists advertising information including an agency contact The Kats Agency and telephone numbers for advertising representatives.
A Bluefield roundup notes six injuries from ten mobility accidents over weekend. Despite 35 mph war speed limits, violations rise in towns and highways with more cars due to June 22 gas coupons. Officials urged strict enforcement to protect servicemen and civilians and reduce fatalities.
A veteran letter criticizes the military point system for battle stars, noting rear-area troops often accumulate more stars than front-line soldiers. The writer cites dozens of men who served in France Luxembourg Germany and Czechoslovakia with few stars, urging adjustments to rewards and assignments.
Senator Dirksen urged a $100,000,000 State Department boost to build a robust American diplomacy system after the war. He spoke to President Truman about funding and argued for economic restraint alongside strategic investment in foreign affairs.
Construction activity in the eastern states surged in May with contracts totaling 242.5 million dollars, up 68 percent from last year. For the year to date, contracts reached 1.255 billion, a 57 percent rise, with nonresidential up 62 percent, residential 36 percent, and heavy engineering 93 percent. Public contracts rose 51 percent to 147.6 million, private contracts up 105 percent to 94.9 million, signaling a robust building industry outlook.
The army’s discharge point system requires 85 points before discharge for enlisted personnel while highly essential duties block release. Officers and service in multiple theatres face different rules. A South Carolinian in Europe with 73 points questions the process, noting GI input in the plan was limited.
The New York Times argues Goodyear airship studies show large airships could supplement fast planes and ships. A ten million cubic foot craft costing about eight million dollars might travel 7,000 miles nonstop, reach Australia or the Orient, and carry up to 112 passengers with quiet, low motion.
Poem notes deep soft music under moon and stars played by seasoned musicians. Winds hum over fields and elms, blending earth’s goodness with night. The verses describe ancient chords becoming new and strong in a tranquil, spiritual mood.
U S 442nd infantry officers organize a replacement plan for Nisei soldiers returning home. A three officer committee collects contacts to help vererans locate jobs and housing, with reference from army comrades. The effort targets those facing exclusion on the Pacific coast and cites Sagie Nishioka of Hood River as an example.
Sagie, a veteran from the 442nd, has endured 15 blood transfusions and five operations in weeks. He was exposed to shell fire near Liguria and watched his campaign efforts strain his health. Citing his father's death and uncertain strength, he fears returning to the farm may be unlikely and a Hood River friend warns him to avoid rushing home.
Local chatter focuses on Jim Wooldridge and Terry Brown in the Southeast Bluefield district race for city director. Rumors swirl about George Greenacre’s potential Democratic crossover impact and July 3 election timing.
A West Virginia Farm News issue profiled J A Helms of Monroe County named Master Shepherd of the state. His 25 ewes yielded 42 lambs with 40 sold at 20.23 dollars each and wool averaging 6.34 pounds per ewe earning 3.41 dollars per pound, totaling 23.63 dollars per ewe.
H J Phillips shares a brisk, satirical note to General Dwight D. Eisenhower after the Normandy landing, recalling Fifth Avenue receptions and autograph seekers. The writer jokes about air support, pre escorts, and compares crowds to enemies while praising Ike’s leadership amid wartime adulation.
A satirical collection of remarks about General Eisenhower and military life. The piece mocks nationalist celebrations and hotel hospitality for GIs, cites Harvard professor Ernest Hooten, and mentions a racehorse named Noview and a fictional Wild Man of Borneo reference.
Hollywood gossip covers Jack Carson’s health shots and Pacific trip, Lauren Bacall hiring a cook, Joan Bennett contract battles with David Selznick, Ginger Rogers producer’s cut, Vanessa with The Robe, and Shirley Temple touring hospitals. Reports mix romance, pay disputes, and on set conditions with Brighton’s fog and smoke.
The Daily Telegraph quotes events dated today from 40, 30, 20 and 10 years back. It lists travels, appointments, and local figures including Mrs W N Foster, Judge D E Johnston, S N Huffard, L C Ayers, T Cover Johnson, Miss Helen Jordan, Clarence E Ridley, the Welch Kiwanis quartet, Rev J M Carter, Mrs C Mont Harmon, John Litchford, and Edgar Ions with various moves and roles in Bluefield Pocahontas and nearby areas.
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