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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1956

Page

5

Baily Telegraph Publication Details and Rates

The snippet lists publication dates 1866 to 1953 for the Baily Telegraph Bluefield edition, notes Associated Press membership, and gives subscription rates and circulation details including weekly and annual prices, office address at 412 Biandre Street, and representative agency contact.

A . We Hugh Iee Shott The Oncounting Co Biandhé Stree Bluefield Associated Press West Virginie Audit Bureau of Circulation Kate Ina

Why Americans Buy Cars and the Parking Problem

A Keystone Mot orist survey shows 71 percent buy new cars to drive to work, 42 percent for business travel, and 16 percent to drive children to school. Cars are viewed as a tool of necessity, with 60 million registrations and many families owning more than one vehicle.

U. S United States Keystone Motorist

Opposition to UN food program feared centralization

The Farm Bureau News and allied groups warn Congress against FAO and WHO moves entwined with UN treaty law. They allege a 12 year plan to centralize agriculture and control essential functions with heavy US funding, arguing it harms national sovereignty and food policy.

United Nations Food and Drug Organization Farm Bureau United States American Farm Bureau National Grange Naal Council of Farmer Co-operatives

Public Debate Grows Over Atomic Power Monopoly

The article outlines a looming clash over federal control of peaceful atomic development. Liberals push for a national monopoly, unions warn that a government take over would make workers government employees and curb their right to strike. It cites Coolidge’s police strike doctrine as preface to public safety concerns. An economist quips about gendered clothing spending as a closing aside.

Calvin Coolidge Boston Seine

Adenauer Faces West German political headwinds

West Germany's Chancellor Adenauer, visiting Washington, failed to secure a decisive strategy or strong support for reunification terms with Russia. Eisenhower's neutrality stance undercut his position, while NATO cohesion wavers and neo Nazi activity grows as domestic politics shift toward greater public interest in policy and East German relations.

Washington Kent Adenauer Eisenhower Europe Russia Denauer Congress Naional Tito Moscow Adenauer Social Democrats NATO West Ge Alfred M. Gruenther Salose London Germany West Germany Hitler Otto Strasser Puehrer Churchill North Rhine-Westphalia Free Democrats Bonn Eesace Boonashington America Rs Muanese White House United States Egypt Middle East Ussr Nasser Req Britain

Esther Williams Wembley aqua spectacle sparks London debut

Esther Williams has set July 30 for a major Aqua show at Wembley Stadium in London. The piece recalls her 1939 San Francisco fair appearance for Billy Rose and notes other film industry chatter about residuals, salaries, and screen projects.

Esther Williams Wembley Stadium London Esther San Francisco Billy Rose Hugh O'Brian Wyatt Earp Hugh Walter Slesak Joneses Seth Ray Hutton Baan Ina Frank Devejoy King Farouk Vanessa Brown Mr. Bigod _ ae Gaoree Gobal Ace Vanessa van Johnson

Parisian Homeless Rescue Bums Save Seinen Jumpers

A column recalls Parisian homeless rescuers who repeatedly intervene when despondent citizens threaten suicide by jumping into the Seine. Cases involve Moroccans and Algerians living by bridges, occasional hospital care, and rare recognition. The piece also praises Beaver High’s Dave Warden as a standout student and athlete.

Bill Paris Seine River Seine Pont Neuf Eiffel Tower

Cuff corps competition notes career moves and honors

Dusting Off The Cuff highlights personnel shifts in West Virginia and beyond. Chile L Steele Jr moves to Huntington after life insurance work. Ira C Bis Jr transfers to New Orleans district after years with Goodyear including stints in McAllen and Jackson. John Cosgrove named assistant district sales manager at Huntington. William J Stone of Yukon, brother of Mrs Harman Cole, graduates from Alabama.

