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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1939
Page
6
Historic West Virginia newspaper dated Saturday June 3 1939 presents front page items and notices from the Charleston Gazette with local and regional news in the Independent Democratic press.
A daily reflection notes a single real failure in life is not staying true to the best one knows. Archdeacon Farrar emphasizes personal integrity and adherence to trusted principles.
Residents along the Kanawha River urge federal aid to stabilize eroding banks created by the nine foot stage. Nitro Dunbar and South Charleston administrations back toe walls and bank reinforcement, proposing Kanawha Parkway extensions with state road commission support to protect property and improve roads.
The piece notes Canton under siege by Japanese forces yet reports Chinese troops and women led offensively in Kwantung Province. It cites Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek in the west, a Burma to China supply route, and Japan's new stance admitting war status with belligerent rights. Mussolini’s invincibles are recalled.
The medical profession moves toward public health duty with plans from the West Virginia and American Medical Associations. A state plan would let low income individuals pay small monthly sums to qualify for sickness emergency coverage including 21 days hosital care.
The article outlines a proposed plan for hospital, medical, and nursing services funded with federal aid and state contributions. It lists exclusions such as dental care and tuberculosis and notes expected future expansions. It cites a Wagner bill with multi year funding goals and support from the American Medical Association and Roosevelt health advisers. It asserts one third of Americans lack adequate medical services and urges national health as a duty.
A brief item notes aridity as a feature discussed in a Hollywood dictionary context. It highlights traits inherited from ancestors and frames aridity as a cultural or linguistic inheritance rather than a climate term.
Readers' Forum editors discuss Edith Bolling Wilson's narrative and accuse Britain of duplicity in Wilson's era. The piece denounces British arrogance, contrasts democracy ideals with empire politics, and argues Americans should value simple honesty over royal deference, asserting true America lies in modest dignity.
Wirt County Journal reports President Roosevelt approves a plan by the Bureau of Public Roads and the House Roads Committee to create a national highway system. The proposal envisions a 26,700 mile network linking major cities with east–west and north–south routes, improving rural roads and urban streets while boosting vehicle efficiency.
The Shenandoah National Park Skyline Drive now charges 25 cents for car entry while Virginia caverns and Natural Bridge demand 1.50 dollars plus tax. The state chamber of commerce protested but government revenue prevailed as critics warn against commercialization of natural beauty. Locally a 25 cent fee applies to Ice Mountain base trails after a risky foot-log crossing.
Doctors at the annual American Medical association convention warned against indiscriminate removal of teeth and tonsils to cure rheumatism arthritis and similar ailments. They noted other tissues contribute to illness and that extractions sometimes help but not always. Thousands have undergone extractions yet remaining ailments persist.
Drew Pearson and Robert S. Allen survey Britain’s weakened economy and bankers rule as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth begin a pivotal empire tour. They note UK deficits, unemployment, and capital abroad shaping Dominion trust and policy, with prominent financiers influencing state and empire prospects.
The piece explains why American politics centers on two major parties. Third parties popularize issues then fade as major parties absorb them. It argues one national party is insufficient, but three is too many, with little parties serving as ideas promoters while major parties implement plans.
Intercepted message from June 3, 1939 notes Brooklyn could outdraw the Nova Baer match by 15,000 if they pack Charleston on June 13.
A brief feature on the Better Charleston baseball scene with commentary by Henderson L. Peebles. The piece highlights local program goals, community support, and prospects for upcoming games.
Dorothy Dix suggests that men pass educated and attractive women because they feel superior and overspend to impress. She argues many men stay on the sidings due to lack of money and ambition, while women deserve companionship over costly outings.
Readers are invited to mail questions to The Gazette Home Service Bureau for answers. The page lists sample questions on geography history language and civics with provided answers including Charing Cross location pro tempore meaning smallest Great Lake biceps location red cross flag animal types origins of stamps and more. It also notes several cities taxing cigarettes and mentions dates and names tied to historical figures and events.
A nostalgic essay contrasts narrow modern knife blades with broad classic blades, arguing knife use embodies grace and skill while forkers rush to spear morsels. It recalls a Broadway dining scene where a traditional knifer showcases deft balance and restraint compared to eager fork users.
Washington readies for an imperial garden party with lawn mowing and curtsies. The piece riffs on etiquette and bowing, offering quips about guests, bobbing, and the standard surtsy plan.
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