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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1952
Page
2
An aphorism from December 20 1952 states a bone shared with a hungry dog is true charity, with Jack London quoted. The saying emphasizes generosity when one is in need, likening charity to sharing even when both parties are hungry.
The editorial argues Senator Bridges and General MacArthur favor a full scale Korea war using atomic force and allied forces, while warning against turning the conflict into a political tool. It questions whether such action risks a broader war and urges decisive policy.
The Army announces a planned slowdown in tank and truck production for defense to balance schedules while insisting the Korea conflict continues and the risk of a wider war remains. Officials say a steadier future pace is needed and more materiel must reach Korea to secure victory.
The piece notes Christmas trees come from farms and cleared land for agriculture or development. Retailers see about 50 million dollars in annual sales with 30 million trees displayed this season. Small farms supply 44 percent. Canada supplies the rest as growers convert land to permanent profit.
The piece argues the United States has lost faith in freedom and questions what to do. It notes people value freedoms when threatened and urges Dulles to broadcast how Americans use those freedoms to inform others.
Readers debate deferment of college students from military service arguing it boosts aristocracy by education and limits equality. A letter defends the Bible and questions Gospel claims, while another reader cheers WSAZ for banning I Saw Mommie Kissing Santa Claus as good taste.
Editor Carl B. Diller of the Putnam Democrat in Winfield West Virginia asks if a new bridge could speed delivery to residents of Liberty and Paradise. He writes the question to readers regarding improved newspaper service.
Inez Robb laments the futility of science against the common cold and mocks disposable handkerchiefs citrus juice and hot toddies. She argues no cure exists beyond bed rest and aspirin while noting the lack of a vaccine and calling for a foundation to study colds.
Washington reports Republicans see Taft moving toward Senate leadership as Eisenhower consolidates power and Dewey loyalists reorganize. Brownell patronage row fuels conciliatory moves while Carlson refloats Taft bid and Durkin labor post sparks debate. Opinions vary on Taft’s chances.
George Meany and AFL officials visited Sen. Robert Taft to press for changes to the Taft Hartley Act. They discussed balancing labor and management in law, potential amendments, and ways to ease penalties for wildcat strikes. Meany planned further meetings to present specific evidence.
Paul King, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. S. King of 805 Sixth St, fatally wounded on a hunting trip. West Virginia utility taxes totaled 11,232,852.54, up 691,256.58 from 1926 per State Auditor S. T. Mallison. West Virginia sent five appointments to the Naval Academy, up from three. Prohibition Commissioner barred sale of malt extracts beginning Jan 1, 1928. Cartier Lexington plane valued at 45 million placed in commission under Capt. Albert W. Marshall. length 874 feet, 168 planes. Senator James A. Reed of Missouri announced candidacy for Democratic nomination for president. Admiral Wiley took command of the Navy on the Battleship Texas. Lady Iveagh won a seat in the House of Commons. President Calles of Mexico met with Charles Lindbergh and Gen Alvaro Obregon.
In cautious public view, President-elect Eisenhower refrained from publishing a scalding retort to Truman on demagoguery and Korea. He drafted a pointed reply but had it shelved, labeling the file “File and forget.” Ike endured calm aboard the Helena as he discusses Korea with allies and weighs MacArthur’s wartime plan.
Pan American Airways said it returned over a thousand servicemen from Korea via its airlift Santa Claus and that the transfers had the full approval of the armed services. The airline blamed misinterpretations by chartering parties for trips foregone after other airlines canceled charters.
President elect Eisenhower and Admiral Radford met during a one hour visit at Iwo Jima. After a lengthy talk Eisenhower invited Radford to accompany him back to the plane, signaling a strong naval engagement during the wartime stop.
Dorothy Kilgallen writes that Lana Turner has sworn off matrimony yet predicts she will marry again, comparing the vow to famous oaths and imagining a high profile wedding with cameramen and reporters. Kilgallen also muses on the Warren sisters and California politicians, noting repeated public attention without lasting matches.
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