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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1956
Page
6
A 1956 column from The Charleston Gazette recalls service history of the paper over 82 years. The item includes a thoughtful daily quotation about not dwelling on one unkind person when millions elsewhere show no offense.
Editorial lauds John L. Lewis as pivotal in pioneering worker welfare programs that spread to three states and aided over a million people. It notes wage gains, pension growth, and broader social impact while acknowledging his aggressive strike tactics and long labor leadership.
A letter to the Gazette argues adoption rules in West Virginia, detailing consent, court petition, and six month residence requirements. It defends safeguards for infants while criticizing state surveillance by agencies and contends prenuptial morality laws influence adoption outcomes.
An edition of The Gazette quotes an Oak Hill editor warning residents that outside plans threaten the town’s integrity. The writer voices fear of industrial pressure and land seizures disguised as urban improvements, urging vigilance among churchgoers and readers to defend Oak Hill’s future.
In Florida the Democratic primary produced a tight result with Adlai Stevenson winning 22 of 26 delegates by the popular vote. Kefauver proved the South not locked against him but the contest shows weak turnout and rising pressure to broaden the campaign beyond Florida. Northern Democrats demand a big state strategy as the race heads to California and beyond.
A flurry of moves around the Kremlin invitation to view the Soviet air show drew State Department ire and JCS debate. Admiral Radford pressed for a wider invite while Eisenhower and Twining favored a Moscow visit for Air Force experts.
A joint venture led by A. Hayes of the Machinists and John Le Snyder Jr of U S Industries launches the Foundation on Collectively Bargained Health and Welfare Plans. The aim is wide, low cost coverage while shielding funds from racketeering and government control.
Westbrook Pegler recounts a network surrounding the Schieffelin family and German emissaries including von Trott and von Trott zu Galz. The piece links Allen Dulles, Churchill, and U.S. intelligence figures to postwar intrigue, noting connections to John Jay descendants and various political names across the era.
The ninth annual rose show in Charleston attracts hundreds as larger varied displays fill the MLC A hall. Visitors stream through the exhibition all afternoon and into the night, marking a busy event for enthusiasts.
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