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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1959
Page
4
Fragmented front matter for the Bluefield newspaper notes publication details, address, subscription rates and advertising representation. It cites pioneer Hugh Ike Shott and AP rights, with Virginia pricing and circulation mentions.
The piece outlines alleged graft and incompetence in federal state housing programs funding New York slum clearance and highway projects. It notes investigations ordered by Rep Albert Rains, with ties to Mayor Wagner’s slum efforts and financier connections, plus indictments in Georgia and Indiana.
The text presents a religious reflection on praying and singing with both spirit and mind citing I Corinthians 14 15 and a note on the temple of God by Menander. It emphasizes unity of spirit and intellect in worship.
Authorities advise careful planning for multi day drives. Obey traffic laws plan in stages stop for coffee breaks rest well before driving after dark focus on car maintenance to prevent unsafe vehicles. Implement these tips to enjoy a safe return from vacation driving.
A Menshikov press gathering in Washington prompts questions about fairness in coverage of the Soviet exhibit in New York. He seeks uncritical praise and cooperation while criticizing American depiction of Moscow’s exhibit, prompting debate over mutual fairness.
The FCC ruled that equal time applies when any candidate is described on radio or TV. The policy, aimed at fairness, led to a chilling effect as news stories about one candidate could trigger requests from many others. Broadcasters faced a gag rule, fearing endless equal coverage demands.
Daily Telegraph reports A. W. Sanders of Bluefield was shot and seriously wounded during a free-for-all fight at a Graham carnival. J. W. Palmer of Graham died from the injuries.
C C Hutton waived preliminary hearing at Welch and was held for the grand jury charged with the slaying of J H Mitchell deputy U S marshal. A family argument in North Tazewell ended tragically as Carl Davis 33 miner killed his brother with a shotgun and fatally beat his sister in law Mickey Davis 21 wife of George Davis.
Ed Koterba argues America needs simpler rules and fewer pressures like the old Model-T approach. He recounts car radiator trials across cities, where overengineering and costly fixes failed until a Waynesboro radiator man removed a pressure cap washer, restoring function and suggesting broader reform.
Robert Ruark argues that personal malice influenced Senate votes to defeat Lewis Strauss and block ambassadorial posts. He blames Maggie Chase Smith and Bill Langer, cites Wayne Morse and Clare Boothe Luce, and praises Lieut.-Gen. Emmett O'Donnell while defending James Stewart's service and past promotions.
The writer laments recent congressional scandals while venting strong views about O'Donnell Strauss Stewart Luce Morse Langer Anderson Smith and Long figures. He critiques military acceptability of women pilots and questions appointing Brownie Reid to Israel amid debates on Roosevelt Truman era politics.
Sheilah Graham notes Alec Guinness claims he has no savings beyond earnings for living and taxes. Sam Spiegel faces star resistance at Suddenly Last Summer while planning Lord Of The Flies. Laughton keeps beard for King Lear, Bacall contemplates retirement, Cantinflas shifts role, and Hitchcock’s two crew gamble with Grant costs lingering.
Deb Reynolds refused a $10,008 TV offer amid a busy schedule. Kim Novak sold a Mercedes after General Trujillo aid and now swaps for a Corvette, planning a cooperative apartment in a $150,000 mansion from Columbia bonus during Harry Cohn era.
The text analyzes competing blocs Europe’s Common Market and Free Market, the Soviet-led group, and potential U S alignments. It warns that small nations must join blocs for trade, urges price and employment policies, and notes American export-led growth depends on labor strength and moral resolve.
The senator calls satellites confus ing trackers to follow them and suggests labeling and selling programs for astronomers. He notes FBI competence but criticizes the newest ten most wanted fel low for drugging fat women with phony pills and robbing them, claiming it lacks class.
In Washington the crisis shifts to the Caribbean where about 800 Spanish mercenaries from Franco’s jails are in the Dominican Republic ready to hit Cuba. Fidel Castro has already attacked Trujillo, while Batista refuses to lead an expedition. Meanwhile a Ways and Means showdown over raising long term bond rates unfolds with Republicans accusing Democrats of secret caucus plans.
A reflective poem recalls a maple tree lost to change and memory. The speaker notes yearly seasons will cover loss with new growth while still acknowledging the enduring impact of the tree on perception and memory.
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