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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1949

Page

8

Eisenhower Seen as Possible 1952 Presidential Candidate

The piece argues General Dwight D. Eisenhower may run as a Republican in 1952 but notes strong public desire to keep war heroes revered and doubts about his party affiliation. It discusses Taft as a preferred GOP alternative and suggests Eisenhower remains an unknown quantity unsuited to immediate nomination.

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New Car Models Shown As Public Questions Quality

Prospective buyers view new automobile models and weigh whether manufacturers have responded to past criticism. The issue is whether features like tire changes and road visibility have improved, beyond mere cosmetic refinements. The piece questions if 1951 will deliver real answers to drivers.

Watch on the Rhine Freely Let Germany Move Forward

The article argues Western powers grant Western Germany new freedoms toward normal national life and economic self support. It notes strict continued surveillance is needed and certain dismantled plants may be spared while a German merchant fleet is authorized. It asserts German pledges must be trusted only with caution.

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Population shifts reshape party balance in Congress

The piece argues that postwar population trends will alter congressional representation, with southern influence waning as industrial areas grow. It discusses the 1940s-50s context, Democrats and Republicans, and forecasts Census decisions shaping state delegations and electoral power.

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Private Jockey Club scrutiny echoes Argentina’s elite

The piece describes a U S observer’s view of the Jockey Club in Buenos Aires, its private elite network, and a comparison to American clubs and political power. It notes investigations by a joint Congressional committee into Argentine activities and reflects on class divisions among millionaires and social circles.

York Dee Buenos Aires Jockey Club Tockey Club Paul Peacing Amis Frey Jockey Chat Union League Fort Seltin Reark Buenos Evita New York Republican Club House un-American Activities Committee America Argentina Texas Casa Rosada Celia Florida United States Iam New York

Washington Merry-Go-Round episode stirs defense plane use clash

Drew Pearson reports Secretary Johnson faced scrutiny over a special Air Force plane for a Senate Appropriations subcommittee trip to Europe. The trip drew European criticism as offficials and senators faced questions about hospitality, expense, and influence.

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Christmas Street Decorations Question in 1948 Note

An intercepted 1948 message to Charley asks when the street decorations will be completed, mentioning a Christmas suite and holiday preparations. The brief missive conveys a personal task related to festive public adornments.

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Labor unrest and political probes unfold in Michigan and beyond

A sprawling, heated labor and political story traces FBI and state investigations into mob tie ins, union activity, and a looming strike threat across Michigan and national centers. It notes Governor William Milligan, 4000 steel workers, and a looming 17 000 union workers, with legal and political maneuvers shaping the labor landscape amid wartime style scrutiny.

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Question and Answer Quiz From The Gazette Archive

A historical Q A page covers topics from Lincoln's death to 1946 car models and Audubon paintings. It notes a house owner in 1942 not built until after Lincoln’s death, describes a Swedish tailor in Washington street, and mentions a Union Soldier tenant. It also answers trivia on the 1946 model year, Earth’s orbit, and the largest sapphi te found, with quick lines and dated references.

F.P. A Automobile Manufacturers Assoc

Readers' Forum Letters on Taft-Hartley and Truman Duty

In a Gazette editorial page letter a writer argues Truman should enforce the Taft-Hartley act during emergencies, while opposing the act himself. The letter urges readers to seek experts for clarification and cites the miners and political actions as context.

John T. Lewis Truman Vale

Westbrook Pegler's Amended Reply Sparks Court Debate

A lengthy 1949 Gazette excerpt reviews Westbrook Pegler’s exchange with opponents in the Communist trials. The piece sketches lawyers Poletti Fried and Mackay, Judge Medina, and Isserman amid clashes over testimonies and alleged conspiracies.

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Peace at a Glance Amid Global Tensions

The piece mocks postwar peace efforts and the United Nations as it satirizes international strife. It notes regional trouble from China to the Near East and Balkans while commenting on women’s suffrage and war weariness in a wry, dated voice.

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