A Thought For Today On Standing For Right And Truth
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1941
Page
6
Hospital Hospitalization Looms Over Kanawha Valley Growth
The Kanawha valley faces rapid industrial expansion and a looming hospital shortage as the naval ordnance plant brings up to 15 000 to 20 000 workers. Private wards are crowded and disaster or epidemics threaten national defense. The public must demand a modern, well equipped hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha
Naval Ordnance Plant
Charleston
Planning Charleston The National Resources Board Report
The National Resources Planning board issues a report applying to Charleston and other cities, signaling federal leadership trends in urban resources. It urges every Charleston property owner to read it and notes evident conclusions in part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Gazette Company
West Virginia
Nail
Oqone
Associated Press
Small, Brewer & Kent, Inc
Park Avenue
New York City
N. Michigan Ave
Chicago
Boylston St
Huston
New Center Eldg
Detroit
Charleston
W. Va
National Resources Planning Board
Charleston Faces Urgent Housing and Redevelopment Challenge
Business and government leaders rally around replanning central districts for cheap livable housing blighted-area rehabilitation and smarter land use. Charleston says progress comes after past neglect with an active planning commission seeking advice and cooperation from property owners to guide future development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Meglect
Owe
Planning Commission
Readers Forum Letters Signed by Readers in Gazette
Editor notes letters must bear name and address and urges concise submissions. The letters argue against Lindbergh as a voice for many Americans, question his stance on war and loyalty, and call for world security through peaceful effort. A reader, Oak Hit, defends coal miners and wage trends against union claims, noting dues and pay increases since 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Charles A. Lindbergh
America
Lindbergh
Hitler
England
Walter M. Gray
UMWA
The Mathematical Problem Behind a British American Defeat of Hitler
The piece argues that defeating Hitler requires vast manpower and supplies from Britain and the United States. It estimates 10 million Allied soldiers needed, a long war from 10 years up, and a bridgehead in Europe, likely on the French coast, while acknowledging logistical and political hurdles. It frames the effort as a math problem of arms, ships, planes, distance, and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Denmark
Norway
Holland
Belgium
France
Yugoslavia
Greece
Hitler
Europe
State Hull
Henry Haye
London News Chronicle
New York News
St. Petersburg
Yankees
Tanglefoot Gehrig
Larchmont
Tanglefeet
Miller Huggins
Bill Corum
New York Journal
New Orleans
Gehrig
America and Britain's War Sides Narrowed by a Preposition
The Charlotte Observer analyzes Churchill lines about Americas stance in the European war. It questions whether the United States will be on England's side near England or actively at England's side, seeing destiny in these proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Churchill
Republic
United States of America
United States
England
Egland
Charlotte Observer
Princess Susanie Hohenlohe and Lindbergh Politics
Inside reason for the Prin cess Susanie Hohenlohe’s release cites her disclosures on subversive operations in the U S and Britain. Lindbergh contemplates a 1944 presidential bid with plans to challenge Sen. Ball while Wheeler maneuvers as a key anti Axis figure. Weekend camps for Army morale are to be rolled out nationwide with Friday to Sunday programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Askington
Tune
Susanie Hohenlohe
Britain
Fritz Weidemann
Hitler
San Francisco
Hess
Stef
Anie
Dia Jomatic
Palo Alto
Cal
Lindbergh
Charles Lindbergh
America First
Philadelphia
U. S
Joseph H. Ball
Minnesota
Stassen
Bell
Bal Is
Senate
Dwight Marrow
J. F. Morgan
Wheeler
Sen
Burt Wheeler
White House
Bob LaFoliette
Roosevelt
Jack Garner
Roosevel Wheeler
Water Service Manager Urges Rain to Help Supply
A message from W. Va Water Service official George Supt. BE. F, Veader warns that continued drought harms the water system. He notes that rain would ease stress on treatment and distribution, urging customers to conserve and prepare for possible stricter usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Veader, W. Va
Water Service
Charleston
Debated Bill on Vast Requisition Power during War Emergency
A heated critique questions a bill granting the president power to seize property of any kind for national defense during a declared emergency. The piece cites past abuses of commandeering in World War I, urges proof of need, and warns of unchecked government reach and legal limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Roosevelt
Sec. of War
Patterson
Itn
Glther
Bernard M. Baruch
Army
Navy
Shipping Board
Grosvenor B. Clarkson
Council of National Defense
War Department
Clarkson
William G. McAdoo
Wilson
Baruch
War Industries Board
Runyon warns of Axis bases near U S shores threat from the south
Damon Runyon argues non union experts warn that Axis forces could establish bases near the United States from which to launch air raids. He cites Martinique and Cuba as potential hubs, critiques Panama Lima conferences, and warns that Puerto Rico and British West Indies bases may be insufficient to deter invasion risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runyon
Towlly
Ion
Axis
U. S
United States
Dakar
Azores
Cape Verda Islands
Germany
Puerto Rico
British West Indies
Martinique
Owe
Nhan
Britain
Iceland
Vichy
French West Indies
Union
Daker
Cape Verde Islands
Fair Enough By Westbrook Pegler
Westbrook Pegler reflects on Lou Gehrig’s death noting his modesty, loyalty, and exemplary character. The piece contrasts Gehrig’s greatness with public wishful praise and argues that such virtue should be a standard, not rare, in humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair
Westbrook Pegler
York
Lou Gehrig
Wes
Miles
Fegier
Lou
Gehrig
Low
Lou Gehrigs
Baer Remembers Lou Gehrig as Baseball’s Finest
Arthur Baer recalls Lou Gehrig during a dinner with Christy Walsh. He credits Gehrig for playing second fiddle gracefully to Babe Ruth and notes Gehrig’s consistent performance and unflinching reliability throughout his illustrious career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Gehrig
Babe Ruth
Christy Walsh
Lou
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Daily Washington
Drew Pearson and
Robert S
Ailen
Elmon
Yours
Damon Runyon
Marlinique
Mexico
Ceba
Cuba
Cubs
U.S
Emilio Nunez Portuondo
Santa Clara Province
Panama
Lima
Communist Party
Baering
Arthur
Bugs" Baer
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