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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1964
Page
2
Reprinting a Nation editorial, the piece views Mississippi as a rotten apple that could spoil the barrel but remains the most optimistic forecast yet seen for a coming era. The author voices restrained hope amid the Magnolia State’s entrenched status quo and political climate.
A Nation editorial argues Mississippi violates basic constitutional rights as it questions Johnson's inaugural wardrobe while condemning racial oppression. It urges federal action to enroll voters and ensure fair elections, warning that inaction risks undermining America's democratic core.
James Keston argues the 1960s will shape global balance and domestic progress. He notes Vietnam war dangers differ from Berlin era threats, and despite alliances, race division, and economic growth, future years may intensify regional conflicts, decolonization, and North American civil strife as nations seek power amid Cold War pressures.
Reflecting on 1964, West Virginia saw a sweeping Democratic victory on Nov 8 with gains in counties and majorities in both houses. Key events included the 1964 Apportionment Act and ratification of a $200 million road bond, reshaping legislative representation and funding for interstate and local road work. Hulett C. Smith emerged as a top figure, defeating Cecil Underwood in a year of political turnover alongside Arch Moore Jr. expanding Republican influence and Julius Singleton Jr. gaining prominence through World’s Fair duties.
The Saigon crisis deepens as General Nguyen Khanh, once the linchpin of U S hopes, grows bitter toward Ambassador Maxwell Taylor. The turmoil casts doubt on American influence in Vietnam and Washington’s high hopes.
Two policy makers who shaped the Truman doctrine argue in New York and Amherst College that postwar U.S. foreign policy, framed by moralism and self-determination, has led to costly interventions from Congo to Vietnam. They warn that reliance on moral guidelines fosters hypocrisy and strategic blunders, while Gen Khanh signals anti colonial sentiment in Saigon amid hints of neutralist plots.
The author argues against quick bombing or simplistic fixes in South Vietnam. He cautions the United States not to appear as colonialists or to overestimate easy solutions. The piece warns that misjudging the will to fight and rushing into decisive action could backfire and prolong conflict.
A December 29 1964 message to Jim questions why Elena would apply in Mississippi, suggesting a naive expectation about American involvement or actions in the region. The note hints at regional political or social tensions reflected in personal correspondence.
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