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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1934
Page
6
A daily reflection noting that one should live to their best spiritual possibilities every day, not only occasionally. The quotation, attributed to Lilian Whiting, emphasizes personal responsibility to friends, society, and the community.
The bill regulating the securities markets is now law after long effort by Congress and investigators. It promises decency and honesty, shielding investors from past manipulations and empty claims. Recent Illinois unemployment notes show low rates and strong demand, illustrating public confidence in safe, honest securities and the new framework.
The piece stresses the upcoming securities regulation law and the new Securities and Exchange Commission’s crucial role in market control and investor protection. It highlights the president’s need to appoint capable, uncorrupted leaders and notes the broad authority and responsibility placed on the commission for stabilizing finance and industry. It also includes a paraphrased Congressional Record remark by Adolph J. Sabeth praising Filipino independence efforts and American assistance.
The piece extols West Virginia editors and citizens who campaigned for full resource development. It highlights oil, water power, minerals, and building stones, and notes Roosevelt’s administration study and plans for statewide economic development. It warns capital should invest in the state as it moves toward prosperity.
Washington gossip notes heated discussion over Roosevelt's five picks for the stock market board. Names tied to major firms appear, including Hancock of Lehman and related bankers, while curbing conservative choices remains a question. Curley considered for a board post shocks Massachusetts, as Wall Street speculation swirls and cabinet balance looms.
A chaotic, humorous snapshot of New York celebrity culture as public attention shifts away from stars like Mary Pickford Lionel Barrymore and Lupe Velez. The piece notes dwindling autograph markets shifting fashion trends Harlem Night spots and a colorful cast including Duke Ellington Owen Davis Sid Silverman Ethel Waters and Bill Robinsons son as Harlem prepares for a new vibe.
Readers test knowledge with questions on historical figures and events. The Gazette announces a Washington Bureau bulletin offering Household Painting guidance and a coupon for five cents to obtain a copy, detailing printing tips, supplies, and safety notes.
An article from 1934 discusses voluntary prepayment health insurance and a debate over practical payment in advance. It contrasts a Chinese system of upfront payments with American habits of paying only when ill, noting issues of fairness and access.
Washington commentary warns of NRA upheaval as General Johnson faces pressure and Moley proposes a modern industrial commission to absorb NRA codes. Editorial quotes Ray Maley, notes Roosevelt era debates, and hints at a shift toward centralizing trade and regulatory powers under a new structure.
Arthur Brisbane contributes a daily opinion feature printed with The Gazette, offering editorial takes on current events and public affairs. The piece appears as a supplemental feature alongside regular news, reflecting Brisbane’s distinctive commentary style.
A column reviews Senator hearings on Tugwell as under secretary of agriculture, arguing for orderly inflation control and criticizing pro Soviet symmetric statements. It notes Germany’s buying panic, U.S. real estate as a hedge, and warns against reckless money issuance while touching on aviation dangers, clergy on ships, and Harvard President Conant’s forecast that engineers and doctors will endure future society.
The article discusses how disease understanding informs diet and how the foot’s complex bone and ligament structure influences flatfoot. It explains that a large number of small foot bones allow movement, and that weight and ligament stretch can lead to flatfoot, with other factors affecting development.
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