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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1949
Page
6
Partial readable items show Associated Press dispatches and notes on telephones Daisy enterings at a venue, with June dates and Western Virginia references. A quoted thought on fear appears, attributed to F. For Today.
A critic argues that capable American citizens with private-sector success refuse government roles due to fear of unjust attacks and political manipulation. The piece cites Truman’s difficulty in recruiting business leaders, praises Lilienthal and Gray, and laments that talent remains underutilized in government while public life invites danger and doubt.
The passage criticizes politicians for fearing reputational harm and harassment, arguing citizens would sacrifice in imminent danger but resist political meddling in peaceful times, claiming governments are plagued by political leadership rather than genuine emergencies.
The Boys P apparel and Accessories Manufacturers association begins a campaign to standardize size labeling for boys garments using height and weight. With Commerce data, sizes 2 through 20 would fit those matching the spec, aiding mothers and shoppers and reducing returns, while men shopping for women face ongoing confusion.
The piece discusses proposals to move the U S capital west of the Mississippi citing Frank Lloyd Wright and historical precedents abroad. It notes the difficulty of relocating a seat of government and contrasts conservatism in choosing Bonn versus a return to Berlin with modern American attachment to Washington.
A London report urges Britons to welcome American tourists and host them in homes to foster mutual goodwill. It argues hospitality benefits both visitor and resident, citing wartime servicemen who valued British reception and formed lasting friendships. The piece emphasizes a two way relationship between tourist and host.
The Moscow Literary Gazette notes American press sneers at the American way while praising Soviet Pravda substitutes. The piece suggests Russians view American life as flashy but criticized, highlighting mutual misperceptions about national media.
The article details how Dixiecrats Gene Cox William Colmer and Howard Smith thwarted Truman era housing legislation by delaying action in the Rules Committee. Rayburn had counted on their support but a private huddle led to a delayed vote and a shift aligning with Republicans to block the measure. The piece follows inside reporting and quotes from sources on the political maneuvering.
A 1949 note discusses a new Coonskin Park plan labeled Inlz and describes it as potentially a Hendy recreation spot for the intended users. It hints at a message to men and mentions an “intercepted” survey context and unnamed signatories.
A jumble of local notices reports engagements, graduations, retirements, and community happenings. Bethesda and Charleston area residents are cited with marriages, university ties, awards, and family milestones, including a Charleston Senator fan presence, 4-H volunteers, Kinship notable, and a West Virginia National Guard instructor speaking at Kiwanis.
A garbled column blends notes on world politics with a quirky antiques story. It mentions the United Nations and the Atlantic pact in strained prose, then shifts to a Paris dealer labeling five wood carvings as The Five Senses and later Mizki and Dey, before praising a Kansas City exhibit label Solitude. It then discusses arthritis myths, Mayo Clinic researchers claiming a real remedy, and hints at ongoing research efforts. The piece mixes disparate topics with unclear dates or sources.
A gossip column chronicles high society and show business rumors from New York to Florida. It mentions Pegey Auley’s quiet Florida marriage to a Chicago man, Lady Mendl’s health concerns, a Broadway ticket scandal, piracy suits in Hollywood, boxing plans at the Gardens, and various entertainers’ personal intrigues including Phil Spitzluy, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Joe Louis, and Gloria Howard.
A garbled wartime lament critiques Allied aid to the Soviets and UN responses. The speaker rails at Soviet prize intrigues, warning that Western promises in Europe fail to stop what they call a cascade of misdeeds. The prose mixes political bitterness with unclear references.
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