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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1928
Page
4
Editorial notes highlight regional growth in West Virginia with bold claims of prominence. A quoted thought from Robert Louis Stevenson offers a reflective line on youth and joy as the day opens on December 1, 1928.
A defense and foreign policy argument argues for maintaining a strong navy as essential to protecting U.S. territory and rights, aiding in global humanitarian aid, and preserving international influence. It cites treaties, the League of Nations, and evolving global duties with emphasis on avoiding war while ensuring security.
The Morgantown Press lauds Dr. John R. Turner as a progressive leader who will push WVU to expand over the next decade. It notes WVU's funding compares unfavorably and argues for converting small colleges into normal schools to train teachers, while praising Marshall College’s regional role and criticizing political influence on higher education.
A speaker argues the Huntington institution should be wiped from the map while criticizing Normal schools. The board of control allegedly says the state already employs more teachers than it trains, leading to an expanding surplus and a dwindling student base.
The Buckhannon Delta contends southern West Virginia is shortchanged in Republican influence as Walter Hallanan, a strong organizer, moves toward the presidency of the State Senate with broad support. Hallanan’s prior roles as Hatfield secretary and state tax commissioner are cited as proof of ability and leadership.
A survey of editorials and columns argues German remains essential in education despite bias. It cites studies of Goethe Heine and Kant as core to culture, critiques French and Spanish emphasis, and notes wartime attitudes recede as German instruction advocates press for classroom priority.
Arthur Brisbane notes that turning fifty brings reflections on life and work while history pieces cover Patterson's flying ventures with his daughter Alicia and a new mighty locomotive for the Northern Pacific. The column also mentions Vanderbilt's bronze statue move and Hoover's parade critique, ending with Baldwin's story on lending during war.
New York November 30 Roy Chapman's back from the Gobi with Christmas gifts for scientists and the curious. He brings eight foot jaws, alab teeth, seven titanothere skulls, more eggs from the duckhill iguangton, and a six million year old thirty foot womblatt described as a one man animal ready to roam the landscape.
Reader questions link local sickness to persistent drinking and consumption of turkey and moonshine. The letter suggests public health concerns and urges attention to alcohol and related practices in Kana County.
A Washington information service offers free help with inquiries. Q and A cover tallness society founded in 1927, sleeping positions and heart strain, southern dialect variety since colonial times, buttermilk alcohol content, bayberry gathering and wax yields, wartime railroad operation costs, Charles Thomas career shift to singing, and Stanford Memorial Chapel carving material.
The Yebechat dance depicts nature gods of the Navana who heal the sick. Historically painted god figures were wiped away, then woven into tugs Sotsele rugs on hand looms. Side-to-side symmetry signals identical designs on both sides, though such pieces were not common.
From Salem Virginia Mt Regis station reports Charles A Brubeck of Logan is improving in the tuberculosis ward. The World War veteran and Logan American Legion post commander is identified as a patient at the Salem hospital.
The Charleston Gazette promotes a modern map and atlas by the Washington Information Bureau. It details largest U S cities by population and area, lists states by area and population, and promises a five color map with territorial details.
An advice piece urges parents to avoid overheating babies with heavy clothing and blankets, promoting loose clothing and freedom of movement. It argues heat and weight hinder vigor, and children should be dressed lightly to support healthy development. It also includes a Q&A section on tonsil surgery weight gain and shingles, advising consultation and dietary exercise.
A column observes fanciful ties between high priced attire and status in New York. It notes executives losing ground despite pay, the allure of fronting prosperity, the tight controls of speakeasy openings, and the romance of stage life amid uncertainties.
Washington observers expect Genator Jim Reed of Missouri to be a dominant figure when Congress opens next month. His sharp politics and anticipated retirement plans could rattle Democratic ranks and shape early 70th Congress floor dynamics.
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