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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1941
Page
6
General notices list meetings and entertainments for clubs with fees. Address AD Communications and remit to Daily Telegraph in Belfield West Virginia. Subscription rates by mail vary by zone and term with different rates.
A distorted text fragment quotes Mark chapter 13 verse 53 and a misread line attributes a slogan to Cervantes. The readable portion resembles a religious exhortation mixed with garbled author references. The source provides no clear event names or locations.
A reflective essay discusses talk as a double edged force amid modern media. It warns that propaganda distorts truth while noting speech dominates social life from radio to television and politics. It contrasts lying by word with public promises on taxes and civic effort.
The piece notes an Indiana congressman Ludlow proposed a public vote on war and that the plan failed. Norman Thomas later urged a referendum before an anti war meeting. The Daily Telegraph opposed referendums for entering war as impractical and unreliable for such critical decisions.
The piece argues that representative democracy best preserves liberty as voters select officials to act in crises. It warns against direct, uninformed mass voting on major questions, noting minority rule may be necessary and that executives must make informed policy decisions.
The Nazi minister of propaganda claimed Crete shows what could happen to England. He notes Crete and England are different islands, a fact the nazis acknowledge.
A Chicago woman, arrested after attempting to embarrass officers by spraying perfume on their clothing, is fined five dollars and charged for the scent. The brief note suggests her act was a misguided attempt at display.
A wartime commentary argues that a German victory would lead to harsh demands on conquered nations, making the Versailles treaty seem merciful by comparison. It emphasizes the stakes of the conflict and warns against underestimating Nazi policies.
The article notes 402 distinct canned foods now available for meals, promising a wide selection for the June wedding. It highlights the growing trend toward convenient canning and diverse meal options to fit a round-the-clock menu.
A St. Louis Star-Times piece compares democratic defense choices with what a dictator might do. It argues for stricter controls on prices and production, mobilization of labor for war needs, and relocation of industry to strategic sites, questioning if political will matches security demands.
A lyrical meditation on a wild rose garden filled with palms orchids and ferns. The verse extols fragrant blooms and sunlit dewdrops, praising the beauty found in nature. Dakota Rhymes is credited.
June 21 report notes a secrecy driven board selects 300 full colonels for immediate active leadership. It filtered nearly 1500 names from 3000 lieutenant colonels, marking a radical shift from traditional seniority and signaling major Pentagon reform.
The report states Germany has withdrawn most of its air force from Libya, suggesting major operations elsewhere loom. It asserts Hitler would not pull air support from a fighting front without clear military objectives, implying strategic redeployments shaping frontier actions.
Lt. Robert Gerard, a young French tank officer, met top colonels for a social dinner that became a candid briefing on American weapon shortfalls. He warned that only superior tanks planes and guns in greater quantities can defeat Nazi forces and emphasized a dynamic arms race.
President Roosevelt’s sharp remarks to Congress on the Robin Moor incident set a firming course for action. Expulsion of German consuls signals a shift, likely triggering German retaliation and changes to U.S. listening posts while wartime diplomacy shifts pressure toward severing ties and expanding sea patrols.
A new rule requires attaching identification to press passes for all attending correspondents. Kurt Sell of Die Deutsche Nachrichtenagentur gained entry with proper papers while Denys Smith of the London Telegraph was denied for leaving his card at home. The purge targets propaganda outfits like Mannfred Zapp and the Trans Ocean service, not legitimate German reporters.
A Kansas farmer posted his property with homemade poems after fishermen repeatedly crossed his land. Since the poems appeared, no trespassers have been observed on the property.
A fragment notes customers who never pay can deter merchants from confronting debt, harming trade. It hints at city concerns but provides no names, dates, or places. The line reflects cautious business practices amid unpaid accounts and rising costs.
A fed-up neighbor known for weaving phony botanical names into chats with gardeners was finally exposed by Detroit Free Press. The incident spotlights ongoing humor and deception in community horticulture discussions.
Forty years ago today Mrs. J. T. Carr of New Hope died. The area faced a record cloudburst that killed ten people at Keystone and caused extensive damage through the coalfields.
D. eight bowling of West Graham nearly died from canned apples. Senator C W Watson introduces a bill to honor Major Andrew B. Rowan with a monument. Houston Collieries buys the Keystone Coal and Coke company.
Six hundred persons joined in ceremonies at the new First Christian church in Bland, as the community observed the opening with a large turnout. The first services were held after the dedication, marking a significant milestone for local residents.
Ruth Nichols crashed at Saint E. J. Shawver died suddenly at his Hancock street home. Floyd Harman age 13 died of injuries after being shot by a 9 year old playmate.
Walter D. Puller, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, warns editors must uphold press custodianship defending the right to print all news balance and warn. He cautions against surrendering freedoms to a supposed new order and calls for robust exercise of journalistic rights.
A satirical fragment imagines a staged war bond poster featuring bathing figures and political figures. It envisions Eleanor Holm and a Roosevelt era waterway drive with girl drum majors and Secretary Hull posing in bathing trunks beside divers.
Fragmentary text mentions Turkey signing a pact with Germany and a ten year pledge. Also references Elmer Twitchell and Joe Louis with unclear context.
The piece notes an attractive station location in a room and jokes that loafers miss the fun of anticipating vacations. It adds that graduates feel ready to commence after college commencement exercises conclude, highlighting a seasonal shift in plans.
Hollywood screen life profile of Joe Cotten born May 15 in Petersburgh Virginia. From early stage work to David Belasco and Mercury Theatre Welles connections Cotten emerges as a rising leading man balancing acting with a pragmatic, nomadic life and plans to settle when ready.
A collage of maxims on kindness from philosophers and poets. Notes praise of generosity and helping others, with references to Wordsworth Eliot and others, emphasizing that giving joy and aid elevates society and oneself.
At the request of the Treasury Department a new Defense Savings Quiz is announced for readers buying or planning to buy Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps. Questions cover the bond and stamp program and answers explain what the program means to individuals and to the nation.
A Rockefeller Center desk hosts a stream of items from Lanny Ross to Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Reily. A New Orleans coffee package, WPA state guides for Michigan and Wyoming, and a Blue Barron call mix with RKO notes mingle with Broadway chatter. Ronald Colman stays at the Pierre while Maplewood theater buzz offers a summer stage. Rain keeps the day indoors as neon lights begin to glow outside.
A man entered an insurance office seeking life coverage. A witty exchange ensued about cycling and fire, ending with the agent noting they no longer insure strains.
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