Bluefield Daily Telegraph in Bluefield West Virginia
Historic masthead shows Hugh ke Shott as editor as the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, established 1893, published daily by the Daily Telegraph Printing Co. at 412 Bland Street Bluefield WV, member of the Associated Press with mail and carrier rates listed.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Hugh [Ke Shott
Daily Telegraph Printing Co
Bland Street
Bluefield
W. Ve
W. Va
Associated Press
West Virgin
Resurrection Theme Reflected in Morning Greeting
A reflective note invokes scripture from I Corinthians and a prayer to bridge life and immortality. Beecher’s meditation emphasizes guidance through death toward glory as dawn breaks.
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H. W. Beecher
FBI calls for 300 more agents to track Reds
The piece argues for expanding the FBI with 300 additional agents to hunt Communist spies and sympathizers, citing Hoover's testimony to Congress and the need to uncover those working against internal security. It details known numbers of Communists and sympathizers, foreign espionage aims, and weaknesses in current policy and leadership.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover
Senate
House
United States
Hoover
America
Moscow
F.B.I
Red
F.bi
Fall Of French Cabinet No Longer Causes Concern
The Georges Bidault cabinet failed to win a confidence vote in the French national assembly 335 to 210. A new cabinet is expected to be formed within days as France remains without a functioning government amid ongoing coalition tensions and wage dispute debates.
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Georges Bidault
French National Assembly
France
M. Bidault
Socialist Party
Far Eastern Reverses Stir Doubt on Acheson’s Cabinet Fate
In Washington, observers question Secretary of State Acheson’s future as public opinion grows doubtful about foreign policy handling. Some predict he will not remain in office when congressional campaigns start next fall.
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China
Korea
State Department
Acheson
Truman
Russia
Washington
Congress
Boyle
Democratic National Committee
Hiss
Mr. Acheson
Dean Acheson
McCarthy
Service
Lattimore
Investigating Committee
W. Averill Harriman
Department
Save Our Woodlands Urges Simple Fire Prevention Rules
The editorial from Parkersburg News cites the Wildlife Management Institute projecting about 30 million acres of woodlands may burn this year. It urges farmers and landowners to implement basic measures such as four to six foot fire lanes, firebreaks around structures, breaking up logs and debris, clearing trash, keeping wells clean, assembling mutual prevention plans, and cutting dry weeds along forest edges to protect acreage.
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Save Our Woodlands Wildlife Management Institute
U. S. Forest Service
Parkersburg
W. Va
Fear Not Guide Poem by Mrs Nan Kitts Spangler Bland
A devotional verse speaks of divine companionship and protection through daily temptations and future uncertainties. The speaker promises guidance wisdom and provision, urging trust in the savior across the year. The author signs as Mrs Nan Kitts Spangler Bland from Bland Virginia.
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Mrs. “Nan” Kitts Spangler Bland, V
Korea Crisis Reveals Gaps Between Military and Diplomats
An inside Washington view shows diplomats viewed more favorably than the US military over Korea readiness. It notes MacArthur ignored warnings, heavy artillery shipment secrecy, and leaks to the Communists. It also follows Syngman Rhee’s role and a May 30 election, plus reactions from Senate wives.
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Washington
State Department
Korea
U. S
Johnson
Bradley
Tokyo
MacArthur
Japan
Formosa
Eae Abireepienace
U. S. Army
Central Intelligence
Steve Early
Middle West
Norfolk
John J. Muccio
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Muccio
Moscow
Seoul
U.S.A
Syngman Rhee
Rhee
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Wilson
Cordell Hull
Hull
V-J Sey Syngman Rhee
South Korea
Huh Hun
Pyongyang
North Korea
Gang
United Nations Commission
Syngman Rhee Gang
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
United Nations Now In Business or Not
Robert Ruark argues the United Nations faces a pivotal test in Korea. He contends the UN lacks real police power and that any intervention could drag the United States into a proxy war with Russia. He predicts the UN may soon fail unless Moscow prompts a cease fire, warning the organization cannot stop a catfight by itself.
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United Nations
United States
Korea
America
Russia
China
U. N
Universal Weekly Echoes Early Film Hype in 1927
A look at Universal-International public relations through Harold Heffernan shows how 1927 Universal Weekly promoted stars like Hoot Gibson and Tarzan actor Frank Merrill. It recalls Laemmle era hype for movietone and gatekeeper anecdotes, highlighting evolving movie marketing.
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Hollywood
al Horwits
Universal-International Studio
Laemmile
Hoot Gibson
Laemmle
Gibson
Universal
Caslon
Lodge Seeks Connecticut Governor With Showman Appeal
H J Phillips notes John Davis Lodge, previously an actor and congressman, has been nominated by Republicans for governor of Connecticut. The piece argues the race will be lively and colorful, contrasting with prior sober contests, while Chester Bowles governs the state.
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Connecticut
Mr. Lodge
U. S
Chester Bowles
Simeon Baldwins
Toby Crosses
John Lodge
Shirley
Marlene
Shuberts
Lodge and Bowles Match in Connecticut Like a Hollywood Spoof
John D. Lodge once a Hollywood figure and congressman faces opponent Chet Bowles, a politician with vigor and trim looks. The piece contrasts past Connecticut voters’ stern image with a shift toward lighter, showier politics and notes the Shuberts’ neutrality.
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Chet Bowles
Shirley Temple
Uncle Opa
Pepper
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Lodge
Spencer Tracy
Jack Dempsey
Harry Truman
Connecticut
Strategic view on Korea and Asian power balance
Geo Sokolsky argues the Korea situation reflects a long planned imperial push rather than a surprise. He links Manchuria and Korea to Russia and Japan, notes Moscow and Yalta roles, and warns a Soviet Korea risks Japan and then Alaska, framing policy disputes in Washington as weakening US posture in the region.
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Moscow
Sun
Russia
Soviet Russia
Manchuria
Korea
United States
Lightning Ends Life of Pipestein Man Fifty Years Ago
Daily Telegraph notes Nelson Brouse of Pipestein was killed by a storm that swept the county. In same item S. K. Campbell of Hotel Roanoke visited the city. Also recalls Bluefield stock law proposal and a Bland Street picnic at Forest Park led by Mrs. J. M. Wilson.
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Nelson Brouse
Pipestein
S. K. Campbell
Roanoke
Bluefield
Bland Street
Forest Park
J. M. Wilson
Local highlights recap from past decades
Thirty years ago Mayor C. O. Stahlman proposed a population recount for the city. The Roanoke Machine Works Band was hired to perform at the July 4 American Legion celebration. Twenty years ago the Bluefield Shrine club sponsored a screening of An Equal Chance to promote crippled children care. Buchanan county resurfacing on the Raven to Claypool Hill highway began.
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C. O. Stahlman
Roanoke Machine Works
American Legion
Bluefield
Beer Deal Sparks Price War Ten Years Ago
Ten years ago Bluefield beer dealers agreed to sell beer at two bottles for a quarter as an emergency tax raised prices to thirteen cents per bottle.
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Bluefield
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