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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1952
Page
6
A concise daily reflection notes that a faithful friend serves as a strong defense and that finding such a friend is like discovering treasure. The message emphasizes loyalty, steadiness, and enduring value in companionship.
Editorial argues deferments for academically strong college students should be preserved to safeguard future talent. It condemns punishing youth for dorm raids, lauds draft boards, and warns against policies that would interrupt education. It cites Korea era gains in military production and unity among Free Nations as context for avoiding blanket punishments.
The Gallup polls show Kefauver leading Eisenhower 3 to 2 nationally with gains in the South where Kefauver holds 51 percent to Ike’s 35. Undecided voters could shift, potentially narrowing the gap, while outside the South Ike leads by a wide margin.
Readers mail accuses the Gazette and editors of corruption in politics and a biased stance toward Holt, with references to Chauncy Browning and Rush Holt. Included are opinions on election fraud pardons, subscriber losses, and appreciation for editorial changes to a fishing contest originally held on Sunday. Charleston and Ridgeview readers are quoted.
Inez Robb notes that the American tourist abroad is often seen as well behaved and unproblematic, yet still carries a reputation for being loud boastful and spendthrift in Europe. She argues Americans are unfairly blamed by fellow citizens and highlights that Egyptians Italians and Greeks outspend Americans in Paris and the Riviera.
CHICAGO reports public enthusiasm for presidential hopefuls remains muted. Eisenhower’s appearances draw small crowds while his stated positions appeal to moderates, with Taft, Stevenson, Kefauver, Harriman, and Arvey maneuvering in a divisive primary context over FEPC and segregation.
Washington report details how Pan American Airways leveraged influence to reverse a House stance on cost plus mail pay. Hoover era officials, unions, and two newspapers shifted positions, lifting potential Pan Am revenues by about 17 million annually while raising taxpayer concerns.
Westbrook Pegler recounts Sen. Richard Russell's aide stating Russell will back the Democratic ticket even if a candidate supports FEPC and civil rights measures. The piece contrasts constitutional concerns with party loyalty, notes the aide’s claim of continued fight within the Democratic group, and includes Pegler's Republican leanings and doubts about Dwight Eisenhower.
Victor Riesel reports a surprising Politburo move easing anti American rhetoric. French Communist Party quietly adopts a be kind to America approach as global membership shrinks. Officials note the change is subtle and will take months to show publicly.
Local news reports a 15 year old William Coffey killed by a discharged gun and 5 year old Ron Jordan struck by a car. Former Gov McCorkle hosts 80 Ka Nawha County Farm Women’s Clubs at Sunrise. City official Kenna Casto accuses city workers of dodging state taxes. State bond issue for capital completion moves to House after Senate approval. Girl Scouts get a new Greenbrier camp. National note: Lindbergh greeted by crowds as Coolidge awards Distinguished Flying Cross. Berlin hosts Charles Levine planning TransAtlantic Air Traffic Inc capitalized at 10 million. Paris is home to about 20,001 Americans.
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