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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1941
Page
6
Publication details for The Daily Gazette Company of Charleston West Virginia including subscription rates by mail and carrier, Associated Press branding, and postal matter notice. Includes a Thought For Today from Romans XIV:19 and a dated header for Monday Morning December 22, 1941.
In December 1941 a Charleston Gazette column argues Roosevelt faced criticism for engaging with Soviet Russia, noting Nazi advances and urging vigilance. It contends democracy evolves, warns against demonizing Russia, China, or China’s democracy, and stresses that teaching hate harms liberty. It calls for a thinking people to strengthen democracy and oppose tyranny.
U S military experts argue Japan faces big handicaps in plane production and pilot strength despite initial air successes. Japan's output is far below U S rates, with only about 300 monthly vs over 1 300 in the United States.
A historical reflection argues that Western views of Red Russia distort reality. It contrasts prewar U S. diplomacy, disarmament efforts, and economic independence with European mistreatment of the United States, then notes how propaganda and anti Russian bias persisted while Russia sought freedom and security amid shifting global power.
Samuel Grafton argues Leon Hendersons plan lets neighborhoods decide who may buy a tire, praising local self rule over universal rationing. He warns against overcentralization and urges civilian organization that values individual skills, calling for light trucks refrigeration radios and a potential second selective service board.
Dr Charles G Abbot secretary of the Smithsonian says solar radiation varies in fourteen cycles, with a 27 day pattern and a 23 year long cycle. He notes weather impacts from these periods and claims forecasting methods extend to two weeks, two years, and five years ahead.
A December 22 1941 note from Bear Loren and Boren Johnston of White Sulphur Springs West Virginia discusses possible use of the Greenbrier as a concentration camp by Uncle Sam. The letter reflects wartime security concerns and local sentiment.
ASHINGTON Dec 21 Officials keep quiet on steps toward an Allied compact for joint war management and postwar restoration. Roosevelt and Churchill drafted a postwar charter last August. now allied leaders may transform it into a formal agreement with Russia, China, Latin nations, and exiled governments to shape a new free world after victory.
Raymond Clapper discusses a twofold program for a united Allied war effort and postwar management. He cites an inter Allied wartime council coordinating military, economic, and shipping measures, plus lend lease style aid. He notes Roosevelt Hull and Churchill outlining principles opposing conquest, free trade, and equal access to raw materials to forge a broader security compact.
A Gazette readers forum column recalls constructive political letters and a weekly abuse letter about the president. Readers discuss patriotism, Scripture quotes, and whether critics should stay or leave. The piece mentions a state police promotion disappointment and community views from West Virginia and Kimberly.
The text argues that financing war must rely on machines and sacrifices, not riches, asking if surrender is acceptable. It notes nonessential expenses and higher taxes, plus citizen lending, while rejecting the idea of losing to Hitler as an option. It also reflects on Ernst Udet, praising his air talent yet condemning Nazi corruption of virtue.
Westbrook Pegler accuses Tammany Hall and Hague allies of heavy corruption on the New York waterfront. He details longshoremen and union leaders coerced by a crime network tied to political figures, priests, and racketeers across New York and Jersey City, naming Joe Fay and others in a sweeping attack.
The spoof piece references wartime satire and social fears during holiday shopping. It mocks public panic and anti-Japanese sentiment while feigning a clash of grandiose symbolism. The absurd lines parody war imagery and celebrity culture with historical misfires.
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