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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1933
Page
6
The Charleston Gazette lists new pricing for weekday and Sunday delivery. One week two dollars and forty hundred for daily and Sunday combined. three months options offered with various terms including six months. Subscription wear details appear in the notice.
A reflective maxim asserts conquering oneself surpasses defeating thousands of foes. The saying emphasizes inner mastery over external victory, valuing self-discipline and restraint as true strength.
In Marion County a federal jury acquitted J Blair of conspiracy tied to the eighteenth amendment. The judge’s posttrial remarks criticizing the verdict spark debate on judicial life terms, jury authority, and the need for public scrutiny of court conduct.
The United States Supreme Court signals a shift away from archaic common law rules such as a wife's disqualification as a witness in defense of her husband. The New York World Telegram notes the liberalizing move, compares it with Coke and Wigmore, and urges courts to abandon antiquated self incrimination protections when outdated.
Henry A. Wallace outlines a foreign trade dilemma noting a shrinking postwar purchasing power for farm products and urging readiness to accept foreign goods in repayment for loans and interest. He questions tariffs that block foreign credit and duties that hinder sales. The piece juxtaposes Wallace's measured critique with quips about scientists and education.
The Washington Merry-Go-Round reports that President Roosevelt faces tough opposition from within his party when Congress convenes. Senator Carter Glass fires back at NRA critics, while debates over patronage and democracy strain ties. References to editorials and internal AAA personnel spark controversy.
A reader asks about buying 4 500 cattle from West Virginia farms and the tax or probate implications. The note seeks clarity on payment terms and any related legal duties, reflecting farm trade and estate considerations.
West Virginia editors react to Senator Clyde B Johnsons county consolidation proposal. Clay County opposes joining Kanawha County and favors keeping local seats. The Parkersburg News and Wheeling Daily seize on potential loss of county seats while others call for study and caution before any law. Local pride and practical hurdles dominate the debate.
An editorial note summarizes Arthur Brisbane who writes for The Gazette. The column presents opinions as a feature alongside standard reporting, highlighting Brisbane as a leading editorial voice in the newspaper.
A column argues the United States should resist repaying wartime debts owed by European powers. It notes potential future European conflicts and urges avoiding entanglements that cost American lives and money. The piece also highlights golfer Gene Sarazen, an Italian-American noted for his winter stint in Florida and major titles, predicting further championships.
Distilled advice urges men to reassess life at 40, promising growth of character and prioritizing work, books, true friends, and solitary study. The message notes regret may arise, yet warns honesty at forty often anchors the rest of a man's days, with wisdom sharpening after sixty.
The letter laments massive Christmas tree cutting in the United States, warning of 20 million trees felled and left as waste by January 1, 1984. It questions the national practice, suggests alternatives like decorative shelves, and invites readers to discuss on Page 5 Part 3.
The piece riffs on wartime debt collection with odd phrases and misreads, noting Finland contributes fully while other nations ignore the issue. It recalls a past collector visiting as letters return unopened and jokes about talking through a keyhole to convince someone nobody died there.
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