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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1946
Page
2
A critical commentary recounts Gen Brehon Somervell’s testimony before the Truman committee about the Canal project. It labels the project a costly, overhyped endeavor and examines the inflated costs and misrepresented defense rationale.
Harold L. Ickes recounts James H. Graham testing that guessing war project costs were never an estimate. He notes Gen. Somervell underestimated Pentagon costs, the Canal’s $110 million overrun, and Secretary Patterson’s cautious stance. The piece argues Canol was kept alive as a deceit against Japan, a costly wartime joke.
A Charleston resident describes severe rheumatic stiffness in elbow and shoulder. After using RHU-AID she regains arm mobility, swelling subsides, and pain fades. The ad claims the product’s three ingredients target rheumatic aches and urges readers to buy at local drug stores.
In 1946 The Gazette critiques strategic psychology tactics, urging the joint chiefs of staff to display pride with ribbons and medals. The piece riffs on public morale, military honor, and leadership tone in wartime rhetoric.
Mrs T C Young hosts Roxalana Farm Women at 7 30 p m Wednesday on Roxalana Rd program chairs are Mrs Okey King and Mrs Theodore Johnson A Christmas party and gift exchange is planned Students at Third Ward School run PTA program at 1 30 p m Thursday at the school Well baby clinic by Pioneer Women 1 40 to 3 30 p m Wednesday in city building Dr Lloyd Cox is examining physician Roxalana PTA meets 7 30 p m Thursday at school Mrs Clifford Crouch leads program Christ mas party for Brownie Troop No 79 3 30 p m Wednesday at 1405 Grosscup Ave with helpers Outlook Bible class Christmas party 6 p m Wednesday Church covered dish dinner and party Help the Christmas Basket Program.
Ottawa reports a budding international dispute over a secret method to deodorize fish oil. Norway holds the technique, claimed German origins, with Canadian Senator McLean pressing for disclosure via diplomatic channels and possible UN action.
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