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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1964
Page
7
The editorial warns against repeating the loaded question about expanding the Vietnam War into North Vietnam. It argues reporters misrepresent officials remarks, inflaming war talk and risking political upheaval. It stresses media restraint and cautions that persistent focus on one theme can move public opinion toward disaster.
Charles ton's council faces a pigeon problem in a dirty city description. Critics point to lax sanitation enforcement and drive-ins as repeat offenders. A new with teeth ordinance could require grounds to be tidied, creating jobs and reducing garbage feeding pigeons rats and other vermin.
A reader protests AP and media for misrepresenting Senator Goldwater's reply on U S options in Southeast Asia. The Gazette says he referenced but did not advocate using nuclear weapons to defoliate jungles, and criticizes unfair reporting while acknowledging critique of his saber rattling remarks.
A quotation asserts the newspaper’s duty to gather news and keep truth untainted. It stresses monopoly avoidance, sacred facts, and free comment, highlighting the press’s responsibility to deliver accurate reporting without bias or distortion.
Two letters argue against a St Albans liquor outlet, praising church influence as civic conscience. They warn revenue would hurt essentials, cite alcoholics and youth concerns, and urge voting NO on June 6. A second note praises the Gazette for recognizing moral evil of alcohol and suggests framing the issue as mercenary but urging charitable giving.
West Virginia Democrats and Republicans prepare for organizational meetings at the Daniel Boone Hotel. The Democrats favor maintaining current leadership under Robert P. McDonough and John H. Amos, while Republicans contend for party control between Cecil H. Underwood, Arch Moore, and Howard V. Corcoran. The outcome hinges on leadership contests shaping governor and national committee seats amid intra party tensions and labor ties.
Barry Goldwater confronts a tough path to the Republican nomination as he overcomes obstacles in California. The piece outlines opposition from party leaders and editors, the risk of losing delegates, and the prospect of a stop-Goldwater movement centered on Nixon and Scranton. It notes Eisenhower's influence, the limits of polls, and the potential impact on the party if Goldwater wins or loses.
Washington and California Republicans clash over control of the party. Goldwater's win in California shakes the backstage forces, with Rockefeller losing influence as Goldwater gains momentum. The fight moves to San Francisco where moderates hope to steer the convention despite strong opposition.
A June 5, 1964 message to Barry Goldwater complains of European newspapers and urges a strong U.S. Marine response. The note, from Phoenix, Arizona, hints at foreign policy tensions and positions him as a central figure in a broader debate.
A tongue in cheek column mocks Goldwater’s uphill run in California and jokes about Salinger Murphy and a piano player. It notes efforts by stop Goldwater backers shifting to oppose Margaret Chase Smith, while House Republicans oppose a poverty program. The State Department rebukes Arab diplomats over Israel premier Exhkol’s visit.
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