Chile L. Steele Jr Huntington West Virginia Crittle Community Savings Company Ira C. Bis= Jr New Orleans Goodyear McAllen Texas Jackson Miss San Antonio John Cosgrove Bluefield Goodman Grove William J. Stone Yukon McDowell County Harman Cole University of Alabama Bill Wos Bama Crimson Tide

Steel union talks stall over wage rise and contract length

Negotiations between Lou Schneider and United Steelworkers falter as June contract termination nears. The dispute centers on contract length and a proposed wage boost of six cents an hour for five years, plus seventeen and two tenths cents in year one, which labor leaders reject in favor of a one year agreement. The union represents about 650,000 workers across the steel trade.

United Steel Workers of America Olfletalasa Eng Yd Wnion Victor Amiuso Brooklyn House Agriculture Committee Anfuso Agriculture Committee United States Moscow Staly Business Week Russia

Steel wage talks stall as five year no strike offer stands

President McDonald hints at a shorter period and wage hike compromise while steel firms defend the five year no strike offer. The Eisenhower administration stays hands off on labor disputes and Federal Mediator Finnegan says no emergency is declared. If no near term deal, steel production could taper and banks may resume on June 28.

McDonald Washington Eisenhower Joseph F. Finnegan Steel Industry Bank Furnace

Steel Deadlock Hits Production And Costs Across Industry

The article discusses a steel industry deadlock with two basic causes causing 48 hours of halted production and similar restart costs. It notes hot weather vacations and reduced auto demand as slowdowns, with output dipping this summer. It also highlights ownership by about 820,000 stockholders, up from 768,000 two years earlier, and a rising number of employers versus workers.

Aevel Aod Weeperden

Eisenhower illness shapes Western policies and Middle East stance

The wartime figure of President Roosevelt and the modern image of President Eisenhower influence foreign policy across nations. European editorials warn that Ike’s health could alter NATO unity and Western strategy, especially in Egypt and the Middle East, where regional actors weigh politics over governments.

Washington Roosevelt Eisenhower America Europe France Switzerland Germany NATO Middle West Theople United States

European Powers Eye Shifting Alliances and Suez Footprint

The article outlines European nations leveraging the Reds Western bloc rivalry as Cairo’s visit signals a Soviet foothold on the Suez Canal and Eastern Mediterranean. It notes Britain’s arming leftovers in the Canal Zone and a new Nasser Shepsley accord casting doubt on British troop return, with Moscow seeking to neutralize US bases in North Africa and the region.

Cairo Ussr Soviet Union Suez Canal Mediterranean Alexandria Canal Zone Russia Nasser Shepsloy United States Moscow Egypt Morocco Libya

Refugees and the emotional pull of homeland in a divided world

Geo Sokolsky discusses the global refugee crisis focusing on about 3500 Chinese students in the United States and the pressure on émigrés from communist countries. He notes Archbishop Yu Pin’s aid, the role of Sino American Amity, and the politics of forced return through emotional blackmail and propaganda.

United Peking Formosa Paul Yu-Pin Nanking United States Europe New York Red China Penenelily Veris Australia Canada Africa Israel Soviet Russia

Historic Bluefield timeline items recalled

A colonial era and mid century summary recalls events from 40 to 10 years ago. Notable notes include a 40 year old report of a 100000 militiamen deployment to the Mexican border, a 30 year old Byrd polar flight welcome, a 20 year old Alcatraz stabbing incident, and local civic actions on store licenses and taxi operations.

Tazewell Bluefield

Navy seeks sale of 107 warships

Senator Soaper voices a request for permission to dispose of 107 warships. A neighbor’s rowboat filled with nasturtiums is humorously contrasted with plans to plant a heavy cruiser. A Illinois farm family takes Hereford calves and chickens to a movie, while their pet lamb stays home reading. Three industrialists each earned over $700,000 last year in a tongue in cheek column.

Navy Tuscaloosa Zinnias Illinois Joe Martin Nixon GOP Len Hall George Murphy Hollywood Louis Johnson Truman Symington Missouri Johnson Pentagon Air Force White House Eisenhower

Eisenhower health rumors and political maneuvering linger

Drew Pearson reports Mamie Eisenhower clashed with Jim Hagerty over pressuring Ike to run again amid health scares. The piece notes Congress debates Hell's Canyon dam and describes attendance gaps, Nixon and Johnson matters, and cabinet planning for 1957 campaign messaging.

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