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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1933
Page
4
A 1933 editorial warns against gerrymandering in state reapportionment. It cites counties losing representation as populations shift, urging fair districts with equal voice for Roane Boone and Mercer regions, and references a Point Pleasant Citizen critique supporting honest redistricting.
An editorial argues that multiple counties show unequal legislative representation by population. It cites Grant, Hardy, Mineral, Preston, and Tucker counties with low delegate counts despite sizable populations, and contrasts Mason, Raleigh, Boone, and Logan counties. The piece urges the legislature to correct this inequity in favor of fair play.
Hampshire Review notes a hostile remark aimed at Governor Kump over a demanded payment and recalls a racial incident. The Elking Intermountain item summarizes a state Mines report showing 347,236 tons of coal mined in 1932 with nine deaths between 1927 and 1923, mostly from tool and coal falls, urging stricter timbering and safety rules.
A converted news dispatch discusses possible creation of a new county centered around Montgomery Fayette with parts from Kanawha and Fayette, noting Kanawha’s size and suggesting some counties could merge while cities gain better road links and shorter distances.
Daily Washington Merry-Go-Round notes Yale Review is nearly impossible to buy in D C shops. It cites two major articles, Japanese strategy in the Far East and Manchurian diplomacy by MacMurray. The column also covers Mellon and Reed in relation to the NRA, Pittsburgh glass tariffs, and a reader mailbag with brief notes from readers across the country.
Fragmented diary style notes from a New York day recounting breakfast at a Pudor City tea room, encounters with Fay Templeton and Nellie Hussey, remarks on Buddhism, a decrepit bloodhound, phone gossip with Floyd Gibbons, and glimpses of artists like Gilbert White and John McCormick. The entry mixes social commentary with fleeting observations of strangers, weather, and a late-night theatre outing.
Fragmented OCR narrative notes chaotic scenes in New York and Chicago showing public disorder, alcohol issues, and satirical references to Prohibition era politics. It references Oregon tax drinking, California wine growers, and broad critique of news reporting with a 1933 copyright note.
Washington Close-Up analyzes how Governor Rolph and Herbert Hoover faced political consequences over the San Jose lynching. The dispute tests Republican alignment in California as Rolph eyes possible senate run while Hoover fends off pressure amid national tensions.
Reader quiz page offering multiple choice and open questions on history science and culture. Includes names like Oscar meaning Warrior and details on lighthouse counts, World War I figures, and notable figures, with instructions to mail a question for three cents and return postage.
Arthur Brisbane notes from a Texas train journey discuss bootlegging across the Rio Grande, the Mexican side with caped riders, and potential measures such as border lanes and floodlit patrols. He cites recent deadly whisky clashes near El Paso, and remarks on enforcement challenges and proposed federal actions.
A writer argues that nature, while offering sunsets, blooms, and fertile fields, also harbors dangers like stings, blights, harsh weather, and costly taxes. The piece suggests farmers bear the cost of nature’s hazards and hints a risky partnership with nature, even to the point of preferring a saber toothed tiger over Mother Nature for a peaceful old age. The author asks for discretion in repeating these views.
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