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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1957
Page
12
Editorial argues for scrapping conscription in favor of a professional military. It cites plummeting retention, Congress bills to raise pay, and argues better wages would create stable, seasoned personnel, saving billions and strengthening national defense without draft costs.
The National Safety Council maps a grim holiday forecast. A male victim on a rural highway, likely after drinking, may crash between 6 and 9 p.m. The piece laments wasted safety investments and urges common sense to prevent tragedies.
The Harleeston City Council approved payments totaling 1 250 to the city clerk and 1 000 to the city solicitor and his assistant for work tied to the municipal bond election at the civic center. The move, urged by Mayor Copenhaver, drew criticism as an unjustified precedent.
The president cited higher prices for a fighter plane now at about 1.5 million dollars up from 300 thousand in 1950. He noted submarine costs doubling since 1950 and atomic energy costs four times higher.
Republican factions in Kanawha County voice confusion and anger over patronage moves, as Hubert Kelly, former Kanawha County Court president, is rumored for a state post. The piece traces Kelly’s political history, possible targets, and the impact on Underwood administration.
Guest editorial notes Charleston and Pittsburgh face a similar issue with fund-raising drives. The West Virginia Heart Association was blocked from a separate campaign in Charleston, prompting support for consolidating campaigns under the United Fund to avoid duplicative solicitations.
Illinois visitor praises Hawk's Nest State Park and WV beauty while condemning industrial smoke in Kanawha Valley. Letters urge better air quality amid rising asthma concerns and a retort defends belief in Christ with historical evidence. A reader laments housing bias against large families and questions generational judgment from elders. Elkview.
Washington editorials detail Immigration Service misuse and GAO findings tied to General Swing. They note questioned expenditures including Mexico trips funded by taxpayers, travel vouchers overclaimed by 73.85, and alleged concealment of hunting trips as official business. The piece discusses the GOP and Eisenhower’s intergovernmental cooperation push and FDIC appointment politics.
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