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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1960
Page
4
Daily Telegraph lists Associated Press credit and local news rights. It details subscription rates by carrier and mail for West Virginia zones, and notes the Audit Bureau of Circulation and Katz Agency advertising representation.
A brief religious reflection quotes James 2 1 urging no partiality in faith and equals all before the Lord. A Voltaire line follows asserting virtue as the true measure beyond birth. The piece presents a moral meditation typical of devotional pages.
The article warns that U.S. and Japanese trade links face major change due to unsettled Japan conditions and potential shifts toward communist blocs. It notes Japan as a top buyer of American goods, its low labor costs, and past liberal policies that aided Japan.
An old essay reflects on how early settlers cleared forests and cities grew barren asphalt. It notes the rise of shade tree commissions and government seedling programs to restore beauty, shade, and environmental balance amid widening roads. It also mentions British soldiers famed for a cross country trek seeking easier travel.
The piece argues that Democratic leaders like Adlai Stevenson and Senator Fulbright pushed for frequent summits with the Soviet Union, accusing the Soviets of using talks as blackmail and claiming Washington delayed negotiations in favor of a hard line. It suggests Khrushchev sought to ride summit rhetoric to influence Berlin and discredit Eisenhower and the Republicans.
Daily Telegraph recalls past local sports results with five decades of history. The 50 years ago item notes Bluefield Linwoods beating Pocahontas Giants 8 to 7 in a local game.
Ed Koterba reports that since March 7 Free Czechs of America bought United States Masaryk commemorative stamps and sent them to relatives behind the Iron Curtain. Many letters were undelivered or returned stamped with the Czech word Nepripustne meaning not allowed.
The column laments censorship on Czech postage stamps with Masaryk image while noting U S stamps of Lenin and Stalin flood the country. It quotes State and Post Office officials, critics a need for reciprocal action and hints investigations proceed at a slow pace.
Kennedy backers face a last minute barrage as rivals use state leaders to sway delegates in key states. With 761 needed, estimates place a 150 to 300 vote shortfall on the first roll call and anti Kennedy blocs argue his primary record does not guarantee nationwide support.
The article notes intensified opposition to Kennedy as the 1960 convention nears. Anti Kennedy forces push delaying a wholesale shift until after the third ballot, hoping to block him if he fails to gain the required support. Supporters label him weak, while others chip away by suggesting progress and readiness. The whispering campaign is set to grow louder toward the likely ballot date July 13.
Hollywood gossip notes feature Lana Turner delaying a tour for Portrait in Black while securing 50 percent profits with Universal International. Cheryl faces state custody but promises not to run away again. Hugh O Brians fan clubs surge as Mai Britt plans Sweden work after a Blue Angel setback. Sophia Loren eyes jewels amid London visits to Davis Jr. and more.
The item reports Lana Turner staying close to her daughter amid industry chatter. Peggy Ashcroft to replace Margaret Sullavan in Sweet Love Remembered after the latter's death, with Arlene Francis discussed as a potential return in the resumed production. It notes Arlene appearing at Westport County Playhouse in Ambhython 38 with Kent Smith.
The piece recounts alleged Soviet and Polish espionage twists including the Eichmann kidnapping claim, the Crater case in Washington involving the Czajer family, and a US official coerced by a hidden infra red camera setup. It notes diplomatic interference and questions about entry methods and suspects.
The column pokes at social outcasts and a televised sing along. A critic laments a celebrity unable to recall an unlisted number while a damp newspaper and brittle bacon evoke a morning vignette.
The column surveys historic Latin American body snatching cases involving Peronists in Chile and Colombia, outlines France cross border disputes, and notes niche cases such as Jesus De Galindez. It also reports on the Eisenhower administration pushing anti trust reform with Bob Bicks. It mentions Kennedy McCarthy talk and labor leaders favoring Stevenson with possible Johnson ticket links.
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