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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1940

Page

6

None of these can be solved off hand to Morrow

The speaker cautions that solving the problems by mere anticipation or attendance at a study group will not suffice but asserts that focused study can be tremendously useful and wise.

Rebuilding Europe under a postwar economic plan

The article notes Hitler appointed Dr. Hjalmar Schacht to draft a European economic restoration plan after the war. It discusses restoring German industry, a new currency system, and dividing markets among powers. American economists see a potential for billions of gold from the U.S. treasury, contingent on victory and terms.

Europe Hitler Hjalmar Schacht Germany

Business profits rise under Roosevelt policies despite critic warnings

A quoted sequence of 1930s and 1940s company reports argues that Roosevelt era policies push large firms toward higher profits and dividends. It cites Westinghouse, Union Carbide, American Telephone, Monsanto, Chrysler, Anaconda, General Motors and others showing net incomes and earnings per share rising across 1938–1940 while noting a few losses. The piece frames these figures as proof of decay in business ethics under policy.

Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company American Ice Company Rand Union Carbide and Carbon Corporation du Font de Nemours and Company American Telephone and Telegraph Company Mansanto Chemical Company Chrysler Corporation Anaconda Copper Mining Company General Motors Corporation North American (Power) Company

Women of Nation Urged to Work for Welfare and Peace

The General Federation of Women's Clubs urges women to focus on home duties, spiritual renewal, and human welfare. It highlights defending democracy through addressing migratory laborers families, women in industry, youth issues, vocational training, child welfare, and related domestic problems.

Council of the General Federation of Women's Clubs America

Readers Forum and War Preparedness In wartime letter

A Readers' Forum letter discusses shifting public opinion on entering the war in Europe, noting many opponents advocate fighting abroad only if others bear the draft. It calls for broader preparedness with planes, tanks, and anti aircraft guns, and mentions Allied aid, naval vessels, and a desire for safety at home amid war jitters.

Europe Germany Tauncher Washington Bruilt Mark Co Kgie

Rural population shifts and migration themes across decades

The article surveys long term rural to urban migration, noting a back-to-the-land trend after economic downturns, its impact on democracy and society, and the role of birthrates and migration in rural growth. It cites historical patterns from 1920 onward and reflects on regional impacts. It also includes a note from the Shepherdstown area urging cat owners to bell their pets to protect local birds.

United States Martingburg Journal Shepherdstown Thas Cate Ab Califone

Washington wartime supply policy sparks Allied buying clash

Washington report notes optimism among allies that France and Britain cannot lose, but observers warn of a German victory risk. The piece details U.S. arms sales limits, neutrality rules, and a cabinet policy shift as Allies seek Enfield rifles and artillery while the War Department rethinks surplus releases and government warehouse stock.

Ashington Waiy Navy Washington France Britain Allen London Marne Verrin Beit Paris Rhicky War Department Marcel Alles Teetly Ansune Feengh Miasiona Haver Lo Marshall Maramount Auio8 Murpenthau Atles Uct Jon Aikorenee Beton Ainganes United States

Intercepted Message June A V0 Incomplete Text

Fragmentary note references Judge Cyrus W. Hall of the Municipal Court in Charleston. The text is garbled and provides no clear event, date, or outcome to report.

Cyrus W. Hall Municipal Court Charleston, Wi

New Dangers per Wirsutxctox June 1 Analysis

A historical briefing warns of potential use of American troops in the western hemisphere for occupation. It analyzes shifting policies, warning that totalitarian penetration in Latin America blends economic and political influence. Mentions Roosevelt, Marshall, and concerns over Japan, Germany, and Italy in the region.

Cnld Hitler Congress Eurane George C. Marshall Army Latin America Great Britain Japan

Latin American security and hemispheric defense concerns rise

Raymond Clapper notes how Latin American newspapers rely on German sources as concerns grow over German Italian influence and a potential Communist upheaval in Mexico amid a July 7 election. He cites calls to mobilize the national guard and possible U S action to secure western hemisphere islands and possessions, arguing all nations in the hemisphere share a single destiny.

Latin America Totali Ran Zond Mexico U.S Panama Canal New York Europe Contennio Us

Eddie Cantor Leads Benefit Night for Camp Funds

The Brighter Side reviews a benefit advance for Eddie Cantor's camp for underprivileged city children tied to a Louisiana Purchase fundraiser. Damon Runyon highlights Cantor's past from a poor East Side childhood to Broadway fame and notes the event raised 14,000 with seats resold to friends of the movement.

Lousiana Purchase Victor More Moore Slade Tilly Gaston Bunyan A Ileriel Sash Assurancs Benee Dade County Floride Noly Committee of Big City Eddie Cantor Louisiana Friends of Movement Tno Lower East Side Manhattan

Fair Enough By Westbrook Pegler

Westbrook Pegler questions President Roosevelt and the New Deal, accusing Mrs. Roosevelt and Harold Ickes of consorting with fifth column groups. He links the New York Youth Congress and other organizations to Moscow conspirators and Trojan horse fronts, urging vigilance against anti-American agendas without omitting accusations of appeasement and arms policy.

Roy Howard Kew Havige Ed Terwieh Hum Felix Befalt New York Times Wilte Dads Pan Dotence Mr. Howser Tony Wohl Hulkeb EW York Roosevelt New Deal New York New York Youth Congress U. S Vito Marcantonio Communist Party Youth Congress Ickes Hosta Moscow Trojaty Horse Workers’ Alliance Sons of Italy Italy Fies Moscow Fifth Column

Ickes Defends Tolerance Of Trojan Horse In Liberal Guild

The piece argues Ickes favored the Common breed of Trojan horse during a National Lawyers Guild appearance. It portrays the guild as a liberal rival to the American Bar Association, later shifting toward Communist influence via Washington insiders and fellow travelers. Ferdinand Pecora condemns what he calls Communist steerage within the guild and similar trends in the American Newspaper Guild.

Ickes National Lawyers' Guild American Bar Association Latwyers Washington Ferdinand Pecora New York Supreme Court Wall Street Lawyers’ Guild

Baering Down On The News By Arthur Wugs Baer

A fragment from 1940 humor writing critiques postwar America with clipped metaphors. The author muses on survival, lease talks, and industry shifts, using surreal imagery to lampoon social trends and economic pressures.

Baering Arthur Wugs" Baer

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