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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1952
Page
4
A brief devotional quote from Philippians 4 8 appears in the Charleston Gazette page 4. The text urges focus on truth honor justice loveliness purity virtue and worthy thoughts as a daily spiritual reminder.
Traffic managers warn all-day parking chokes streets and city life. Transit News calls for rededicated streets and possible pedestrian friendly options like trees and shelters. A reader suggests closing certain business district blocks to wheeled traffic to reclaim space for moving people.
Gallup interviewers asked a cross section about what one present they'd most like. Respondents named cars, homes, appliances, TVs, money, and even a world cruise. six in ten doubt they will get their wish, with many hoping for health and family happiness.
Readers laud the newly formed Legal Aid Society for giving aid to those lacking means. The Charleston Bar Association is credited for sponsoring the effort, seen as a sign of progress and commitment to public welfare.
Santa Claus from the North Pole asks for deer to be kept off Kanawha Airport runways to ensure safe landing and takeoff conditions ahead of holiday travel.
Lipford and Pvt Ray MelIntire delivered a Christmas box sent to Mary and her sisters by The Gazette. The package contained a wagon shoes a dress a doll and candy along with a note from Santa as a small miracle in rural Summersville area.
A New York exchange features Inez Robb’s depiction of a man spanking his wife on Sixth Avenue, prompting discussion about what constitutes beating. The debate centers on gender norms and public propriety as observers argue whether the act was transgressive or merely a private dispute.
The article argues Tito's break with the Vatican reshapes U S policy in Europe. It highlights Italy Yugoslavia ties for defense, the Adriatic corridor as a key NATO interest, and Moscow’s seek for the Dardanelles. It notes Greece Turkey and the Dardanelles as critical to blocking communism and maintaining U S aid routes.
Westbrook Pegler defends Tom Stokes as brave while condemning congressional power to investigate. The piece accuses the Washington press corps of laxity since Harding era and blames politicians and secrecy in tax return disclosures for political manipulation and favors toward enemies of Roosevelt.
The column roams through labor leadership disputes and political tensions. It cites George Meany, Walter Reuther, John L. Lewis, and Phil Murray in a critique of union unity, anti gangster measures, and fears of foreign influence amid wartime politics. It references potential shakeups and the hope for decisive action by law and government.
Thomas Morrison was fatally wounded in a fight here. The body of Eugene Shaeffler of Charleston, a drowning victim, was recovered from the Kanawha River. Riveting completed on a new $35,000 bridge at Cabin Creek. State and national items note marketing demonstrations and football contract tensions. Gene Tunney is highlighted as the outstanding boxer of 1927.
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