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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1933
Page
4
A rhetorical editorial argues that necessity drives invention and public policy. It claims West Virginia must secure revenue to run schools and institutions, trim needless bureaus, and balance the budget. The piece urges prudent taxation and realistic reforms to enter a hoped for year of prosperity in 1934.
A fragment from a Chattanooga News clipping discusses the value of the word no in English. It cites a poll of mental workers declaring no the most useful word, notes a trend toward yes, and references Bishop Maxon and the Binghamton Press on saying no. The excerpt ends mid thought about officials saving taxpayers money.
A reflective piece argues that no is a helpful authority when used by parents and teachers to instill discipline. It critiques Hollywood for shaping tendencies via the yes man, cites Cecil B. DeMille as an example, and warns that without restraint the human animal regresses. The author muses on laws, a jaw that moves many times daily, and a future wish to see kangaroos in Australia.
In New York, Justice Cotillo refused continuances in 79 of 80 divorce cases, denying temporary alimony and attorney fee orders that could have led to contempt jail for nonpayment. Only one case proceeded toward possible reconciliation, highlighting calls to reform alimony laws to protect abused wives while shielding men from harsh penalties.
The Wheeling Intelligencer reports a state parole board resolution showing about 3,000 convicts under penitentiary supervision, with 2,000 behind bars and 800 outside. It questions relying solely on a Penal farm to solve the prison problem, arguing for road work and shop work inside the prison and noting the need for broader action.
Charleston reports say the Senate confirmation of Hon A Byateg Brady president of the board of control is being held up. His demand for absolute economy in public expenditures draws both support and criticism. The idea of a Senate resolution commending his fearless controls surfaces amid debate.
Washington readers probe how CWA jobs affect unemployment and politics. Report quotes several job seekers awaiting cards and entry, including a jeweler and a chiropractor, plus an ex soldier and others in line. The piece notes optimism despite concerns over policy impact and mentions Roosevelt as generally trusted.
Irrepressible portrait painter Gilbert White, now in Paris, writes from exile about American hopes as the dollar wobbles. The piece recalls his Paris circles, his kinship to Stewart Edward White, and his vivid, social life among editors, clergymen, and society figures.
A garbled nostalgic piece mocks sensational exploration tales and misprints. It references Peary, Atlantis, Professor Bee, and a voyage to Africa, framing a satire on curiosity and media hype with stray, humorous phrases and invented images.
Washington close up reports a looming fight over monetary policy as Congress reassembles. President Roosevelt holds the cards while Senators Thomas and Reed push for dollar stabilization and inflation measures that could strain the Democratic party and risk tipping the economy back toward gold standard concerns.
Readers are invited to send questions to The Gazette Washington Bureau and receive answers by return mail. The item lists sample trivia questions on geography, history, literature, and science with brief answers, plus a coupon offer for a candy making bulletin.
The Gazete editorial page features Arthur Brisbane's Today column with editorial opinions presented as part of the Gazette format. The piece outlines Brisbane's view on current affairs and the newspaper's role in shaping public discourse through opinion writing.
General Hugh Johnson comments on a tumultuous year marked by scarce dollars and inflation risks, praising democratic leadership under President Roosevelt while warning of deflation’s impact. The piece notes a Rio Grande flood control project joining U S and Mexican workers, urging continental cooperation. It ends with reflections on identity and memory as humanity ponders purpose and origin.
A reader argues that parents owe children no debt for bringing them into the world and in raising them. The piece stresses that parents must guide children toward wise, strong, good citizenship, while true obedience belongs to a better way of living. The writer admits flaws in parenting and claims the debtor is the parent, not the child.
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