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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1964
Page
2
Editorial rails against loyalty oaths as pointless, arguing they fail to bind true allegiance and merely restrain dissent. It contends that genuine loyalty arises from character, not compelled declarations, warning against government overreach and political theater.
The HUAC visit to Buffalo drew opposition from a Democratic council member and local civil liberties groups. Demonstrators lined the street while debates on loyalty oaths and subversive activity highlighted tensions between anti subversion laws and constitutional rights, with broader questions about the Smith Act and state oaths lingering.
A quotation from Leslie Stephen's 1883 essay The Suppression of Poisonous Opinions argues for open advocacy of murder on principle to reveal the perversion of moral sentiment and expose its true causes.
The Gazelle prints reader letters criticizing Senator Byrd for alleged Klan ties and opposing civil rights. Another writer questions Darwinian teaching in schools, urging balance and noting brachiation. A third letter condemns pigeon trapping as inhumane, and a fourth defends Israel support amid anti-Israel sentiment at a World's Fair pavilion.
The speaker praises an amendment from Sen Birch Bayhs subcommittee aligning with reforms on selecting a vice president. He agrees with Lippmann that the issue should be corrected promptly, noting concerns about what he terms gods plans versus human unrighteous plans prevailing now.
Walter Lippmann assesses the Senate cloture action on the civil rights bill noting a 71 to 29 vote, confirming a large bipartisan majority. He argues filibuster rights remain valuable, praises bipartisan leadership, and discusses the bill’s deep roots in anti slavery ideology while promising further debate and amendments. Copyright 1964.
The piece reviews Goldwater’s rebellion against broader civil rights protections, noting his continued opposition to sweeping amendments while conservatives and Southern Democrats push to curb debate. It traces Nixon’s shaky endorsements, Romney’s late conversion, and Eleanor Roosevelt’s critique of the era’s GOP turmoil.
Giap argues a long guerrilla war favors him as the enemy drags out fighting. Paris and Washington differ on Southeast Asia aims, with France favoring diplomacy over battlefield victory. Bonded by Franco American rifts, U. S. and French views diverge on how to handle South Viet Nam and Cambodia.
A 1964 intercepted memo questions U S policy options in Indo China and Asia amid Cold War tensions. It contrasts American restraint with calls to defend Pacific interests and warns about outcomes if the U S delays decisive action. The memo cites Korea era precedent and French critique of performative toughness, noting Washington delaying until after election day.
Nixon urged a GOP third force as Goldwater and other leaders clash over platform. Rockefeller favors pay as you go in state policy but not national. New York officials seek higher theater prices up to 28 dollars. Sargent Shriver cited to warn against poverty politics. New law bans sex discrimination. Christine Keeler notes sparked openings. U S Information Service touts its secret weapon. If needed, tough actions could remove library cards.
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