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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1935
Page
6
The Charleston Gazette features a children’s verse about needing only one brother, a Preamble excerpt from the U S Constitution, and standard newspaper masthead details with notice of publication. The piece reflects a period voice and national civic framing typical of the era in West Virginia.
Charleston voters voiced support on Thursday for fast tracking a new and beautiful bridge to serve a growing city rich in natural resources. They urged officials to begin work promptly, saying opportunities must not be lost and costs should be trimmed where possible, as the project aims to be completed within six months under Works Progress Administration funding.
Public debate follows Dr Allen's Rotary Club remarks arguing constitutional flexibility. Governor Kump rejects immediate resignation demand and defers to the state board of education, while supporters urge constitutional change to meet present needs and cite historical figures and legal change in 1933 as precedent.
The text questions whether the American people can govern themselves and critiques calls to rigidly defend the Constitution. It notes Doctor Allen criticizing the Supreme Court and hopes Judge Simms will seek a definite Board of Education ruling on free speech, contrasting with Governor Kump’s stance.
A St Louis council bill to bar car radios prompts letters arguing the danger of mixing music with drivers. Some writers mock the idea by pitting blondes against a dark haired Venus, sparking a local controversy while editors skip entering the fray.
Dr. Seule Harris of Birmingham argues dieting and smoking cause disorders, sparking debate at the Southern Medical Association. The column also notes editors weigh propaganda in newspapers, contrasting news with free publicity and reader fatigue in Clarkeburg Exponent Telegram remarks.
West Virginia hunters report plentiful deer in Preston Grant and Tucker counties while Pennsylvania sees higher casualties since the season opened last Monday. Only ducks may be shot in this state and wardens with state police patrol hunting grounds vigilantly. A 12 point buck weighing 250 pounds was claimed by 15 year old Dorsey Crogan of Keyser. Route 60 raids uncover legal shooting evidence and wildlife taken at mountain homes.
In Hampshire county a bird-hunter fired at a bobcat but a pheasant crossing the shot string yielded two birds. Meanwhile Melaon Harrah of Welch in McDowell County had a bizarre 9 buck haul without firing a shot as a buck leaped into a ditch and necked itself. The sportsmen’s club held a venison dinner with proceeds to stock young deer around Welch.
European fear of a tripartite alliance among Germany Italy and Japan resurfaces with Mussolini denying quotes. Phillips Hull and Stimson croquet echoes show U S plans at London talks. Kellogg returns to sit in capitol while dam and rail notes touch PWA and ICC matters. Hoover Knox McNary Wallace and Townsend plans stir party rumors as officials chart 1932 strategies.
A dated December 6 1935 note from Simms Charleston West Virginia addresses John and mocks Republicans over constitutional issue. The letter is signed by Mr Jatin T.
A humorous 1935 column chronicles a slippery New York day, with McIntyre quipping about rubbers, confidence, and bold antics on icy sidewalks. The piece riffs on pedestrians dodging slick patches, cheeky banter with bystanders, and memories of dancing and bravado amid winter conditions.
Washington Close-Up notes that American plans for colossal battleships, designed before WWI, could influence the London conference. It argues U S trend toward large, self sustaining vessels remains, even with treaty limits, potentially pressuring other powers to accept ongoing size and gun restrictions.
Readers can mail questions to the Gazette Washington Bureau at 1303 New York Avenue NW Washington DC. Try seven of the quiz questions on pages and learn common errors. Includes sections on famous inventions and philately with coupon offers and prices.
A compact opinion piece by Arthur Brisbane appears in the 1935 Gazette section. It offers broad reflections on global affairs, media influence, and the role of editors in shaping public discourse. The piece presents a measured critique of contemporary events and press ethics.
The article reports Gen William C Mitchell urging court martial over US air power neglect and stresses Alaska as key to Asia defense. It notes Japan could strike New York or Chicago from Alaska, and laments lack of capable planes. It mentions Roosevelt, Russia, Ethiopia and Italy’s campaign with air raids.
A garbled, wartime fragment depicts Italian air assaults and a beleaguered crowd. An odd green umbrella symbolically offers scant protection as aircraft press attacks. The scene centers on Belassie and Imperial forces amid confusion and fear.
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