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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1952
Page
6
The feature reflects on how novelty and long habit both shield us from noticing our friends faults. It presents a reflective, aphoristic musing suitable for daily readers, aiming to provoke quiet consideration rather than drive action.
The piece argues Adlai Stevenson criticizes Eisenhower for courting McCarthy Jenner Kem and Bricker while noting Dewey’s past caution in West Virginia. It discusses party dissidents within Stevenson’s camp and the broader South Republican dynamics, predicting Eisenhower faces scrutiny for his alliances and campaign stance.
The piece questions flying saucer reports and government orders to shoot them down. It cites Air Force data on over 1,000 sightings, noting most remain unexplained and not a threat. The author urges cautious, nonconfrontational handling and to keep sightings private to avoid enemies.
Letters from De Witt Gallaher and readers criticize Convention chaos, call for dignified candidate selection, and urge labor reform. A reader laments wage strikes and wage-price dynamics, cites steel and bricklayer rates, discusses labor pricing and construction trends, and warns unions risk losing home builders. A Philippi reader questions state wine policy and suggests taxing wine to fund treatment homes.
Patteson from the Governor's Office addresses Dear Okey about selecting a capable man for state police protection to pursue valuable eggs, noting the request involves securing the matter against thieves or threats.
The writer explains stepping in for Charles Armentrout during vacation and outlines the purpose of the And Furthermore column. He praises the West Virginia State Medical Association, notes its long history since 1867, and previews sharing lesser known facts about the organization with thousands of readers.
Doris Fleeson reports eastern backers fear the so called old guard will hijack Ike's nomination effort. Dewey, Hagerty, and Dirksen emerge as key figures while Denver operatives press gains. The split within the GOP aims to balance harmony against factional power as the campaign moves forward.
Washington whispers say the Chelf Committee will quietly taper its Justice Department probe after heavy liquor company donations to both parties. Rep. Chelf leads the inquiry amid allegations of dropped anti trust actions and large cash gifts linked to Seagrams and other firms.
The piece revisits Louis Waldman’s 1944 Labor Lawyer critique of Fiorello LaGuardia, alleging smear campaigns and Communist influence in New York politics. It asserts LaGuardia used aggressive tactics against opponents, aligned with communists, and infiltrated schools and civic groups during his mayoralty.
Victor Riesel recalls the 1944 Democratic National Convention where Franklin Delano Roosevelt urged a realignment of forces. He notes a small, militant labor liberal faction, allied with American for Democratic Action, sought to reshape the party into a labor liberal versus conservative split, with Roosevelt proposing a labor liberal bloc and conservatives in a separate wing.
The piece recounts labor and ADA maneuvering within the Democratic Party from 1948 to 1952, detailing efforts to push Adlai Stevenson or others left of center, provoke Southern walkouts, and reconfigure party power through unions and state machines, culminating in the Virginia delegation showdown and a Stevenson-aligned consolidation.
In a May 4, 1927 report, The Gazette notes Charleston Senators defeated Mullens 4 to 1 with Francis Honeyboy George pitching. Also: WV vaccination total 58,551 across 13 counties, 1,600 WV National Guardsmen at Pt. Pleasant encampment, Whitesville Boosters beat Ansted 5 to 0, and national and international items including a plan to merge Pete Marquette and Erie rail lines, Kentucky governor nominee, and the International Peace Bridge dedication.
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