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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1954
Page
4
The Charleston Gazette presents a daily thought urging readers to dwell less on life’s horrors and focus on beauty. A brief reflection questions why people linger on ugly topics and invites choosing the blue skies and bright stars instead.
Voters in South Charleston face a special levy election that preserves current tax rates and funds services without new taxes. The measure, renewed since 1934, also decides annexation of Country Club Acres, Richmond Heights and Goshorn Addition, potentially placing the city among West Virginia’s top ten.
The West Virginia Constitution, written 82 years ago and amended 27 times, is seen as outdated. Leaders are urged to plan now for a possible new constitution, with Dr. Albert Sturm of WVU spearheading groundwork and urging bipartisan action at the next legislative session.
Congressional Quarterly outlines key statutes governing the mishandling of defense and classified data. It details penalties under the U S criminal code Espionage Act sections 794 795 797 and 798 along with the Uniform Code of Military Justice and the Atomic Energy Act. It explains fines imprisonment and potential death or life terms for severe offenses and outlines specific prohibited acts including obtaining transmitting or publishing sensitive material to unauthorized persons.
In a Readers' Forum letter, Charleston residents praise Governor Marland for pledging West Virginia to follow the Supreme Court's desegregation ruling. The writer attacks a "kick back" scheme tied to a "Hower fund" and laments statehouse corruption fueling candidate selection.
In a forward looking note the Gazette reports a May mayors meeting predicting a generation earlier consolidation. South Charleston could see a $2 million city building and bonds retired while taxes rise under a reduced municipal population. The piece questions timing as political maneuvering for next April votes.
Allenhurst, N J June 23. A voice from Bob Considine recounts a country house stay with Poopsie and Laure. The piece contrasts village life, air conditioning, porch scenes, dinners, and a longing for the city as the guests plan to return home.
Drew Pearson outlines how Churchill’s views on Molotov and Russia shifted over a decade. He recalls wartime debates on the Second Front, Churchill’s meetings with Stalin, and the 1944 surrender offer episode that sparked Stalin’s sharp note to Roosevelt.
Westbrook Pegler writes from New York praising Senator John Bricker as the logical Republican presidential choice in 1958. He defends constitutional fidelity, criticizes Eisenhower, and recalls past battles over anti communism and press freedom.
Analysis notes a looming nationwide steel strike risk as CIO United Steelworkers led by David McDonald faces a tough bargaining stance with U S Steel. White House neutrality persists with both sides seeking leverage, while industry and union leaders weigh wage increases and long-term impact on wartime production.
Harrison B. Smith was chosen president of Kanawha Banking and Trust Co to succeed Isaac Noyes Smith Sr with Isaac N. Smith Jr elected to the board. Charleston Independent District Education Board won permission to build a $14,000 club house at Laidley Field. The state court upheld the ripper law removing C. L. Heaberlin as compensation commissioner. Cabell County Revolutionary graves proposed moved for central monument. John E. Faulconer became editor and manager of Hinton Daily News. Nationally the treasury reported a near 200 million surplus due to higher income tax. Foreign news item reports a missing seaplane crew found afloat near Azores.
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