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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1955
Page
6
The Charleston Gazette marks 31 years serving West Virginia with a brief reflection for readers. A proverb section offers a quote about character and resilience, encouraging good cheer in public life.
Editorial urges inclusion of tourism in West Virginia’s economic study. It notes a 28 percent fall in tourist income and a $61,313,000 drop in revenue, despite tourism’s large regional impact. The piece calls for policy focus on expanding travel, lauding Arthur D. Little’s work but faulting its omission of tourism.
Bricker pushes a sixth version of his amendment to curb treaty power, arguing restraint on the President would be no greater than Eisenhower has shown. Dulles warns the change would diminish presidential negotiat ing authority and upset the balance of powers. The measure faces Senate hearings, with prospects varying between a 50 50 and a clearer path to passage, depending on post 1954 voting dynamics.
New York reports mourn the loss of Graham Dowling son of Eddie Dowling and Ray Dooley, killed en route to Buenos Aires as foreign correspondents cover Indochina and Pacific campaigns. The piece honors wartime press bravery and the family’s media legacy.
In a closed Senate Public Works hearing the vote on Hell's Canyon dam stalled as Sen. Russell Long opposed his fellow Democrats who favored government development. Republicans argued against government operation while Long pressed for immediate action before Sen. Murray's return. The context also notes a broader view of Operation Alert and other Cold War topics.
Victor Riesel argues that Tito controlled radio and press in Yugoslavia attacked the United States and the Catholic Church to sway Yugoslav workers against aid to Yugoslavia. The piece links Tito's lines to Peron and notes U S funds and interests in Argentina amid a revolt, with Peron addressing labor unions as chaos loomed.
A harsh critique argues the guaranteed annual wage violates constitutional rights and dignity. It contrasts workers' duty to save with union pressure backed by Ford and General Motors, condemning welfare schemes as fascist-leaning and predicting inflation and loss of worker autonomy.
Local notice reports Rev. and Mrs. Ronalds Cleland named superintendent and matron of the Davis Child Shelter on Washington Street by the Andres Home Society trustees. The change marks new leadership for the child care facility in the city.
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