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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1941
Page
4
A devotional note from the Charleston Gazette reflects on identity in Christ quoting 1 John 3 2 about embracing the likeness of God when transformed. The message emphasizes belief in a future revelation and spiritual kinship as adherents contemplate faith.
A critical view of the U S State Department alleging it is packed with Tory aligned officials who advance international money clique agendas. The piece calls for unpacking the department, replacing leaders with New Deal supporters, and exporting democracy while criticizing policy toward France Petain Franco and Nazi relations. It argues the public should focus on broad democratic aims rather than guessed future moves by Petain or Franco.
In his Newsweek Perspective Raymond Moley offers a measured view of war urging citizens to support the effort within their means and energy. He argues that true democracy endures if people unite and act with resolve and mutual respect during the conflict.
Samjayana argues democracy rests on citizens being half saint and half seer requiring self restraint toward fellow citizens even in war. Birth religion and nationality should not judge Americans. conduct matters here and now. If we avoid prejudice, we can fight a war and remain a democracy as Americans have since 1776 and 1860.
Letters praise Roosevelts timing in the fireside address while warning of political windbags and urging strong stand against labor racketeers. Readers debate intervention, risk of war with Germany, and wartime duties as Europe faces Nazi aggression.
A Raleigh Register letter rants about radio hat advertising and opinion bias after Ancill Hoffman is robbed of his tights. It mocks broadcast clichés and praises Hoffman's sharp critique of boxing hype, condemning the system that muted his take on the Louis Baer clash.
The Dayton News summarizes President Hutchins of Chicago urging aid to England while warning against provoking Hitler. It argues war requires totalitarian measures, rejects voting for or against war, and stresses weighing safety versus consequences in a world governed by conflict. The piece analyzes demagoguery and public fear shaping opinions.
The Roosevelt era convoy plan moves from traditional ships to long range air patrols using carriers and island bases. Navy chiefs favor keeping the Pacific fleet intact while transferring patrol airpower from Hawaii and the Aleutians to spot approaching Japanese ships. Azores Canaries and Cape Verdes emerge as pivotal Atlantic gate nodes to deter Nazi advances and potentially substitute Gibraltar if needed. Slugger Lewis ad page note closes the column.
Washington reports rapid growth in machine tool output fueling WW II war production. Daily shipments reach 1000 units, with 1941 totals projected above $80 million, and overall yearly output expected near $800 million. Officials urge expanded capacity, smarter contracting, and reassignment of idle machines to defense work to meet rising ordnance needs.
Damon Runyon reflects on injecting excitement into boxing and wrestling, recounting ideas like acrobatic falls, double knockouts, and tomato games. He notes Joe Louis’s post bell punch on Buddy Baer and praises Louis as one of the era’s greatest heavyweight champions, while critiquing fighters’ risk aversion.
EW YORK June 1 Fair Enough Pegler critiques the Lindbergh speech, arguing it signals a menace to liberties and shifts in policy. He contends the American public elected F D Roosevelt with full knowledge, warns against domestic violence to force change, and accuses Roosevelt of trickery and improvised governance during the war years.
The column riffs on current events with satirical quips about the president, critics, and public figures. It jests about democracy, emergencies, and political theater while mixing humor and slang from the era.
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