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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1944

Page

4

Deity and Runeau feature in Virginia inscription

The Charleston Gazette details a page four inscription titled Deity and Runeau by Carrten and Cutaide W Va. It notes cartoonish ads and telephones in use at the post office and reports on the public notices and classified items. The piece closes with an Old English verse about working with God.

The Charleston Gazette Natpengeut Wemecetio Neerparet Haabierdae Gazite Company Virginie Ana Runeau Carrten Ana Cutaide W Va LAD Emieeie Virginia Nupwone IBM @ sale Dasticlione Newa Ponteltica Ead West Virginia

Moral Reflections on News Across World War II Headlines

A reader notes conflicting wartime dispatches from Belgium and Luxembourg and reports of U S divisions mauled in one area while others push in Leyte. The piece questions press certainty and hints at a moral in the fog of battle reporting.

Belgium Berlin United States Fil Luxembourg Leyte

Economic Peace: Why avoid a postwar economic war

Editorial warns that a shooting war could follow a contested economic battle among Allies Britain Russia the United States and France. It argues leaders must act together to prevent economic rivalries fueled by powerful financial interests and ensure equal trade opportunities for all nations to sustain peace.

Britain Russia United States France Europe Greece Belgium Poland

Early postwar talks urge equal opportunity and trust

The speaker foresees early meetings among Roosevelt Stalin and Churchill to shape future economic conditions. Agreements must protect smaller nations, overcome distrust, and be open to public scrutiny to lay a stable foundation for enduring peace.

Roosevelt Stalin Church- ML Churchill Britain

Moral crisis of liberal opinion over Roosevelt State Department

The piece argues that American liberals and intellectuals face a moral crisis as Roosevelt State Department appointments provoke isolationist and anti international sentiment. It notes Sen Chandler and Sen Johnson critics, bitter reactions from the Chicago Tribune, and fears of disillusionment turning to despair as Britain and Russia shape Europe.

Roosevelt State Department Churchill Mazerdiberal Sen. Johnson California The Chicago Tribune Britain Russia Europe Adoriter Sen. Chandler Kentucky Chandler World Organization Eas Uberals Sera Isoap Clayton Roosevelt State Department

The Broadway Diet Craze Among Gentlemen Critics

In a diary style notice, Mr. Lindy of a Broadway restaurant describes his dramatic weight loss from 203 to 160 pounds via a dried apricot and raw carrot regimen. The piece notes dieting among men, quoting manager Eddie Walker and producer Astris, and contrasts old methods with this fashionable trend, mentioning critics and other dieters like Bill Simon of Los Angeles.

Mr. Lindy Mr.Lindy Kris Kringle Eddie Walker Jod Uneris Cick Astris Mr. Marris Marrs Rockefeller Jimmy Durante Tom Los Angeles Bill Simon Simon-Lyman Hollywood

Roosevelt censorship and naval air action in 1944

Washington wartime columns detail FDR's frequent absences and censorship around his travels, noting four major domestic and international trips this year. The piece also recounts naval aviation honors and a World War II era personnel note involving Lt Teddy Roosevelt Jr and others.

Drew Pearson Ashington Washington White House Canada Quebec United States Hyde Park FDR Sah Carolina Pearl Harbor Aleutians Warm Springs Office of Censorship Byron Price Roosevelt Churchil Chiang Koleshek Cairo Navy Midway Wake Island John Price Kanenhe Hawaii Wake Price Theodore Roosevelt Iil Teddy Wontevelt Teddy Adm Teddy Roosevelt Capital Elliott Roosevelt USA Fils Jack Frye Gus" Kelley Gordon L. McDonough California

Busy Little Wolf from Mine Neapaux Leads War Wrestling Tales

The piece profiles Pvt. Earl Cluckey alias Chief Little Wolf, a World War II mortarman in the 33rd Infantry who wrestled pre war with Ray Steele and others. It notes his brutal battlefield feats in France Belgium Holland and Germany, and his habit of lifting a 1286 pound mortar when needed. It also mentions Capt Michael Cleator receiving a bronze star for St Le breakthrough and dash across France Belgium and Holland.

Germany Little Wolf Earl Cluckey Mineneapaux Jerry Ray Steele Rudy Emil Dusek Bronke Naogurski Maurice Thillet Angel Minnesota White Earth France Belgium Holland Geremany Coms Michael Cleator Belgum

Doughboys recount Paris leave and German encounter

Kenneth L. Dixon recalls a vivid scene with U S soldiers in Paris. A Pfc. Donald Parmenter reads German papers while a German officer objects. Mark D. Simons from Delta Utah shares a dreamlike memory as fellow 407th regiment doughboys crowd in.

Donald Parmenter Vincennes Ind Perio Pic Mark D. Simons Delta Utah Pala 407Th Regiment Paris Simons

Question and Answer column from The Gazette

A reader asks about public Senate sessions the term unrelated facts on minerals glaciers and names. The Gazette provides concise Q and A covering session openness, necklace terms, tankdozer, Emmaus Glacier, British Prime Minister salary, blood transfusion safety, Unspeakable Turk attribution, merry-go-round horse speeds, first breech-loading cannon, hospital apprentice duties, naval reserve credits, Seabees combat role, and overseas army hospital information.

Senate United States Emmaus Mount Rainier Washington Iit J. BW J. BW. A Wasserman Thomas Carlyle Benjamin Chambers

West Virginia aviation needs tied to transport balance

The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce rejects aviation displacement fears and urges careful airport planning. Readers note aviation should share role with rail, highway, river transport, citing editorials and historical quotes on aviation’s place in state life.

West Virginia Manintain Avinilas Alpha Omega On State Nationalife Weal Virginia Chamber of Commerce Chamber Gervier West

Seven League Boots The Pacific War Analysis

An analysis notes the vast Japanese empire from Manchuria to the Marianas and surveys Pacific combat. It argues trenches are distant yet advances by General MacArthur show momentum, describing strategic progress and mounting pressure in the theater.

Manchuris Marianas Tokyo Pacific MacArthur

Estate tax laws Lambaste Tax Confiscation Burdens

A Federal article condemns the estate tax paperwork as incomprehensible and costly. It argues the Treasury regulations burden citizens, forcing many to hire lawyers and accountants, and cites dog tax deductions and personal belongings as taxable items. The piece laments government complexity and criticizes the loss of financial security for widows and families.

York Treasury Department Afiss Marguereite Rawalt Federal Bar Association Texas Bar Spelvins Federal Treasury George

Unclear Vague Memoir Mix From Historic Nonsense

Fragmentary text references figures like Adolf and Mussolini in a chaotic style. Mentions Goebbels, Russians, Hungary, and a reference to “Persian Pigs” with nonsensical dialogue. Lacks coherent event or date. reads as satirical or garbled archival note.

Rundaledt Adolf Hall Rennera Hungary Supreme Headquarters

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