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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1941
Page
4
The notice page lists subscription rates and postage zones for the Bluefield West Virginia area. It notes that notices lacking general news value, such as meetings and church entertainments, must be paid for. It references the Associated Press rights and departments for classifieds and mail matter.
A biblical verse proclaims the fear of the Lord as clean and enduring while a fragment mentions Cicero in an unclear context. The text blends religious reflection with an odd nod to a Roman rhetorician, yielding an ambiguous literary snippet.
A quoted piece argues dictatorship undermines American liberty by forcing men from work and denying employment during national emergency. It contends constitutional authority requires government action as the nation readies a defense program and asserts such dictatorship has no place in American life.
Road commissioner Ernest Bailey urged improvements along several routes during his visit. He highlighted national highway No. 52 as a defense road and part of a transcontinental route from the Atlantic to Alaska. Finishing No. 10 connecting Wyoming and Mercer would aid local needs, and rebuilding the Cumberland Pike would relieve congestion and create a direct eastward route. The Mercer county stretch is fertile and favors easy grades and light construction, making restored pike essential for proper highway provision.
The piece argues against relaxing war preparedness despite claims Britain and the Daily Telegraph see relief from the Russia Germany conflict. It warns Germany’s push on Russia buys time but warns of dangers for the democracies and the United States needing continued weapons and munitions.
Military experts warn of a Nazi victory over Russia and a German advance into Ukraine followed by a westward strike on England. The article argues vigilance is essential and calls for full mobilization of resources to defend against such threats.
Surprising figures show nearly 400000 of the first 1,000,000 men examined failed to meet physical fitness standards for military service. The observation highlights a perceived decline in youth fitness.
The speaker argues defense spending cannot improve without value for money but calls for reducing other reckless government spending. He urges congressmen to exercise justice toward voters and curb waste.
The text remarks that while some industries may not pay ideal wages, America and its industries pay the highest wages globally and workers are liberally recognized and live well.
A law regulating private industry employment appears unobserved in the case of a Mississippi soldier who went AWOL for months and later wrote to request back pay seeking overdue wages.
Dr. Dykstra steps down from the government mediation board chair amid criticism that the body lacks real authority. The remark that no competent leader would head a powerless panel accompanies the resignation.
The Clarksburg Exponent urges continued aid to Britain while opposing American material support to Russia, urging vigilance against Nazi and Communist influence. The Morgantown Post and Fairmont Times editorialize on Hitler Stalin dynamics, calling tyranny and perfidy evident and predicting the war’s outcome depends on leadership and resolve.
A nostalgic verse expresses a wanderer’s longing to return home. It contrasts green prairies and blue skies with the warmth of old friends, hoping neighbors notice one’s absence and await a familiar face back home. The refrain suggests friends rejoice at a welcome home.
Washington informants say Justice William O. Douglas is being pushed by the new dealers to head the national defense structure under the Roosevelt administration. Vice President Wallace is named as alternates for the post, while Douglas reportedly prefers his judicial life but may accept if the president assigns the OPM reorganization.
Advisers want a centralized strategy board of control including military and civilian units to set defense production, determine priorities, and issue overall policy. A dual structure would place a military wing under a supply-driven civilian agency handling procurement for armed forces and allied governments.
A May 31 tally shows about 43 billion appropriated across army navy and British aid with a 6 billion pending army bill pushing total to 49 billion. Only 23 billion awarded in contracts and 8 to 10 billion spent, leaving four fifths of the program still to be felt while officials mull doubling the total.
Al J. Browning, a large wallpaper maker and former deputy director of purchases at OPM, sought a defense contract to cover rising costs but met hurdles in Washington. He pitched gas masks and related goods, canvassed offices from Chicago to Washington, yet the army prioritized soldier equipment over broader economic support, leaving the effort unresolved.
The Sheldon Iowa Sun remarks on frequent use of M V W I in headlines and the difficulty of saying Operating Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated, criticizing constant drunk driving phrases amid AAA CCC debates.
A New Yorker comment notes graduating men this June often lack long term security but do have a plan for the early years. It suggests limited anxiety about immediate employment. The piece reflects post college transitions and early career planning.
Forecasters handle about 7000 weather facts daily and propose sharing a wider variety of these with the public to enrich daily conversations, according to the Boston Herald.
A sentiment from the St. Louis Star noting a divide between those who own wealth and the vast majority, the remaining 98 percent, who pay interest and labor. The item reflects a social commentary tone without specific events or individuals.
Forties era note recalls William Jennings Bryan scheduled events and John Fugate of Tom's street found guilty of murdering his wife. The fragment hints at a local or retrospective item on notable trials and public figures from that period.
The dying Preston Smith asked about a city plan under discussion to rename Higginbotham Avenue to Federal Street. The proposal was being considered by city officials.
Twenty years ago today Miss Elizabeth Mahood and Carroll Beck of Princeton were married. George C. Pollock of the Boston National Bank died in Tucson, Arizona.
Gordon Shrewsbury was charged with the murder of James Okey Boice of Camp Creek. Carter confessed guilt in the murder of Dr. John Lee Cox of Norton. Ray Sperks, 16, drowned at Pineville.
Private Purkey writes about army life and improvized war maneuvers. He jokes about “All Out Defense Pill” and General McNair cutting night maneuver angles. He explains fording rivers with clothes on and compares army life to movie scenes, noting drenching across rivers and the shift from mock battles to real planning.
A fragmented wartime column with letters and observations. Mention of 9 p m curfew talk about alarms Do Not Disturb signs and rationing. References to a strike at a diaper service plant and letters from a son Oscar. A light critique of John Cudahy and casual remarks about Hitler Stalin and a released Associated Newspapers caption.
A fragment speaks of a bridegroom comparing public life to a string of troubles, noting marriage as a new season of pressure. The speaker hints at political strain and social expectations as the couple faces ongoing drama.
Conversation hints at a wife attempting to resemble a past photograph. The remark suggests vanity or likeness concerns influencing present appearance. The dialogue style mirrors a period-era social exchange.
A government pamphlet explains simple saving methods to buy Defense Bonds. Start with small daily or birthday deposits to reach $50 bonds in about a year. The notes are described as entirely safe with the full faith of the U.S. government backing principal and interest. For purchase, visit a post office or bank or write to the Treasurer in Washington, D.C.
Hollywood screen life recalls the fading era of cowboy stars as talkies shift fame away from cowhands. Harry Carey and Olive Carey, tied to the Saugus ranch, celebrate 33 years in films while their daughter Ellen, or Cappy, and others aim to act. Carey reflects on resilience, work, and life on a California ranch after a dam wreck and a long career spanning stage, Biograph, vaudeville, and Hollywood.
Reed Lawton founder of the American Concert Association builds a national circuit by pairing top talent with civic backers. He funds Westminster choir and rising artists through ticket blocks, paying performers modest stipends and taking a share, aiming at 50 towns before summer.
Helsinki reports show calm during air raid alarms with citizens ignoring shelters. A previous raid drew crowds to the streets and continued routines as sirens wailed, with voluntary sheltering down to about a third of the normal population. Authorities warn those not seeking shelter risk punishment as wartime measures continue.
An old advertisement urges better hydration and fruit intake to prevent constipation. It promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy that supposedly aids digestion by stimulating liver bile and easing bowel movements, claiming long use and affordable prices.
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