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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1938
Page
8
The fragment lists the Charleston Gazette with publication notes from 1538, referencing the paper as a West Virginia morning edition, Associated Press notice, and subscription details. It includes telephones, addresses, and a short proverb about luck and effort.
A commentary argues modern war ignores humane rules as civilians in China Spain and Ethiopia resist. An Italian air strategist contends victory means imposing will, but critics note that air attacks fail to crush will, citing Manchuria and Ethiopia where conquered peoples endure and harass occupiers.
A quirky AP sourced piece from Cartinville recounts two tenant farmers tending gasoline with a goat that drinks from a dishpan and triggers a near-miss fire. The tale raises questions about safety and curiosity, pairing with a broader note on music education and listening as the only route to real musical familiarity.
The excerpt discusses four ways to enjoy music and notes that listeners may choose self-made or shared options. Heifetz asserts the best approach offers better quality, lasting appeal, and less fatigue after repeat listening, comparing cheap offerings to a satisfying roast beef dinner.
The Wood County Teachers Association moved to adopt a pension plan approved by the county board of education. Ninety two percent of teachers voting supported it. The plan deducts up to four dollars monthly from each salary, matched by the board, funds placed in an insured bank, with pensions paid after twenty years of service and at age sixty three, teachers must retire at sixty eight. The editorial praise calls for adoption statewide.
Washington report notes the only government owned common carrier in the U S Inland Waterways Corp run by Maj Gen T Q Ashburn could be sold after the president received a private bid. The line began about 15 years ago with old war boats and now valued around 25 million dollars facing railroad rate pressure.
Intercepted message dated June 14 1938 to Clarence commends the Charleston Red Cross for its splendid work and notes only a modest reward for the officers' renaming.
Mr. C A Banditk is reported as the Red Cross chairman in Charleston West Virginia in a brief community note. The item confirms his leadership role and locale.
OWARD D SALINS of Chicago argues for expanding cash crops to feed Europe during a drought year but warns this mirrors risky wartime demand. The column rebuts the view, urging stable farming and less gambling with crops, citing Wallace's ever normal granary and the need for a permanent carryover to endure future shortages.
Readers answer ten questions and explain terms on topics from homophones to chemistry and history. The column cites sources and gives brief responses on topics such as Baton Rouge, gunpowder, the Pittsburgh rivers, and the US Maritime Commission.
Dorothy Dix advises a married man tempted by a single girl to resist the temptation. She stresses a husband’s duty to his children and stable home, condemns wooing a woman he cannot marry, and urges strong self control to protect all involved from harm.
Weatbrook Pegler argues the national administration won’t rebuke Frank Hague on principle and contrasts with Huey Long’s Louisiana tactics. He warns that penalties may fall on restraining voices, with the New Deal’s spirit echoing Hague’s tactics and political pressure.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a chaotic session with cross-eyed sharps, boasts about unspecific scoring, and a reference to Sam Bayborn predicting an empty bus terminal tomorrow night. The text mentions a financial history tie and an appropriation committee crossing a nation's wealth with opposition.
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