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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1964
Page
7
An editorial condemns racial violence in New York City and Mississippi, linking it to the Billie Holiday song Strange Fruit. It argues white assaults and Black voter suppression threaten civil rights, urging lawful protection and peaceful restoration of order to prevent a worse harvest of hate.
A reflection on liberty and respect for the flag urging inward reverence beyond outward acts. The piece notes that laws cannot command conscience and that forgetfulness of heritage harms appreciation of liberty won through struggle. It calls readers to thoughtful, respectful behavior during the National Anthem and flag ceremonies.
In a weekly commentary, the piece lauds the civil rights bill and its behind the scenes mobilization against racism. It contrasts India’s caste issues with American efforts to integrate Black citizens into full national life, calling the task noble for this generation.
A Gazette reader laments declining front-page quality and laments public apathy. He criticizes bond schemes, road right of way costs, and the Hawks Nest Park project while urging practical industry growth and employment training to avoid strikes and economic decay.
Pennsylvania Governor William Scranton strengthens his bid for the Republican presidential nomination as West Virginia delegates show mixed leaning. Goldwater still seen as strong by some, but Scranton’s Charleston visit and favorable reception boost his potential to sway undecided delegates ahead of the San Francisco convention.
A group of 26 St Augustine business leaders pledge voluntary compliance with the civil rights bill as Congress passes it, arguing law, not opinion, governs. The piece urges leaders across the South to uphold lawful measures, warning that defiance harms commerce and community progress while stressing broad national support for the act.
Brooks Atkinson surveys violence and cruelty in modern society and links public depravity to a broader historical pattern. He cites assassinations, lynching, and social unrest, notes science offers objective guidance, and contrasts Darwinian progress with cultural stagnation while invoking Huxley on evolution.
The passage muses on the prefixes ante and anti, notes common misspellings, and urges daily vocabulary growth with the word categorical. It reflects on civilization’s aims, Sir Julian’s disciplined thinking, wartime violence, and the belief that humanity can improve justice and endure amid conflict.
A dated note from June 26 1964 requests delivery of fresh air to smoggier valley districts. The message, signed Dear Doe, suggests coordinating to improve air quality in the region as described on Page 2.
The column notes Johnson and Ambassador Lodge align to keep leftists out of Saigon and rightists out of Washington while Scranton welcomes Lodge support. It mentions Massachusetts and New Hampshire as pivotal and hints at campaign timing across states. Harold Stassen mocks Goldwater delegates and jokes about ongoing campaigns. Rumor circulates about Henry Ford U marrying Christina Austin of England.
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