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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1931
Page
6
The Charleston Gazette reports Governor Conley will not call a special session. The piece analyzes political dynamics, veto patterns, and the costs and implications of such a session amid relief debates and statewide governance.
An opinion warns prosperity hinges on Congress while flagging hidden scandals, excessive corporate salaries, boilerplate overhead, and rising costs. It argues public relief requires scrutiny of money, parity between cash and goods, and citizen engagement in government despite widespread ignorance.
In a measured call to Congress, writers criticize mob influence and insist on immediate relief for those distressed by floods and taxes. They urge establishing an adequate circulating medium and warn against bankers’ influence while stressing constitutional duty and public welfare.
A Commerce Department survey of trade and manufacturing firms shows that those maintaining strong advertising campaigns report better sales during a prolonged low mood. Firms credit persistent, intelligent advertising as key to winning customers and sustaining volume in adversity.
A Clarksburg Exponent notice urges curbing trivial small time radio stations cluttering the airwaves. Weirton and Ohio observe gas tax ideas, and a Parkersburg Sentinel opinion advocates a production tax on West Virginia gas to fund public needs.
An intercepted message addresses Mr T a Newcomer to the County Assessor’s office in Charleston West Virginia. It mentions assessing real estate for 1932 and references the sheriff’s office in relation to locating most items.
McIntyre reports on End Carroll modernistic temple scenes backstage at the theater. He describes glittering salons, mirrors, makeup tables, and the burlesque atmosphere with actors, call boys, and backstage rituals, noting the price of instant dismissals and the banishment of certain guests.
In a Texas congressional special election, Garner weighs the fourteenth district outcome and the Democratic surge after Wurzbach's death. The race reshaped hopes for Garner to attain the speakership, with strategy centered on uniting Democratic candidates before the vote.
The piece debates originality versus imitation arguing a poor original is worse than a good copy. It urges originality without freakishness and notes easier to imitate than to think up something new. Please Turn to Page 12.
A Charleston Gazette promotion offers a 5,000 word bulletin of recipes for national dishes from various cuisines. The appeal notes readers can request the bulletin by mailing a coupon with six cents or postage stamps to Dept. 15b, Washington Bureau, Charleston, indicating interest and providing contact details.
A reader asks about mole removal and cancer risk. Dr. Bloodgood notes precancerous skin defects include warts and keratoses, with various removal methods such as carbon dioxide, electrolysis, X rays, and ultraviolet light. Blue nevi are highlighted as dangerous and should be removed early.
The speaker reflects on changing views from environment to heredity, recounting how two sisters influenced the belief that inherited traits shape character. They note that despite initial doubts, heredity now seems the stronger force guiding behavior and life outcomes.
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