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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1932
Page
6
A garbled passage from a Charleston Gazette article dated Tuesday morning June 7 1932 appears. The text references The Associated Press and mentions New York and West Virginia in a fractured fashion.
The text notes Charles G Dawes resigning from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to return to banking, citing restored prosperity as a turning point. It questions whether the claim mirrors prior propaganda used by President Hoover and booster aspects of the administration amid ongoing economic decline.
The piece argues against legalization of birth control information and portrays Congress as cowardly for voting 20 to 4 to defeat the Hancock bill in committee. It cites Dublin and Douglas on birth control trends, notes legal limits and global clinics, and mentions England's 1877 case and Comstock laws shaping policy.
With returns from all but three counties, Roosevelt collects 215,803 votes for president as GOP candidates Townsend White combine for 207,? with 140,349 and 68,228 respectively. Democratic totals rise to 236,438, with 23,000 split to others, noting never before have Democrats outpolled Republicans in the state.
Candid observer notes Roosevelt popularity as campaign momentum grows. Admiration across party lines suggests his nomination would assure his victory and boost the Democratic ticket in the state. The article reflects broad belief that the people favor Roosevelt’s leadership and electoral prospects.
The article critiques Benito Mussolini's call to outlaw weapons of war such as battleships submarines and long range mortars. It questions the logic behind reducing brutality and argues death remains inevitable in war regardless of weapon type.
Ravenswood needs church consolidation as six local churches serve about 1200 people, averaging under 200 per church. Advocates argue unity will reduce overlap, curb underfinancing, and boost community service, with critics noting unity reduces denominational disputes. The piece reflects on public debates and local editorials.
New York column surveys 1932 social strife inside marriages, money, and changing culture. It notes wealthy couples strained by high pressure, with a rise in separations and social clubs losing members. It references Michael Arlen, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Leo Newmann, plus shifts in theater, cinema and urban life.
Dorothy Dix laments the perils of second marriages for widowers with children and stepfamily friction. She argues that marrying into a blended brood rarely yields harmony, noting mothers with children and stepfathers often clash, and urges caution when forming such unions. The piece dismisses moralizing and reflects on persistent disruption in blended homes.
Kirke Simpson reports a Washington bystander doubtful Garner will seek the Democratic nomination. Letters from Garner to Indiana friend Joseph Leth hint at possible support from Texas and California, but Garner shows no clear intention to run. Roosevelt’s lead and party dynamics loom as others weigh a possible first ballot outcome.
A dated column urges individuals and workers to take personal stock of assets and family affairs. It cautions that competition will grow, and success requires self examination, preparation, and effort, noting the need for keener energy to meet future demands.
Readers are invited to submit quiz questions to the Gazette Washington Bureau asking at least seven of ten questions. The page lists trivia on literature, geography, history, postage, anatomy, and insects with an answer key on a later page. It includes submission instructions and a request for a cockroaches bulletin order.
The article explains horse flies black flies and others as pests, detailing biting methods saliva injections and disease risks. It notes the economic impact on farmers and fishermen and mentions control ideas like managing rivers to reduce breeding and notes an editor's medical pamphlets offered by Dr. Clendening with titles on digestion constipation infant feeding diabetes feminine hygiene and hair and skin care.
A reflective meditation compares human growth to buds opening in spring. It discusses how children and young people reveal themselves daily, the patience of caregivers, and the idea that humanity remains young at heart. The piece also notes humor and observations on cars and daily life as part of unfolding.
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