Charleston Gazette Independent Democratic Newspaper History
The Charleston Gazette Independent Democratic Newspaper from Charleston West Virginia notes it has served for 75 years. The page includes publishing details, mailing subscriptions, and a Thought For Today featuring a Henry Drummond quote on politeness and love in little things.
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Charleston Gazette Independent Democratic
Bally Gazette Company
Capitol
Virginia
W. Va
Virginia Daily
Associated Frese
AP News
Charleston
West Virginia
Henry Drummond
New Order of Things for Truman Era Cooperation
The piece argues a coming convergence of government, business and labor around President Truman as his new term begins. It notes a shift in Congress, labor leaders favor compromise, and business groups like NAM indicate a warmer stance. The author sees growing confidence in Truman and a potential cooperative national agenda.
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Truman
Asir
Democratic Congress
Organized Labor
Labor
Mey
National Association of Manufacturers
NAM
Secretary of Commerce
Sawyer
Ira Mosher
Morris Sayre
Wallace F. Hennett
Army reform urged to democratize military justice
The Army should remove deep rooted bias in courts martial by adopting a jury system for enlisted men, replacing officer only trials. Advocates say trial by peers strengthens belief in law as friend, addressing civilian complaints from war service members about unfairness and democ ratizing the services.
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Administration of Justice
Ufe
Unification debate marks tense inter service rivalry
President Truman faces a storm over military unification as National Defense Secretary Forrestal and Senate armed services chairmen debate the proper structure. Navy officials keep a quiet stance while the Air Force touts its influence with high profile visitors. the Hoover Commission adds pressure as lawmakers demand clarity on future defense organization.
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Yssiingras
Greenland
Truman
National Defense
Forrestal
Missouri
Air Force
Dewey
Senate Armed Services Committee
Hoover Commission
Stimsm
Adin
Mahan
Paddy" Kane
Saipan
Truman flies with care as reporters chase mischief
Dee Ashington recalls President Truman’s risky aviation tales, noting ordinary driving rarely makes news while near-misses in the air spark attention. The 1940s aviation episode recounts a Christmas flight to Kansas City led by Col. Hank Meyers with the White House plane The Independence and reporters stranded in Washington amid weather delays.
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Ashington
Dee
Truman
White House
Jom
Derth
Washington
Kansas City
Col
Hank Meyers
Hank
CAA
ATC
K. C
West Virginia
Meyers
Wilmington
Del
Independence
Washington Airport
Bermuda
Cal
Senate Fight for Pro Tempore as Democrats Clash
The Senate nominates for President Pro Tempore with McKellar of Tennessee and Tydings of Maryland leading a tug of war driven by age, loyalties, and past conduct as they jockey to steer the upper chamber. Republican leaders face their own power shifts while Rayburn must decide House Rules committee control shaping Truman’s agenda.
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Waszineton
Truman
National Association of Manufacturers
McKellar
Tennessee
Millacd Tydings
Maryland
Wyoming
Senate
Michigan
Vandenberg
Wherry
Nebraska
Taft
Van
GOP
Harry Truman
Sam Rayburn
Alben Barkley
Rules Committee
Justice Department
Criminal Division
Gene Cox
Georgia
Sam
Francis Biddie
Cox
Rep
Howard Smith
Virginia
Rayburn
No Place Like the Sun Bowl Ride to Shine
Intercepted message from a son to his father hints at a Sun Bowl trip as the key to victory. The text suggests a bold plan to travel into Texas Mines to secure a win and a spot in the sun.
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Dad
Texas Mines
WVU Football Coach Jorn Dudley DeGroot Assigned in El Paso
Jorn Dudley DeGroot named coach of the West Virginia University football squad with duties based in El Paso Texas. The appointment places DeGroot at the helm directing practices and game plans for the team ahead of the upcoming season.
