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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1961
Page
9
A brief note from Mountaineer Chapter DAR in City addresses the Dear Girls warning readers about a planned uproar by the Adena Redmen. The message signals local organization activity and a page 1 story reference.
Democratic state leaders plot a gradual handover as Smith remains head of the new State Department of Commerce while planning an orderly transition. Barron eyes a broad package including divisional directors as reforms push for tourism and industrial development in Kanawha County.
Our stance supports Senator Kennedy and the American Veterans Committee in urging Congress to raise compensation for service connected disabilities. The piece argues that seriously wounded veterans deserve fuller support while able bodied veterans often receive subsidies, urging a principled, targeted approach over blanket pensions. It criticizes veteran lobbying for expansive pensions and calls for careful scrutiny of pensions welfare and largesse.
Fletcher Knebel notes Potomac Fever as Japan's Prime Minister Toda visits Kennedy. Dillon foresees a business boom amid New Frontier sacrifice calls. Democrats tire of bad times while old disputes over race religion and Republicans linger in Congress.
West Virginia readers urged correction of misinformation on the South Charleston mound marker. State archaeologists and local historians argued the city should fund the correction, highlighting the need for accurate public history at a key site.
A readers letter in The Gazette denounces Richard Nixon and accuses him of political self interest while defending Democratic ideals. The writer cites foreign policy failures and criticizes the Republican administration.
Senate Democrats push a free city Berlin plan to open discussion while Bridges warns against any concession. Kennedy aims to educate public opinion. Rusk confirms no policy change. Tensions rise amid delayed travel and limited White House appearances as global nerves fray. Copyright, 1961.
An Arizona NEA poll finds teachers largely support federal aid in general but a Phoenix teacherStephen Griswold argues against federal aid. He warns it could erode local control and community character despite short term relief.
The piece discusses proper usage of suspect and suspicion, pronunciation tips, and common misspellings. It then argues against federal aid without accountability, warning that government control accompanies funding and urging Congress to limit discretionary spending. It reflects concerns about responsibility, standards, and the drift toward dependence in society.
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