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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1956
Page
6
Dwight L. Moody is quoted as a great philosopher who judged human nature by humility. The column reflects on a man who speaks constantly of himself as evidence of spiritual failure, urging readers to consider true virtue over vanity.
An Kanawha County polio chapter rejects joining a United Fund study arguing it would harm polio goals. The editorial urges cooperation, noting United Funds often boost overall giving and that a lone wolf stance can hurt other charities and public perception.
The Navy plans to add the Rifle Colorado oil shale mines and pilot plant to its mothball fleet if a federal plan proceeds. After $17 million spent since 1946, Congress balks at continuing mining and shale to oil, though defense and wartime needs argue for standby capability. The Interior Department wants to close Rifle for now, yet a future disruption of overseas oil could renew strategic value.
The Gazette calls for action on Kanawie Riverfront, Liffing golf course for Coonskin Park, and expanded facilities. It emphasizes more off street parking, east west viaduct, four lane turnpike, south side boulevard, new airport highway, railroad grade separations and morality in government. It also discusses primary election fraud guards, uniform property assessments, no secrecy in public affairs and a special levy for Coonskin Park and expanded farm facilities.
Atlantic City dispatch notes 21 Republican governors drafted a letter asking Eisenhower to run again but deliberately omitted Richard Nixon. Gov. Fred Hall of Kansas confirms Nixon’s name was left off by design amid signs of unease about Nixon among several governors. Chotiner’s ties to Nixon and the 1952 campaign are referenced as the piece surveys party unity and contingency planning ahead of November.
Washington reveals the pressures President Eisenhower faced before his illness. He urged reinstating a one billion dollar foreign aid bill to aid overseas bases, delivering a vivid two five minute speeches. Critics and aides clashed over loyalty, Oregon endorsements, and leadership, underscoring a hard burden for a heart‑conditioned chief.
Victor Riesel argues the Fund for the Republic uses anonymous informers in radio and film criticism. He notes Harvey Matusow faces a six count perjury trial in Federal Court on August 25.
The Gazette reports a crowded local police court docket as officers conduct their third gambling raid in a week and press the crackdown on home brew and whisky establishments. State taxes show a mixed revenue change with auto license revenue down and gasoline taxes up in the first ten months of the current fiscal year. Nationally Sen William H King signals action to block Soviet imports after January 1 while commenting on Hoover debt holiday implications for Russia.
A long narrative traces Adam von Trott's 1940 visit to New York linking him to William Jay Schieffelin and Isadore Lipschutz. It outlines ties to the Society for The Prevention of World War II, the Non-Sectarian Anti-Nazi League, and alleged Communist fronts. It mentions FBI interest, a Washington visit, and connections between Schieffelin, Garrison, and Hiss era figures, framing a web of espionage and political intrigue.
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