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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1963
Page
7
The piece argues for Barry Goldwater as a livening choice in the 1964 race. It contends voters should select presidents on ideology rather than personality, promising a debate of differing doctrines and policies to settle whether the nation remains in the 20th century.
The piece argues Rep. Carl Vinson proposes four year terms for Joint Chiefs of Staff to give military leaders more independence from civilian leaders and greater influence from Congress. It links Vinson’s influence to Georgia defense installations and questions the political implications for Eisenhower Kennedy and Goldwater in a forthcoming election.
An essay contrasts Russian and American views on elderly care as a photo of an old Russian woman sweeping the streets prompts ridicule in the United States. The piece argues Russians receive immediate free medical care while American seniors rely on private incomes, shaping morale and views on welfare.
Letters discuss enjoyed rail service in West Virginia and Maine, praise the Centennial Train idea, and critique U S social issues. Contributions warn against church and political overreach, with readers from W V State College Institute and Scott Depot voicing views on religion, constitution, and national direction.
Cutting from African newspapers reprints a Lagos Times editorial condemning segregation in the United States. It urges churches to embrace equality and criticizes any belief in separate Gods, calling for decisive action by secular, religious, and political groups.
An American observer notes Spain’s 1962 industrial growth with a 20 percent rise in new plants and equal gains in plant equipment. Housing expands, irrigation and power projects rise, and mechanization increases in agriculture. A four year plan is anticipated in 1964 based on World Bank projections. Taxes on professionals rise with monthly ministry oversight to ensure fairness.
John G. Fox, former West Virginia attorney general, argues tourism alone won't bring prosperity and urges more spending on schools and industrial research centers at higher education institutions. He cites AT&T as hiring WV youths and notes tax structures and housing gaps as obstacles to growth. Fox recalls Governor Marland's program and his own career moves after 1956. He is married to Millicent Hill and has four children.
Fletcher Knebel notes tax writers resist oil and gas hikes while Britain faces a war minister scandal over a red haired model. JFK forecasts 1500 mph transport planes and civil rights gain momentum as Republicans back new legislation. Walter Wanger cites Cleopatra cost and a satirical Ballad to Britain's cabinet scandal reshapes politics.
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