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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1960
Page
9
A Page 1 article profiles George C and Martin Jr. noted as a gangbuster duo. The piece outlines their actions in municipal crime control, their impact on the city, and references to ongoing efforts by local authorities to curb gang activity.
Kanawha County lawmakers press for selling the South Charleston ordnance plant after Navy plans to decommission the Washington Naval Gun Factory highlight a broader shift in war making. Projections show private operation could spur 5 000 jobs and multi-million dollar boosts to local retail and tax bases.
A condensed, era tone piece covers daily Washington clamor with quotes about Nixon, Kennedy, Truman, Stevenson and NASAs spyflight rumor. It notes Nixon chatter in Chicago, Kennedy suiting up for an early nominating ballot, and Stevenson’s high aviation claim while cautioning on political spin. It also touches college graduations and endowment concerns.
The piece argues decline in the republic stems from long rising corruption in government, business, and daily life. It cites Congress members trumpeting expense abuses, junkets, and inflated bills, warning that taxpayer funds fund chiseling and erodes justice. It condemns Sir moral decay and predicts ruin without reform.
A Charleston Gazette readers’ forum compiles letters criticizing the paper’s Kennedy for Vice President editorial, questioning Stevenson’s world leadership experience, arguing about constitutional succession, despising Castro and Khrushchev, and urging focus on domestic issues and local civic needs.
Ralph McGill highlights Bnai Brith as a lifelong force for humanitarian welfare and lawful order. He notes its origins in 1543 New York meeting, motto Benevolence Brotherly Love Harmony, and early charity. The group established centers, aided disasters, and founded the Anti-Defamation League in 1913, with lodges in 38 countries and hospitals in Denver and Hot Springs.
Speech by a U.S. senator in 1960 urging courage after Khrushchev at the Paris summit. The author condemns Khrushchev’s threats, defends the U.S. president, and calls for firm resolve against communism with references to Kennedy Stevenson and U2. Copyright 1960.
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