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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1933
Page
6
The front section presents a standard newspaper masthead from The Charleston Gazette Independent Democratic Newspaper dated June 10, 1938. It lists publication details, Associated Press membership, advertising offices, and subscription rates, followed by a poem titled A Thought For Today about understanding women and inner thought.
The Journal of Commerce reports rising business activity and an enduring upturn, with preparations fueling stronger performance. The index shows a two month advance, outpacing year-ago levels, though seasonal slowdowns may occur. authors expect continued gains into fall.
The article recalls a fatal drowning in the Kangwhi Elk rivers and urges caution and supervision. It notes Charleston's developing pools and life saving services by MC A and YWCA, proposing a municipal pool near Elk river mouth. Citizens are urged to back a public, low-cost pool project to promote safe swimming.
An early report describes converting human waste into a useful by product. Bacteria digest sludge to produce sewer gas mainly methane, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen. The process offers potential to replace crude disposal methods and to generate gas for heating and power in cities.
Reports describe a plan to collect 194000 cubic feet of gas daily from sewage. The method uses a two story tank system and battery injection to destroy matter and extract gas. Workers near the operation wear masks due to the powerful fumes while a new process aims to heat, cook, and drive machines from waste.
A columnist laments high motor vehicle fatalities with 7500 to 7800 deaths cited for the period, noting a drop from last year due to fewer cars and rising defective cars from economic stress. The piece urges arresting the drunk driver and endorses strict driver's license laws as essential for safety, citing cases in New Jersey and other states.
The Raleigh Register argues repeal of the eighteenth amendment gains momentum as western and Atlantic coast states vote pro repeal by large margins. It predicts West Virginia will follow on June 27 and contends repeal will relieve taxation, though debates between repeal and nullification persist in shaping future policy.
Morgantown Post critiques the West Virginia income tax proposal, arguing its reach is limited and practical impact minor. The piece rebuts Wheeling Intelligencer’s dire portrayal, detailing exemptions for single earners, dependents, and homeowners, and contends the tax may only raise about 750,000 dollars annually.
Extensive Washington commentary discusses Roosevelt, Sneppard, and critics over Louey Howe, Klt-nag purchase, and conservation. It cites reactions in Congress and among Democratic and Republican figures, plus foreign policy views from Berlin and London. The piece surveys fiscal outlook, bond prospects, inflation worries, and policy debates shaping early summer tensions.
A clipped fragment reflects frustration as the writer notes endless waiting for relief. Mentions lobbyists, heat, and a legislature that adjourned while yesterday’s rain dampened spirits. Ends with a personal sign-off.
A curio-filled diary fragment from McIntyre Day by Day in New York on June 6 recounts a cluttered desk with second-hand manuscripts and marginal notes. The writer recalls editors, prints, and figures from Harper's, Globe, and Don Marquis, with contact addresses and a modest cash total of $186 indicating cautious success in a turbulent literary scene.
Readers encounter a quiz page with varied trivia questions ranging from language origins and historical figures to geography and science. Several items reference public figures, ships, and governments, including Garfield, Mussolini, Lindbergh, and U S ambassadors. The page teases a follow up with a test answer page on page 13.
A nostalgic, opinionated column catalogs guesses on Pulitzer prize outcomes and authors like Pearl Buck, A MacLeish, and Stribling. It notes the Browser’s confidence in Stribling and Buck, with tangential mentions of Prescott, Conquest of Mexico, and various magazine stories and pieces shaping the 1920s literary scene.
Kirke Simpson notes Senate revolt over veterans cuts marks end of session. Roosevelt keeps control with patronage in hand while urging prohibition repeal, shaping next winter's push for permanent programs amid Democratic dissension and uncertain revenue outlook.
The piece reflects on remarks about aging and looking young as time passes. It notes the mix of flattery and blunt honesty from old friends and how aging signs challenge self image, prompting posture and spirit changes to meet expectations.
Arthur Brisbane writes a sweeping column musing on British Empire diplomacy and a potential four-nation pact among Britain, France, Germany, and Italy. The piece savages certain politicians and notes Canada’s possible rebalance, while also referencing a grisly execution in Germany and sensational society vignettes including three women in the news.
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