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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
6
An editorial snippet from Thursday morning June 9 1927 in the Charleston Gazette offers a pithy maxim on facing today's calamities. It urges courage and optimism as fortification against future catastrophes tomorrow.
Dr Finley editor of The New York Times spoke at a southern college convocation describing the tele era and the role of America as a mobile tele folk. He praised Edison Bell and Cyrus Field figures, warned about future air power and military needs, and urged national preparation as war clouds rise.
In a tribute highlighting Charles Lindbergh, the lone aviator who completed the daring solo flight, observers praise his modesty and unselfish achievement. He offered no banners or fanfare, simply the quiet statement Well, here we die, giving credit to the plane and teamwork.
Arthur Brisbane argues for a strong national defense urging the United States to build aeroplanes and fleets to deter European aggression. He condemns U S withdrawal from world affairs and warns of a need to prepare against air fleets in Asia and Europe while rejecting passive diplomacy.
German inventor Engelbert Zaschka staged a Berlin outskirts helicopter demo. He claims vertical takeoff, hovering, and in air passenger exchange, with potential rooftop landing and rapid repairs in flight, promising a major aviation milestone.
A fragmentary column sketches colorful misattributions and slang from a bygone era. References include Helena Konopacka the discus thrower, Kid Dugan’s rabbi lineage, Jake Bolarsky a druggist, and Mary Frances East’s tongue incident. It devolves into lampooned politics and literary comparisons with sparse clear facts.
The piece reports on U S financial figures with Mellon and Ogden Mills noting a debt drop to 16 873 000 000 and a yearly payment above one billion. It mentions Vojt Volkoff and Austrian throne heir murder, speculation on the Prince of Wales marriage and European tensions, plus social notes on beer in Germany and Rosy domestic topics like divorce trends and Lindbergh memorial ideas.
Circuit court heard the damage suit of T O Bryant as administrator of Parker Bryant against Ashley Brand company, seeking 910,000 for alleged death caused by the defendant's truck. Other cases were disposed or left open by agreement. a Bible memory program of the 40 000 Benzen Band began twenty two years ago and continues.
An article argues the heart is influenced by emotions and mental state, urging temperance in rest, work, and feelings. It warns fear and anger harm the heart, and recommends exercise, cold baths, regular bowel movements, and avoiding prolonged distress to protect longevity.
A vivid 1920s New York scene unfolds with opera house patrons, glittering attire, and the buzz of premiere night. The writer notes anxious producers, eager audiences, and the shifting mood from curtain to intermission amid fashion, gossip, and city spectacle.
A reader asks how to handle returning to a fiancée who has repeatedly flirted with change. Dorothy Dix advises that trust and steady character matter most, and a wife with fixed principles is preferable. A cautious path: avoid surrendering to episodic repentance, as past patterns suggest repeated cycles.
Dr and Mrs T O Timberlake announce the birth of a daughter named Lucie Compton born yesterday in Kanawha Valley. The brief notice cites local industry impact on air quality and quotes a renowned scientist on sun exposure and pollution effects.
W. J. Talley of Kanawha Valley Bank was elected officer of the Kanawha chapter of the Banking Institute for the year at a banquet in Charleston. Officers named include secretary Maria Ernst and treasurer W. C. Wells. delegates listed include many bank officials and directors amid a crowded attendance. A separate note mentions a Scottish sea tale and a Dunbar water incident arousing local curiosity.
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