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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1965
Page
2
The United Nations, after a fragile comeback at the 20th General Assembly, remains financially strapped and on the critical list. While many nations back its mission, funds for peacekeeping must be found or the U.N. risks irrelevance amid renewed calls for decisive action.
Governor Smith publicly reiterates support for Dr. Mildred Bateman as mental health director and denies plans to dismiss her. He notes hospital upkeep issues at Lakin and Weston reflect broader systemic problems, not personnel, and warns against press-sown, unfounded ouster rumors.
A compact lesson highlights often misused terms such as use versus of use and Gala pronunciation. It contrasts frequently misspelled pairs Glutinous versus Gluttonous and lists synonyms for curious and inquisitive.
A letter urges Charleston National Bank to allow sidewalk superintendents access for viewing the new restory office tower under construction. The writer notes few opportunities for public sidewalk observers in downtown Charleston and asks for strategically placed openings in the fence to view the Urban Renewal project.
A Readers Forum letter criticizes federal governance and TVA efficiency while arguing unqualified utilities staff should not run public services. It cites a Northeast power outage, asserts quick correction, and questions federal capabilities. The correspondence also mentions Sen Randolph and Viet Nam questions, plus a note about a troublesome shutter.
Arthur Krook analyzes how continuing bombing of North Vietnam while ground war continues in the South signals a possible shift in policy. He notes the woodpile metaphor for secret options, warns against rushed conclusions, and cites whispers of Ky vetoing preconditions and secret negotiations shaping strategy.
The column notes a Christmas gathering at Carolyn Smith’s Beckley residence that impressed close friends who discuss entertaining at the Executive Mansion. It also mentions ongoing political chatter in West Virginia about the soft drink tax and Braxton County local politics.
Intercepted message reflects West Virginia political maneuvering. Incumbent figures Singleton White plans, Hechler Peace Corps test intrigue, Harmon's laxity eyed, Verl Snyder moves to federal Education, Julius George relocates to Arizona motel management, Cutright disputes C and O N W merger.
Ralph McGill argues as famine and hunger threaten world history. He cites Ireland 1846 47 and India hunger ahead of 1971, noting that aid, trade, and agricultural progress must balance population growth and food production worldwide. He cites Japan's postwar reforms and UN warnings as signs of cautious progress.
In a satirical tone, the column jests about a French chef’s resignation rumors tied to American identity and ketchups with crepes while poking at de Gaulle and Russian caviar. It notes Gemini astronauts returning, Brigitte Bardot in New York delaying retirement, and Robert Akers facing a baldness scam trial in Katy.
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