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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1946
Page
6
A reflection on how enduring failures forge achievement through persistence. It notes that many of history's top figures rose after setbacks, learning from each misstep to shape lasting success.
The editorial urges the city to study underground parking as a solution to downtown congestion. It cites feasibility seen in Boston and San Francisco, notes low construction costs, and suggests a detailed engineer report on costs land access and operation. It identifies entrances near Capitol and Lee streets and warns on rising auto traffic.
Ernest J. Bohn of the Metropolitan Housing Authority in Cleveland contrasts subsidies aiding housing with city land deals that gift slum land to private builders. He notes that naming often reflects whose pocket is affected.
The piece argues that indirect taxes rise under a socialist regime with Hugh Dalton supporting them to fund subsidies for food and housing. It notes workers pay hidden taxes via income taxes and argues for public clarity on taxation principles as beer and tobacco subsidize other essentials. It contrasts British tax perception with American confusion over taxes.
The author argues that inequality widens as low income groups cut meat and luxury purchases while stores stock plentifully. Selectivity theory hints shoppers prioritize durability over extravagance, yet real purchasing power remains uneven. The piece critiques inflation and foresees a fragile, inward economic mood similar to 1928, urging planning to prevent recession.
The Greek premier Tsaldaris warns of civil strife across Greece with fighting in Macedonia and assigns blame to Albania Yugoslavia and Bulgaria. Athens accuses Moscow satellites of backing upheaval while Greece leans on Britain for protection as Moscow aims to tighten Balkan influence.
A War Department cable from Gen. MacArthur bans several major papers the New York Herald Tribune Christian Science Monitor Chicago Sun San Francisco Chronicle PM and Daily Worker from Japan coverage accusing them of quackery and dishonesty He urges restricting invites to publishers and editors only and criticizes hostile papers while tensions rise over occupation reporting in Korea and Tokyo.
Inside reports from Washington New York and Pittsburgh say Labor Chief Lewis will call off the coal strike by next Friday with a peace pact sought with operators. AFL leaders peg the move to December and urge White House restraint while negotiations behind the scenes continue since mid November.
The article discusses London population growth from 180 to 110 and notes Greater London surpassing a million. it cites 1948 auto production figures with 720 477 and 217 108 for periods 1948 and 1047 respectively. It lists states providing World War II veteran bonuses: Massachusetts New Hampshire Vermont Michigan and Rhode Island. It also mentions shoe size inconsistencies.
Amid behind the scenes maneuvering in the coal dispute, John L Lewis faces contempt actions while labor circles see him as a crucading hero who defied strikebreaking by injunction. The government claims stand against Lewis to secure a contract with mine owners, with a potential 1948 end date and a risk of prolonged strikes.
A reader laments low salaries for teachers while critiquing state funding priorities and praising educators. A second letter discusses the CIO conference watered down resolutions and union membership rules, urging public check of federal and state labor bodies for accuracy and clashing views on communism.
A despatch from New York outlines Senators Ferguson and Fulbright backing a plan to create federal labor courts. Judge John C Knox is credited with pioneering the idea, framed as a defense of American liberties against Roosevelt era court packing and Wagner Act flaws.
A fragmentary verse note mocks Belgium bestowing elephants amid awkward wordplay. The speaker muses on odd favors and imagined scenes, referencing Cinderella and alabaster imagery, with drifting tone and surreal, comic imagery throughout.
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