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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1962
Page
2
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West Virginia leaders urge education driven by adult programs to relieve unemployment caused by automation. Sen Symington links growing inequality to the crisis as workers aged out of mining shift, while educator Charles Nelson argues for leadership focused adult education and campus exposure. Dr Paul A Miller outlines WVU plan to expand adult education to meet these challenges.
Fletcher Knebel writes on political tension and foreign policy under the Kennedy administration. It notes warnings to Red China, defense of Quemoy and Matsu, Nixon speeches from 1960, and a casual joke about Billie Selates as a cotton farmer. Congress similarly mocks indecision ahead of the campaign.
Editorial notes a Steel Magazine survey of 1,600 executives showing 80 percent say officials do not understand business needs, yet 96 percent think businessmen should engage more in politics while only 15 percent are active now. It argues executives lack public communication skills and rely on outdated lobbying methods.
The piece notes the IRS began under Abraham Lincoln, marking its 100th birthday. It describes public buildings draped in black in Texas and Arizona and half staff at homes of several figures, while imagining reactions from Republicans and wealthy circles to the tax agency’s origins and withholding.
The Gazette letters urge timely, realistic feasibility criteria for the Allegheny Parkway. They challenge Interior and Park Service to move from study to action, asking how needs, priorities, and economic impact will be measured and applied to regional recreation and employment goals.
Top West Virginians seeking a centennial success should read the Seattle Times souvenir edition published in April. Ross Cunningham, associate editor, recalls the idea began with a doubt that it could be done, followed by rough months before wrinkles were ironed out and the world witnessed a show praised as one of the greatest on earth. Louise Bing, 109 Vine St., city.
Washington reacts with unease as Danish ambassador Knuth-Winterfeldt and many Danes object to the idea of Nixon representing the United States in a July 4 celebration at Rebild National Park Denmark. The trip, arranged by private sponsors, aims to showcase Nixon amid his California gubernatorial campaign and contrasts with Eisenhower’s own Europe plans.
A reminiscence on Edward M. Gilbert the Wall Street figure who funded social jaunts and charity dinners to gain cafe society access. The piece traces his rise from modest means to society patron, his ties to Elsa Maxwell, and the lure of publicity through generous donations, with wary notes on whether he can still fund the tab.
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