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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1962
Page
7
Intercepted message from Richard M. Dixon, famed Six Crises veteran, warns Dear Dick of a looming seventh crisis. The Sacramento author signs as Dixon and hints at renewed urgency, with coverage referenced on page two.
A Congressional Quarterly survey based on the 1960 census finds severe population gaps among districts, with Texas and Michigan extremes. West Virginia's districts shift post- redistricting, largest Fourth at 422,046 and smallest Fifth at 303,098, while national averages remain around 410,000. The report notes high urban and suburban skew in large districts and rural dominance in the smallest, emphasizing malapportionment as a broader issue beyond gerrymandering. also mentions Edna Truman Gore, and a Charleston transit anecdote about a bus with one passenger.
Fletcher Knebel riffs on political memory and current events with a collage of satire. References include Eisenhower, Gettysburg, medicare questions, a murder acquittal, Wall Street downturn, and tax relief for political contributors. The tone blends pop culture and Cold War era anxieties.
The piece rebuts claims by the Charleston Downtown Association that Charleston City Council sought an in city Interstate 64 route in 1956 and argues the route decision was not fixed then. It credits evolving data and a comprehensive area land use study for a sound, future oriented decision for Charleston's growth.
A guest editorial argues that patrons should question NEA practices and demand explanations for education methods. It criticizes an NEA dossier plan, defends inquiry into teaching methods, and stresses that educators deserve scrutiny and accountability while acknowledging teachers’ dedication and budget pressures.
Ralph McGill analyzes the 1962 market decline, arguing the stock market is not the American free enterprise system but an unhealthy appendage. He notes many hurt buyers used borrowed money, brokers’ pressure, and criticisms of Kennedy, urging prudence and broader reforms.
Paris humor column recounts Alain Bernheim and a Van Dongen poster tale. The writer jokes about Bernheim wooing a poster through a real estate man while his wife teases the setup. Bernheim’s attempts to obtain the display piece are framed as charming but bumbling. The anecdote pivots on misread signals and social slyness.
An English lesson fragment traces misused phrases and word study. A man, Bernheim, pursues a Van Dongen poster for a window display while a real estate agent resists, leading to a prolonged chase through apartments and stair climbs across France.
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