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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1954
Page
7
A devotional thought appears on the page from The Charleston Gazette dated Monday June 14 1954. The piece quotes Numbers 6 24 26 and offers a blessing style message for readers. The brief note frames daily reflection with a traditional biblical benediction.
The piece urges Senator Joseph McCarthy to testify publicly before a Senate subcommittee regarding finances and alleged malfeasance. It notes his past use of silence as a tactic and calls for him to answer under oath to clear his name, echoing President Eisenhower that he should come clean.
A public call argues for government transparency amid rising talk of Indochina involvement. Senator Morse condemns secrecy, urges clear rationale and facts behind policy to avoid tyranny over the mind of the people. The piece appeals to Jefferson and stresses self defense against communism and war outcomes.
A Readers' Forum letter attacks alcohol as having no tax benefits and calls for moral crusades against liquor while urging a mayoral drive to address street behavior. The Gazette carries expressed thanks from Beni Kedem Temple and Lions Club leaders for publicity and coverage of charity efforts in Ronceverte.
Oak Hill Sheriff O B Legg questions alcohol tax benefits and cites rising jail terms, DP A cases, highway fatalities, and moral concerns. He argues strong drink raises costs and harms families, urging readers to consider the wider social toll and hypocrisy of religious advertisers.
Geo F Grisinger M D submitted last week’s best word picture titled Guess Who. The entry lists address 1102 WA St RaY C. Tinch er owner of Tinch er Dental Laboratory. Born February 15, educated Charleston schools, Christ Methodist Church choir, Berry Hills and Kanawha Country clubs. Scottish Rite Mason Shriner, exchange class, courteous and affable with fine traits. Hobby golf with scores in the low seventies.
Reporter Bob Considine recalls the June visit of Yao Boateng, Prince of Juaba on the Gold Coast, to meet President and World Veterans Federation members. The Prince, a British trained educator and businessman, praised American culture and democracy while observing Cold War era politics and anti Communist efforts.
Washington report says Commissioner T. Coleman Andrews disclosed that Senator McCarthy is under income tax investigation and may see the probe closed soon. Francis J. Boyle leads the case, deemed inexperienced and limited, with doubts about a strong tax case. McCarthy has a history of resisting testimony on his finances, prompting persistent Senate pressure in 1951–52.
Westbrook Pegler denounces the United States Information Service as a bogus agency and urges editors to resist government propaganda. He attacks USIS oversight, warns of press corruption from White House access, and mocks efforts to spread democracy as a counter to Soviet influence. He cites editors and wives in Washington social scenes, and calls for scrutiny of official information campaigns.
Roy Bird Cook spoke on the evolution of the American flag before the Lions Club. The report covers local and state items including charter grants for Southeastern Gas Co in multiple counties and elections of bank and fiduciary leaders. Also noted is the U S Senate passage of a farm relief bill and Charles G. Dawes’ arrival in London to assume ambassador duties.
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