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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1958

Page

4

Dear Old Gal Youre Showing Your Age Wrinkles

A brief note from a reader signs off as Dear Old Gal remarking that she is showing her age through wrinkles. The message conveys affectionate humor and nostalgia without further context.

Court Strikes A Blow For Taxing Uniformity

Editorial argues the West Virginia Supreme Court ruling on Kanawha Valley Bank assessments exposes widespread inequities in property tax appraisal. It calls for statewide reappraisal and standardized rules, praising Tax Commissioner Field for proposing a group approach to reform while cautioning against piecemeal fixes.

Kanawha Valley Bank Supreme Court Kanawha John Slack West Virginia John A. Field

Bus Token Idea Could Transform Transit Payments In City

ROM NEW YORK reports the City Transit Authority will partner with B. T. Babbitt Co to issue five product coupons usable for one subway or bus ride, five cents from the company per coupon goes to the transit fund. The scheme may or may not spread nationwide or to other firms and cities, provoking speculation on future coupon based payments.

ROM New York City Transit Authority B. T. Babbitt Co Charleston Lever-Bros Procter and Gamble

Political Gossip and International Quips on Eisenhower Era Figures

Fletcher Knebel sketches Ike’s fondness for Sherman Adams, calls Adams prudent in need, and notes Goldfine’s cheeky jab. Congress frets over a nude at Brussels exhibit, Democrats seek mink drapery, Khrushchev mocks Stalin methods, Kennedy eyes White House via magazines, and Republicans attack Adams’ thrift versus Truman era graft.

Brussels Fair Vienna

Working Man Accuses City of Tax Trick in Parking Fines

Reading letters from Charleston residents the forum cites complaints about no parking signs near rooming houses and $2 fines for street parking, alleging city actions to fund street cleaning. A critic rebukes Mr. Shelton’s views and conservative critique, calling for broader authorities.

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WV Democratic U S Senate Primary Sparks Heated Short Term Fight

In the West Virginia primary race three figures clash for the short term Senate seat. Former Governor William C Marland and former Congressman Jennings Randolph are among the leading contenders with opinions split on the winner as August 5 approaches.

U. S. Senate West Virginia William C. Marland Jennings Randolph Vickers Marland Randolph Arnold Vickers

Kennedy targets Mafia networks in Buffalo probe

Senate crime buster Bob Kennedy covertly visits Buffalo Niagara region to investigate mafia outposts tied to government contracts. He travels with a colleague, stays at Hotel Statler, and reviews files while labor leaders seek details about his activities amid a forthcoming Senate leave to aid his brother’s Massachusetts campaign.

Senate Bob Kennedy Chicago New York OSS John McClellan Kennedy Buffalo Niagara Statler Senate Select Committee John Massachusetts Sen. McClellan

Adams Affair Exposes US Political Maturity Under Pressures

W S White notes Washington’s two level view of the Adams affair. On the surface Adams is a liability to Republicans and facing possible dismissal by July 15. Yet the deeper issue exposes the nation’s consternation with puerile politics and a public drift from grand strategic concerns to personal and retail headlines.

Washington Sherman Adams Adams Eisenhower Repubilicans Adamis Truman

Adams defense clash with subcommittee over gifts and conduct

Sherman Adams faced sharp questioning as the Harris subcommittee probed his dealings with Bernard Goldfine. The hearing traced expensive items and favors linked to Adams, including a costly coat and rug, and questioned whether information flowed improperly to Goldfine. Adams portrayed himself as modest and public-spirited, while the panel exposed lapses in legal compliance and urged stronger action.

Washington Sherman Adams Harris Eisenhower Adams William P. Rogers Richard M. Nixon Rogers Nixon Bernard Goldfine Agencias Vicuna Goldfine Boston Macy's New York New Hampshire Robert W. Lishman Federal Trade Commission Edward F. Howrey Goldfire Lishman

Thought for Today Ideas and respect for others' views

A brief meditation notes that ideas vary and kindness and sincerity should honor others opinions. It suggests we gain benefit and inspiration from ideas not our own, and encourages respectful engagement with differing viewpoints.

K.H.T

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Yours Kanawha County Board of Education Fletcher Knebel Ike Khrushchev Stalin Sen. Kennedy White House Missouri New England I. C Collings Mr. Shelton R. L. Shelton Yieana Shelton Hoovers Sen Wayne Morse Harry G. Hoffmann Victor Riesel Marco Regizelli Albert Anastasia Johnny Dio Pentagon James Mitchell Anastasia Teamsters State Senate Bill Marland United Mine Workers Old Statehouse UMW Hoffmann Ohio River Wyoming Flynn Fils Bale Reanen Afl-Cio W. S. White North Atlantic Treaty Organization Harry H. Vaughan Order OF the Hound's Tooth Sherm OUR Doris Fleeson Adam Congress Fleeson
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