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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1954
Page
5
A short Thought For Today from The Charleston Gazette on June 7 1954 praises habitual kindness and pleasantness in daily interactions noting it costs little effort yet means much to those who seek a friendly greeting.
The article critiques Private David Schine's pamphlet definitions of Communism noting errors in dates such as Marx 1848 claims and Lenin 1905, correcting Revolution years and Stalin succession. It argues Schine lacks scholarly grounding and remains a private, amid broader media crossfire.
A critical take on alternatives to surplus disposal questions the consequences of selling, buying up, or halting production. The piece argues each option risks economic disruption, unemployment, or debt, leaving policymakers circling through endless rounds of proposals.
The Supreme Court ruling ended mandatory segregation in 21 states from Alabama to West Virginia and DC. Some states still permit or prohibit segregation, with mixed progress in equal facilities, teacher salaries, and per pupil costs across decades.
A compact biographical sketch lists Philip Marcus as vice president at Service Wholesale Co and notes education in Chicago schools. It records marriage to Anita Rich Mond, daughters Randy Lee and Linda Suban, and mentions affiliations with B nai Jacob Synagogue and B nai Brith. It highlights a sociable host persona and hobbies in swimming and golf.
Pharaoh Sankhet and a reporter discuss the Army McCarthy hearings with satire on partisan roles. The pharaoh notes Democrats defend Eisenhower figures while Republicans on the subcommittee clash with Republican witnesses, amid banter on ancient gods and current politics.
In a cryptic exchange, Sankhet and I discuss power, wondering how the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial form a unit. The dialogue hints at party lines and broader political maneuvering beyond a single figure. The passage ends with a prompt to turn to page 38.
The piece recounts Tom Morgan of Sperry Gyroscope facing a government decision after prewar dealings with Germany Japan and Italy. It notes the loyalty board ruling on J Robert Oppenheimer and details secret memos and a scoop by INS Reporter Jack Lotto amid Cold War intrigue and Indochina troop estimates.
Westbrook Pegler criticizes Mike Quill and the transit drivers for threatening a citywide strike that would paralyze New York. He argues public welfare requires strong government action to prevent private power from controlling essential transport.
A 1954 article outlines alleged Communist plans to expand in American unions. It details rank and file committees, clandestine cells, and supposed operatives in the Machinists and oil unions, warning workers to resist provocation and strikes that could harm defense production.
The Charleston Chapter No. 1 Disabled American Veterans chose Col. Henry T. Hill as commander and named officers including David Silverman senior vice commander F O Roller Jr junior vice commander H C Hawkins adjutant John Randolph secretary treasurer C H Williams chaplain M Swillinger sergeant at arms and Robert Guthrie service officer. Richards Chinn 21 was killed in a Belpre Ohio airplane crash leaving a widow formerly Maude Williams of Charleston.
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