08 Nov 1955
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1955
Page
1
Washington editors and writers told a House subcommittee that government information is being suppressed or managed, impairing the public’s right to know. They cited fear of reprisals and administrative measures that blur or hide facts.
Off year contests across 12 states include Kentucky governor race Philadelphia mayoral race and an Ohio referendum on a layoff pay plan for auto industry. Chandler seeks comeback in Kentucky while Denny aims to gain votes in a split Democratic primary. Philadelphia mayoral race features Richardson Dilworth against W Thacher Longstreth as voters turn out.
An item from the day’s newspaper listing entertainment and column notes. The readable text hints at sections titled Astrology and Purzte, with references to personals and want ads. The fragmentary page suggests a variety of amusements and column entries.
President Eisenhower named an emergency board to investigate a nationwide labor dispute that could trigger a strike on major railroads. The panel will defer any action for 60 days while inquiries proceed, covering 151 railroads seeking higher wages and 283 seeking changes in health and welfare benefits.
The piece argues that inflation lifts the standard of living temporarily but pushes prices higher until ordinary people can no longer afford basic goods and services. It frames inflation as a squeeze on households and a warning about sustained price growth.
GOP chairman Leonard W. Hall argues the Democratic Congress will face repudiation in 1956 unless it backs Eisenhower's domestic program. Senator Humphrey counters that Democrats will support their own program and Mansfield predicts increased Democratic strength in both houses for new proposals.
Ambassador Abba Eban pressed Assistant Secretary George W. Allen for jet fighters and other weapons to neutralize submarines and warplanes supplied by the Soviets to Egypt. Israel cites 75 to 100 million dollars of new Soviet arms, including MIG‑15 jets, Centurion tanks, and anti‑tank weapons, and seeks Western help to balance these shipments.
Soviet sources claim Molotov will return to Geneva with proposals on German unification at the Big Four foreign ministers conference. Reports say the plan could accept reunified Germany in NATO or Warsaw pacts while excluding East or West membership, with new Soviet baggage described as improving.
President Eisenhower will depart Fitzsimons Army Hospital on Friday to begin convalescence in the East and may not decide before January or February if he can run for re election. Dr Paul Dudley White said there is no current complication though more stress must be endured before a firm return to full duties.
The High Court unanimously ruled that racial segregation in tax funded public parks and playgrounds is illegal and ordered Negroes admitted to Atlanta public golf courses. The decisions mark a major step against the separate but equal doctrine beyond schools. Georgia Attorney General Eugene Cook hailed the ruling as advancing interracial marriage concerns.
Kanawha County officials met at the State Capitol with sheriffs, county commissioners and assessors to discuss funding and expanding local government training. State Tax Commissioner William R. Laird proposed an in service training school modeled on Connecticut’s program at West Virginia University to improve assessment skills and compliance with state aid rules. The plan envisions a five day basic course with possible advanced studies and an estimated tuition around 45 dollars per assessor.
In Today’s installment, the Fuehrer’s valet describes how Hitler allegedly urged generals to rapid action as Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Holland and France fell. The narrative notes Hitler’s nervous tension and purported indulgence in chocolates during critical days.
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