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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1960
Page
3
Letters reveal a June 4 exchange involving Frank Tithe and the Reverend F. L. Shaffer of the Methodist church in Buckhannon West Virginia with reference to tithes and spending. The note is flagged as an intercepted communication and appears on page 3.
Sixth District Rep. John Slack pushes a plan to repurpose federal exhibit materials from Brussels Moscow and Geneva for a West Virginia Centennial in 1983. The Senate backed the measure and it awaits President Eisenhower's action. Alfred Stern is tipped to lead the study if approved.
The editorial urges Democrats to nominate Adlai E. Stevenson, praising his vision and resolve to face totalitarianism and Cold War unrest. It argues for leadership able to handle Russia, inflation, and global threats, citing past stances and the need for steady intellect over complacency.
A brief religious reflection notes that God the Father knows our needs and provides daily necessities. It urges trust rather than anxiety about sustenance and clothing, citing a biblical verse about care and provision.
Fletcher Knebel notes Nixon’s oil against summit meetings as editorial pages back Lyndon Johnson, while NAACP avoids uproar over U2 flights. A Supreme Court tidelands ruling favors Texas and Florida and mocks shifting common sense. A torn Graduation note mentions Khrushchev and teachable moments in Democratic politics.
Senator John Kennedy is portrayed as the ablest Democratic candidate behind Stevenson. The piece argues his vote-getting ability, energy, and forthrightness appeal to Americans, but cites youth and inexperience as a potential handicap in facing world leaders. It suggests Kennedy would be a strong running mate and urges a Stevenson Kennedy slate in July.
An editorial reflecting on U S political oddities as Nixon considers Rockefeller a potential convention figure while Rockefeller declines attendance Stevenson faces criticism amid intra party attacks Johnson and others jockey for influence and Khrushchev comments underscore foreign perplexity yet the piece argues the yearly shake down clarifies and guides American policy, a healthy if chaotic process.
A reader letter to The Gazette denounces election buying and rigging as open in America. The author laments political appeal to base passions and argues idealism rarely leads to election success, signing Chester M from Cleveland Ohio.
In San Francisco amid Beverly Hilton events California delegates weigh Lyndon Johnson, Stuart Symington and John Kennedy as leading contenders. Stevenson ghosts linger as liberal governors balance shifting support while quiet Kennedy organizing presses unions and Harvard networks to sway votes.
Ralph McGill recalls Hall of Fame catcher Uncle Robbie, Wilbert Robinson, who died after strokes in Atlanta on August 8, 1934. The piece highlights his Orioles origins, career highlights, and enduring status among baseball fans and Brooklyn writers.
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