Editorial: Charleston Budget Woes Endangers Renewal Plans
The Charleston budget crisis after the election delays urban renewal to at least July 1. Mayor Shanklin cites politics while shows strain on funds with a $6,000 planning need unpaid, overestimated revenues, and a shift away from funded improvements. The city lacks revenue to cover new projects and risks blight by continuing free street paving.
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Harleston
Shanklin
Charleston
Urban Renewal Authority
Heavy street paving expense alarms Charleston officials
Charleston Chamber of Commerce President John A. Shanklin warns that a heavy new expense item for street paving in the general fund threatens funds for essential services in future years. The July 1931 comment reflects fiscal concerns of the era.
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Charleston Chamber of Commerce Board
John A. Shanklin
Readers' Forum condemns aid to 1945 1962
A Gazette reader argues against foreign aid totaling about 97 billion dollars from July 1945 to June 1962. He blames "muddle headed leaders" for steering toward a road to peace and prosperity that would lead to the poorhouse, criticizing tax burdens on workers.
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Gazette
Congressional
Letters on public spending and political tactics
A citizen criticizes tax spending by officials and party laxity in the Democratic party. He denounces bureaucrats who squeeze taxpayers, questions Supreme Court power, and warns that posturing candidates risk the 1969 Democratic administration. The writer signs from El City.
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Gov. Barron
Lawrence J. Conway
Washington St
el City
Jet Stream Coward Flight With the Sky Blazers
ART BUCHWALD recalls a barreling session with Maj. Dillard and the Sky Blazers in Sabre Jets over France. The crew endures four barrel rolls at 420 knots, then dives to 100 feet to inspect a chateau, sharing close formations and a celebratory Officers Club meal.
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Sky Blazers
Maj. Dillard
TWA
Rocky Marciano
Sabre
United States Air Force
France
Chateau
Dillard
Lipppmann warns on Kennedy trip to Europe amid Germany France tensions
Walter Lippmann argues Kennedy's Europe visit risks being seen as a contest for German leadership. He warns the trip could alienate West Germany from Europe and provoke a nationalistic backlash, urging careful reporting to avoid a pagesant of high politics.
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de Gaulle
Europe
Italy
Rome
Bonn
Paris
London
Germany
du aActant
Santimanual
West Germany
United States
Congressional Wheat Referendum Quiz and Farm Policy Debate
The article outlines a postwar agricultural policy clash with a True or False wheat referendum question. It lists five groups opposing the administration and notes the Farm Bureau campaign defeating controls. It states the referendum was not the first and cites Orville Freeman warning that defeat could cut farm income by 30 percent and trigger farm depression.
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Orville Freeman
Freeman
Worth Repeating Proverb Reflections
A collection of maxims and reflections on wisdom and learning. The quotes cite Confucius Rene Descartes and a French proverb about contemplation and future hope. The piece emphasizes reflection over mere accumulation of knowledge.
Grafton’s All-American City win linked to self help and local resolve
Memorial Day visit with Bill Murray and Dr. Robert Gerkins recalls how Grafton earned the All-American City award. The town’s simple, homegrown presentation contrasted with bigger delegations and led to renewed economic revival through a Mothers Day Shrine project, urban renewal, and new industry. Local leaders chose to fix problems from within before seeking outside aid, a model others might imitate.
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Grafton
Bill Murray
Murray
Washington
Gratton
Robert Gerkins
Frank Crislip
Gerkins
Crislip
Pennsylvania
Little Grafton
Main Street
Continental Can Co
West Virginia
Andrews Methodist
Industrial Development Corporation
Charleston
Intercepted Message From 1963 Letter To George
A dated June 1 1963 intercepted note to George mentions keeping old boards with screen wire when sweeping up. The brief message hints at a practical instruction rather than a broader incident.
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George
Centennial Train Porter En Route for Co. W. Monroe
Centennial train porter from Company W. Monroe travels en route, delivering service and duties for the scheduled itinerary. The brief item notes his assignment and movement within the railroad operation.
Fletcher Knebel Potomac Fever Portraits Political Jitters
Fletcher Knebel surveys a year marked by Kennedy turning 46 and facing Social Security as he ages. Barry Goldwater rises via retro rockets while Kentucky Democrats topple Happy Chandler in a shifting political landscape. Republicans push a mass transit plan for Washington as Democrats rally to revive momentum.
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Barry Goldwater
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