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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1946
Page
8
A brief devotional item quotes Psalm 139 verses 9 and 10, noting divine guidance extends to the farthest sea. The message emphasizes God’s hand and protection reaching everywhere, offering a moment of spiritual contemplation.
An opinion piece argues Mississippi’s right to elect Bilbo while asserting Congress may refuse seatings. It cites 1907 Lorimer, 1920s Newberry, Frank Smith, and Boss Bill Ware as examples of a Senate denying or canceling seats. The piece defends strict scrutiny of qualifications and cautions against Bilbo’s potential seating.
A historic pattern of street cave ins in Charleston stems from sandy soil washed from sewer and water mains. Old pipes and inadequate sewers expose eastern streets like Lee Beauregard Capitol and Summers to repeated collapses. City plans to replace pipes and upgrade lines should run with new sewer work to prevent future failures.
The four occupying zones agree that educating Reich youth is key to democracy, but diverging methods threaten unity. Russia fields 47,000 indoctrinated teachers with Soviet textbooks. France plans a 50 year effort with a strict system. Britain and America push self authored curricula amid teacher shortages with up to 90 students per instructor. Unity among allies is deemed essential for a democratic Germany.
England's premier Cecil line is praised as King George grants the Order of the Garter to Viscount Cranborne, leader of the Conservative peers in the House of Lords. The Cecils trace power to Lord Burleigh with 1845 to 1902 prime ministerial reigns and include Lord Salisbury and Lord Robert Cecil who helped draft the League of Nations covenant. If Conservatives return, Lord Cranborne may join the government and display inherited family talent.
The article notes Arabia as a potential home for oil and uranium while Antarctica, though frigid, is scanned for minerals including gold and oil. It envisions settlers following discoveries and hints at bold ventures into the earth's interior, where heat could someday be exploited commercially.
President Truman signals a liberal, pro labor, anti-sacrifice message for Congress with promises of an all out liberal program in agriculture and labor gains protection. He warns coal strikes and anti-labor sentiment will challenge passage as he contemplates the political dynamics of a potential minority role.
An intercepted note from December 22, 1846 to Julius discusses Christmas giving a buck to a postman. The writer mocks a beservlig group and mentions tomorrow morning’s departure, framing the scene with humor and irony.
J W Singtelon, serving as the Postmaster in Charleston, West Virginia, is noted in the report as a key postal official. The article centers on his role and responsibilities within the local federal service.
Fraternal Order of Police members seized the Salvation Army Christmas Cheer booth on Quarrier Street. Officers armed with tambourines stopped cars and collected donations for the SA fund, with about 95 percent of drivers contributing. The scene featured Arch Cook and Ira Simms reminiscing about Montgomery and West Virginia, while the Charleston Exchange Club planned a winter Christmas party for school children at Chandler's Branch with officers and volunteers assisting.
A survey of federal reserve views shows momentum to end consumer credit controls by mid summer unless Congress blocks it. The board favors permanent authority to curb cycles, while lawmakers and credit groups push for removal.
The piece discusses a fixation on sports across activities from pinball to opponents' fees and references reform waves, high ground searches, and rising costs. It notes New York seeking to double money and a district stormy investigation opening books on many items except the Rough Riders’ San Juan charges.
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