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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1932
Page
4
A fragment from the Charleston Gazette includes notices of publication terms and a June 5 1932 Sunday Morning edition. It mentions West Virginia circulation, Democratic newspaper status, and a Thought For Today feature with a quote about labor and news delivery.
The piece reprints a Vancouver man editorial criticizing Hoover era policy. It argues the US must boost demand and wages through public works, currency measures, and cooperative planning, warning that budget cuts and tax hikes decimate industry and leave Americans jobless while Canada remains largely passive. It cites congressional exchanges about federal public works programs and relief efforts amid unemployment.
Fragmentary dialogue cites Mr Connally and Mr Cutting discussing public works and Hoover during a New Orleans governors meeting in November 1938. A New York Times dispatch from November 22 is mentioned, with mentions of Hoover and early petlie works program debates.
Lieutenant-Governor Happy Chandler of Kentucky boosts morale by naming 53 colonels, four admirals and a captain to his staff, then on Memorial Day adds 24 colonels plus several generals, totaling 92 Kentuckians honored and lifting pride in a bygone era.
Senator M. M. Neely delivers a forceful closing to the revenue bill debate, praised by many press voices as a landmark speech against time waste. President Hoover reacts with interest, while Brisbane’s opinion piece frames the moment as a historic note in congressional history.
The senate and house rejected a 2.75 percent beer tax that could have raised about half a billion dollars annually. Taxpayers like Bill Jones warn higher costs will follow, from postage to checks, deeds, stock certificates, and cinema prices, once federal revenue shifts bite.
The letter from C F McClintic of Willarnaburg denies being an applicant for the governor’s vacant post once implied by a June 2 1942 Readers Forum item. He asserts no application was made by him or on his behalf and praises those who supported him but favors the governor’s choice of the best qualified individual. Also notes a 1982 graduation address by Paul V McNutt with broad appreciation from the audience.
The resignation of Witcher McCullough from the state board of control at Governor Conley’s request drew sharp, partisan commentary from West Virginia editors. Papers debated the budget, executive power, and calls for constitutional reform, with supporters praising McCullough’s stance and critics urging fiscal cuts and accountability.
A mosaic of faded phrases and names from a bygone era echoes in fragments. References span actors Pols Negri and Adele Astaire, stock exchanges, fashion, and humorous bits about canaries, autograph bumpers, and a madcap parade of celebrities.
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