07 Dec 1957
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1957
Page
1
Harry W. Ernst argues that West Virginia’s misery stems from widespread ignorance. The Gazette editorial criticizes illiteracy as a disease that blinds citizens to democratic duties and blocks progress under industrial wealth. Education is urged as the cure to leave ignorance behind.
In Atlantic City on December 6, the AFL CIO expelled the International Brotherhood of Teamsters by a 5 to 1 margin after hours of debate. The roll call showed 10,458,598 votes for expulsion and 2,266,497 against amid corruption charges centering on President-elect Hoffa. Hoffa insisted he remains Teamsters leader and that the move will not weaken the union.
A fragment listing sections such as Amusements Comics Crossword Editorials Gazette Want Ads Market Reports Obituary Funerals Radio TV Religion and Sports Pages with contact numbers for ads displayed. It outlines page contents and indicates ad sections and telephone references.
Globe trotting Time Magazine helper John Scott warned Charleston Rotarians that democracy fails in “retarded” nations with per capita income under 200 dollars. He urged U S sponsorship of non communist dictators to prevent communism, citing Indonesia as an example from his around the world trip.
A concise remark defines a politician as a man whose standing rests on what remains undiscovered about him. The comment highlights how reputation hinges on unknown facets and potential revelations.
Indonesia orders immediate evacuation of most of the 46 000 Dutch citizens in the country as Jakarta presses its claims to West New Guinea. About 100 people from KLM and families are the first to be forced to depart with uncertainty over possessions and future travel. The move heightens tensions with the Netherlands and prompts NATO and allied concern.
The Vanguard test rocket failed at Cape Canaveral launching a U.S. satellite attempt as flames and smoke engulfed the pad. President Eisenhower demanded a full Defense Department report while observers watched the ball of aluminum still emit signals from the area.
Khrushchev announced that part of Sputnik I’s carrier rocket fell on U S soil and said the Americas will not return it. He told reporters at a Finnish Embassy reception the United States failed their trust and pledged any American Sputnik on Soviet land would be returned.
The 1957 Gift Basket Contest co sponsored by WCHS The Gazette Salvation Army invites entries with a one dollar minimum contribution. Prizes include a 1958 Dodge Royal Lancer a full gas kitchen a 2 ton gas air conditioner or US Savings Bonds worth 3000. Entries must be mailed by December 21 with earliest postmark winning ties.
There were no winners among 13 747 entries in last Sunday's Gazette Prize Crossword Puzzle Contest. Tomorrow's Gazette promises a Dew puzzle worth up to 375 dollars.
Washington officials voiced disappointment after yesterday's Vanguard launch failed. Lyndon Johnson called it one of the most humiliating publicized failures in history while urging continued support for science and defense. House leader Rayburn echoed the need to keep engineers at work and to stay ready for further space efforts.
In Charleston area streets shoppers and workers react with a mix of apathy and anger to the U S satellite test failure. Residents, including M M Hanly J D Johnson and Susie Price, call for renewed effort and skilled scientists while students chant for a better satellite.
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