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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1946
Page
5
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists delivery and subscription details including daily publication except Mondays and annual rates of $9.00 in West Virginia. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and distributes dispatches and local news through the carrier system.
Editorial urges every eligible voter in Mercer McDowell Wyoming Monroe and other counties to register now and vote on primary and fall elections. It argues citizens control government and warns against complacency while promoting airport bond referenda and strong national security stance on atom bomb policy. It extols West Virginia’s growth and vast undeveloped wealth, inviting investment and enterprise statewide.
Citizens are urged to vote on airport bonds citing government overreach and shortages. The message warns of dire food prices and loss of freedoms due to political leadership, calling for support of airport financing as a remedy.
The senate approved a bill creating a national dental research program with 2 million dollars for a Bethesda building under the public health service. It aims to study and combat cavity causes and treatment while highlighting that about 75 percent of Americans receive little or no dental care.
A House subcommittee urges immediate end to appeasement toward Russia after a two month European tour. Four lawmakers Gordon Mundt Ryter Iron urge reciprocity with the USSR and a policy of firm but fair dealings. Cincinnati Enquirer notes the opinion as sensible but cautions about committee judgments from abroad.
A poetic tribute lauds the prairie rose as a divine gift renewing each June. The verse reflects on its beauty surpassing regal splendor and its modest grass setting, seen as a bright symbol in the landscape of Yankton.
The piece examines Tanforan and other race tracks tied to veterans housing, CPA rulings, and alleged conflicts of interest among officials. It cites building material shifts to gambling joints, and notes pro veteran housing cooperation by Southern Jockey Club. It also discusses U S war messaging, propaganda, and legislative cuts affecting broadcast funding.
Hal Boyle reports a U.S. corporal recounting how a lone search in a ruined French town yielded a trunkful of American money. The veteran, leaving the service with surplus Allied marks to celebrate, recalls chasing a pay wagon rumor and the quiet, deadly streets of postbattle France.
A vivid wartime exchange recounts a corporal who refuses a plan to steal a quarter million, insisting the entire sum be turned in. The sergeant supports honesty, while soldiers debate personal gain and consequences, ending with the corporal noting his boss’s small raise could still be enough back home.
The Metro-Goldwyn party honoring Jimmy Durante’s 30 years in show business drew many stars from past and present. The Silver Slipper era reappeared as the venue became Club Durante with a neon sign and a long night of floor shows starring Clayton, Jackson and Durante. Durante quipped about returning to his start as the event wrapped in celebration.
Gadabout recounts social whirl in Manhattan with guests, clubs, and dinners. Highlights include Kathry n Duffy's Cavalcade of Rhythm at the Waldorf, a Kath ry n Duffy dancers showcase, and a Henry Mouquin Henri s anniversary meal on Fifty-second street with Silvio and family.
Fragmentary letter recounts postwar life and legal tensions. Reporter notes talk of Truman and Byrnes, Butter price control, and lingering bets over Yankees games as courts see less activity.
A fragment from a 1940s newspaper page shows Pettigrew addressing Justice Jackson and referencing President Truman. It notes a court dispute and a rumored Supreme Court resolution linked to a public greeting at the dock, with mention of a Nuremberg-related comment and a split eight to one vote.
The piece argues the Vatican runs a major information network influencing Europe and shaping foreign policy, challenging the unity of the Christian front. It questions claims about church and state separation and cites Pope, Cardinal Spellman, and various denominations in a debate over Vatican influence and secrecy.
A returned missionary from China gave a lecture at Bland Street Methodist Church. William Hicksns & Company W received a permit to build an addition to their building on B street.
The senator notes that the old court bench had advantages beyond physical prowess over younger judges. He predicts a future chief justice may emerge, citing footwork and aggressiveness as key traits to look for in the next leader.
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