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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1947
Page
4
The notice mentions West Virginix Daily and Sunday services, consumer taxes on subscriptions, and Associated Press content. It references a 1947 publication date and motto First in West Virginia with a thought for today by Silas Hubbard, MD emphasizing peace and usefulness.
The Taft Hartley labor bill, vetoed by President Truman, is said to be overridden by the House by about four to one with strong expectations of Senate support. The piece is seen as a GOP attempt to force a take it or leave it choice on labor reform, branded harmful by critics. Endorsers cite a strong government process, while opponents call it a dishonest omnibus.
The piece notes famous lines attributed to Clark Pershing Napoleon and McAuliffe likely being post hoc embellishments. It cites Clark’s real first words after landing and Pershing’s cautious start. It highlights how dramatic aphorisms often arise from aides and later retellings rather than exact quotes.
The Leeds planning board, merging city and suburban developments, builds apartment blocks with playing fields and shopping centers and uses American prefab bungalows. Projects include sewage and utilities, aiming to house thousands of veterans and workers within five years, funded by taxpayers though later self sustaining, while a hostile real estate lobby and Republican opposition hinder veteran housing prospects.
A critical review of Hoover's report on global aid limits mocks its austere export surplus figures. It argues the economy shows untapped growth potential, warns against price controls, and suggests his plan could harm farmers and food exports while failing to stabilize world markets. The piece contrasts Hoover's static view with a dynamic global economy and implies stronger, realistic measures are needed.
Ernest Bevin’s Commons speech signals a clear Western line against Soviet interference in Eastern Europe. Britain backs the Marshall plan and Truman doctrine, urging unity with America to rebuild Europe while resisting appeasement.
William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, writes a guest column criticizing the Taft-Hartley bill. He argues the act rewrites the National Labor Relations Act, weakens union bargaining by allowing employers to reject all proposals, and punishes unions for promising benefits to workers. He warns against deceptions used to sell the bill and asserts labor will defend itself against destructive forces.
The Gazette articles discuss Congress power over the national capital, the origin of racing silks, and a lengthy critique of the Taft-Hartley bill. It warns the measure weakens labor rights, expands employer control, and seeks to transform Wagner act protections, urging a presidential veto.
Three Senate committees pressed Army officials over the $900 million Russian occupation marks affair. Assistant Secretary Petersen admitted the War Department used charitable contributions to cover losses and that printing plates were given to the Soviets. Lawmakers pressed for clarity as Treasury and State had approved the currency plan.
In a 1947 Gazette piece, the Canalino people of Santa Barbara are portrayed as a vanished tribe. The article traces their decline from contact with Spaniards and missionaries toMexican rule and American settlement, noting the last full-blood Cane tino Indian Juan Justa died in 1941 after a life spent as a street cleaner.
The note dated June 21, 1947 from George Charman to Mel Burka criticizes government rent controls and Congress actions, sent via AVC Committee in the city. It portrays party and civic concerns over housing policy and appears as an internal correspondent.
The piece praises Mattie Lou Pollard from a country school in Georgia as the 1947 national spelling bee champion. It contrasts her victory with remarks about teachers’ pay and notes other finalists Sonya Rodolfo of the Philippines and Suzanne Gelin of Cleveland. The column elevates the schoolhouse and educational effort while poking at broader public sentiment.
The piece riffs on wartime diplomacy and historical figures like Truman and Woodrow Wilson, noting the country’s uphill struggle and calling diplomats’ trips a grand junket. It ends with a cheeky jab about Nelson Rockefeller and inflated expectations in politics.
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