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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1952
Page
6
A daily meditation from Ella W Wilcox appears in The Charleston Gazette noting that direction in life comes from inner acts rather than external calm or storms and ends with the reflective line about the soul determining its goal.
The editorial questions Eisenhower’s readiness for national leadership and warns of Taft faction attacks at the Republican convention. It muses on whether he can endure dirty campaign tactics while seeking broad public support and laments being misled by well wishers. It urges caution before the convention and notes rising road dangers in vacation season with safety rules.
Gallup survey of Republican voters shows Dwight D. Eisenhower still leading in popularity with Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower ahead of Robert A. Taft though Taft gains since last month among Republicans and independents. The poll notes nominations are decided by convention delegates not party ranks.
A United Mine Workers member praises William C. Marland for governor after strong support in mining communities. The writer notes miners’ belief in labor leader slogans and asserts Marland as a well qualified union member supported by miners and pro labor press.
Town miner Glen Rogers says that miners in West Virginia will choose their public officials by independent judgment and support any endorsed candidate only if elected officers of the United Mine Workers of America carefully weigh qualifications.
Inez Robb examines how French tenants pay hidden “key” money to secure sublets in a market with scarce housing. She details examples: a 10-room Paris flat at $50 monthly outlay after $4,000 key money four years ago, and a five-room walk-up facing stiff future rents. both illustrating the enduring under-the-counter payments that keep living costs manageable for some residents despite inflation.
A secret Morgantown meeting featuring Gov. Patteson and UMW leaders amid West Virginia political maneuvering raised questions about coal miners' votes in November. Observers note miners may follow leaders or shift with John L. Lewis endorsements, while Dr. Hedrick campaigns closely against Marland with district leaders backing him.
Washington notes Harry Truman quietly doubts Ike's rush for nomination while the General faces a tougher campaign. Truman guides policy and speaks for the White House as Ike enters a rough political race with party splits over foreign policy and internal tensions.
The columnist reports newly translated Chinese cables from the Chiang Kai-shek regime showing alleged plans to embroil the United States in a third World War. The messages describe ties with Gen. MacArthur, intra-embassy politics, and discussions on extending the Korean War and troop moves to Formosa.
Westbrook Pegler outlines alleged U S embassy missteps in Moscow during WW II. He cites Admiral Standley’s defiance of State Department orders, Roosevelt’s influence over Stalin Molotov talks, and projected “second front” decisions. The piece weaves claims of backroom plotting, lend-lease figures, and political betrayals across key figures including Darrell Willkie and Sam Rosenman.
State Senator Walter S Hallanan backs a state levy to fund a main capitol unit while Senator Cecil Highland favors bond issues. State Treasurer William H Johnson reports a cash balance of 14 925 004 76 in the state treasury.
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