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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1960
Page
5
A brief reflection frames vanity as a warning from Ecclesiastes 4 7 and a remark from George Sand about vanity draining reason. The quotes juxtapose philosophical caution with literary critique.
A Senate subcommittee on juvenile delinquency reports 240000 cars stolen by teenagers last year. It warns most thefts occur when cars are unlocked with keys in the ignition, urging owners to lock doors and remove keys to curb this crime.
Four British sailors journey solo across the Atlantic bound for New York. Each man acts as skipper, crew and medic, navigating dangers with modern safety knowledge. They echo historic feats from Leif Erikson to Francis Chichester while facing the sea’s hazards.
A Paris fashion note reports the Parasol Parasols leaning more feminine and mainly for export to hot climates such as North Africa and Central America. The piece links parasols to coquettish 19th century female charm and contrasts them with modern women seeking marriage while noting umbrellas adopt parasol styling. Some voices urge broader use of parasols, tying them to leisure and traditional gender myths.
The census figures merely confirm the opinions of the two factions in any city that the place is either too little or too big.
Lawrence Washington argues that Japan faces economic and political shifts under leftist pressure from Moscow, with communism gaining through anti American sentiment. He warns that Western unity and strong Far East alliances matter more than U S prestige over Tokyo celebrations. He blames appeasement by the left wing and stresses need for firm policy against Communist expansion.
A note recalls that forty years ago the Senate approved statehood for New Mexico and Arizona. Other items mark three, five, and ten decade anniversaries including educator conventions in Charleston and a bear interrupting an FFA game at VPI.
In a candid exchange Ed Koterba notes Vice President Nixon’s view that public figures face inevitable criticism. He says personal resilience matters and explains how his family handles harsh cartoons and editorial questions while guiding his daughters through political realities.
A neighbor suggested Nixon would seem more human if he showed flaws and warmth. The article notes 27 million voted against Eisenhower and discusses how charm, not just experience, could influence presidential appeal.
The Los Angeles convention looms as Senator Kennedy and fellow contenders maneuver for second place. Analysts note deals and pre convention overtures shape the selection, with Johnson’s 400 delegates a tempting but unlikely target for Kennedy.
The article argues Senator Stuart Symington of Missouri could be a strong vice presidential pick for Kennedy or Johnson. It notes his experience and wealth, contemplates a 58 year old finish in public life, and discusses ticket balance concerns with Senate members versus governors.
Hollywood gossip notes Sophia Loren has asked Interpol to recover a half million dollars in uninsured jewels after a robbery. Loren offers seventy five thousand dollars for their return while Scotland Yard values the loss at a quarter of a million. Loren remains in London for multiple film projects and other stars and projects are noted in the column.
Alfred Hitchcock dominates a fragmented crime tale as a gang of stars and a Harvard student navigate licensing woes. Christopher Knight from St. Louis and Marilyn Monroe comment on aging as the piece brushes through fame and the law.
In Paris Khrushchev era talks, Andrei Gromyko and Defense Marshal Malinovsky dominate the scene. The authors describe Malinovsky’s rigid, symbolic office, Lenin portraits, and a blunt view of Soviet military politics as an arm of the Communist Party. He stresses ideological loyalty over Western military norms and recalls Korea support.
The piece outlines policy splits within the Japanese Student Federation and Maoist influence complicating Eisenhower’s voyage. It notes riots at Tokyo airport protecting Hagerty, anti Khrushchev tones, and concerns over Fulbright flipping on the Japan visit. It also details costly transport and security for the president and Tokyo police strain amid student protests.
Senator Soaper notes Lyndon Johnson hopes convention telecasts will resemble the West as the shows they replace. A Socialist party line says no presidential candidate this year prompting a Tory quip about exhausting two tone shoe polishing.
Poem urging resilience amid heartbreak. The speaker rejects pity from nature and asks to cup rain as a sign of shared sorrow. Images of trees winds streams and flowing tears frame the emotional plea. The piece centers on divine empathy and personal endurance.
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