Editorials Second University We Can’t Support One Yet
The Huntington editorial argues against creating a second state university in West Virginia. It notes Strayer and other studies favor strengthening one strong university with regional colleges instead of duplicating state support. It cites low faculty pay, inferior facilities, and limited tax appetite as barriers. Maryland is given as a nearby example.
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Marshall
Strayer
West Virginia
Maryland
Dr. Burdette
Potomac Fever and Space Monkey Trials
Spaceflight notes report seven astronauts awaiting results after a rocket test featuring two monkeys. The piece notes political chatter in Washington with Sen. Symington’s presidential ambitions and comments on Lyndon Johnson. It mentions Dr. Killian resigning as science adviser and highlights the monkey space trial as a major event.
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Symington
California
Lyndon Johnson
Dr. Killian
Ike
White House
McCarthy
Commerce
Strauss
Washington
Copenhaver Commended For Withholding Golf Course Promise
The Gazette commends Mayor Copenhaver for delaying city backing of a county golf course until a professional recreation survey is completed. He offered city manpower and equipment, delaying an 18 hole Coonskin Park plan without NRA input. The city may still help if Coonskin is suitable, or seek alternatives.
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the Gazette
Copenhaver
Coonskin Park
National Recreation Assn
Coonskin Course
NRA
Association
Coonskin
These Stupid Humans COW RELATION in a Far Off Jungle
A fragmented dialogue features two monkeys discussing humans planning to shoot one of their own to prove equality. Mentions a man named Dar win, then references the A-bomb H-bomb and Gov. Faubus in a satirical jab.
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F.M
Darwin
Reader urges Byrd aid for West Virginia homeland
A Gazette reader defends Sen. Byrd citing biblical references and his roots in Crab Orchard. The letter praises his rise from a farm boy to U.S. senator, cautions against overreacting to mistakes, and suggests politicians Neely and Randolph might step aside to restore stability.
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the Gazette
Sen. Byrd
United States
Sodom
Gomorrah
Ben
Robert C. Byrd
Crab Orchard
West Virginia
Washington
Sen
Byrd
Randolph
M. M. Neely
Courthouse Couples Editor Letter Sparks Names Debate
A Gazette reader letter from Dick Broadmoor argues about publishing names of couples working in Courthouse offices. He questions whether all votes originate from these families and asks if revealing names would prompt editors to reconsider.
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the Gazette
Dick Broadmoor
Message from A H Glenn on June 4 1959 intercept
Intercepted note from golfer A H Glenn in City dated June 4 1959 asks Sleepy if he can get something done despite opposition. The message reflects coded slang and informal address about efforts and the Man.
New Voice Heard Signals Cautious Civil Rights Stance
A Ralph McGill piece notes Senator John C. Stennis warns against a pro Boston compromise on civil rights, predicting migration trends if rights legislation passes. It contrasts North Carolina’s education climate with Mississippi’s turmoil, and cites a rising, cautious public voice favoring education over integration.
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John C. Stennis
Mississippi
Associated Press
McGill
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Rayburn Fund Endowment Spurs Image Concerns
Rayburn seeks a Bonham Texas library endowment with hopes for $200000 from Secretary Anderson and another $200000 from the Rockefeller Foundation. Officials warn such gifts could entangle the speaker with wealthy backers and compromise public trust despite good intentions.
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Rayburn
Washington
Sam Rayburn
Bonham
Tex
Sam
Secretary of the Treasury
Bob Anderson
Rockefeller Founda
Political Maneuver and Diplomatic Pressures Amid Security Debates
The piece assesses congressional ties between Rep Sam and Sec Treasury Anderson and possible influence on Strauss’s CommerceSec confirmation. It notes Nixon hosting Adenauer dinner with Strauss and Sen Smith missing a key vote. It also warns diplomats of new Communist squeeze plays around the Formosa Strait with offshore island shelling and a downed bomber.
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Adm
Strauss
Senate
Nixon
Konrad Adenauer
Germany
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Sen. Smith
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Formosa Strait
U.S
United States
Berlin
Albania
Geneva
Inez Robb On Soviet Child Rearing In Moscow Camp Scene
Inez Robb observes how the Soviet state enrolls children from infancy into camps and indoctrination, noting uniform discipline and widespread Young Pioneers rallies in Red Square. She contrasts this with American parental efforts to provide for children, warning of regimentation from birth.
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Copenhagen
Moscow
USA
Ussr
Eves
Miss Intourist
Russia
Kremlin
Rally of
Young Pioneers
Red Square
Lenin
Thought for Today on Truth and Self Improvement
A brief meditation encourages keeping one’s lamp trimmed by truthfulness and sincerity. Do your best and assume others strive likewise for integrity and effort.
Moderates push Kennedy Ives labor bill in divided House
A growing band of House moderates from both parties strives to bring a Kennedy Ives labor reform bill to the floor with Speaker Rayburn’s backing. They face extremist labor and business opposition and a president who cannot fully direct a Democratic Congress, while voters focus on action over technicalities.
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Washington
House
Kennedy Ervin
Sam Rayburn
Labor
National Assn
NAM
Inurn
Congress
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Frederick L. Burdette
Marshall College
Huntington
West Virginia University
Ayor Copenhaver
City
A. H. Glenn
Ralph McGill
Arkansas
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Post-Herald
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Chemstrand Corp
North Carolina
Raleigh-Durham- Chapel Hill
U. 8
Tarheel
Stennis
Virginia
North Carelina
Tennessee
Kentucky
Drew Pearson
Anderson
Speaker Rayburn
Secretary Anderson
Rockefeller
Syra
Wall Street
Dulles
Sam Few
Perrin Field
Sherman
Pearton Washington
Senator
Cooke
Ake
Inez Robb
Robb
Doris Fleeson
Massachusetts
Eisenhower
Europe
NATO
Fleeson
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