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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1956
Page
6
Daily reflection printed in The Charleston Gazette notes a religious meditation on death as an incident in God's plan. The brief excerpt credits K. Hlt and is dated Monday June 11 1956, reflecting on fortitude through life and change.
Editorial argues Ike publicized economy while federal grants to states rose by about 250 million over three years versus Truman's prior four. It notes grants to individuals far lower, total grants steady above 5 billion, and highway school bills could boost returns to states. The piece urges clarity before a new campaign.
Doris Fleeson notes Adlai Stevenson finished California primaries strong, boosting party unity as Kefauver's attacks backfire. Rayburn and other leaders question rivals' path to Chicago, while Harriman enters the race. California’s landslide boosts Stevenson as a vote getter in pivotal industrial states with diverse voters including a sizable Negro electorate.
In a French village a mayor placed life-size cardboard police photos at a busy street corner. The tactic reduced accidents, illustrating that visible enforcement can deter reckless driving. The piece argues stand-ins highlight police presence as a powerful traffic deterrent.
The Baltimore Sun quotes medical leaders exploring two types of medical schooling. One would produce current M D physicians with college entry and specialist roles, the other would train faster, briefer clinicians for common ailments. The piece notes drawbacks and possible relief if expanding M D numbers proves impractical.
After a week of householder labor, the author favors hand watering over modern sprinklers. Sprinklers can shape coverage, but the writer argues that only the person who planted the grass can best water the lawn.
During a Chicago visit Lilly Dache states hats are made to provoke laughter. The renowned designer concedes that certain headgear now offers more amusement than serious fashion, noting proportions of humor in modern millinery and sparking playful remarks from readers.
Fresno accounting inquiry targets KFRE for alterations in a million dollar TV license after FCC examiner Cooper favored KARM. Senate investigators seek Chotiner's client connections while other sections describe King Michael of Romania claims, Adenauer Eisenhower talks, and reactions to Ike's neutralist stance affecting allies in Asia and Europe.
The President, angered by racketeering in unions, plans government help to curb the so called Second Government. He met AFL CIO chief George Meany and signaled a possible nonpartisan probe, with FBI Treasury and Justice involvement, while labor leaders weigh coordinated action.
25 Years Ago in The Gazette June 11 1931 LOCAL Herbert Hoover will make a brief stop in Charleston en route to Indianapolis for the first of a series of addresses in Indiana Kentucky and Ohio His only other stop in West Virginia will be Huntington Gov Conley names Dr Robert Linn Osborn Clarksburg physician former city manager state police superintendent and Calvert L Estill secretary to the governor as director of public welfare both appointments effective immediately NATIONAL Versailles treaty blamed for World War deemed futile secret Senate document Library of Congress WORLD Paris Quartz Arts Ball known for nudity held with police guarding the event about a thousand artists and American architects vacationing in France near the Versailles gate at sundown
A Pegler column purports to present a critical file on AFL CIO leaders and labor corruption, naming Meany Ryan Browne Bioff Green and others. The writer claims insider archives show bribery extortion and rackets, urging President Eisenhower to heed warnings and await more revelations.
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