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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1963
Page
6
Editorial argues the central national challenge is the emancipation of the Negro, not space or defense. It cites James Reston noting the problem has become a revolution spreading beyond the South and demanding urgent citizen action.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee presses the Kennedy administration on foreign military aid and allied defense spending. It questions why the U S bears a disproportionate burden and urges allies to assume more responsibility while noting allies like Italy Britain and France spend far less of national income on defense. The piece links this to broader struggles over civil rights and presidential measures, arguing the Negro freedom crisis is the nation’s top issue.
A speaker declares willingness to know the worst truth and to provide for it despite anguish of spirit. The quotation stresses eyes that see not and ears that hear not the matters crucial to temporal salvation and personal accountability.
In a letters page style clash readers defend and attack a local theatre critic. J C Hodkins lauds The 35th Star as thrilling and well produced, while Mrs Edward W Pointer argues for a vetted reviewer and condemns the self appointed critic. A separate letter urges stricter traffic rules to protect pedestrians.
An elderly neighbor woman in her 80s was struck by a left turn driver under green light conditions. She suffered a broken leg, possible internal injuries, and was hospitalized after the collision.
Ralph McGill cites a British twist of Western culture as prosperity fuels lavish spending and moral laxity. The piece discusses press sensationalism, luxury trends, and a social shift toward gambling and conspicuous consumption.
In a Nixon era interview, Arthur Krook discusses Kennedy re election tactics. He defends using a three blade whip-saw framing equal rights legislation as a moral issue while targeting Republican voting blocs and portraying the party as the white man’s choice. He notes the Kennedys need four more years to enact their program.
The Area Redevelopment Administration approved 23.835 million for West Virginia park projects and Kanawha State Forest, a 6596 acre area near Charleston, is urged for road improvements and possible park status. Advocates note its high local demand and propose relocating portions to a state park with forest preserve, to better serve Kanawha Valley residents.
A June 28 1963 note from Clarence Taylor of FMC Corp in South Charleston West Virginia discusses an armored car and a 5 p.m. crash. The message hints at a security concern and is labeled as an intercepted communication with page 1 reference.
A satirical collage notes Fletcher Knebel on the 1964 Democratic gathering in Atlantic City for Kennedy speech hopes and a playful poke at politics and culture. It mentions Caplin easing expense rules, U. S. airmen in London linked to Christine Keeler rumor, and Goldwater pressing the GOP bid.
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