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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1950
Page
1
Bluefield Daily Telegraph established 1893 reports its publishing schedule and offices at 412 Bland Street Bluefield West Virginia. It notes association with the Associated Press and subscription rates by carrier and mail, with routing and advertising details.
A reflective quote from Luke 4 10 and J A Froude praising providence in health matters. The text contemplates divine guardianship and the idea that providence guides affairs of men beyond their foresight and mistakes.
The piece argues Moscow used North Korea as a proxy, supplying arms and support but shunning direct fighting. It asserts the Russians tested UN and US resolve, then lost face by not advancing, likening it to past Berlin blockade bluffing and urging tougher action to counter future bluffs.
A Washington DC PTA grafts a volunteer crew and funds to rebuild Bancroft School playgrounds. Parents from various trades pool skills and money, completing initial projects in six weeks, saving hundreds of dollars and proving community effort can bypass aid reliance.
A writer accuses Democratic leaders including Truman Barkley and Harriman of political dishonesty in seeking Taft’s defeat by Joe Ferguson. The piece argues Taft’s stronger qualifications and statesmanship justify support for him, while critics aim for expediency over the country’s good. The author calls for honesty from high officials.
The piece argues against the invasion of Tibet by the Chinese Communist army calling it a hollow liberation. It questions Mao’s motives and notes Tibet's autonomy while warning India’s policy shifts and the broader UN implications amid rising tensions with Red China.
Harrisburg report highlights Gov. James Duff as a leading Republican choice over Sen. Francis Myers, with Duff's reform record on the Schuylkill River dredging, Byberry asylum renovation, and opposition to unbridled big business framing him as a presidential timber candidate. Myers backed by manufacturers amid Duff opposition.
The column muses on views of alcohol as disease or medicine, politics steering public opinion toward the 1952 election, and questions who is driving the era. It references U S general Almond and media jinx with wartime and inflation concerns and social commentary on Korea and public image.
The piece notes a heated 1952 off year campaign with Democrat funding and jitters. Nub Porterfield, a World War II hero and former Bluefield police chief, defends his nickname and runs as a Republican in the fifth district. Rival races include Rush Dew Holt versus Cleveland Bailey and local contests for Mercer county offices.
The county school board race features four candidates for two seats amid accusations of party meddling. Incumbents C Ed Jones and L Fred Snead face challengers D J Sexton and L C Thornton with district rules limiting board members per magisterial area. Jones seeks a six year term after filling an unexpired term, but withdrew from the ballot for the unexpired term to avoid hurting his candidacy.
Billy Rose talks with Joe E Lewis about turning down five thousand dollars for a TV guest shot. Lewis explains the real value is audience reach spanning decades and potential exposure versus a guaranteed hour of work. He notes his show draws about a thousand patrons nightly while TV could reach a million viewers.
A New York show producer discusses recruiting showgirls for a new revue. The interview covers out of town casting, recruitment abroad, and the quick timetable for rehearsals as plans shift to touring for talent.
In a staged UN birthday cake scene Harry and Andrei trade jabs over frosting and cake shares. The exchange alludes to imperialism and pastry disputes as a proxy for broader U S Soviet tensions amid symbolic goodwill rhetoric.
Dialogue frames a satirical exchange over cake and peace aims as campaign rhetoric heats up. The piece parodies Stalin era tension and Wall Street critique, ending with a quip about election season charges and appeals for disarmament.
The article claims China aims to seize Tibet, portraying Tibet as a rare peaceful spot endangered by Communist pressure. It frames a stark ultimatum and urges readers to view the situation through a Soviet-informed lens.
A speech snippet mocks a rival's remarks about wartime Korea. The remark likens mistaken identity in the woods to a game of danger. The piece notes the candidate's embarrassment over a controversial letter and hints at a future recollection in 1952 with color television.
The piece argues that teaching quality and status erode as salaries, benefits, and shorter school days lure teachers to industry. It notes tougher preparation, union choices, larger classes, budget pressures, and growing enrollment, urging more attractive teaching and selective hiring to shape future citizens.
Fifty years ago Miss Ada Clendennin and Harris S. Walker wed. B. H. Cooper finished a new East End residence. Forty years ago Mr and Mrs H A Wilson moved from Bluefield to Radford. Andrew Carnegie donated 50000 dollars to Mary Washington College in Abingdon Virginia.
J. F P. Hodges of Welch narrowly escaped death when his car was struck by a locomotive near Davy. The incident followed a report that victory medals were being distributed among ex service men.
Twenty years ago police searched for a Chrysler sedan stolen from A. L. Hawkins. The Hinton high school grid ders defeated Beaver 6 to 0. In the war, Greek soldiers attacked north of Ioannina as RAF bombers hit invasion ports in the Low Countries.
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