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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1933
Page
6
An August 1 1983 Charleston Gazette item presents a Thought For Today focusing on recognizing and cultivating one’s strongest point. The message urges individuals to identify their dominant gift and develop it to excel.
Prominent visitor Hon Theodore A Peyser congressman from New York's 17th district toured Charleston over Sunday and Monday. Born in Charleston he rose to prominence in New York in the insurance business with Northwestern Mutual Life and aligns with the Democratic Party like his father. The article recalls Peyser's role in the Wagner Peyser bill and his support for Franklin Roosevelt, noting his influence in shifting a Republican district toward the Democratic ticket.
A chaotic editorial argues for shorter workdays and higher pay to boost efficiency. It recalls World War civilian labor, noting workers doubled output under pressure, then adapted to new demands. It asserts fatigue does not reduce effort and mental refreshment boosts performance, framing faster schedules as essential for victory and better products.
A faction announces compensation tied to the knowledge of a job well done. The policy signals reward for successful work and reinforcing performance standards across operations.
Thousands of yards of ticker tape rained from Broadway windows in New York celebrating two international heroes, Wiley Post and General Balbo. The spectacle turned the crowd's cheers into a public tribute to aviation pioneers and daring feats.
Howard B. Bloc of Norge Corp asserts advertising fueled American business during downturns and urges continued newspaper ads to educate consumers about true value. He says new recovery rules will boost advertising as firms differentiate products, expand choices, and help households manage budgets.
The reopening of plants like Edger Chompson at Carnegie Steel and Wheeling Iron works brings hundreds back to work. Donora and Monessen also resume open hearths, boosting employment in the steel and coal industries amid a broader recovery outlook.
The Daily Washington Merry-Go-Round notes Cuban sugar quotas and rumblings in Washington about sugar trade with Cuba. It highlights the NRA leadership mystery, labor concerns, and the Civilian Conservation Corps expansion as the administration pushes for ongoing enlistment and continued work in 1498 camps.
A collage of aviation and political jibes surfaces with references to Jimmy Mattern breaking a world record, Wiley Post and radio venues, and sharp humor about readers and medals. The piece satirizes press attention and public interest in air feats amid a chaotic 1933 context.
A dated fragment from July 31 1843 prints a brief note to a recipient named Madar. The message playfully scolds gossip and remarks on rumor spread in Kanawha City.
McIntyre Day By Day reports on film star Charlie Chaplin in City Lights and a stage stint featuring Fred Stone at the Globe. It mentions Grock and Nat Wille Felled, plus a look at cut rate ticket practices, subways builder Bam Rosolf, and social notes from the Brevoort Hotel with references to Meridith Michelson and other literary figures.
A Washington bystander notes the market dip in July amid Roosevelt recovery efforts. Officials considered options to curb prices, but the president faced balancing acts between stabilizing markets and preserving national prestige. Commentary touches on Johnson’s blanket code and partisan influences on policy.
Readers invited to mail questions to The Gazette Washington Bureau for answers on topics ranging from history to science. The page lists sample questions about public figures, geography, literature, and civics, with instructions for a small postage-paid reply.
In New York the thermometer hit 100 in the shade, the hottest July on record. Stocks and grain fell as prices slid. Mexico plans a six year economic program led by General Calles amid hopes for continental cooperation and potential border trade expansion with the United States. Kidnapping in Albany and related legal questions are noted as authorities push for details while cautious news agencies report varying wind and weather observations.
The narrative muses on sleeping and waking, contrasting night owls with early risers. It suggests the night offers music, stars, and quiet reflection, while dawn reveals sunrise beauty and birdsong. The speaker invites the reader to rest or rise, noting personal opinions on muse value and fate of the day.
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