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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1956

Page

4

Fragmentary OCR Notice From The Associated Press

The readable fragment shows an Associated Press notice about publication timing and dates. It mentions a press wire and public notice context with incomplete data.

Fragmentary Saintly Proclamation Shines in Crown Imagery

A devotional fragment references resurrection and incorruption with biblical phrases about a diamond in the Savior's crown. It notes a divine light shining on every human soul. The tone is preaching and reverent, mixing scripture with personal faith.

A Taste Of Freedom In Cluj And Prague

A correspondent recalls life behind the iron curtain in Cluj Romania and Prague where a crowd gathers to glimpse an American car and chatter with visitors. Romanians face crowded rooms low wages high prices and limited rights while students push for factual press debates and warn that liberty is misread as capitalism.

Cluj Romania Claj Newcastle Moscow Prague

Safe driving tips still timely for summer road trips

The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators urges care on highways citing 20000 deaths between June and Labor Day last year. They warn that one third of fatalities occur in non collision events with loss of control and turning over. Advice includes driving while rested, avoiding highway hypnosis, opening windows for air, engaging passengers or radio, safety stops every 100 miles, and avoiding alcohol with coffee.

American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators

Candy sales hit one billion dollars and 2.7 billion pounds

The text notes U S sweets demand with $1 billion in revenues and 2.7 billion pounds consumed last year. Per person intake averages 16.6 pounds, prompting tummyaches from children and weight concerns for adults, a phenomenon labeled as per stomacha in the passage.

Court debate on political role and presidential picks

The piece discusses Ray Tucker and a Philadelphia controversy, Truman's Moscow choice, Vinson’s rejection, and a court debate about political participation. It cites Taft, Hughes, Stone, Douglas, Hand, and Wyzanski as figures shaping judicial views on moral obligations and public policy.

Truman Moscow Kremlin Vinma Aan Vinson Aet Taft Hughes Stone Bellestates Comins Wiliam O. Douglas United States Wyzanski

Hollywood legal clash and star lineup in new drama plan

The report mentions Sheilah Graham and Hollywood producer Selanick suing over $19,000 while naming actors such as Jennifer Jones and Gregory Peck. It notes plans for a new theatre to stage drama festivals with top stars including Helen Hayes and Lana Turner as part of a high profile Hollywood project.

Hollywood David Selanickee Jennifer Joseph Cotten Gregory Peck M Mel Ferrer McGuire Helen Hayes Richardson Mike Lana Turner Lex Pea Lana

Hoover's View on Crisis of Presidential Succession

The Rapid City Journal reports Congress has debated who should run the government if President Eisenhower is incapacitated. It notes former President Hoover advised the cabinet to decide if the vice president should assume command. Hoover had earlier warned the nation against overhauling the government.

Rapid City Journal Eisenhower Congress Hoover

Conventioneers Complain of Seating and Badges

Washington observer laments every four year cycle as political conventions mismanage seating on planks and folding chairs and press badges. He recalls past stockyards venues, endured discs of discomfort, and notes lavender badge stains and white ribbons as potential fixes while anticipating inexpensive food and free soda for reporters.

Chicago Clonee

Protests Over Seating Of Press At Conventions

A speaker doubts press seating at conventions and mentions noisy glee clubs in San Francisco. He recalls brass bands in conventions precincts and a bell on a truck heard near his hotel window as he worries about potential discomfort for delegates. The note ends with hope that the music will be muted in the West.

San France Conrad Hilton Hotel San Francisco West

Consumer trends show mixed 1956 retail shifts

The report notes that average households hold steady on big purchases like homes, with modest confidence in job security. Spending changes include more on sporting goods and liquor, less on meat and shoes, while auto and variety stores show declines. Regional gains appear in May and June, with several cities reporting double digit increases in consumer activity.

Quincy Wilmington Del Springfield Mass Eeark N. J St. Louis

Shopping gains and declines mark 20th century retail

The report notes declines in men and boys clothing florists meat markets stationery book and music stores confectionery and ladies wear with drops from 10 to 17 percent while sporting goods farriers paint hardware and farm equipment rise later figures show housing starts at 108 080 and total installment credit amid Detroit advertising chatter.

