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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1954
Page
4
A brief daily thought notes that only small people are wounded by small things and urges looking beyond thorns to the sky thanking God for the big trees. The entry on Page 4 of The Charleston Gazette dated Saturday June 26 1954 reflects a reflective aside typical of the period.
The piece argues that materialism dominates this era and that belief requires proof. It credits Billy Graham with supplying reasoned demonstrations of spiritual truths, challenging faith as mere acceptance, and showing how science falls short in proving purpose. It asserts people seek a guiding purpose and that Graham demonstrates that purpose through accessible reasoning.
A reader asks about women's political roles and state legislatures. The piece notes Vermont and Connecticut women in state offices, New York leading with 177 women in top jobs, and New Jersey second with 103. It covers gubernatorial vacancy appointments, civil defense warning times, and state legislative sessions. It concludes with historic committee chairmanships and lobbying figures.
In a Readers' Forum reply, a Charleston writer scolds women for scant dress, claims Christians should not expose themselves, and argues men whistle at immodesty. The letter defends modesty, cites biblical judgment, and praises a local man’s public work as a counterexample.
A reader criticizes party machine politics and calls for a Democrat challenger to Neely in the state race. A Gazette editor and reader opine on West Virginia Day parade timing and respect for the Lord's Day, urging reverence for state pride.
Washington report details a White House conference on foreign policy lacking concrete proposals or direction. President Eisenhower remained largely silent while Undersecretary Bedell Smith offered a bleak Geneva update. Senators said the briefing added little, signaling stalemate as Congress weighs adjournment plans and budget issues. The piece notes a mood of unease on Capitol Hill and a sense that real policy must come from the President.
Washington insiders reveal a three line defense strategy guiding U S Far East policy. Defense line one centers on Indochina with U N backing. line two covers Korea, Philippines, and Southeast Asia. line three declares war for Japan and other U S territories regardless of allies. The plan aims to counter China Russia while fostering a strong Japan and allied regional ties.
A mosaic column draws from varied voices including Emil H Prager at RPI, Joe Spock’s ancestry quip, and Ralph Vines in Cincinnati Enquirer. It muses on newspapers’ role, progress, and public concerns from hay fever lobbying to a Petrillo convention recap, ending with a wry note on Harry Truman and music politics.
Local items report City Building Inspector N Stark Sr issuing a permit for Appalachian Electric Power Co. at Virginia and Truslow. State notes H N Bradley appointed to State Board of Control. H Lee McCutcheon killed by train at Hinton. Road contracts go to J M Cain for 12 miles Winfield to Mason line. Monty Bros win Fraziers Bottom bridge. Adkins wins Hurricane bridge. National merger forms Curtiss Wright holding company. Justice Hitz sets Oct 7 for Albert Fall bribery trial. Foreign: Mrs Jean Assolant, wife of aviator, welcomed in Paris.
Victor Riesel reports a broad investigation into contractors who underpaid construction workers and inflated project costs, with data from AFL leaders and the Labor Department. Eight Labor investigators traced widespread wage fraud across multiple states, suggesting millions in losses and higher rents funded by tax dollars through FHA loans and guaranteed financing.
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