Editorial Irresponsible Congress Courts Violent Upheaval
The piece laments Congress as dysfunctional and pro reelection driven, failing to act on executive proposals, jeopardizing democratic governance. It argues two crises automation and equal rights strain the nation, urging lawful reform and caution against violent upheaval. Walter Lippmann’s suggestion to force votes on urgent measures is discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Hill
Congress
Walter Lippmann
88Th Congress
Oswald Discharge Irony in Kennedy Case
The piece questions the retroactive change of Lee Oswald’s Marine discharge from hardship to undesir able after he defected to Russia. It notes a protest letter to Secretary of the Navy John Connally, wounding Kennedy era links. The writer warns the irony of punishing Oswald retrospectively and ponder’s Connally as possible target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Lee Oswald
Oswald
Navy Department
Russia
Dallas
John Connally
Texas
Connally
Marine Corps
Test of Nation Endurance in Kennedy Address
President John S. Kennedy delivers a stark first major address to Congress urging renewed testing of the nation’s organization and governance before his term ends. He warns the outcome remains uncertain and challenges lawmakers to sustain the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Kennedy
Congress
Letters to the Editor on extremism and national unity
Readers decry biased language toward extremes, urge balanced terms for left and right, and call for more front page peace coverage from Charleston pastorals. The letters discuss Kennedy era hate mail, the new Johnson era, and reflections on Thanksgiving and national faith.
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the Gazette
Barry Goldwater
Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
Charleston
W. E. Sneed
DuPont Ave
Belle
Foreign aid debate hinges on face saving in Congress
The piece analyzes Lyndon Johnson backed foreign aid at 3.6 billion, House cuts provoking political rebuff, and expectations Senate action will restore funding. It contrasts administration failures and aid mismanagement with India and Indonesia cases, arguing the House-Senate conference offers a practical compromise amid a long running fiscal dispute about economic rather than military aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IWS
York, Times Co
Washington
United States
Lyndon Johnson
Congress
House
Johnson
Senate
House-Senate
Rep. Passman
U.N
Central Congo
Tshombe
Passman
League Fights for Commercials in TV Obsession
Stephen R. Finz leads the League Against Obnoxious TV Commercials, countered by the League FOR Obnoxious TV Commercials. The piece defends ads as vital to commerce and highlights awards like the Voice in the Wilderness. Recipients include Congressman Cunningham and E L Byrd, praising the link between advertising and public interest. The Grand Prize goes to Peter Goelet of the National Audience Board.
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Stephen R. Finz
League Against
League For
Iobby
Congressman Cunningham
Nebraska
Congress
E. L. Byrd
Michigan Association of Broadcasters
Richard D. Smiley
Montana Broadcasters Assn
National Council of Churches
Peter Goelet
National Audience Board
FCC
State Hospital Use Shows Gaps in West Virginia System
Thomas F. Stafford reports that West Virginia faces a serious hospital bed shortage in Hopemont Pinecrest and Fairmont. Hopemont operated 181 of 322 beds, Pinecrest 43 of 640, suggesting potential consolidation to save funds while Dyer notes 1000 active TB cases could fill both. Browning opposes closing Fairmont, which serves inmates without charges, and warns against sending patients to University Hospital at high daily rates.
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Pinecrest
Beckley
Department of Institutions
University Hospital
Morgantown
Hopemont
Terra Alta
Chauncey Browning Jr
X. H. Dyer
Browning
West Virginia
Fairmont
Dyer
Hope
Policy makers urged to fix underfunded state hospitals
A letter from 1963 discusses wasted beds and underfinanced state hospitals in Charleston. It argues four state facilities run near empty, two general and two TB sanatoria, with Denmar Center for the chronically ill facing a wait list. It calls Gov. Barnett to lead a legislature-wide review and realignment of funding.
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Seith
General Fund
Charleston
University Hospital
Gov. Barren
Hirst
Frir~mont
Hopemont
Denmar
Potomac Fever and TV Debates in 1964 Campaign
Fletcher Knebel reports on political maneuvering as the Johnson administration signals trial balloons and debate strategy. Republicans face fundraising and messaging contrasts while voters weigh foreign aid, campaign tactics, and reputational risks amid a tense election atmosphere.
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Dick Workman
McCorkle Ave
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Tuen
Arthur Krock
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Goa
U. N
General Assembly
Sukarno
Netherlands
West New Guinea
Malaysia
Art Buchwald
League
Thomas F. Stafford
Barrey
Paul
Paul J
Rawls
Matt
Cis
Fletcher Knebel
U.S
Duncan
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