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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1954
Page
6
A reader submitted a folder titled The Correct Way to Park showing a Wheeling police meter check. It describes meter limits, curb distance, coin types, and parking rules with a CO warning, praised as a potential Charleston Fraternal Order of Police project.
A discussion warns DIY enthusiasts that do it yourself repairs can be costly and dangerous, especially electrical work. It cites a Charleston area death from a live wire contacting a pipe during plumbing work, urging amateurs to hire a trained professional if unsure.
Guest editorial reflects on the Army McCarthy hearings eight week spectacle. It notes no proof was offered, frequent lying occurred, and the event left mixed impressions. The piece calls the melodrama diverting yet troubling as government in action.
The McCarthy hearings leave a damaged Republican image with lasting impact on public perception. Supporters remain, but many former critics hardened, while millions of Americans formed lasting opinions about officials in action. The piece notes the spectacle and its unfinished truth.
Congress faces stalemate over the public housing low rent program as of April 30, 1954 only 59,000 units were built of 810,000 authorized in 1949 leaving 608,000 still under construction or contracted. The House rejected Eisenhower’s plan while the Senate backed including the program in a housing bill. The issue hinges on a Senate House conference decision. The Public Housing Administration runs war worker and defense area housing and veteran re-use programs.
In Forest Hill L C White argues the state must pass laws before the Conservation Commission can act on cleaning a polluted river. The landowner cannot control the river but would face fines for direct sewer lines or outhouses. Strong penalties needed to curb coal washing and mine water dumping.
The table lists active public housing projects and dwelling units under the PHA. It shows totals for the nation and West Virginia, including low rent, war, defense, and veterans reuse units. West Virginia had 14 projects and 2 146 dwelling units in total amid the broader federal housing programs.
Mr Abe Lilly writes from St Albans to the Gazette describing the Coal River as the dirtiest in the state after years of decline. He recalls clearer waters forty years ago and notes fish dying on trot lines as pollution spreads toward the river’s source, blaming broad shoulders of officials.
Madelyn Duhe Hall submits the best word picture titled Guess Who for last week. Born in Worthington Ohio Sattis Simmons president Bank of Ripley and editor Jackson Herald. Married Thelma Corbin they have one son and two daughters. Civic leader and Lions and Modern Woodmen of America member. Attends Evangelical United Brethren Church. After dinner speaker Hobby Hobby? Flower gardening noted as popular.
A confidential memo dated May 1 1954 claims Democrats were purged from the U S Information Office and that Truman images were not displayed abroad. It notes budget cuts amid GOP critique and asserts Republicans dominate senior posts, with no Democrats among top officers. It also reports soil conservation payments received by farm leaders including Allan Kline.
The piece notes how the Monroe Doctrine shapes U S policy amid Latin American turmoil and European pressures. It recalls historical debates with Russia and the Holy Alliance, Adams and Monroe, and the fear of colonization in the Americas. It mentions Guatemala and cancer research news at Sloan Kettering as well.
Westbrook Pegler argues that the Warren scrutiny featured unevaluated sworn charges against Earl Warren, noting Roderick J. Wilson’s indictment was dismissed for delay. Pegler portrays Warren as a political operator using cheesecake publicity while dodging the reform challenge.
The piece accuses certain labor merchants of treason against their movement and outlines a federal probe nearing $75,000 funding. It names George Walters of Pittsburgh as a central figure linked to payoffs, corrupt ties to Capone mobsters, and influence over bricklayers union. It notes testimony before Congress and calls for ongoing anti waterfront crime efforts.
In local news H L Burns discussed playground plans with the Lions Club while Lon Lloyd of Pratt died en route to Montgomery. Dr P I Reed spoke to Charleston Rotary, and a business consolidation occurred. State brief notes include former Rep Harry C Woodyard's death, a North Matewan post office opening with Mary Jane Hatfield first postmaster, Yale beat Harvard in New London, Ray L Riley elected Lions International president, Pete Barnum burned at Sparrows Point, and Portes Gil reached a concordat with the Catholic Church in Mexico.
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