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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1940
Page
6
Independent Portugal launches a six month celebration with a solemn Te Deum in Lisbon Cathedral and similar services nationwide. President Carmona addresses the people at city hall, extolling Portugal’s place in international society and its quest for prosperity.
A reflective line warns that hatred harms the holder of such thoughts and harms the community. It urges restraint and mindful consideration of anger in daily life. The misspelled phrases imply a cautionary note about keeping clear, compassionate thinking to avoid destructive outcomes.
Leviator Norris defends civil rights amid postwar fears of fifth column threats. He condemns mob action and Red-baiting, cites past abuses by authorities, and urges careful FBI handling and preservation of liberties. The Charleston context notes local gossip and underscores the need to protect constitutional rights while safeguarding national security.
The piece urges Newark Liberty International to remain viable as a major airfield. It notes Newark’s past as a leading, well-equipped airport and argues the loss of the control tower and abandonment would be ill advised. It highlights LaGuardia’s rise, and stresses Newark’s potential usefulness for pilot training and national defense in future rearmament.
A Gazette editor responds to letters about postal workers allegiance and Jehovah's Witnesses. He defends fair comment on John J. Barret and argues against misquotes and political bias. He cites biblical references to defend religious beliefs and separation from politics.
Other editors report arcing animals near Minisnehaha Springs in Knapps creek. Descriptions and pictures confirm otters from the weasel family, about 40 inches long with a 18 inch tail and roughly 20 pounds. Once near extinction, their renewed presence along Cheat, Jacksons river, and Deer to Sitlington’s creeks is noted with excitement.
The St Marys Oracle reports a drilling halt at 2,457 feet on Haim Matt land behind Fureka. Oil men name it the Sixth sand, top to bottom, with high quality oil and an expected yield of at least one barrel per day. Deep sand prospects may extend countywide, potentially reviving Pleasants as an oil center per Parkersburg Sentinel.
June story outlines two unlikely appointees Daniel Tobin and James Forrestal joining Roosevelt’s staff to handle labor and defense training. Tobin of AFL-CIO ties with Sidney Hillman and Forrestal of a Wall Street bank would help steer labor policy while Perkins steps back. The piece notes political theater around defense, labor unity, and factions shaping the platform.
A terse intercepted message mentions a GOP campaigner connected to Bluefield West Virginia. The fragment hints at plotting or abetment amid a 1940 Berar context with cryptic phrases and references to known names and locales.
In Washington a sense of national urgency has submerged old isolationist attitudes as officials and the public weigh the risks of a European war. Americans recognize the need for defense and higher taxes, while supporting the president and fearing a delayed Allied victory would harm U.S. interests.
The Brighter Side notes nine of ten films rated well by critics, while forty two vary widely, with some titles like Abe Lincoln Grapes and Pinocchio drawing strong cash support. Mr Ivers reports critics and box office diverge on favorites, mirroring a long debate between Nugent and Runyon over critic versus consumer appeal.
Westbrook Pegler attacks the Louisville convention clash between the Stagehands and Movie Employes union and the New York Ladies Garment Workers, accusing William Green of aiding racketeers while praising David Dubinsky and the Garment Workers for challenging graft. He alleges George Browne, 35,000 strong, is a puppet president placed by a Chicago mob to control the Stagehands and Movie Employes union.
The text claims Browne appointed Willie Bioff and Nick Cirella to powerful posts to aid criminal bosses. It asserts Bioff is a mature gangster with 1926 arrests and that Cirella has a harsh police record. It argues neither served in the labor movement and accuses them of mob-linked roles. It ends urging Dubin to fight or Browne will quit.
Arthur Baer criticizes Army leadership in 1940s style satire. He recalls Billy Mitchell’s sinking of a battleship and laments how “moss-backs” run the army like a private club until war arrives, inviting public scrutiny and debate.
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