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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1947
Page
6
A dig for a buried Confederate gold hoard rumored in Virginia sparks debate over rightful ownership among states, the federal government, and England. The piece notes Confederate history context and reflects on treasure hunt intrigue amid 1847 Charleston Gazette opining.
The article argues France is sliding to a dictatorship either by Communists or De Gaulleists. It highlights Premier Robert Schuman's conservatism, Communist strikes, and De Gaulle as a potential last resort. It notes France's sick economy, 50 percent price gain, 25 percent wage rise, and the feared outcome of Soviet domination or a De Gaulle-led dictatorship.
A South Carolina man says he knows the spot in Virginia where Confederate gold and silver bullion, valued in the millions, is buried. He recalls a grandfather’s statement that a Confederate detachment hid a loan from England just before Richmond fell.
The couple spends a quiet weeknight at home as Margaret reassesses marriage. Harry’s growth, steady routine, and a spared amount of money reveal tension between old romance and practical life. A new lithograph prompts surprised affection, ending with an uneasy laugh about gifts and expectations.
On the Line by Bob Considine discusses Elizabeth as heiress presumptive under British law, the delay of coronation until a male heir clarifies succession, and historical precedents like Victoria. It also notes Hitler relic rumors, Anthony P. Cima’s 72 volume Fathers of the Church project, and Powel Crosley’s impact on American industry and the Reds tickets sales.
Senator Styles Bridges leads a European tour with the appropriations committee and encounters a German hangman duo at Dachau. The visit includes a dockside Greek reception over UNRRA boats and sharp riffs on Taft, Taft’s traits, and US occupation zones. Also notes political shifts, Japan’s emperor thanks, and Mrs. Roosevelt’s housing move as U S policy threads run through Europe and Asia.
An intercepted communication centers on Fred C Alley the airport manager for the city. Details are sparse in the fragment but imply official engagement at municipal aviation facilities and potential security considerations affecting city operations.
Inside Labor the article notes Fred Hartley plans a vaudeville career after Congress. He holds an honorary card from the American Guild of Variety Artists and was enrolled by the AFL-CIO AFT. The piece contrasts union praise with Taft Hartley backlash and labor funding cuts, citing Chicago votes and Petrillo’s disabled GI fund.
Victor Riesel argues the demise of a royalty welfare fund hurt musicians and the public as labor leaders exploit the Taft-Hartley law. He notes nearly four million dollars earned by musicians in two years and thousands of free hospital concerts, while some AFL leaders use the law against rivals in private and praise loyalty affidavits in public.
Readers ask about voting rights for territories and possessions, the world’s tallest hotel, Soldier's Medal conditions, snow distribution, and other trivia. The Gazette Information Bureau provides concise answers: territories have no presidential vote. Waldorf Astoria stands 625 feet. Soldier's Medal adds $2 monthly while on active duty. about one third of Earth's surface never sees snow. World Council of Churches evolution details. Babe Didrickson Zaharias trophies count. Dutch treat origins. Beethoven height.
A Nurses Gazette letter urges raising state compensation for patients to match private pay. Nurses argue $7.40 daily for 13 days undercuts care, as a private case would total $104, and call for public support and union backing to lift the rate. The writer also commends Charleston police, noting their courtesy and traffic duties.
A rambling reminiscence links the sale of St. Louis Browns stock to a wild 1920s hotel suite scene in St. Louis Jefferson City and Boston. The narrator recalls figures like Richard Muckerman, Lil Stoner, and Edna the redhead, weaving memory with gossip about gambling, booze, and a World Series mood.
Columnist Baer criticizes congressional inquiries for digging too deep into private lives. He recalls gentler Washington days when questions were cushioned and juries hung fair. He argues the current probes mix order with chaos and unfairly target individuals.
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