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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1949
Page
4
A fragmented clipping presents a thoughtful verse urging kindness and faith to brighten life. It frames a hopeful message about grace, inspiration, and a brighter horizon beyond hardship. The piece closes with an attribution to an unknown author.
A political exhortation argues Southern Democrats and a national majority favor Truman policy. It accuses Southern lawmakers of siding with Republicans, calls for removing “misrepresentatives,” and predicts a liberal shift within the party as a path to reviving Democratic control.
The Barbary monkeys of Gibraltar, though not true apes, have long influenced local lore with the belief that the British will fall with their disappearance. Facing a population decline, authorities plan renewed imports from Attica to bolster the stock, a measure taken amid a history of daytime raids and one wartime cage episode during World War II.
A new pastime tempts those with funds to retrace early explorers paths. French youths plan to follow Marquette and Joliet from the St. Lawrence via Ottawa lakes to the Fox and Wisconsin rivers, then down the Mississippi to New Orleans. Similar ventures were done by Harvard historian Samuel Morison retracing Columbus.
Midwest politicos met with Centocratio leaders to discuss patronage and potential candidates for the upcoming election. Names named include Truman allies Clark Clifford and Stewart Symington, and possible rivals ex-Guy Phil Donnelly and Lieut. Gov. James Blair Jr. Labor backing looms for a vigorous 1950 campaign, with mentions of Donnell and Hannegan as potential drafts.
Eyebrows rise over abbreviated beachwear as New York social circle cites mixed opinions. Riviera insider Mr David Granger notes American views differ, mentions Claude Colbert critique, and recalls Monte Carlo experience. He says he may not return this summer, seeking rest.
Washington Merry-Go-Round details Rep. Ralph Gwinn of New York using mass mailings to oppose federal aid to education, costing taxpayers thousands and drawing links to Economic Education and the Committee for Constitutional Government funded by major corporate interests. The column questions Ike's stance and notes Gwinn’s controversial book and remarks, plus a digressive side on Truman era anecdotes and Robe Roosevelt.
An intercepted 1949 communication notes concerns the Reserve Trains Center and potential cancellation before commission. It mentions a person and positions in the Navy and references a June 18 date.
The piece reports rising unemployment with 70,000 job seekers out over four months, contrasting with earlier short-term placements. It notes stalled public works plans, pressure from senators, and concerns about steel and coal sectors, as experts discuss relief and job-creation measures amid Truman administration debates.
Victor Riese Wright Wan argues that 1,200,000 workers face scarce farm jobs while summer ends with more seeking work. He warns unemployment could rise to six million by 1950 unless action, including rearmament, spurs mass employment. He critiques Truman advisers and CIO leaders in wage and strike dynamics.
A compact reader Q and A session covers U S budget figures for 1949 50 details on war votes Japan December 8 1941 and public stands for fighting audiences dating to 1624 Worcester England. Also discusses tennis court orientation police training needs bird behavior Washington Monument funding cross cut saw types.
Editorial urges a post-mortem on Universal Military Training after its congressional defeat. It blames Dewey Short and allies for blocking UMT despite support from Marshall Eisenhower Bradley and other military leaders. The piece argues the failure strengthens the push for other national defense policies. DP immigration figures show displaced persons dispersing from New York City to other areas, countering the claim they cluster in big cities.
Washington dispatch surveys underground resistance across the Soviet sphere. It notes limited anti Communist activity within Soviet soil and in satellite states, detailing clashes in Ukraine, Slovakia, Poland, and Baltic and Balkan regions, with arrests, executions, and government crackdowns, while highlighting splits in Yugoslav resistance and ongoing pressure on writers and scholars.
Fragmented speech exalts Republican health plan while attacking Democrats. It mocks Democratic opposition as obstructive and claims Republicans push recovery measures with broad administrations. The text references health policy, hospitalizations, and partisan rhetoric in a chaotic, satirical style.
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