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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1954
Page
8
A brief meditation urges readers to resist grieving over unkindness from many and focus on personal resilience. The note likens strength to an eagle, reminding that one must rise above common offenses rather than dwell on collective wrongs. Date shown June 11 1954.
Editorial praises Ga zette reporter John G Morgan for his warm human insight in India. It notes his quiet, non combative style and argues such diplomats would foster goodwill globally, suggesting readers should know this about a valued staff member.
A West Virginia trooper was dismissed amid a share dealing accusation, unusual enough to become news. The scandal oddly serves as a compliment to the State Police’s overall reputation for honesty, framing the incident as noteworthy but not typical.
A Readers' Forum letter from Mrs Bettle Godfrey urges property tax equalization to fund schools and supports the County Assessor. Other letters criticize tax spending on beer, urge unity among tax officials, discuss civil rights politics, and propose local searches for a suspected silver mine and a road-building program.
Notre Dame and Oak Ridge announce a new radiation source costing under a thousand dollars that matches the intensity of two and a half million dollars of radium. The device aims to bring atomic radiation research within reach of small colleges, enabling studies in fission products, chemical and biological testing, sterilization, and medical research.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railway studied driver behavior at crossings and found a notable risk pattern for 39 year old drivers with five year old cars. The piece argues for better crossing protection devices rather than focusing on that age group.
A brief letter study notes the writer asks for concise remarks and states the signature will be withheld if requested. The author emphasizes clarity and brevity in public communication while offering to sign the piece.
J. Coffman, described as an industry seeker, targets Hamlin in West Virginia. Details on his mission or proposed projects are not provided in the text.
Professor Burns, Columbia economics chair, discusses President Eisenhower's economic outlook with reporters. He stresses a high government spending level and caution over forecasts, while critics like Sumner Slichter offer mixed reactions. The session coincides with Senate debate on extending the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act.
Washington and London, once inseparable allies in shaping world policy, drift apart as Churchill and Eisenhower clash over Indochina and a Bermuda meet. Churchill lamented Ike's move to New York for the UN speech, revealing tensions over postwar leadership and aims.
A critical portrait traces The Compass scandal revealing costly trips, lavish spending, and union interference. It notes Thackrey and Wallace's bankroll tactics, Anita Blaine’s funds, and the paper’s pro union stance clashing with labor interests as it collapses amid legal and financial fallout.
A New Jersey CIO PAC questionnaire threatens to withhold funds for Senator McCarthy’s Wisconsin probe unless candidates pledge not to vote more money for the investigation. The move aligns CIO with the Army in the conflict with McCarthy, risking a national clash with organized labor and signaling possible open war if funds run dry.
Elected Charleston Independent School District superintendent to succeed Dr E Weber who resigned to become associate superintendent in Pittsburgh Florida. Dr S E Hershey reports progress eradicating bovine tuberculosis to Charleston Kiwanis. Lonnie Paxton 20 Elkview killed in truck crash near Walton Roane County. Kanawha Players perform The Constant Wife cast includes Lauren May Haughwout Louise Howell Dabney Silas W Pickering L T Bengtson. William Parkins 77 Putnam County dies in Gallipolis Ohio from auto injuries. Abney Meadows Democrat elected mayor of Hinton. National Standard Oil Co of Indiana heads 52 oil firms convicted of Sherman Anti Trust violations in Chicago. Foreign Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald plans US trip after Parliament adjourns.
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