Detroit Dene

Political column calls for full medical histories of candidates

The piece argues Democrats seek to expose health records of all presidential hopefuls. It cites U S News & World Report and lists suspected ailments of Nixon Herter Kefauver Johnson Stevenson Harriman Truman Warren and others to urge full disclosure before the convention.

Democratic National Committee Paul M. Butler U. S. News & World Report Nixon Christian Herter Kefauver Peg A Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Harry S. Truman Justice Warren Butler Arthur m * Baer

Refendum on body culture sparks fitness debate

The piece notes fitness advocates and the figure Bernarr Macfadden in a discussion about body culture. It frames the referendum as a historic moment evaluating physical wellness ideals.

Bernarr Macfadden

General Practitioners Rise in a Time of Pundit Projections

A satirical column notes voters and pundits flinging predictions as elections approach. It jokes about consumer fatigue from overspending last year and the weathering slump in news sales while referencing a news publisher and a national hookup scheme.

Stersgety

Zionist origins and leaders shaping Israel history

The text traces the rise of Zionism from Theodor Herzl through Basel 1897 to the creation of Israel in 1949. It notes Weizmann's role, the Balfour Declaration, and Ben-Gurion’s premiership, then discusses Jewish diversity, religious sects, and tensions between Arab and European cultures in Israel and the wider Near East. It also mentions Soviet influence and arms diplomacy affecting regional politics.

Theodor Herzl Paris Herzl Basel Switzerland Zionist Movement Palestine United States League of Nations Great Britain Chaim Weizmann Israel United Nations Weizmann David Ben-Gurion Histadruth Abraham Canaan Chaldees Nazi Germany Yemen Morocco Africa Malabar India Russia Poland Galicia Rumania Mediterranean Spain Europe Germany Ben-Gurion Moshe Sharett Soviet Russia Egypt Nasser Saudi Arabia Bee Carin Arett

Eisenhower Health Claims Spark Public Confusion

Drew Pearson reviews Eisenhower health episodes to argue the public has not been fully informed. He cites doctor statements and actions from 1952 to 1956, including ileitis and heart concerns, noting inconsistencies in releases and public notices.

Ike Washington Eisenhower Jesus Howard Snyder Jim Hagerty Hagerty Kay Summersby WAC

Daily Telegraph Fifty Years Ago News Fragments

Clippings recount events from fifty to thirty years ago including visits to relatives in Tazewell, battles in progress between US and Mexico, a day spent in Bluefield, a handkerchief contract, and M A Pletcher named president of the West Virginia State Bankers Association.

Bluefield M. A. Pletcher of Fairmont W. Va

Women seek smarter wives despite marriage lure

A Telegrese-Herald snippet notes that while men resist smarter wives, data shows single women over 20 have more formal education than married ones. It suggests avoiding marriage or playing dumb as strategies, yet many women still seek matrimony.

Poems A Washington Habit

The Milwaukee Journal notes Uncle Sam gains money annually from a “cut” on pay phones in federal buildings. This year the estimated revenue is 346 thousand dollars, with 107 thousand in Washington and 239 thousand elsewhere. It suggests Washington workers make more calls, reflecting local activity levels.

Milwaukee Journal Uncle Sam Federal Washington

Service coordination debate in armed forces continues

The Creston News Advertiser notes that coordinating the work of the armed services has been a touchy issue since the unified plan began. It will likely flare up as branches clash over aims, yet President Eisenhower says healthy arguments aid improvement as long as total effort remains undisturbed.

Creston News-Advertiser Armed Services Eisenhower

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Baily Ray Tucker Sheilah Graham the Mighty Hunter Bear F. C. Othman Ans Democrats Golden Gate Bridge PF. R PF. R. and He Told Ae Ae Elmer Roessner St. Paul Minneapolis Lynn Wheeling Steubenville Ohio Federal Reserve R. Moley U. S. News Adlai Stevenson Averell Harriman New York Roosevelt U.S Stuart A.n Waern Soaper Geo. Sokolsky Drew Pearson GOP Ridgway Snyder Ihe Denver White House Ske Key West Paul Dudley White Samuel Levine Harvard Medical School White Levine Sen Hawaii Joseph R. Parrington House Interior Committee Farrington John P. Saylor Pennsylvania House Alaska Daily Telegraph Sie Dee Spemersen J. H. Hardy Tazewell Chamber of Commerce Board of West Virginian O.P.A Fred M. By
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