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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
7
The piece laments big business timidity and idle capital, blaming hoarders and policy shifts for subdued investment. It argues purchasing power, private payrolls, and government spending are needed to absorb production, noting a few industrialists in autos push risk, while housing could surge if costs fall and efficiency rises.
Readers forum laments Democratic faults in the Charlester mayoral race while praising Republican leadership. It credits WPA funding and city administration for improvements, urges a federal probe of WPA activity, and hopes Mr. Hamilton directs the investigation to Charleston.
The writer jokes about not running over rabbits and recalls chasing them with hounds, noting a chance You might wonder where rabbits come from for next year's Easter eggs if all are run down. The piece blends humor about hunting with a plea for care on roads.
A sports writer cites a gambler of golf who blames wives for club expenses and mortgage debt. He recalls a cheap men only course, a new wives clubhouse, and a mortgage of a quarter million dollars. He laments abandoned golf while families demand more and demand voices.
About 400 delegates from 43 states gathered in Chicago for a national conference on interstate trade barriers. Governors and state officials discussed reducing restrictions that subsidize minorities and harm business, with resolutions opposing use of state taxing power to create barriers and condemning punitive regulations by any state or locality.
A columnist describes a plan to plant and share a lettuce bed in Bob Patterson’s backyard. Each person will pick what they desire with no formal division, hoping to avoid strain or deceit, recalling a tale of two relatives who shared garden plots poorly.
A Grant County Press letter urges drivers to consider pedestrians after an elderly woman crossing Babe Thrush’s near Baker’s corner was startled by a car on Virginia Avenue. The driver, who blew the horn and sped around the corner, shows how a moment of courtesy could spare fear and danger to walkers.
Neville Chamberlain intervened to invite all U S senatorial members and their wives to a royal garden party, urged by Sir Charles Ross who tied U S British ties to Senate influence. Ross, a 70 year old Scot living in Washington, lobbied Chamberlain and Mackenzie King, leading to quick invitations for senators and spouses.
An intercepted June 7 1939 note to Walter questions the accuracy of prior election predictions about Tuesday's municipal election showing a Republican trend. The letter hints at political forecasting proficiency since 1932 and 1936 without detailing results or names.
Walter S Hallanan, a Republican figure, is designated as national committeeman for the party. The appointment places him in a leading role within the party structure representing the city.ges
Readers are invited to submit questions to The Gazette Home Service Bureau in Washington and try test items on page 9. Sample Qs cover citizenship, geography, history, science, and current affairs with answers provided after attempting.
Pegler New York June 7 Sen La Follette condemned corporate destruction of correspondence files sought by his committee during probes into labor espionage and private armies. He warned witnesses that partial answers harm the inquiry and reflected on citizen and corporate cooperation in congressional investigations.
Flynn laments business dumbness and notes that confidential office correspondence should stay private to avoid harm. He warns papers under subpoena need restraint, arguing against sensationalism. The Dies committee and witnesses face pressure to stay concise, truthful, and pertinent while avoiding expansion or speculation.
The piece argues Hulls neutrality plan is a statesmanlike reform to replace the rigid current act. It favors a flexible law adaptable to shifting public opinion, allowing America to pursue its own interests while preserving peace. Activists and isolationists alike could support Hulls proposals for the freedom it grants.
Dorothy Dix answers a reader that a husband should be chosen by taste and suitability. She argues handsome men often lack domestic skill, are vain, and may attract rivals, while homely men are steadier providers. The safest bet is to marry someone less focused on appearance and more on character.
International trouble dominates talk as Baer mocks political talkers and urges station identity. The column jokes about monotony and the need for brief, clear dialogue while lampooning orators and public discourse.
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