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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1950
Page
6
An early 1950s Charleston Gazette Independent notices the paper’s history, dates, and delivery details. A short meditation urges readers to consider blessings and endure life’s misfortunes with gratitude.
Dr. Lilienthal, former Atomic Energy Commission chair, argues for rapid industrial development of atomic power. He warns against ultra traditionalists who oppose innovation, cites history of progress, and urges the United States to surpass Russia in adopting atomic energy for industry.
The article notes only two women have served as governors Nellie Tayloe Ross and Miriam Ferguson. It highlights Ann Frohmiller Arizona state auditor as a Democratic candidate, and questions why women are scarce in top political posts despite capable credentials.
The National Gallery’s Van Dyck portrait of Cornelis Van der Geest is revealed as partly forged with only the head by the master and the body added later to raise value. X ray showed the adulteration and experts note difficulty in distinguishing genuine works from fakes.
A New York column sketches former Belgian Leopold and other ex monarchs living abroad after World War II. It notes Leopold’s return hopes for July and describes ex kings Michael of Romania and Umberto of Italy, plus Don Juan and the Count de Paris, among other pretenders. Peter of Yugoslavia and Otto of Austria are also mentioned.
A Journalism Department study questions whether sports writers portray true pictures of contests. It analyzes football from two angles the expert analysis and the ticket buyer view while noting the sensationalism in boxing wrestling and issues in baseball including incentives like free meals and travel for hometown writers.
Washington column notes Atty. Gen. McGrath faces pressure over wiretap probes linked to Sen. Brewster and Rosemont era cases. It cites past Rhode Island and Amerasia ties, notes officials saw police-state methods, and reports Bush-era inquiries resisted prosecution before McGrath sought limited action.
W T Coleman, known as Daddy of the Park, is noted for his close association with park activities and community leadership. The brief item highlights his dedication and long service to local recreation programs.
Victor Riesel profile of Dick Deverall recounts alleged 150 Communists active in the Talengang region near Bombay. It claims attacks on police, ammunition seizures, and a 45 minute raid injuring constables. notes Indian government warnings of Soviet undercover invasion and calls the violence a genuine war in progress.
The text poses varied trivia and explanations. It covers Vanillas as orchids, the passion flower symbolism, elephants’ foot soles in jungles and zoos, Civil War David boats, and rainbows formed by light reflections. It reflects a reader-quiz style page with brief factual sketches and questions.
A reader letters page discusses two grave errors in policy. One underestimates Soviet aims toward global communism and the other wrongly attributes worldwide ferment to communism alone. The piece urges an active democratic policy presenting democracy as progressive and robust rather than defensive.
The June 26 Gazette reports George N. Craig national commander of the American Legion discusses a forthcoming article in the Legion magazine. He claims Communists use intimidation to suppress dissent and political discussion, citing cases in Connecticut and accusations against Draper and Adler.
New York faces excessive rainfall with floods and high water affecting homes and businesses. Rainmakers and weather lore appear in local chatter as residents note shortages in some areas while others flood. Public notices describe widespread waterlogged roads and seasonal disruptions in urban life.
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