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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1964
Page
2
The piece argues bail and jail practices betray equal justice, noting lip service and flaws in the system. It recalls a New York magistrate remark about rich defendants and cites Gideon v. Florida, underscoring the limited availability of court-appointed counsel before that ruling.
A state education panel faces criticism for a rule that bars junior and senior high school athletes from competing in any sport if they win an award exceeding three dollars in a tennis program. Critics say the rule harms poorer students and overemphasizes certain sports while undercutting individual skill sports like tennis and swimming. The piece urges the State Board of Education to clarify the policy with common sense, noting inconsistent enforcement across regions.
A statement by Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy asserts that equal justice requires ending pretrial incarceration for the poor, arguing that imprisonment prior to trial cannot be justified by poverty rather than risk, framing the issue as a fundamental civil rights concern.
A reader from Mineral Wells Texas criticizes West Virginia roads and detours while another letter argues for evolution as scientific fact, defending Darwin and Genesis and urging open discussion of banned books. George R. Smith cites origins debate and urges focus on ultimate destination.
Mrs. John F Kennedy voiced support for Pierre Salinger in the California Democratic primary. The LA Times framed the interview as a Kennedy plant while boosting Salinger against Alan Cranston and Gov. Edmund G. Brown. The white House avoids primaries as a Kennedy influence debate unfolds.
Ralph McGill profiles Manuel Ray, a Havana traffic tunnel builder and anti Batista saboteur turned exile organizer. Once a prominent project engineer, he joined Castro's opposition, faced capture or exile after 1959, later clashed with Castro over reform, and now leads wary anti-Castro efforts while pursuing safety for his five children amid persistent danger.
Larry Hoffmann argues West Virginia voters display ignorance of state government. He targets the Board of Public Works, noting the governor shares power with six elected or appointed officials. He cites primary voting gaps, budget control, and backroom deals as evidence for constitutional reform via a convention.
A fragmentary note dated June 2 1964 appears to be an intercepted message to someone named Mac. It includes a brief remark that people need a place to rest after driving a turnpike, suggesting a roadside rest area or similar context.
In a volley of gossip and political chatter, conversation centers on de Valera as a potential Senate contender in New York rather than Bobby Kennedy, with talk noting his New York birth as a factor. The piece mocks party plans and hints at shifting strategies amid civil rights debates and looming presidential talk.
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