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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1932
Page
8
In West Virginia a long running dispute over taxation and governance is revisited as Governor Conley ousts McCullough from his official post after critical remarks. The piece notes Townsend’s sharp anti tax speeches and questions the governor’s rigidity and political fallout.
Former Speaker Cummins provides Morgantown Post with a reply urging a special legislative session. He supports bank participation in federal funds, broad salary reductions, prisoner pay reform, county consolidation, end to registration and primary systems, broad property tax classification, federal salary roll backs, repeal of the 13th amendment outcome, public service commission abolition, and other measures. The editorial notes mixed public support but commends decisive proposals over vague rhetoric.
Bir McCullough will move permanently to Huntington from Charieshan today. He leaves many friends behind and only one enemy, as locals express sadness at his departure while noting Huntington’s proximity keeps him nearby.
Word that F Witcher McCullough is returning promptly to Huntington to resume his law practice will be received with joy by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. The incident of his recent sudden termination from a state capital appointment is viewed as fortunate for Huntington. He will rejoin the Damron law partnership after fulfilling board of control duties that kept him from private affairs. The latch-string is always out for you, Witcher, we are murmuring au revoir, not good-bye.
The Gazette apologizes for mistakenly crediting a New York Herald-Tribune editorial to the Spencer Times-Record. The editors express shock at the error and pledge ethical dealings, noting Clay Miller of the Times-Record as a good editor and Republican ally while seeking forgiveness and promising to avoid repeats.
The Morgantown Post and the Telegram clash over a proposed one day special session to authorize Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans for receivers of closed West Virginia banks. The Post urges action to aid 29 banks in 20 counties, while the Telegram warns against unnecessary session length and calls for broader economy measures.
A West Virginia piece denounces Ogden owned papers for campaign tactics linking Judge H G Kump to utilities. It argues Townsend supporters push vague charges, notes Kump’s pro consumer stance and history opposing rate increases, and calls for voters to reject propagandistic attacks in the primary.
Arthur Brisbane critiques the 1930s mood, noting wealth inequality during the Depression and the fragility of prosperity. He cites Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Ford, reflecting on unemployment, charity, and government accountability as readers face economic hardship and political doubt.
A transmitted note from Charleston West Virginia references Governor WG Conley at the executive mansion. The message discusses hiring practices and suggests concerns about a manufacturer’s policies and knowledge of Hunne. It mentions Witcher BcCullough as a point of comparison.
McIntyre Day by Day reports a 1932 New York scene as Wall Street remains desolate after the crash. Traders, brokers, and offices lie empty while long-time landmarks vanish and some workers adjust to shrinking jobs districts. The piece recalls Park Row journalism and social bustle, contrasting past pace with present gloom.
In Washington with Chicago conventions approaching lawmakers weigh a budget plan and relief measures, fearing a summer session or December shutdown. Observers note pressure to stay in Washington to answer voters and defend legislation as posturing and public interest tests rise. Senate operations appear strained as members balance duties and campaign implications.
A syndicated blog feature mocks how readers expect profundity from famed figures and question their own conversational powers. It argues genuine interest comes from spark and fresh ideas rather than empty praise or rehearsed questions.
Readers invited to submit questions not about religion or medicine. The page lists 19 quiz questions on diverse topics and a coupon offer from The Charleston Gazette Washington Bureau to obtain a weight gain bulletin. It includes historical and factual prompts about figures, places, and terms, plus instructions to enclose stamps and return postage.
A fragmented advice column discusses pregnancy nutrition, stressing that excessive eating for two is unnecessary and endorsing modest daily menus. It cites Dr. De Lee on balanced meals, suggests six to seven meals weekly, and notes sunlight aids calcium and phosphorus intake. Reader questions cover varicose veins, exercise, and heart health with pragmatic medical reassurance.
The piece extols Amelia Earhart as a fearless, self justified pioneer who flew the Atlantic to prove personal capability rather than for posterity or country. It contrasts her stance with general wartime propaganda and praises her independent spirit and courage amid the era’s social constraints.
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