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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1930
Page
4
A short reflection titled Thought For Today presents a message praising a new cycle of human power. It notes global regions as luminous and envisions a world garden when unity among all races and classes is achieved.
The piece argues Republican leaders fear the tariff bill and the president may veto. It cites Uncle Joe Grundy calling the bill the rottenest tariff ever, while economists deem it unscientific and unsound. The column urges a bold veto as a path to credibility and national prosperity.
The article recalls Senators Jones Walsh and Morris Sheppard pledging to follow voters in any national refer endum on prohibition and notes the constitution has no provision for national referenda. It cites historical party positions from 1834 1920 and 1928 and quotes Newton D Baker calling referendums illegal unconstitutional and revolutionary.
Editors warn motorists face ugly highway side effects as America’s vacation army grows. Assessing roads and billboards, the piece urges public sentiment and selective patronage against unsightly hot dog stands and stations, urgingVirginia to become a Mecca for five million tourists to boost income and beauty.
McIntyre Day by Day recalls Yorkville once dominated by German precincts and breweries, pumped by Hoboken saloons and postwar prohibition shifts. The piece weaves scenes of block vacancies, revived taverns, and musical melodrama, mentioning Morley, Hoboken, and cultural quips as it traces the era’s social currents.
Governor laments clubs that turn into mere luncheons and urges civic clubs to remain service driven. He credits the movement with improving industry and commerce support, warns against "Disgusted Millionaires" and Hollywood club satire, and stresses ongoing community service as lifeblood of civic life.
Dorothy Dix answers a college student who laments height and shyness while pursuing a pretty, intelligent girl. She notes no fixed rule for proposing, outlines humorously varied approach styles, and urges courage, sincerity, and timing as key factors in courting and engagement. Page 121.
Washington commentary notes Jack Garner of Texas chafes at northern control and muses Texas could sub-divide into five states, each about a million and a half population, to gain senate seats. He claims no political ambition but outlines benefits to the South and nation.
Readers submit questions on history art and science seeking concise factual answers. The Washington Bureau provides responses including clues on figures like Wilson Shah Jahan and Mary Pickford, plus notes on the Taj Mahal and clothes moths.
A reader asks why morning ankle swelling is present and doctors offer possible circulatory or vessel weakness explanations. The piece includes education on tumors benign versus malignant and mentions metastasis and various tumor terms. It closes with reader questions policy and appeal for self addressed stamps for pamphlets from Dr Peters.
A letter from Elkhart Indiana discusses how high school pupils and adults share gaps in knowledge including who first led the United States. It praises debate at Middle West colleges for training public speaking and understanding key public questions. References Ohio Wesleyan debate topics on disarmament and lobbying.
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