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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1951
Page
6
The Gazette announces a bold editorial page redesign reflecting progress and change. It touts West Virginia prominence, unique newsroom firsts, 24 hour operations, higher print costs, and commitment to accurate reporting amid debate on press censorship and public trust.
The Charleston Gazette reports on West Virginia affairs as of June 1951. This promotional item highlights the newspaper's long service and historical context in the Charleston region.
An editorial cautions against using tax funds for a single ward street paving while urging a citywide, sustained paving program. It condemns ad hoc projects as poor policy and highlights the Fresh Air Camp plan by the Children's Home Society, urging broader, fair financing and accountability.
A letter argues that garbage can owners are unfairly blamed for Charleston flies and urges health department notices to go after garbage collectors for leaving lids off when emptying cans. It claims housewives will help and calls for public health outreach.
A mix of letters to The Gazette covers Marine Corps discharge practices and veteran concerns, plus calls for a local musicians group, church attendance, and editorials praising editorial openness. Citizens critique Truman policy, A bombs debate, and other civic matters from Charleston and St. Albans.
In West Virginia Fifth District politics focus on the July 17 special election to fill the unexpired term of the late Rep. John Kee. Mrs. Elizabeth Kee is expected to win the Democratic nomination over Walter Vergil Ross, with UMW leaders endorsing her, while Republicans Sherm Ballard and Cyrus Gadd vie for the nomination.
The article recounts how Sam Rothberg, vice president of American Distillery Co. of Pekin Iowa, funded much of the Flamingo Hotel venture with Bugsie Siegel. It notes Rothberg’s testimony, the $860000 investment, and claims of charity motives, while detailing the Nevada Projects Corp. formation, the hotel’s opening, and subsequent sale in 1948.
Edythe Hill Brigade convalesces at home after an operation with an expected recovery through August. A. U. Arps and Arnold Sparks seek distribution adjustments within a 10 mile radius of Davy in McDowell County before the Public Service Commission. Dorothy Rae Smith, a Sullins College graduate, works in the secretary of state’s office. Jack Eades, former Gazelle employee, serves with the USS Oriskany in the Mediterranean and plans to return to Ansted by September. Sgt Jimmy G Harris requests news from home from Hedron 1st MAW and Staff Sgt Ralph Lemon, a former Camel editor, is recognized by the Marine Corps recruiting office.
Local notes report Spring Street Bridge over Elk River completed and coal incidents including Leroy Pence 3 of Coal Fork dying from a rattlesnake bite. C A Mideburg jet contract on Nanawha Street. City Councilman C C Flowers exonerated on bribery charge. Swindle case against George Abood. C&O trains derailed at Vandalia and Herder hurt. National news covers Pinchot yoles theft claim and Dawes Borah presidential bids. Foreign items note Brazil quits League of Nations and Soviet officials address Young Pioneers issues.
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