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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1963
Page
2
A harsh editorial condemns pro segregation stances and presidential handling of race issues. It argues that denying Negro rights risks civil war and calls for immediate progress toward equal voting, schooling, and public facility access, warning national leadership must act. It cites Smathers Ellender and Kennedy as failing to resolve deep injustices without new reforms.
The editorial commends Chief Bias for opposing a plan to charge him $800 and endorses a personal $25 check as a start toward repaying overtime funds spent while preparing papers in the Dewey Williams pension dispute. It argues the debt lies with officers seeking to deny Williams his retirement, not Bias.
President John F Kennedy frames a moral issue at the heart of American life asking whether all citizens should have equal rights and equal opportunity and be treated as we wish to be treated. The remark links scripture and constitutional ideals to civil rights.
Ralph McGill recalls a dusty copy of Mein Kampf found among old books. He reflects on Adolf Hitler as catalyst for conflict, the rise of the Nazi movement, and the grim path from 1924 to 1933. The piece connects a reader's moral reckoning with the era's brutal history.
Readers criticize race related club ban and missed chance to showcase Beckley and West Virginia. A Charleston editorials sparks dispute over segregation influencing the centennial events and a later letter defends state pride and opposes cheapening the celebration.
Walter Lippmann argues after the prayer cases that the core issue is how to teach the nature of man and the universe in a secular state. He warns that intruding religion into schools masks deeper moral and intellectual vacuums, urging a reappraisal of American education content while noting the First Amendment's neutral stance on religion.
West Virginia faces ongoing supplier complaints over state buying practices. The piece argues that standardized specifications would curb favoritism, allow fair bidding, and reduce hidden costs. It cites past officials like J. R. Aliff and Boyd Horner, noting widespread calls for reform and the loss of millions under current methods.
A 1963 INTERCEPTED MESSAGE quotes Curtis Wilson arguing for standard specifications in state purchases. He notes the complexity, the need for interdepartmental consultation, and a staff of five to draft and maintain the specs, while critics favor adopting existing models from other states. Wilson cites New Jersey as a model and urges legislative study during the summer.
Satirical column recounts a Russian female astronaut’s historic space flight and a biting take on Kennedy foreign policy. It skewers Republicans urging Kennedy to stay home, hints at media ads and fundraising, and notes a Russian woman circling the globe at 17 000 mph in pursuit of a date.
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