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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1958
Page
6
A campus discussion centers on Admiral Felix Stump as a potential successor to University President Irvin Stewart. The piece weighs Stump’s credentials and the public reaction to his candidacy.
A collage of A Pointer takes on national politics with Ike and Democrats in Congress, mentions Sherman Adams tied to Bernard Goldfine, Adlai Stevenson polling, railroad subsidies, a proposed national academy for thinking, and a Pentagon moon race. Adm. Stump eyed as Morgantown presidency successor. note his naval career and potential fit for the Stewart era.
ET MOHR of Huntington argues in an injunction that the J M Clemshaw Co of Cleveland has no right to reappraise Cabell County property The piece contends only the assessor and deputies may assess property and questions legality of outside work While urging preservation of county court action to hire an experienced firm the article notes constitutional limits and potential implications for tax reform
Readers comment on a congressional bill for generals and privates, noting $25 a year for generals and $78 monthly for privates. They compare fortunes, urge political switch, and claim party control affects employment and depressions. Eskdale and City stamp readers weigh in on Democrat versus Republican impacts.
A reader letter from Morris Midkiff questions Republican tactics, accusing the party of digging up four-year old dirt on Democrats and labeling accusers as convicts. The writer questionsUntitled Underwood’s political actions and notes a local concern about road work near his family farm.
A fragment from a local page notes a public event at the Municipal Auditorium where beauty contestants address how they should be viewed by judges. The brief hints at audience and venue without detailing outcomes or participants.
In a June 23 special session, Democrats fear a knockout fight for speaker after Flannery. Some House leaders propose a compromise to elect a temporary speaker not pursuing the post next January, while others seek to leverage the session for next year's advantage. Two names have been proposed to serve the remainder of the Flannery term.
Victor Riesel argues 15 U.S. citizens once Soviet spies remain a latent risk as the Rosenbergs’ case lingers in memory. He cites past espionage leaks from Los Alamos and Kronstadt connections, warns of ongoing Soviet outreach through embassies, and urges vigilance before a looming fall mission to Moscow.
NATO remains the core defense link for the West and the United States with France under Charles de Gaulle. Norstad, cautious and patient, expects de Gaulle to question but not break the military alliance. France hosts about 50,000 American personnel at bases costing roughly 114 billion dollars across about 50 installations.
Washington editorial praises Southern Democrats for taking a pivotal role in extending reciprocal trade to boost world commerce and counter Soviet economic pressure. It credits Southern Congress members with potential to guide tariff liberalization through Congress while acknowledging past civil rights criticisms.
A compact reflection notes that if you cannot have exactly what you want in life, the next best option is to desire and accept what you can obtain. This KIWLT quotation emphasizes contentment with attainable blessings.
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