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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1960
Page
7
A letter from T Saunders of Norfolk Va asks about naming a merger line as the Norfolk Plate or Nickel and Western. He teases readers with the choice and directs attention to a Page 1 story.
Nixon supporters compile records showing Nelson Rockefeller refused to debate Nixon allies. The moves target Rockefeller's past debates with Hall Harriman and Wagner while Rockefeller pushes for issue based talks after clarifying positions. Rockefeller and Harriman avoided head to head debates as convention neared.
Nixon faces 2000 word critique from Rockefeller warning of leadership flaws. Republican race highlights include a Sioux candidate in South Dakota and a provocative campaign cry. Editor endorses Stevenson Kennedy while husband backs Nixon. Rockefeller signals party disarray and unclear direction. Exclusive club note ends with a biting social jab.
The column weighs a possible middle ground between building Interstate 77 to bypass Charleston via Coonskin Park and preserving park land. It notes savings of about 9 million and argues for rerouting parts, relocating facilities, and offering park land compensation to secure easier park access and budget for improvements.
A syndicated cartoon argues payola is as corrupt in Congress as in radio. It cites undisclosed committee expenses, lavish travel, and secret spending, urging public disclosure and detailed expense breakdowns by all committees and lawmakers.
A readers letter questions the Rockefeller statement and GOP direction, arguing the party lacks a helm as the nation faces global tensions. The writer accuses political actors of promoting distracting TV imagery and urges turning away from television to elect capable leaders.
Washington reports Vice President Nixon manages Republican planning by splitting roles for the convention. Gov Cecil Underwood would chair temporarily while Rep Walter Judd leads the key notes. The setup reflects Nixon’s effort to balance Old Guard and reform currents amid party unity pressures.
Ralph McGill discusses Adlai E Stevenson’s slim chances for the Democratic nomination as Tammany Hall leadership weakens after recent primary results. The piece notes reform gains by Finletter Lehman and Roosevelt allies, with national implications for Stevenson and party cohesion.
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