Riverbank outdoor theater plan for Charleston proposed
The Charleston Gazette invites readers to consider using the river bank in front of the state house as an outdoor theater. A bare barge stage with a shell could host concerts plays and lectures while crowds sit on steps and curbs. Civic leaders and local groups could volunteer materials and labor to create an inexpensive community venue.
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Charleston
State House
Kanawha Parkway
Willam Sandy Mason
Si Galperin
Harry Silverstein
Kanawha
Morris Harvey College
Gazette
Boys' State at Jackson Mill Shapes Future Democracy
West Virginia youths gathered at the Four-H camp in Jacksons Mill for a model government exercise. They conduct elections, face party opposition, and tackle real state affairs to learn practical democratic principles amid European turmoil and threats to democracy.
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Jackson
MiIl
West Virginia
Europe
American Legion Praised for Fifth Year of Practical Instruction
The Charleston Gazette notes the American Legion earns commendation for a long standing program. State leaders have supported a practical course of instruction for five years, with hope rising for greater understanding and patriotic service.
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Charleston Gazette
American Legion
Army budget and mechanization delays under Roosevelt and Hoover
Analysis notes the war department's broad duties beyond defense, critiquing early underfunding of modernization. It highlights Congress and generals influencing spend, cites large budget jumps before World War II, and recounts the Marfa Texas First Cavalry case and Sen. Sheppard's resistance to moving troops.
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Drew Pearson
Robert
Allen
Washington
Ashington
Tne
War Department
Ibis
Panam
Tientsin
Cajon
Panama
Fifth Avenue
America
Aranches
Aviari
Genehue
Congress
Cavalry
Field Artillery
Enast Artillery
Munich
Hoover
Roosevel
Interior
U. 8
First Cavalry
A. Russell
Marfa
Tex
Fort Krax
Sen
Sheppard
Texas
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Bor Knox
Ivor
Hoever
Mr. Roosevelt
U. S
Gopsright
Cleaning House at Charleston Bar Association
The Charleston Bar Association urges ridding itself of unethical members and warns that ambulance chasers exploiting automobile accidents through runners should be prosecuted. It calls for extending investigations to other unethical practitioners to maintain public confidence.
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Charleston Bar Association
Department of Business
Readers' Forum Letters Aloped With Name and Address
Readers express opinions on politics and local improvements. The letter cites accusations against Senator Neely, supports Dawson over Neely for governor, and favors Mr. Allen for president, urging public consideration of a Charleston area improvement sketch.
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Editor Gazette
Forum
Senator Neely
John T. Lewis
Holt
John J. Lewis
Neely
Daniel Boone Dawson
Dawson
Allen
Mr. Roosevelt
H.C. Allen
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Claude B. Jenkins
Editors Debate Edible Prejudices Across Cultures
A wide-ranging essay questions why dietary biases persist across societies as readers explore how frogs snakes and shellfish are consumed worldwide. It notes Americans’ reluctance toward snake meat alligator steaks and various exotic foods while highlighting cultural palate differences and the enduring mystery of taste.
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America
Fay
W. Va
Third American Revolution Warns of Hemispheric Integration
Raymond Clapper argues the old good neighbor policy fails amid Nazi influence in Latin America. He calls for onshore defense, air bases, and an inter American resources and defense committee to weld the hemisphere into a united security bloc.
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Washington
America
Latin America
Great Britain
U.S
U. S
Hitler
Argenti
Brazil
Uruguazu
Chile
RTOS
Germany
Mexico
Atteriax
Japan
Atlantic
Britain
Europe
The Kind of Woman Men Prefer Confusing Runyon Piece
The Brighter Side humor column recounts Mr and Mrs Frampton debating what makes a man choose a woman. A jokey list suggests men prefer decorative dumb beauties or intelligent partners, while women favor less dazzling mates, ending with a tongue in cheek profile of Mrs Frampton.
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Wil) Frampton
High Street
Linenin
Neb
Mr. Frampton
Renyen
Mr. Framplin
Fair Enough By Westbrook Pegler
Westbrook Pegler argues that Communist Party members and Fellow-Travelers conceal their allegiance and that public identification is essential. He says libel fears should not silence discussion of individuals’ associations with Communism and asserts the party’s legal status under the Constitution.
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Fair
Westbrook Pegler
York
Moscow
Communist Party
W. Pegier
Joseph Stalin
Stalin
Hitler
Republican Party
Robert Taft
Bis
Helief
Baering Down On The News By Bugs Baer
The text presents a satirical pamphlet style excerpt with references to a Texas umpire receiving an indefinite suspension and humorous notes on etiquette. It mentions Emily Post, southern hospitality, and a failed, quarrelsome commentary on soldiers and rights, all in a fragmentary, mock-critical tone.
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Arthur
Bugs” Baer
Texas
Emily Post
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