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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1964
Page
2
An editorial argues that fear and escalation in South Vietnam and nearby nations risk global conflict. It critiques Johnson administration aims and GOP attacks, questions public support, and endorses reviving Geneva-era negotiations to establish a peaceful, nuclear-avoiding framework for the region.
City observers report progress in Charleston Urban Renewal with two early purchases in the cleared district between Kanawha Boulevard and Virginia Street. Charleston National Bank moves to a modern building, boosting the project’s perceived value, while a motel and restaurant chain acquires property. The Urban Renewal Authority, chaired by Joe Beattie then replaced, has overseen removal of 90 businesses, razing of 3.5 acres, and sale of land to productive interests, signaling momentum for future projects and community confidence.
The quote asserts that humanity is one world family and that personal happiness depends on the happiness and well being of all. It argues that science can refute selfish apathy and that true prosperity requires securing the welfare of others, not just one’s own circle.
Walter Lippmann surveys a major Saigon command shakeup as a sign of deteriorating conditions. He traces U S strategy from Eisenhower through Kennedy, analyzes rival approaches to North Viet Nam, and argues for a negotiated settlement with China and the Soviet Union mediating, while maintaining a visible American presence. He warns that without balance of forces and credible deterrence, escalation could force dangerous moves.
West Virginia politics and the 1964 governor race are cast in a labor market frame as Cecil Underwood faces a Democratic advantage and a prospering economy. The piece notes misstatements on unemployment, compares Barron and Underwood records, and highlights Underwood's convention delegate status amid a GOP argument on state labor figures.
In San Francisco, Underwood faces a GOP split as Goldwater and Scranton loom in the coming weeks. Goldwater supporters raise $20,000 while Scranton gains West Virginia backing, underscoring moderates versus conservatives within the party.
An reporter visits Harold in a Wisconsin barn cluttered with tools and furniture projects. Harold claims he is the sole worker left in America capable of making bookshelves, after many subcontractors pass work up the chain. He laments inability to find help, noting 14,587,908 subcontractors rely on him, and jokes about Justice Holmes.
The report notes a bamboo bat in Southeast Asia seeking refuge in bamboo stems, Cyprus cottage crafts like lacework scarves and spreads, and the Smithsonian displaying a 1 4 ton steam locomotive. It mentions a primitive human ancestor discovery in East Africa and chimpanzee family bonds, with Kilimanjaro ascent and Watusi wealth linked to herd size.
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