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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1960
Page
3
A dated handwritten note from George Charles H. Cobb of Montgomery West Virginia signs as New Character Builder and points readers to a story on Page 32.
Washington report notes the West Virginia State Society in the capital has no Negro members and attributes this to no applications receiving any from Negroes. Former president James Kee says there is no policy excluding, only a lack of applicants.
Fletcher Knebel surveys Democratic intrigues and national mood as four candidates attend a $100-a-plate dinner for Gov. Brown while Nixon hunkers near the Pentagon. The piece riffs on secrecy around Dulles and Johnson’s elusive campaign presence, ending with a tongue in cheek platform plank about a Department of Deception.
The article condemns self-appointed snipers in Congress over U2 and foreign aid debates. It denounces Rep. Rooney and Rep. Passman for biased hearings and drastic cuts, arguing unified long term policy is needed to support allied nations amid Cold War tensions. It warns such conduct harms the Democratic Party and national interests.
The report discusses Senator Everett Dirksen proposing a bill to make union bargaining on layoffs illegal. It argues the plan shifts employer responsibility away, risking veteran workers with little protection. Critics say the idea suits business interests over workers and unlikely Congress action.
Readers letters discuss West Virginia tax hikes driving residents away and proposed revenue boosts. A second letter questions Sen. Kennedy spending claims and the Gazette editorial stance. A third letter criticizes local Democrat leadership and calls for new county leadership amid party infighting.
California Democrats circle the presidential race as candidates pour into Pebble Beach. Kennedy leads Stevenson with Symington and Johnson trailing, while Brown hopes to avoid a split that could boost Nixon in the GOP primary. Johnson builds a Western push as Hoff aids his campaign.
California Democratic leaders decide not to fully back Adlai Stevenson, despite more support there than elsewhere. Kennedy holds about a fourth of delegates, while Brown’s indecision fuels internal strife. The delegation’s stance could boost Kennedy on first ballots and shape the nominating battle before July.
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