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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1961
Page
7
Intercepted message dated June 20 1961 from W B Ross of Modern Miner Kopperston West Virginia asks if the new coal plant will have built in picket lines. The note signals labor dispute tension and refers readers to a Page 1 story.
Beckley reports say Gov. Barron shifted plans after Motor Vehicles Chief Jack Nuckols balked at Cunningham. Nuckols threatened resignation to block Cunningham, aiding Barron’s pick. committee then excluded Cunningham from eligibility list amid regional political pushback.
A Senate passed Mundt Case measure backed by Rep Beckworth proposes a federal commission to study and address declines in towns under 25,000 population and rural counties. The Johnson bill seeks a continuing commission to study small town issues with a focus on attracting new business and defense contracts to smaller communities.
Fletcher Knebel notes Kennedy's downstage address stirring GOP fears. A past leader in a wheelchair symbolized weakness while Nixon shifts from D C to California with a carefree anthem. A Soviet dancer defects amid mixed global sentiment and a farcical image of presidents rising to every occasion. Humphrey champions local governments as hopeful, while Democrats seek to shrink federal reach after building a central state.
An editorial argues that United Nations mediation could ease Berlin tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. It notes Berlin openness or U.N. control as possible paths and urges U.N. action to prevent war, acknowledging risks from both Washington and Moscow.
The piece argues Western diplomacy must heed Soviet fears of Germany, shaped by two wars that devastated Russia. It notes Khrushchev and Moscow seek more than assurances, citing Germany's current strength and Russia's historical trauma and insistence on considering Russian interests in any Western negotiations over Germany.
West Virginia lawmakers passed a special session bill signed by Gov. W W Barron to advance mental health and empower Charleston's Guidance Clinic. The clinic may accept funds from individuals or groups and charge for services when possible, boosting support for a needed child psychologist to provide outpatient care. Community groups can now donate with assurance the funds will be used for clinic needs.
Fred E. K. Neale criticizes U S policy of supporting controversial allies like Chiang Kai shek. He argues that aiding such regimes undermines American standing and demonstrates a pattern of backing treacherous or oppressive figures, suggesting a need to reassess partnership choices.
Ralph McGill reviews a Surgeon General report showing over 50 percent of draftees failed medical or educational tests in 17 states and DC, with the South bearing the largest mental test toll. He argues for federal education aid to close the gap, urging stronger public schools as crucial for children’s futures. The piece stresses regional bias against education funding despite support for highways and other aid.
In Paris a friend of ours, Don McGuire, travels with his wife and injects chaos into daily scenes. He frets over Army MPs, demands swift Air France action, quizzes tourists on their passports, and tries to secure a reserved lunch at an exclusive restaurant. He jokes about the Duke of Windsor and hints at leaping from the Eiffel Tower as a morale boost for the group.
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