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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1944
Page
6
Brief notice reports a historical West Virginia event dated Friday morning June 9 1944. The item references Associated Press copyright and local context, with a brief inspirational quote about love as motivation for action.
A reflective essay argues that war stems from oppression of the common people and exploitation by the rich. It urges freeing the little man across Europe from exploiters, expanding education, and limiting wealth depredations to prevent another war after the next peace.
War correspondent Roelif Loveland recalls Memorial Day scenes of young pilots and infantrymen who grew up fast in combat. He notes boys becoming essential, courageous in flying heavy bombers and in ground work, lifting the war with grit and sacrifice.
Samuel Grafton reflects on invasion day in a Richmond setting, arguing the force against Fascism comes from ordinary men and women. He contrasts grand pageantry with everyday acts like breakfast service, praising plain humanity driving history. The piece extols ordinary folk molding power and frightening fascists with their simple, steadfast resolve.
Port Moresby once fought for its life as Japanese forces neared and airfields were carved from red earth. The Buna campaign shifted focus, bringing security, American and Australian nurses, Red Cross workers, and new bomber bases at Dobodura. The city’s edge faded as planes, personnel, and civilian life reshaped a wartime frontier into a base for broader operations.
Washington dispatch outlines Vice President Wallace’s brief talk with President FDR about running as Roosevelt’s vice president and the Navy undersecretary selection process led by Forrestal. The piece also covers Montgomery Ward hearings, CIO leaders at Dewey’s home, and Sewell Avery's stance on maintenance of membership.
Wireless chat at staff HQ reveals Capt Doolittle and Gen Jimmy Doolittle may be brothers or related. The tale recalls the general’s past in Africa, the Tunisian port raids, and a dramatic air crash that killed most of a crew, leaving one survivor. The piece notes Doolittle’s habit of writing letters to families and the emotional impact of his service.
By Ernie Pyle the tale recalls the Tokyo raid and Col. Doolittle’s dire moment when planes failed and hope dimmed. A sergeant mechanic urged him on predicting a Medal and glory within a year. Doolittle later earned the Medal of Honor and rose to lieutenant general, while the mechanic remained a steadfast ally.
The Gazette Information Bureau of Washington conducts a question and answer column answering queries on topics like naval training stations in Great Lakes Farragut and Sampson, German POW camps terminology, Bible translation by a woman, number of television stations, koala bear presence in zoos, Parkinsons disease, Cadet Nurse Corps uniforms, Canberra parliament, child marriages in India, alloy hardness, first postage stamps in the Western Hemisphere, Signal Hill location, inscription on the French Unknown Soldier tomb, and colors of metals.
Three readers comment on Charleston’s war memory and national policy. V D White urges a large public board naming Charleston boys who died or were wounded, to inspire patriotism and support for bonds. John E Simpson critiques postwar freedoms and colonial aims, citing Hong Kong India Singapore. Ruth Turley thanks Navy Mothers of West Virginia for serving servicemen and hopes mutual support continues.
In this reminiscence the author recounts early 20th century press rivalries between the Associated Press and United Press, noting arrogance, missteps over the Pope Pius X death report, and a notorious false flash. He cites Melville Stone, 1914 Rome cables, and a 1915 battle of Ypres exclusive lifted across papers, reflecting on overconfidence and corrections.
An independent voice on the Liberty Bell rails at political entanglements and press scrutiny in a feisty monologue. The narrator recalls delivering a tirade to Boies Penrose, recalling old clashes and asserting personal stances amid public attention.
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