This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
4
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph announces its establishment in 1893 and notes publication details. It lists pricing for carrier and mail subscriptions, and mentions advertising representation by The Kats Agency.
A compact thought cites a biblical verse and praises the virtue of brief wisdom. The vignette names Herbert as the exemplar and links diligence to wise speech.
The piece critiques public opinion shaped by leaders and press on the fair labor practices act. It urges readers to study the law itself rather than rely on advocacy and labels. It warns against socialistic fascist and communist influences and promotes informed debate.
The piece discusses postwar fears of communism invading the United States, referencing Henry Wallace, Truman’s vetoes, and the Truman doctrine aiding Greece and Turkey. It cites reactions from the press and politicians while noting Wallace’s public positions amid the anti communism debate.
President Truman at the national highway safety conference calls for a uniform state licensing system to remove dangerous drivers and for individual driver discipline to cut traffic deaths. He notes 6,500 deaths in 1946 versus 40,000 in 1941 and warns against speed as a major risk while mentioning a forthcoming plan to place radio receivers in every room.
The piece argues that under Secretary of State George Marshall and diplomat George Messersmith, the United States moved toward reconciliation with Argentina and Peron. It notes Braden’s recall and resignations as part of shifting policy, saying Argentina’s wealth and aristocracy render persuasion difficult and that the feud harms both nations, urging a final end to hostilities.
Washington whispers hinge on Henry Wallace's secret bid for reconciliation with Truman and his fate after a silent rebuke. The column notes GOP taunts over a White House luncheon bill and ties to Taft Hartley politics, plus Hollywood cross hairs with Soviet cinema in Czechoslovakia and a roundup of other political and media tensions.
Sheilah Graham reports on Maria Montez securing billing with Douglas Fairbanks Jr after UI promises to release her outside films. Danny Kaye buys his first California home. Keenan Wynn endures theater party chaos before Skin of Our Teeth. Jean Simmons stars in Precious Bane with Donat and Todd, directed by Robert Siodmak. Hedy Lamarr’s Dishonored Lady held back by United Artists amid box office slump. Alan Ladd seeks ending for Whispering Smith as Long Grey Nurse looms. Robert Rosson in a Col/Enterprise tug over Johnny O’clock and Body and Soul bids. Linda Darnell loses eight pounds on a European junket and wishes Forever Amber were Paris-bound. Patricia Medina's Metro 20th Fox contract talks surface. Orson Welles Roddy McDowall seen at Max Factor sampling Macbeth wigs.
Notes on Joan Crawford posing for portraits at Warners and posing for 20th Fox work on Daisy Kenyon. Bing Crosby cites Sir Cedric Hardwicke for a Kings role. Marilyn Maxwell leaves MGM contract soon while Janis Carter eyes Rita Hayworth build up at Columbia. Framed tops box office. Ingrid Bergman records Arch of Triumph songs. Enterprise ties Are of Triumph shoe promotion to the film.
Guest columnist reflects on critics roles in shaping young artists careers. He cites Narysa Jonas, Polish pianist, whose February 1946 Carnegie Hall debut drew a near empty house yet drew praise from discerning New York critics who stayed through the performance.
The piece recalls critics' opinions on Miss Jonas after her early success, noting how praise can contradict and how different reviewers point out varied flaws. A performer recalls a Carmen production where critics each praised different aspects, leaving the cast to witness lively post party debate.
The Taft Hartley act becomes law after a veto override. Key points include 80 day court injunctions against health and safety strikes, potential presidential settlement, and protections limiting work or benefits during injunctions. Employers may sue unions for breaches, welfare funds require contract-backed benefits, dues checkoffs require voluntary employee consent, political spending barred, and federal workers face penalties for strikes. Union security shifts include ban on closed shop and conditional union shop. Foremen excluded from bargaining rights. unions barred from coercion and excessive initiation fees. Existing contracts retain terms until expiration, with 60 day and 1948 deadlines noted.
A column by Westbrook Pegler criticizes Benny Pross and the American labor movement, labeling Pross a rogue union executive and alleging repeated fraud and trafficking in black market liquor. Pegler cites Pross’s writings and links him to a pattern of union racketeering, while defending himself against counterclaims.
Fifty years ago T F Burke became worshipful master of Bramwell Masonic lodge and Lizzie Crotty died at her father Daniel Crotty’s home. Forty years ago Rev R W Trannell left for Anchorage Kentucky to marry Evelina Bedinger. Zack DeWitt was murdered at Marytown. Thirty years ago selective draft measurer took effect. G W Flood and Jessie Burress wed. Twenty years ago Robert Parton died and R H Goodman injured in Pocahontas Fuel mine blast near Boissevain. Ten years ago about 300 youths attended New Lebanon Baptist association rally in Bluefield. E G Otey attended bankers’ convention at White Sulphur Springs.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.