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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1955
Page
2
A brief quotation reflects on trust and integrity as a man’s word proves his character. Attributed to K H T, the note appears in the Charleston Gazette page two dated Saturday June 18 1955. The item underscores unwavering confidence of friends and associates in one’s statements.
Editorial lauds Charleston Democrats for boycotting a pro caucus with Republicans and the Mayor. It argues separation of executive and legislative branches promotes transparency and healthy scrutiny, praising Minority Leader Simon Bailey and fellow Democrats for halting the caucus. It urges full two party participation to oppose partisan influence.
For more than two months Atlantic Greyhound drivers have walked out across southern West Virginia, creating the broadest public service disruption in memory. Talks by labor and management yielded only vague encouragements with no settlement, while the inconvenienced public endures delays and uncertainty.
The article notes Ford Motor Co offered employees the chance to buy company stock at half price, breaking a tradition of private ownership. It discusses Ford family control, small public presence, and potential shift toward public stock markets to compete with General Motors, with UAW leader Walter Reuther possibly missing a favorable move.
A reader letter criticizes the Gazette editorial supporting ACLU views on censoring comics. The writer argues freedom must protect children from violent and sexual material, urging stricter censorship to guard youth minds and morals. Another reader questions editor C. E. Bryant’s attention to Black women, calling for broader dignity.
Inez Robb laments the New York Central proxy deal that let Robert R Young and Texans Richardson and Murchison control 800 000 shares worth about 20 million with no cash, boasting 10 million profit. She jokes she wants in, notes nerves on mortgage payments, and hopes Mr Young will take her plenty of nuthin and supply a nerve tonic.
Washington column notes Health Secretary Hobby used the term socialized medicine while criticizing a plan to provide Salk vaccine free to all under 20. The piece also highlights political maneuvers on vaccine funding, Eisenhower aides, and Senate inquiries into graft. It mentions Bundy’s NSC role and McClellan defending impartial hearings against McCarthyites.
Victor Riesel argues that Harry Dexter White, trusted Treasury aide, acted as the brains of wartime policy for the Soviets, leveraging Morgenthau and OSS circles. The piece cites diaries and Senate hearings detailing White's influence from Pearl Harbor onward and calls for broader disclosure of his 50 million word diaries.
The column notes car thefts recur in news, blaming owner neglect such as leaving keys in ignition. A Midwestern city explores accessory theories, arresting a theft victim for leaving his keys, potential prison and fines. Across quotes from Niblack Patterson and others, it questions morality versus reality and wartime civility.
Sheriff's notices fix delinquent East End taxes with force. State Road Commission opens bids for 45.8 miles of highway and one bridge costing $750,000 across Fayette Hampshire Marion McDowell Ohio Randolph Upshur Pocahontas. Transcontinental flight set records Jacksonville to San Diego in 13 hours 55 minutes 30 seconds. Bolivia faces an insurgent movement led by Roberto Hinojosa with Communist support.
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