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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1958
Page
5
Daily Telegraph data shows weekly charges by carrier and mall for Daily and Sunday editions. Rates apply to West Virginia areas and all subscriptions furnished through the Bureau of Circulation. Representative agency details and contact telephone are listed.
The House Ways and Means Committee hears that social subsidies from Social Security and private pensions keep consumer demand high amid a downturn. Analysts note $24 billion yearly in benefits, about one third of the food bill, supporting durable and nondurable purchases and reducing local relief reliance. Private pension plans rise with $14 billion in reserves and 1957 gains, while beneficiaries view payments as earned social insurance rather than handouts.
A reflective note cites Amos 5 12 and Sir Thomas Browne on sins multiplying and corrupt ways. The quotes warn that transgressions, bribes, and gatekeeping harm the vulnerable and skew justice as sins accumulate.
New York State implements a nationwide uniform traffic code starting July 1. The law follows Chapter 11 of the Uniform Vehicle Code and reflects standards from the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Laws and Ordinances. It lists violations such as opening a door toward traffic, tailgating, and leaving keys in parked cars with fines up to 50 dollars and 15 days in jail.
The New York Law and several states including Nevada Wisconsin show broad adoption of the Uniform Code rules of the road. Noted exceptions include Kentucky Louisiana Maine Massachusetts Nebraska New Hampshire North Carolina South Dakota Vermont Virginia.
Auto-accident deaths for 1957 fell to 38 500 1 128 a 3 percent drop from 1956. Memorial Day weekend set a record 371 deaths. National Safety Council cites impatience intemperance and indifference as factors.
The government eyes a corset inspired approach to curb inflation by tightening financial measures. Proponents argue the garment symbolically represents compression of spending while officials weigh practical policy parallels and public reception.
The article notes that if another world war occurs the next generation of census takers may have a simpler task, implying shifts in population tracking and data collection as global conflict looms.
A lighthearted quip suggests many men feel content with marriage until intimate relations intrude into daily life, highlighting domestic strains and humor in social norms.
A satirical note recounts a convention of newspaper circulation managers hearing about space travel and delivery quirks. It mocks space rumors and public reactions while poking fun at a touring New Englander protesting a semi nude Brussels exhibit.
In a blunt critique, Robert Ruark says Sherman Adams and others traded favors for personal gains but argues true influence cannot be bought with drinks, trips, or luxuries. He reflects on editors, reporters, and foreign correspondents accepting freebies yet producing independent work or nothing at all.
The passage critiques influence peddling and the allure of wealth and gifts in politics. It mentions the idea of shaping public opinion with gifts, discusses loyalty to a host, and questions the ethics of advisers and connections. It notes Adams and Goldfine as examples and reflects on access to perks and accountability.
Frederick Othman notes officials treated Bernard Goldfine with icy impartiality while he ran East Boston Corporation and dodged SEC reporting for five years. In 1953 a stockholder sued, prompting action as SEC Chairman Edward N. Gadsby cited staff cuts and limited manpower as a reason for delayed enforcement.
The narrative notes Byron D. Woodside of the SEC division of corporate finance proposing a court action over missing reports, but freezing the idea due to cost. He cites 1949 Boston Stock Exchange data showing minimal East Boston Corporation trading. Harris challenges SEC patience with investigations, and Chairman Gadsby confirms no public complaint prerequisite.
Sheilah Graham notes a star studded Beverly Hills premiere for The Vikings hosted by Kirk Douglas with Joe Exes and many film icons attending. News covers baby births, hospital stays and marriages among stars while noting plans to relocate as careers stretch across Europe and London.
The column muses on Suzy Parker and Dorian Leigh while criticizing peephole fame and exhibitionist behavior. It contrasts peaceful marriages with a culture of money worship, war profiteers, and the nouveaux riches. The piece notes social envy and the public’s reaction to wealth and scandal.
The Daily Telegraph recalls past events with profiles of Prof and Mrs. B. F. Stafford arriving from North Carolina fifty years ago. It notes J. S. Daugherty of Bluefield wounded in action in France forty years ago. Funeral services for D. P. Yost were held at Maple Hill Cemetery thirty years ago. Mrs. W. D. Little of War hosted Bowl of Rice bridge parties for Chinese relief twenty years ago. Ten years ago an estimate projected 250 000 would be called up under a new peace time draft law.
The fragment hints at a renowned physicist struggling to present a grand formula that explains all things. It suggests a preference for direct, in-person discussion to convey the concept clearly. The text implies complexity and the desire for clearer communication of a comprehensive theory.
Drew Pearson recalls James C Hagerty as highly efficient but notes his denials and statements were not always accurate. The column lists eleven instances from Adams vicuna coats to Khrushchev telecast and other White House press interactions. It also mentions Sen Tom Hennings pushing a Big Brothers charter and a light profile of Agriculture Benson at the Vendo Company booth.
A short verse by Ruth Chadwick invites a beloved to rest, noting a chair now past needing glue and a sprawling self with one less job to do. The compact lines evoke domestic fatigue and affection in a simple, intimate address.
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