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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1950
Page
3
An excerpted scene from a nostalgic tale recounts a convivial, uneasy Christmas gathering at Simpson's Bar. The Old Man hosts a crowd of men, with tension and humor interwoven as conversations drift between ribbing, prudence, and a hidden holiday hymn. The mood shifts from embarrassment to quiet camaraderie before Christmas reflections blossom.
In a dim Christmas tale, Johnny and Dick plan a late visit to a wary Old Man while others gamble nearby. A loaded scene unfolds with a sleeping boy, a prowling mare, and a frayed sense of danger as the group faces consequences of their midnight errand.
The passage describes a rough horse breaking scene with a Mexican saddle and a crowd reacting to the horse and rider. It shifts to Alsop continuing discussion of American foreign policy, criticizing isolationism and the Senate’s stance on Acheson in relation to Truman and the Brussels meeting.
The piece recalls a colonel famed for a DSC at Anzio who refused to use planes for the wounded and who will likely miss a bright Boise Christmas. The wounded corporal quotes him, stressing duty and sacrifice as the city lights a cautious season. The sense is the colonel may be far from Korea this Christmas.
Kilgallen notes how King Charles II revived Christmas celebrations while Hitler outlawed them in early Nazi rule and Stalin in Russia showed selective restraint. The Star of the East or Star of Bethlehem followed by the Three Kings is cited, with a chant praising glory to God and peace on earth.
The West Virginia State Nurses Association announced support for the Army's urgent call for 3000 professional nurses. President Mrs Grayce S Hake outlined regional quotas with Charleston Wheeling and nearby towns contributing according to population. Brig Gen Paul Robinson warned that without immediate help, nursing care for returned casualties could falter as procurement runs at about 175 monthly.
A fragmented 1950-era transcript questions whether a national emergency would end all emergencies, seeks clarity on Truman Attlee understandings, and asks what foreign policy goals the emergency seeks. It notes concerns over executive power, secrecy, loyalty questions, and wartime spending. Baughman predicts the President moving to the White House in October. security comparisons favor the White House over Blair House and warn against joint Congressional sessions. The piece cites a rise in counterfeiting and a bet between Senators Morse and Smith.
Riesel warns that a walkout by the powerful International Association of Machinists, with 650,000 members in aircraft plants, could threaten Ford and other carmakers and complicate Truman’s plans, marking a rare strike scenario for the union renowned for minimal picket trouble.
The AFL and TAM debate wage controls arguing the time not yet arrived to impose wage limits. They demand price freezes on food, clothing, and shelter before wage freezes, warning that any action could trigger strikes and disrupt aircraft production nationwide.
Military policemen will be stationed in downtown Charleston starting today to aid local officers with trouble from military personnel. Maj. Engsene V. Hughey announced the MPs will meet trains and buses to provide information and assistance to traveling servicemen. The detachment will liaise with city police and can be reached at police headquarters. The patrol was moved up from Jan 1 due to heavy holiday travel. Detachment members include Sgt. James E. Selerman, Cpl. Modell White, Cpl. Roland H. Wilkinson and Pfc. Alonzo W. Tayier.
The piece weaves a portrait of Fleeson noting income tax return intrigue, while senators McCarthy and Cain draw public reactions. Reporters' vulnerabilities and political battles color this snapshot of postwar press and power tensions.
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