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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1957
Page
6
The article argues that children are influenced by their home environment rather than parental rules or punishments, and that parents may be held responsible for their children's misdeeds. This reflection appears in The Charleston Gazette dated Sunday June 16 1957.
The Charleston Fire Fighters accuse Mayor Copenhaver of usurping Fire Chief Boggess authority and keeping unqualified probationary men. The editor urges the mayor to answer specific charges, warning that interference endangers morale and Charleston’s Class 3 fire rating. The piece calls for accountability to protect a vital city service.
A Washington report questions a news service claim that the United States seeks a discrent treaty with Russia banning atomic weapons for all but the three powers. The piece ponders how Dulles and Eisenhower might promote peace through such limits.
A political column by Harry G. Hoffmann criticizes Republican leaders for attacking Democrats in the statehouse, arguing against a perception that Democrats are inherently dishonest. It notes terminations of state officials, debates over liquor agents, and mentions several named officials and appointments under Governor Underwood.
In Washington Senator Lister Hill, a longtime health advocate, steered Congress to add 32 million to the medical research budget beyond Eisenhower's request. Cancer, mental health, heart disease, arthritis, and neurology received multi million increases while overall labor welfare funds were trimmed by about 96 million from the President's proposal.
Readers weigh in on Gov. Underwood. Francis Skaff of Indianapolis calls for a fuller rundown of his appointees and possible political machines. Ernest R. Gilbert from Minden condemns racial integration and warns of race destruction rhetoric.
The column jokes about exchanging 25 Japanese and 25 American congressmen for mutual study trips, and notes the Senate building lobby for a new sink sought by the Senate Ladies. It also covers Secretary Charlie Wilson’s playful praise of Carl Vinson as Elder Statesman of Aviation amid defense slang and postwar aviation history.
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