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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1938
Page
6
A 1938 Charleston Gazette piece lists a cascade of themed weeks from Fishermen's Week to International Goodwill Week, noting overlapping events and playful observations on calendars. It lampoons global affairs while urging reader engagement during various weekly observances.
A chaotic note questions a published list of special occasion weeks, asks where 60 weeks are, and then mocks the idea of weeks overlapping or providing vacations. It cites Thrift Week starting January 17 and Better American Speech Week with a dubious February 30 date, then comments on speech habits and bait for fish in spring.
Areser advocates that Southern senators and congressmen accept lower wages to reflect regional pay gaps and stay in Washington a month after adjournment. He notes strong Southern opposition would arise if such a plan were proposed, but treats it as a noteworthy, if impractical, idea.
The piece argues about government loans to newspapers, noting Jesse Jones of the RFC refused loans as a stance against government subsidies to the press. It criticizes reactionaries and questions how supporters will frame the president's actions, suggesting a hidden motive is implied by critics.
Wisconsin restricts heavy trucks on major highways from May 29 to Sept 11 on weekends and holidays marking the fifth year of the regulation. Traffic has slowed and accidents declined. supporters say the rule improves safety and trip quality while reducing fatigue. The rule applies 1 pm to 11 pm Saturdays, 9 am to midnight Sundays and holidays, with gains cited and no loss reported.
In Hastings Iowa farmer Otha Wearin faces the polished Guy Gillette in a crowded 1940 primary. Wearin, a long serving congressman with farm roots, is backed by Harry Hopkins while Gillette embodies the metropolitan, confident candidate. The piece contrasts Wearin’s humble life and family duty with Gillette’s assured presence, hinting at a gritty race shaped by personal history and public service.
Washington dispatch notes the Roosevelts hosted the annual press dance in the East Room with a Virginia reel led by Mrs. Roosevelt and her youngest son John. The gala featured eight dance sets while guests applauded. The piece also recounts pranks by press members and anecdotes about officials and visitors in Washington society.
West Virginia editors report progress in reducing highway deaths due to public vigilance, precautionary measures, and more traffic law enforcement. May fatalities dropped by 18 versus May last year, with statewide reactions noting heightened police effort, guard-rail needs, and highway tax concerns as car numbers rise and roads age.
A reporter visits the Pierre to compare New York dance trends with old styles. Donnas says The Big Apple reshaped dancing toward upright, graceful movement, replacing rough partner wrestling with freer action and decorous waltz influence. The tango and fox trot stay popular while rhumba enjoys interest.
A 1933 column by Arthur Baer satirizes senatorial appropriations and federal money. The piece likens funding to gambling, with older poker imagery and warnings about paying the fiddler as treasury funds stretch.
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