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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1942
Page
6
The notice directs readers to Classified Pages in Sunday Morning June 7 1942 for all main tax rates and descriptions, indicating a detailed listing appears there. This brief item marks the tax rate information as published in the weekend section of the newspaper.
The piece argues that East Indies rubber is cut off and synthetic rubber is the only path, predicting years before civilian rubber returns. It details transportation limits for gasoline, cites shortages of tank cars trucks pipelines and steel, and rejects government coercion for conservation while urging practical, sensible plans.
The public denounces being pressed into compliance with the government’s conservation push. Citizens insist on knowing the facts before sacrificing auto use and rubber supplies. They refuse to be treated as children and warn against forceful noncompliance.
A critique urges politicians to leave Washington and learn from ordinary citizens about war sacrifice. The author argues officials misread public sentiment by dribbling policy and failing to listen, claiming Americans will support necessary measures if they understand how they advance victory against the Axis. The piece ends noting Japan advertised the war to Americans last December.
Air freight development grows as planes convert passenger models for cargo. Curtis-Wright plans mass production of twin engine cargo aircraft using plywood, with 10 to 12 ton capacity rumored, engineers say 30 to 40 ton planes feasible. Munitions travel to China and Atlantic capabilities expand, boosting rapid delivery and wartime logistics.
Congressmen and other political figures complain of waning attention to politics as citizens focus on the war. They urge leaders to travel their districts, drop speeches, and instead hustle to rally home front support while prioritizing the war effort.
Washington Merry Go Round reports on the Inventors Council handling vast mail from 80,000 Americans proposing ideas from sea jets to milkweed floss. It notes staff strain, praises some items, and recounts Leon Henderson's poem reply to a clerk, with cabinet forecasts about oil shortages and Ickes pipeline plans challenged by Nelson.
Margaret Keenable reports wartime Washington as a solemn capital with soldiers in uniform everywhere, briefed by Gen George C Marshall and President Manuel Quezon. The piece paints daily life under blackout drills, rationing, and shifting social scenes including government cafeterias, cabbies, and uniformed staff.
A readers forum letter discusses whether to retain historic street names in Charleston and lampoons local police, clubs, and riverbank drunks. The writer ridicules corruption and calls for policing or mooching, reflecting city concerns and local color.
Washington reports Other Editors delay Congress action on price legislation and study a July 1 summer break to aid reelection campaigns. With inflation rising and national survival at stake, editors urge statesmanship over politics to prevent democracy from eroding amid war needs and disrupted commerce across states.
A Securities and Exchange Commission survey warns demand for war savings bonds has drawn funds away from other savings and investments. It argues true impact comes from buying out of current income to avoid goods spending, reducing competition for scarce materials and manpower. The report notes potential stock market selling pressure as funds move to government bonds.
The public faces confusion unless revenue aims and economic goals are separated. The treasury seeks funds from current income or savings, while also trying to curb inflation by draining excess civilian purchasing power. Policies include price ceilings tax increases and urging voluntary savings to offset wartime shortages.
The piece argues against assuming current trends will last. It notes fears of permanent government involvement and contrasts with brokers who expect wartime restraints to fade after the war. They anticipate gradual removal of controls as production and transport normalize, with taxes and labor costs shifting to consumers.
A humorous column narrates a traffic cop offering three gallons of gasoline for chases and critiques rationing. It humorously observes police antics, speed limits, and a nostalgic view of a cop hiding behind signs, with light social commentary on fuel shortages.
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