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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1961
Page
6
A brief note from June 8 1961 shows a ciphered message from Mrs Genevieve Hedrick of Dubious Eleanor W Va to Jenny. The page mentions a story continued on page 2.
Mary Chilton Abbot reports insiders blame Adolph Berle for the Cuban invasion missteps as Allen Dulles faces replacement rumors. The piece notes Berle’s role in uniting rebel groups and overselling US participation, while Dulles may depart with a CIA move planned to Virginia. Haiti’s collapse and potential OAS action follow as a looming regional crisis.
Fletcher Knebel notes Kennedy’s travels include a near moment with Mrs Khrushchev while stressing he was never Khrushchev’s ally. Truman signs on for 26 TV shows as Republicans fault history and Ike. Vienna talks push a two China policy with Khrushchev keeping Red China as ally. Supreme Court upholds actions against the Communist Party and weighs Churchill’s anti Communism history.
The editorial argues the President fulfilled his duty by outlining Vienna talks with Khrushchev while urging the nation to face a long, hard struggle. It cautions against Soviet veto tactics, notes reduced risk of miscalculation, and says sustained resolve is essential for the years ahead.
Dr. Hunter P. McCartney argues West Virginia must become a national stockpile of natural resources. He says educating youths as foresters engineers and conservationists can convert exodus into caretaking of abundant natural resources. He cites Tanner High School graduates leaving the state and urges federal funding to expand the Department of Natural Resources.
A reader mocks constables for hi jacking tourists over minor speeding near Lookout Fayette County and warns of lost tourist business. The letter then critiques Kanawha Players award for Best Actor, arguing genuine theater should reward quality, not publicity, and urges removing the Oscar from its pedestal.
The Vienna summit mood shifts from amiable to guarded as Kennedy asserts resolve and warns Khrushchev. Britain faces Nato stake and nuclear policy debate while de Gaulle pursues nuclear club access. Kennedy keeps advisers minimal, signaling tougher stance. Copyright 1961.
Ralph McGill discusses a Centennial US Civil War themed whisky with bottles honoring Grant Lee and others. He notes partisan corks and neutralist labels while imagining labels and serving suggestions. He references Charleston 5 C blocking Civil War Commission access and federal protection debates.
The text blends language notes with a historical reminiscence of New Jersey and Alabama in the Salem Church monument rededication near Fredericksburg. It recalls the 23rd New Jersey versus the Ninth Alabama, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and General Lee, and hints at postwar tensions and later race riots in Alabama.
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