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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1944
Page
5
Byrd seeks 300000 federal non essentials cut
Senator Byrd urged the Senate to cut 300000 civilian federal workers as a step to reduce payrolls. He cited 3.3 million federal manpower and 288563 abroad, saying every department is over staffed and proposing mandatory reductions that could save about 84 million dollars annually before the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
Senate
Congress
Civil Service Commission
Virginia
United States
Tax Reduction Promises After War Stir Tax Debate
Senators George and Byrnes push for lower corporate and individual taxes after the war and argue current rates hinder investment. They predict a postwar tax revision to spur growth while noting the electorate may view promises skeptically as wartime debt looms, possibly reaching $300 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Senate Finance Committee
Georgia
James F. Byrnes
Congress
Byrnes
Democratic Party
Mises
After The War Innovation Surges Across Aviation and Tech
The author argues war drives invention claiming aviation advances, future cars with wings, radios without static, plastics growth, and medical advances will appear after the war. Yet the war is portrayed as a destroyer, with most people preferring slower pace for civilization’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaghted
All That Glitters Is Not Gold on Willkie Nomination
The piece argues Wendell Willkie misread political currents and failed to secure the presidential nomination. It credits him with good intentions and potential savings if elected, but notes his lack of arcane diplomat expertise and warns of worldly political intrigues affecting his crusade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Willkie
Strangers and Pilgrims by Eben E Rexford
Poem reflecting on earthly wandering as strangers and pilgrims awaiting heaven. Souls seek their Father’s hand as lamps light the path to the fatherland. The refrain urges patience until the gathering home beyond sorrow and earth.
Inside Story Of Dewey Campaign Proves Unique
Chicago June 26 report describes Governor Dewey as a non candidate who spent little and relied on a three man managerial triumvirate Herbert Brownell Jr J Russell Sprague and Edwin F Jaeckel to quietly shape a campaign. The piece notes Dewey’s New York headquarters tactics press conferences with 30 national committeemen and a swift note turning Bricker’s momentum while keeping Dewey voice out of public stance. It cites the approach as unprecedented and compares it to Roosevelt era mobilization. The article also mentions Willkie supporters assessing Dewey and hints at future role assignments for the triumvirate and Brownell in potential campaign leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dewey
John W. Bricker
Willkie
Wilkie
Roosevelt
Wey
New York State
Oregon
Ralph Cake
Ken. Bradley
Johnny Haynes
Eretive
Cowles
Thers
Midwest
Willkie Hinself
Chicago Daily News
Bricker
Herbert Brownell, Jr
Republican State Committee
J. Russell Sprague
New York
Edwin F Jaeckel
Jim Farley
Cker
Bill Reicker
California
Warren
Witho
Resolutions Committee
Mackinac Island
N. Y
Harold Keller
New Ys City
National Committee
Brownell
Sprague
National
Jaeckel
Proving Hollywood Paths Through Beauty and Western Roles
Hollywood finds ways to prove anything by linking beauty contests to stardom and Westerns to success. Carole Landis is highlighted as example, with mentions of Mary Astor Jo Carroll Dennison Rosemary LaPlanche Ann Sheridan Joan Crawford Laraine Day and Jennifer Jones in various film roles and career paths. The piece playfully doubts definitive rules of fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Rosemary LaPlanche
Jo-Carroll Dennison
Mary Astor
Oll
Ann Sheridan
Joan Crawford
Laraine Day
Marierie’ Reynolds
Trene Dunne
Reme Nbre
Cimarron
Carole Landis
Jennifer Jones
John Wayne
Autry
Don Barry
Roy Rogers
Tim Holt
Miss Dunne
Carole
Pat O'Brien
Pat
George Murphy
O'Brien
Mrs. Murphy
Public Opinion Polls Under Scrutiny by John Selby
John Selby examines the limits of public opinion sampling and the role of interpreters like Jerome Bruner. Bruner argues polls guide understanding but are not infallible and democracy depends on informed, active citizen participation rather than blind deference to experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome 8. Bruner
Princeton University
Dr. Bruner
Bruner
Tazewell County Medical Association Annual Meeting
The Tazewell County Medical Association held its annual meeting. The Bloomer Girl baseball team defeated Bluefield 9 to 8. Miss Jeanette Bauch returned home from Baltimore after attending the Baltimore Conservatory of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell County Medical Association
Tazewell
Bluefield
Jeanette Bauch
Baltimore
Baltimore Conservatory of Music
West Virginia Pharmaceutical Association selects downs secretary
