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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1960
Page
2
A June 23, 1960 note from wT 3 A Shanklin, Motorists' Friend, City, to John contemplates turning Dickinson Street into a mall. The brief message appears as an intercepted communication proposal or casual opinion.
Senator Williams and Senator Smith push a sweeping travel expense disclosure amendment to the 1961 Legislative Appropriations Act affecting the Senate and House. The plan would require full reimbursement records and per diem rules, but faces House rejection and political risk in an election year. West Virginia rivals Randolph and Byrd split on the measure, while a Senate victory may reflect strategic positioning.
The piece blends foreign policy critique with a fireside view of the Eisenhower era. It cites Herter asserting the administration’s retreat from personal diplomacy and Johnson calling for a gray haired leader. It notes Nixon pledging tax reform amid a polarized political climate.
The editorial calls for responsible, open governance to avoid jeopardizing South Charleston's credit and industry appeal as it considers a 9 million dollar sale of revenue bonds for the sanitary sewer project. It condemns hasty actions by four council members and warns such moves could harm the city and region.
A columnist questions the idea of charging admission to South Charleston City Council meetings as a potential revenue source amid municipal funding strains. The piece weighs practicality and public access concerns while suggesting a bold, controversial fiscal option.
Readers discuss Senator Goldwater’s call for extending or amending anti-trust laws to curb union boss dominance. The letter writers debate whether such laws would target unions or broader power structures and reflect political power shifts between labor and management. The page also notes concerns about city air quality and interstate highways affecting indoor air versus outside air.
Washington reports that Sen. John Kennedy and his aides are near full mobilization to lock in delegates before the Los Angeles balloting. A Kennedy staff sits at the Hotel Biltmore in LA while Kennedy and his operation press the case for a stronger peace platform amid shifting Democratic strength and questions about Eisenhower’s final months.
The piece surveys Southern conservatives shifting toward Eisenhower Republicans if Lyndon Johnson and Jack Kennedy lead the ticket. It notes Kennedy’s strength in the North and Johnson’s appeal in the South, with Nixon seen as untrustworthy by some. It mentions Kennedy’s Grassroots organization and summer convention dynamics.
A quotation urges holding high ideals to influence every person you meet and gain immeasurably in character and power. The note attributes the saying to KLT with a misspelled attribution and imperfect punctuation.
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