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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1944
Page
4
A column condemns overoptimistic war predictions by leaders and experts as dangerous. It argues that rosy forecasts mislead the public, slow industry reconversion, and erode confidence, urging realism and patience until Germany and Japan are decisively defeated.
The article notes growing adoption amid war, with cities reporting five sets of foster parents ready for each child. Adoption directors claim generally smooth placements, with mismatched race or mental capacity as few hurdles. Emphasis lies on selecting new parents and safeguarding children from unsuitable matches, highlighting opportunities for care and happiness for adoptees.
Samuel Grafton debates FDR's balance of power politics and principles. He argues Roosevelt mixes methods to manage Poland, Russia, and world order, noting mixed signals, fear of adventure, and a hope for a principled world bound by the Atlantic Charter. He urges liberals to persist in advocating clear ideals.
Damon Runyon presents a grim vignette on suicide in America, citing scattered statistics and anecdotes from figures like Karry Pollack and Harry, the Broadway promoter. He reflects on why some years yield more deaths by action and references mortality figures across decades, ending with a segue to more discussion on the topic.
Washington column surveys GOP history and defeated candidates since Harrison, noting no post defeat office holds for Republicans. It contrasts Democratic renominations and cites Clay, Bryan, Jefferson and Cleveland as examples, then shifts to colorful exchanges in Congress and a local San Diego/Mattrell note from a Washington correspondent.
An American GI, Pfe C.J. Breckinridge, assists in Chenstu as CPA administrator and liaison, helping GIs buy silk, jewelry, and souvenirs. A local shop index lists prices and rickshaw rates, while money exchange issues and wartime currency hurdles are navigated by merchants and soldiers alike. Breckinridge recalls early language barriers and the transition to a bustling town adapting Midwest efficiency to Chinese markets.
By John Grover a Chicago officer Breck becomes a central figure in the postwar exchange and dining scene in Chengtu and Chicago. He leverages rates to profit while guiding soldiers on prices shopping and meals. Breck, son of Dr and Mrs C J Breck, plans to speak Chinese at a Wentworth street chow mein parlor after the war.
The Gazette offers a Q and A column answering varied questions on topics from city comparisons and historic storms to religious figures, vitamins, Supreme Court retirement, and Navy personnel records. It includes guidance on home energy, light bulbs, matches production, and military education options.
Readers debate newspaper structure and sections, praising clearer division while criticizing layout. Letters discuss Britain America alliance, wartime policy, and democracy. Names include Fred W. Goshorn and C H Edwards, with mentions of Charleston West Virginia and Easter Gazette.
A New York inquiry into Communist influence on East Coast media exposes William S. Gallmore a 34 year old radio commentator for Electronics Corp. of America on WJZ Blue Network. Gallmore once used the name William Margollis after pleading guilty to grand larceny in 1929 and serving a probationary institution sentence. He defends himself as not a Communist though he associates with left wing groups and critical figures on air. The Electronics Corp. president Samuel J. Novick ties to the Communist-linked People's Radio Foundation and Russian organizations. The network defends Gallmore while acknowledging some commentators distort truth, fearing a drift toward overt political preaching.
An unsigned fragmentary parody by Arthur Bugs Baer references a Atlantic Charter, a travel task for Franklin D and a vague endorsement. The piece muses on fragile concepts likened to spider webs and moonbeams, with allusions to Uncle Joe.
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