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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1932
Page
6
The Charleston Gazette reports in a June 12 1932 Sunday edition from Charleston West Virginia. The text notes Associated Press dispatches and standard newspaper boilerplate about publishing and advertising, copyright, and editorial offices.
A 1916 political commentary urges the Democratic Party to rally behind Roosevelt or Hoover, denounces gambling graft and power misuse, and criticizes the two thirds rule at conventions. It argues a brave, fighting leadership is needed to defeat racketeers and guide the nation. It cites Stevenson and references Roosevelt's destiny and the Chicago convention.
A historical column discusses Democratic convention debates over permanent chairman roles, focusing on Jouett Shouse and Roosevelt era politics. It argues the Roosevelts’ supporters aim to guide delegates and questions the party’s direction, contrasting past Tammany influence and 19th century party dynamics with current tensions.
A historical legislative note says the House passed a bill allowing two or more states to enter compacts for cooperative crime prevention and pursuit of offenders across borders. It argues state lines hinder justice and urges swift Senate approval to enable rapid interstate action.
The Baltimore Evening Sun denounces the new tax law as payback for political fear of the Anti-Saloon League. It argues income, inheritance, and gift taxes are already effective with excise taxes and postal rates next, noting higher rates come March 15 for lower brackets and accusing politicians of bowing to prohibition pressure.
Arthur Brisbane surveys Gene Sarazen’s British Open win. He notes Congress battles, veterans, and high finance in Washington, then shifts to farming economics in Iowa and New Jersey. The piece links wealth, power, and public welfare, closing with England’s gas standard change and a turn to Page 7.
In a readers forum letter R D Balley urges West Virginia favoring state controlled road contracts. He proposes using local workers and hand tools only, eliminating machinery to provide employment at living wages while accepting higher costs and reliance on federal aid.
West Virginia editors debate the value and conduct of the bonus march to Washington. Morgantown Charleston and other papers weigh motives, costs, and potential harm to public opinion, while noting WV delegation plans to press for support rather than direct payments.
A collage of recollections and society notes features eccentric anecdotes about performers, politics, and culture. It references Garbo and Astor in clipped fashion, lists performers, spectacles, a roller rink, bread prices, and a Ringling collection appraisal while hinting at broader public concerns and media chatter.
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