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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1933
Page
6
A Charleston Gazette brief reflects on the enduring struggle between good and evil, praising the continuing battle as a timeless, glorious duty. It frames the conflict as a universal, centuries-long challenge shaping moral responsibility.
An opinion piece critiques an annual Indianapolis race featuring thirty to forty small high powered cars circling a 2.5 mile brick track for four to five hours. It laments injuries, deaths, and the sport’s profit motives, arguing the event is a dangerous, costly relic of a Roman holiday.
A caustic regional critique mocks Missouri style meddling in Muscle Shoals affairs and warns locals that outsiders will seize opportunity if apathy persists. The piece parodies wartime bravado and civic boosterism, comparing local sentiment to a World War II dug-out scene and lampooning officials urging celebrations.
John J. D. Preston is named to the public service commission by Governor Kump. The appointment highlights youth and merit, noting his legal practice and ability to serve clients in large companies. He is praised for moral principles, legal skill, and devotion to duty, with Revolutionary stock and independence from family favors.
The article notes 14 800 banks reopened and 43 billion dollars in deposits freed as federal checks and expert reviews assess conditions before reopening. It describes a cautious process under new legislation, aims to restore faith, and mentions ongoing Reconstruction Finance Corporation interest and March and April applications. It also briefly digresses to past items about toothbrush invention and a groundhog hunting spaniel at Prohibition repeal forces HQ, hinting at June 27 election implications.
West Virginia comes under optimistic review by Ernest R N Smith of the American Automobile Association. He cites strategic location, scenic valleys, a new extensive road system and a buoyant travel economy. Smith forecasts 60 to 100 million dollars annually from tourism, prompting hotel building, new markets for farm goods, and expanded recreation as a major state industry.
The Associated Press members vote to prohibit radio dissemination of gathered news. Newspapers will pay a fee for broadcast use, arguing that perishable news loses value once published and should be paid for by broadcasters. The decision reflects a majority stance among U S papers and is reported by the Times.
In a Washington roundup, J. P. Morgan and three Morgan partners figure in hearings on tax law changes. The piece notes lobbying by New York interests, plans for tax exempt bonds, and a Maryland state lobbyist scheme, with references to Dean Acheson and labor victories in rail reorganization debates. The prose covers broad fiscal policy and political maneuvering with emphasis on prominent figures and institutions.
In this profile of Bob Davis, formerly Robert Devis, the piece traces his dual personas from a quiet editorial desk to becoming a globe trotting writer. It notes his Nebraska roots, Carson City upbringing, early photo interests, and a career spanning nine books and numerous columns, along with anecdotes about his wit and travels.
In Washington on June 5, speakers and aides debate the new leadership in the House. Rainey faces questions about style and authority as Longworth and Garner loom in the background. The piece notes shifting power, procedural tension, and anticipated challenges for Congress as it returns to regular session. Also mentioned is fashionable dog collars and pet couture in New Orleans with various breed style notes.
Readers are invited to answer trivia questions printed in the Gazette, with the Washington bureau encouraging participation by mail to a New York Avenue address. The page lists multiple Qs on topics from geography to literature, plus historical notes on movie awards and quill preparation.
Editor Arthur Brishane reviews European finance and American policy, noting gold standard shifts under Roosevelt and the potential impact on debt and prosperity. Mentions Francesco Angelo, Vincente Murill Gonzales, and Mrs Pattie Willis South with brief social anecdotes and a page turn reference.
A nostalgic reminiscence from a resident about children who watched and learned as a house was moved down Main Street. The tale recalls Jim the house-mover, his team of rollers, beams, winch, and a patient white horse, and reflects on how times have changed with wires and traffic making such moves rarer today.
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