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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1963
Page
3
Editorial urges Senate to reject the House amendment blocking a joint U S Soviet lunar mission. It argues cooperation would speed reaching the moon, cut costs, and avoid giving Khrushchev a propaganda advantage. The piece warns that passing the restriction would humiliate the president and weaken foreign policy.
The Gazette endorses Gov. Barron’s call for Judge William J. Thompson to lead an investigation into Kanawha County Schools. The plan, broader than prior proposals, could take months and aims to improve parent teacher cooperation and communication after a hazing death highlighted fears.
The West Virginia State Bar wrapped up its annual meeting in Bluefield last week by opposing a proposed 50 judge supra Supreme Court amendment and condemning radical CSG proposals. It urged a fund to reimburse clients harmed by dishonest acts of bar members and rejected the Earl Warren impeachment push in favor of equal rights through peaceful means.
Readers urge continued foreign aid to stabilize developing nations and counter insecurity. They criticize Goldwater’s centrism, defend Rep Slack, question equal rights claims, and raise concerns about FMC labor practices and union involvement in Kanawha Valley.
A letter from Betty L White of Cabin Creek Junction defends East Bank High School students against criticism by E L Keeney former mayor. She argues Keeney belittles youths and notes late night car activity while urging pride in students and parental responsibility.
Secretary of the Navy Fred Korth resigns amid a tense Navy TFX debate. Congress heard no carrier decision yet after the Saturday meeting. Senator Javits says Korth is "absolutely clean" as Nitze is named to succeed Korth, a move easing replacements amid McNamara’s defense team dynamics. Gilpatric plans to depart next month, with McNamara's civil service balance under scrutiny.
Doris Fleeson reports that Kennedy did not name a Texan as Navy secretary for the first time, drawing questions about Lyndon B. Johnson influence. The Baker case shadows the Senate, with ethics concerns rising as Mansfield and others weigh private hearings before a subcommittee is appointed.
In a dream interview, Madame Nhu defends a nonpolitical stance, praising Americans and denying influence over her husband. She plans private visits to Disneyland and Girl Scout meetings while staying out of Viet Nam politics. The dream ends with the sleeper waking from a choking shout.
Blanche Horan of 1554 Lee St praises J Edgar Hoover and the FBI in a letter arguing the agency safeguards national security. She fends off criticisms from the Emergency Civil Liberties Committee and presses against Times editorials deeming Hoover ineffective.
Myrtle Hamrick Clendenin asserts that the world's greatest university is not a school but an inquiring mind, a loving heart, a readiness to learn, and faith in God. She notes she is a housewife and mother of three, grandmother of five, without a high school diploma.
Potomac Fever notes Kennedy signs off on a substantial wheat export to the Soviet Union. The piece hints at geopolitical stakes and domestic reactions as the deal unfolds over time.
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