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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1956
Page
5
Daily Telegraph information fragment shows publication history and printing details. It references Hugh Ike Shott and the Telegraph Printing Co with address 613 Bland Street, associational credits, and advertising rates. The readable text is partial and lacks a clear single news item.
A moral verse contrasts riches and honor with spiritual hunger, noting that wealth often fails to satisfy the soul. It warns that abundance can breed discontent, while a detached, prudent approach keeps real happiness beyond mere material gain.
President Eisenhower moved quickly after the Annapolis conference to create a cabinet level council on fitness and to appoint a citizen advisory group for local action. Norton Nixon cites dire gaps in school physical education and recreation facilities, urging broad family and community involvement to provide more space and leadership for youth activities.
National elections in Egypt grant Colonel Gamal Abdel Nasser the presidency amid a mandatory male vote and a new constitution by the Revolutionary Command. The junta will formally cede power during a transition period as October elections for the National Assembly are planned. Observers note potential limits on candidates labeled reactionary or imperialist and foresee heightened Nasser independence from the ruling group.
An 80-year-old New Yorker attends every matinee at Broadway's Iceland rink. Clad in jodhpurs and a red turtle-neck, he displays swift, confident skating around the court and crowd.
Analysis notes Adlai Stevenson’s South strength narrows Harriman’s path to victory on the first ballot. Kefauver’s supporters stay weak and pledged delegates are largely nominal, while Kennedy and Williams loom in New England and Michigan respectively. Truman’s influence wavers as 1952 political dynamics unfold.
Celebrity gossip covers Billy Rose and Joyce Mathews honeymoon plans, De Mille's Ten Commandments box office projections, Walter Slezak heading to Vienna, George Raft in London, Jayne Mansfield publicity stunts, Gina Lollobrigida at Paris club, and Josanne Mariani linked to a lead role amid fashion and film chatter.
A Siberian stereotype suggests Russian women labor diligently due to patriotism and limited options, reflecting a bygone view in a South Dakota paper. The item notes gendered expectations and social pressures as explanations for work ethic.
F C Othman reports on Allen Dulles and the CIA planning a massive five story, 1200 foot long headquarters in a 750 acre woods near the Potomac with a 4000 car parking lot, microwave roof antennas, three special incinerators and a security chute for secret documents. The project totals hundreds of thousands in security gear and a major infrastructure impact on the area.
Local notes discuss the CIA building project raising debates over location and cost. Residents led by Roger Fisher oppose near Potomac views while sensational claims about funding and space are raised. Fisher’s 11 acre property anchors opposition as new site plans proceed despite pushback.
Nobel laureate Dr. Sehnan A Waksman cites seminar findings that life expectancy may near 100 years by century’s end. He notes dramatic declines in tuberculosis and other diseases and discusses how an aging population could reshape the economy and work patterns.
The article discusses changing production and leisure balances by 2000 and argues against lowering the retirement age for women to 62. It considers funding, fairness between male and female contributions, and potential charity implications for Social Security. It cites Dr Waksman on reduced debilities from aging and mentions IRS ruling 56 273 on consigned jewelry auctions and owner bids.
Column notes Robert Ruark on President Sukarno during a U S and Canada visit. He suggests Sukarno seeks Dutch New Guinea as lebensraum, while outlining the current administration of Papua by Australia and Dutch control of the other half. The piece hints at broader tensions and potential conflict over New Guinea’s future.
A reporter warns Indonesia may seize Dutch New Guinea if not opposed by the Allies, risking Australia’s security and provoking broader conflict in the Pacific. He cites potential arms smuggling and nationalist support, noting Australia’s vulnerable position near Indonesia and New Guinea.
A local reader notes that young nobility indulges in champagne events while the public bears the expense to sustain the aristocracy. The speaker suggests voting for individuals over parties and hints at a rising sentiment for a female vice president.
Geo Sokolsky argues for greater freedom of information and direct data on Middle East policy, government secrecy, and election debates. He cites reporters like J R Wiggins and current events, urging transparent discussion of policy, costs, and national security.
A compact retrospective lists movements and events from fifty to ten years ago. It notes Riersons visiting relatives in North Carolina J T Heldreth family visiting in Tazewell Wilson seeking force against Mexico Ridley promoted to Captain in the medical corps reenactment of Cherokee battles at Fort Witten Irene Castle opposing bobbed hair Roosevelt nomination at the Philadelphia convention J E Nelson certificates issued and a Tokyo prison death of Yosuke Matsuoka amid a Security Council storm.
The Lincoln Star notes 1955 56 military aid totals with 14 billion dollars in assistance and requests for 2.9 billion dollars next year. Defense support is listed at 1 billion with 1.1 billion requested, while technical co operation and development aid from the Marshall Plan era has shrunk to about 3 billion dollars. The piece argues the arms emphasis risks crowding out peaceful aid and highlights a tension between defense spending and hopeful diplomatic programs.
The piece notes that TV picture tubes can emit soft x rays, especially in larger sets or those needing repair. Experts advise shielding and keeping children away from close viewing, with three feet deemed safe. RCA warns shielding in front of the faceplate and careful service practices to prevent exposure.
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