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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1941
Page
6
Published by The Daily Gazette Company Charleston West Virginia bold header and subscription rates list AP news and advertising reps with a Ruskin quote noting child character virtues humility faith charity and cheerfulness converted in the ending line.
A wartime editorial argues freedom and the Bill of Rights define a free nation. It warns totalitarian regimes would suspend rights, enforce with fear, and rely on secret arrests and punishment to preserve power. The piece stresses living by basic freedoms as essential to national dignity and global safety.
Raymond argues after Pearl Harbor the nation must crush Japan Germany and Italy to be truly safe from treachery and attack. He praises Wake Island and Captain Kelly, warns against Hitler’s regime, and urges support for victory with defense bonds and planes.
John Brawley Post of the American Legion calls on the governor to provide guards replacing the National Guard, urging a special legislative session if needed. The piece argues the nation is at war and defense of factories and workers requires government action, with local manpower to assist in organization.
A satirical piece warns against buying greetings for Hitler and explains that such items are defense bonds and stamps sold in stores and offices. It argues the act would signal support for Hitler and hasten his downfall, urging readers to reject the idea.
Fighting mad volunteers flood the Charleston naval recruiting station and others nationwide as youths respond to the Pearl Harbor shock. Mountain-bred boys seek action and a chance to prove themselves, willingly leaving home to begin a new life at sea despite dangers.
The speaker argues America First died at Pearl Harbor and a new order rises for freedom and equality. He notes politicians like Nye Wheeler Reynolds and Lindbergh shifted to support for America after war began and suggests the FBI will pursue enemies who exploited the movement.
A public commentator urges Americans to stretch their minds during wartime hardships. He warns of economic strain and social change, calling for a nobler personal style and collective resilience as production and daily life adapt to the war effort.
The first U S blackout since World War I hit Beverly Hills as guests dined by candlelight. A host used a torch to illuminate the turkey while neighborhood lights disappeared. The scene shifted to cafes and hotel lobbies as residents prepared blackout rooms.
Dispatch reveals internal debates in the U S State Department over appeasement with Japan before Pearl Harbor. Officials led by Maxwell Hamilton warned against negotiations while others, including Cabot Coville and Frank A. Schuler, opposed appeasement. Coville resigned and was reassigned.
A decoded December 14 1941 intercept warns about blackouts and air raid warnings. The note refers to a cautionary parable the boy who cried wolf and urges prudent action amid looming danger.
Letters from St Albans and Red Jacket defend President Roosevelt urging national unity and strong response to aggression while recalling 1932 miners’ strike views and criticism of those who doubt government leadership.
The Statue of Liberty torch will be lit by three new 3000-watt mercury vapor lamps on Jan 3 replacing 13 older incandescent bulbs. Developed by Westinghouse under Samuel Hibben, the lamps will project light 20 miles to sea and aid national defense with high intensity, while easing maintenance in defense plants. Citizens face material shortages as war production climbs, but retailers promote substitutes and consumer education to cope with rising costs.
Weatbrook Pegler argues that Adolf Hitler relieved Americans of confusing blame by shifting responsibility from international bankers to the nation and its government. He portrays the prewar era as the fault of Germany and praises Nye's probes while lamenting deserted war industries and widespread unemployment as war nears.
The passage argues Britain dropped its guard during Chamberlain’s Munich visit and failed to prepare for possible clash with Hitler. It notes France lacked aviation, the United States was weak, and Britain showed weakness despite bravery.
A comic reminiscence by Arthur Bogs Baer about dressing as Santa Claus, beard burns from spontaneous combustion, and wary reflections on public figures. The piece muses on artificial whiskers, Civil War icons, and a wary stance toward crowds and fate.
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