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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1956
Page
6
The piece argues Russia’s mass education reform could outpace threats from hydrogen weapons, noting a six day ten month school year, strict discipline, no electives, and aggressive development of engineers and scientists. It contrasts Soviet emphasis with American educational gaps and calls the program ominous for world conquest.
The Indianapolis Star editorializes on the press frenzy over Princess Margaret suggesting royal romance is manufactured by eager gossip columnists. It notes Margaret dislikes the scrutiny and asserts she has seen Prince Christian of Hanover only twice, denying engagement plans.
A fragmentary letter to The Gazette is cited as Ruth Alyce Riley Smith denying a Cadillac mention. The note, attributed to Mrs. Harrison B. Smith, quotes religious critique and calls ministers to raise the battle cry against atheism and sin, urging Christians to stand firm and trust in God.
Doris Fleeson notes labor gains with the AFL-CIO headquarters dedication near the White House yet says labor influence in politics remains limited. The President draws favorable publicity but has no close labor allies, while Congress stays stalemated. The piece hints that a worsening downturn could shift the balance, with civil rights debates also challenging Democrats.
Washington observers say the Stevenson Kefauver primary battles risk a Democratic deadlock at Chicago with a dark horse winning. Oscar Chapman proposed a Stevenson for president Kefauver for vice president ticket but Stevenson declined. The piece also notes Eisenhower’s citizen committee on people-to-people friendship and the St Lo hospital dedication funded largely by private money, not U.S. government funds, credited to Robert Blake.
The Gallup Institute reports Democrats holding a national lead in House races, with Republicans gaining strength outside the South. The survey, conducted before Eisenhower's bid for reelection, shows Democrats ahead nationwide but GOP gains outside the South, where the GOP trail remains. The study notes the data reflect sentiment five months before election and excludes Senate races.
Local plans mention President Hoover possibly visiting Charleston to greet the city. West Virginia and Ohio join eight other states at an interstate labor law conference in Harrisburg, with former Gov. Howard M. Gave representing the state. National news reports Scarface Capone surrendering on income tax charges and arranging a $40,009 bond ahead of trial. World notes the Do-X flying boat performing well on its voyage from Germany toward New York City, off the Brazilian coast.
Westbrook Pegler details meetings with Jesse L. Jones in Washington and the Roosevelt family near El l iott s loans from A and P Stores. He describes settlements at two cents on the dollar, Harwood s resistance, and allegations of political influence and blackmail linked to the Roosevelts amid postwar finance and real estate maneuvers.
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