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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1955
Page
1
The Gazette criticizes a rushed plan by the Legislature to raise gasoline and diesel taxes to fund highway modernization and school improvements. It recalls past misuses of funds, urges transparent spending, and warns against turning road funds into a political tool.
The Supreme Court ruled antitrust laws apply to championship boxing and legitimate theater, potentially allowing government action in court. The item weaves in cautious notes about education funding and public care, while tangentially mentioning media and editorial content.
The government accuses the International Boxing Club of monopolizing boxing, while baseball remains outside federal antitrust reach. Some sources foresee a push to classify baseball as interstate commerce subject to regulation. Rep. Celler says the court may have to reconsider its stance on baseball.
General Matthew Ridgway told the House Armed Services Committee that Eisenhower's order to cut Army manpower jeopardizes national safety and requires a major global redeployment. He opposed a 140000-troop reduction by June 30, 1956, while stressing the army will carry out civilian decisions.
United Nations Security Council voted nine to one with one abstention to invite Red China to join discussions on ceasefire proposals over Formosa. Dag Hammarskjold to relay the invitation to Peiping. council adjourned pending China reply. Lodge supported the move while reaffirming staunch opposition to recognizing the Chinese Communist regime.
Charleston City Council set March 14 for the city primary and granted Mayor Copenhaver control over one election official per polling place. The resolution outlines party lists for commissioners and clerks, with a fifth official named by the city clerk subject to council approval. Opponents argued past practice allowed individual councilmen to name the fifth official, an assertion contradicted by the mayor’s afternoon remarks.
The State Liquor Control Commission reclassifies 47 outlets with an estimated 30000 saving, cutting salaries for about 155 managers and cashiers based on store monthly sales. The chair says 79 percent fewer employees than budget and future furloughs of up to 80 store staff may follow.
Former postmaster Julius W Singleton vows to pursue every option to overturn his dismissal as Charleston postmaster and to protect Civil Service jobs in the future Mack R Mathews was sworn in as acting Charleston postmaster, with Singleton aiming to set precedents for tenure and urging U S Attorney General subpoenas as he contemplates court action The dispute centers on the 20 year vacancy and alleged inefficiency charges and potential court action to secure reinstatement or redress
State Gas Tax debate opens with H Keith Griffith urging higher gasoline tax for better highways. He cites Road Commission growth, miles upped 79 percent since 1940 while funding rose 18 percent. Opponents warn of border-state and diesel impact. administration defends equitable user-funded highway financing.
Staffer Thomas F Stafford spent weeks studying the cost of higher education in West Virginia and has prepared a series titled Lower Cost for Higher Education beginning tomorrow in The State Newspaper.
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