Thirty years ago today Dr. B. E. Downs of Welch was elected secretary of the West Virginia Board of the Pharmaceutical Association. Bramwell high school held closing exercises with Prof. Cooper of Beaver high school as speaker. J. Baker of this city joined Max Goodman Pocahontas in a new position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Downs
Welch
West Virginia
The
Pharmaceutical Association
Bramwell High School
Prof. Cooper
Beaver High School
J. Baker
Max Goodman
Pocahontas
Board of Education member reappointed Twenty Years Ago Today
McDowell County schools superintendent W Clark was reappointed to the state board of education. N and W railway employee W J Ellis was appointed to the city police force. J Mosley returned home from a business trip to Charleston North Carolina. Late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. W. Clark
McDowell County
State Board of Education
W. J. Ellis
N. and W. Railway Company
J. Mosley
Charleston
N. C
Norfolk and Western workers plan dance at freight station
Norfolk and Western electrification employees arranged a dance in the freight station auditorium. Mrs. J. H. Kanler won Rocky's club golf tournament at Bluefield Country Club. Mrs. E. B. Gregory was installed as worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star in Bluefield at the Masonic temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western Electrification
J. H. Kanler
Bluefield Country Club
E. 8. Gregory
Order of Eastern Star of
Bluefield
Masonic Temple
Recapture the spirit of the town meeting in politics
Dr Burner's analysis surveys world politics and American social security for returning soldiers and free enterprise. He notes polls reflect surface currents, doubts their accuracy, and stresses dated sampling methods and precise wording. His conclusions arise from careful scientific discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burner
Uis
Assia
Free Enterprise
Dozn
Lights of New York cuff noting faces and places
A quick parade of celebrities seen in New York venues. Henry Hudson Hotel and Restaurant staff move in with Henry Hudson, Hildegarde surveys Fifth Avenue, Evelyn Knight flees autograph seekers, Vera Zorina enjoys Cy Walters, Anna May Wong dines at Chateau Briand, Jean Hersholt performs a Dr Christian bit, Jean Fontaine eats at Sutton Place, Louis Deree and Ann Lane shop, Zasu Pitts described by Anna Lano, Jane Walton mingles with Lawrence Welk, Billy Livingston heads to Hollywood for Sonja Henie, Jimmy Durante lists five secrets of happiness with dog lover Lionel Compton adding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Stevenson
M. Nelson
Henry Hudson
Hildegrade
Fifth Avenue
Evelyn Knight
Vera Zorina
Cy Walters
Tony's
Troutville
Anna May Wong
Chateau Briand
Jean Hersholt
Dr. Christian
Blue Angel
Jean Fontaine
Sutton Place
Louis Deree
Ann Lane
Anna _ Lano
Zasu Pitts
Pretty Jane Walton
Edison
Lawerence Welk
Billy Livingston
Hollywood
Sonja Henie
Jimmy Durante
Lionel Compton
Broadway Notes and Celebrity Sizzle In NYC Scene
A collage of entertainment blurbs describes a steady parade of performers and shows. Mentions Vincent Lopez, Gertrude Niesen, Tommy Manville, Peter Lorre and Jack Dempsey’s Broadway restaurant amid talk of upcoming tunes and predictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Coggraphy
Vincent Lopez
Gertrude Niesen
Tommy Manville
Hollywoodian
Sinatra
Peter Es
Jack Dempsey
Broadway
No Gnus Are Good Gnus at Half Hollow Hills
A report recounts wildlife field work with Edwin Way Teale and William T. Davis in Half Hollow Hills. Davis, a Staten Island naturalist, recalls witnessing the 1927 blood of cicada brood and leads a small party to the 1944 broods’ old habitat, noting landscape changes and local animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronx
Edwin Wa
William T. Davis
New York City
James P. Chapin
Americans of Natural History
Staten Island
Mr. Davis
Edwin
Teale
Half Hollow
Dr. Davis
Boxer
Birds and Caravans: A Silent Spring Mystery
A damaged report describes a scene of empty cases and nest remnants found on trees after a weather window, noting birds fled and planning for offspring in spring. The passage cites Mr. Davis and a release by The Bell Syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Davis
Axis Partners Dialog Reveals Uneasy Pact Parody
A satirical dialogue mocks Axis and allied tensions with jokes on partnership and fear. The piece riffs on war-time alliances, swapping lines about sharing fear and resources as a wedged humor scene. It also references stock market optimism and wartime news cues.
Throwing The Harpoon
The piece mentions auto accidents linked to drivers at saturation, notes Davey Jones ready for a welcome for a Japanese fleet, and observes newsboys selling war stamps since Pearl Harbor with carriers continuing on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
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