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Dudley DeGroot
WVU
el Paso
Texas
Amalgamated Clothing Workers Leader Potofsky Urges Campaign
Inside Labor profiles CIO ally Amalgamated Clothing Workers, claiming $175 million in union assets and 1,000 employees as it opens a campaign to organize department store salespeople. The piece paints Jack Potofsky as calm, businesslike, and influential, with a Mahogany office and photos of Roosevelt Norris and Murray on the wall.
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Treasuries
Tts
CIG
Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union
CIO
Saks Fifth
Ph Murray
Sen
George Norris
Frankin Roosevelt
Sidney Hiya
CIO Drive Targets Nationwide Department Stores in Clothing Fight
Victor Hiesel portrays a bold CIO campaign to organize the men’s clothing industry, aiming to rally hundreds of department stores from coast to coast. The plan includes regional headquarters, educational outreach, and a past record of strikes in 1922, promised wage standards, and dedication to workers, employers, and the public.
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Pototsky
Jack Potofsky
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
CIO -Dept. State
Jow
Avenera
Assny of
Inquiries and Answers From The Gazette Intermisseon
A long reader Q and A page presents questions on religion science and geography. The Grand Mufti Amin al-Husseini appointment date is given as 1921 by Sir Herbert Samuel. An approximate wartime figure notes about 5 000 evacuees returning home. A baby is described as born with a full set of teeth. Soap keeps better when unwrapped. The height of Everest and ocean depth differ by under 12 14 miles.
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Washington, D. C
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Theodore H. Savory
Mt. Everest
R. M
Washington
H.C. EB. A
Bac
Mindanao
Philippines
Readers Voice on Dog Dropping Outcry and Editorial Feedback
A Greenbrier County Citizen editor laments dog and cat cruelty, citing a case of a cherished family dog harmed by heartless owners and urging criminal penalties. Letters praise a Christmas edition from Charleston and discuss reader habits, editorial kernels, and a cartoon about the red herring.
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St. Peter
Greenbrier County
American Activities committee faces Washington cleanout call
A reader from Bradenton Beach Florida urges the American people to curb the influence of the so called pinks in Washington and to push for a purge of political excess. The letter expresses strong anti Washington sentiment and calls for action.
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American Activities Committee
Washington, D. C
Bradenton Beach
Fla
The Long History Of Peas And A Classic Soup
The article traces pea cultivation from ancient Greek and Roman writings to North American early settlement and Sullivan’s 1772 campaign. It then offers a practical pea soup recipe using split peas, salt pork, onion, thyme, and bay leaf, advising against ham bone scraping and not straining. It notes edible meat chunks improve flavor and recommends reheating for best aroma.
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America
Cartier
Montreal
Gosnold
Elizabeth Islands
Massachusetts
Sullivan
New York
Geneva
Wall Street Journal
Naval Institute piece links merchant marine cruz to reform fight
An article by Lieut Yolmes F. Crouch in the Naval Institute Proceedings scrutinizes wartime merchant marine unions led by National Maritime Union heir apparent Joseph Curran and others. It argues discipline and reform are essential for a Navy adjunct merchant fleet, cites criminal acts and lax Coast Guard action, and warns of political persecutions amid White House pressure.
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Rifraff
Sar
United States Navel Institute
National Maritime Union
CIO
Joseph Curran
Mike Quill
Stalin
Hitler
Naval Institute
Yolmes F. Crouch
Coast Guard
Curran
White House
War Labor Board
Mr. Crouch
Roosevelt
Mto Future
Cnaca
Mtntine
Baering Down By Arthur Bues Baer 1918
The writer jokes about political missteps and party names. He imagines a Republican complaint department and jokes about Truman retirement pay. He absolves Gov. Dewey of blame, blaming the Old Guard for overselling promises.
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Baering
Arthur
Bues" Baer
Republican Complaint Department 7
Mr. Truman
Gov. Dewey
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John Sullivan
Army
Royals
Symington
Europe
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Barkley
Bob Hope
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Washinston
Merry
Jorn
Palestine
Cate
China
By Victor Hiesel
United States
Editor Gazette
Mrs. C. F. Wilcher
Bert Crum
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