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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1940
Page
5
Notices outline club meetings church resolutions obituaries and paid notices. Rates for advertising in Bluefield West Virginia editions are listed with distance based charges and mail service details for portions of the edition.
A brief note quotes moral proverbs urging patience kindness and charity. It contrasts true acquisitions with generosity and highlights communal value in acts of giving.
The Daily Telegraph lauds Wendell Willkie as a strong, practical leader with business and legal background. It argues the nation seeks change from impractical reforms and endorses Willkie as a solid, liberty‑preserving candidate who can unite America and restore opportunity.
The Philadelphia convention named a strong ticket Willkie and McNary and it will appeal to the people of the United States as their only chance to escape the continuance of the mistakes and blunders that have skinned the taxpayer. The candidate for vice president, Charles L McNary of Oregon, has been a ...
A long serving senator for twenty three years, a Stanford graduate and Oregon Supreme Court justice, is described as a brilliant Republican leader with a strong peace and national safety record. The ticket is portrayed as well balanced geographically and rich in character and ability to govern effectively for all Americans. Keep U.S. Out-
The piece argues that some supporters of Franklin D. Roosevelt at the Democratic convention seek his re nomination for personal gain. It claims these political friends value Washington glamour and their payroll over Roosevelt’s well being and the burden of another four years in office.
The Scottish Rite Bulletin argues democracy faces subversive groups such as Communists Fascists and Nazis. It asserts such conspirators threaten the Constitution and should not be protected by free speech while noting Americans protest fifth column activities.
A Republican led drive argues for peace with strong warnings against interventionists and war mongers. Representative Hamilton Pish of New York chairs the committee as delegates to the Republican National Convention and American mothers, wage earners, farmers and veterans are addressed.
The piece evokes celestial clocks and seasons with stars like Spica Capella and the Dog Star, signaling an ending in the eastern night. Frederick Ebright signs the text in Christian Science, noting a calm farewell as cosmic imagery forms a clockwork sky.
June 28 report says delegates were unsettled by rumors of Neville Chamberlain return to power and peace talks with Hitler. A non political emissary linked to Roosevelt era circles floated the idea, but GOP leaders dismissed it as domestic German intelligence chatter from Battery Place, New York, while platform writers avoided news on fleet shifts and war rumors.
Reporters hurl tough queries at Willkie during a press session as he faces the Bee test. When pressed on keeping Republicans Stimson and Knox in his cabinet if elected, he sticks to avoiding personalities and offers a straight off the record reply.
Delegates at the nominating night heard taunts about Willkie backing and rival stories spread by workers. Observers noted a Lehman Brothers sighting outside Willkie’s hotel at 1:30 p m as the stockhouse scene echoed the political tension surrounding the banking committee and investment trust reform bill.
Packed gallery event drew over 10 000 attendees while only 600 admission passes were distributed by the Willkie organizers. Officials from Taft and Dewey groups allocated the remaining seats in roughly equal shares with the Philadelphia mayor overseeing distribution.
The platform dropped its usual Republican declaration for a fixed gold price and urged returning gold to circulation. Drafters argued price changes might be needed to prevent Hitler from seizing gold through conquests.
A Philippine leader privately counseled that Japanese expansion would force reconsideration of the Seek SSeee cause long before the 1068 schedule. He also warned that naval strategy may compel the United States to loosen its hold on the Philippines.
The Iroquois Chief quotes Mr. Roosevelt urging Democrats to express support and follow his liberal approach to public spending, arguing for taxpayer generosity.
In Bluefield the east end yard robbery saw Bud McCue relieved of $11 by four colored men. Miz W. G. Baldwin returned from Roanoke trip. L. Karnes of Fee was a visitor. Sore Tanne 200 is listed in the files.
Thirty years ago today Charles Peters and Charles Champs exchanged shots at a gun fight in Jonn McDowell county leaving Peters dead and Champs mortally wounded. A potential site for a new Graham high school was discussed at The Biusheld Gas and Fuel Company.
John W. Easley becomes associated with the law firm of French and A after a severe windstorm caused significant damage to Pocahontas Coal Company property.
A satirical piece shows a mock dialogue where a marshal and Adolf debate terms of a peace with phrases like a fair just peace and a peace with dignity. Characters mockingly strip each other of garments as they parley and claim demand for honor and trust in a hollow negotiation.
A satirical take on the armistice pact critiques Article XVIII and wartime pledges while commenting on politics and media. The piece pokes at official assurances and public confidence, noting public figures and events in a fragmented, ironic voice.
New York reports George K. Arthur a famed Dane and actor faces a transfer of royalties from plays to support French relief efforts. The story references his collaboration with a noted stage team and mentions the play Rookies as part of the career context.
A controversial discussion outlines a possible Democratic ticket pairing Cordell Hull with James A. Farley. The analysis argues Hull could be strongest running mate, potentially guiding Roosevelt policies from State Department influence and avoiding direct electoral risks.
Fragmentary text references a California defendant and a divorce context with unclear details. The passage mentions a figure 1 800,000,000 and a phrase about an uninstructed delegate, suggesting a discussion of legal or political themes without clear narrative or outcome.
A terse note says a fisherman insists on a single identification and swears he saw nothing unusual. No other details clarify the scene or confirm the claim.
A newcomer scout explains preparation steps at courts as a star actor in Broadway drama There Shall Be No Night pledges a portion of royalties to relief for distressed civilians in invaded countries The scene also highlights a $75,000 jewel package and the actor Bev expresses pleasure at the donation and reception.
G B Stern fans meet a new twist in A Lion 239 as Norman Pascoe, trimming on Weir Point, encounters a traveling show lion. The animal’s appearance shifts Norman from mere caretaker to part of a seaside feud over subdivided estates, influencing romance and summer mischief at the Thames river resort.
Hollywood notes say Paul Whiteman and his orchestra visited, with Whiteman resisting acting and guiding a film scene by conducting. The King of Jazz, credited for early 20th century influence, still keeps to music and his classic arrangements, including a performance of When Day Is Done in the film.
The line argues that comparisons of Florida and California miss the mark and warns that reaching one state’s status leaves little funds to pursue the other. It highlights a pragmatic view of opportunity and financial constraint across states.
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