Prohibition repeal supporters rally in West Virginia era
A June 15 1983 Charleston Gazette column lists groups backing repeal and urges action. It cites reasons from organized labor to chambers of commerce, arguing prohibition fails and fuels bootlegging crime and government costs, with statistics on arrests injuries and losses.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
The
Merchants Association of New York
American Bar Association
United States
Publicity clause on income tax payments praised by St Louis paper
The St Louis Post-Dispatch argues that government publicity of federal income tax payments is essential to honesty and fairness in revenue collection. It recalls 1920s debates, noting tax receipts fell after public disclosure was repealed and highlighting opposition by Mellon and corporate figures.
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Congress
Roosevelt
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Senate
House
LaFollette
Conetess
Andrew W. Mellon
Ie Treasury
Norris
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
United States
Tax loopholes spark calls for income publicity
Senate banking committee revelations expose tax law weaknesses that let high earners like a $100000 earner shift income among family to dodge surcharges. By naming Mitchell and Morgan, critics argue the La Follette amendment could shed needed light on private returns and align with New Deal aims.
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Ron
Charles E. Mitchell
J. P. Morgan
United States
Morgan Partners
LaFollette
Washington
Hitler Style Book Burnings Fail to Dampen Civilization
The article notes how book destruction by rulers aims to erase tradition but history shows resilience. It cites the Qin dynasty attempt to destroy Chinese literature, which failed as copies were hidden and later reappeared. Hitler’s book burnings are described as ineffective, with civilization enduring across nations, though political leaders may attempt propaganda. The piece ends with a sharp aside about Governor Kump’s four-year tenure and a marching tin soldier.
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Hitler
Alexander
Western Asia
China
Chow
T'sin
New Auto Licensing Period Opens July First
State observes a shift in license year starting July 1 each year instead of January 1. The change aims to boost revenues as prior first quarter usage declines due to winter weather, since licenses will now align with peak motor activity months.
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Elkins Intermountain
Lakin Steps Aside From State Board of Control
James Lakin retires after a quarter century on the state board of control created in 1903. He is praised for thorough knowledge of state institutions, property, and finances. The piece notes a private firm could not match his experience in guiding economies and policy, while hinting at political considerations in his replacement.
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Lakin
James §. Lakin
State Board of Control
Lakin Hiss
Whak
MeLakin
Yarloun
Ian Will
la Powar
Fatala
Borinthan
Tayer
Roosevelt era patronage clashes and minister appointments
Washington dispatch reports Senator Morris Sheppard lambasting the Roosevelt administration for Texas patronage, revealing Owsley and a Texas contact won diplomatic posts in Romania and Portugal. The piece notes Johnson’s wage plan stalling after organized labor opposed a fixed national minimum, and industry organizers being rebuffed without employer consent.
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Washington
Genial Morris
Heppard
New York
Louey Howe
Roosevelt
Coneervassion Caimps
At & Cash
Army
Basil O'Connor
Howe
Senate
Sheppard
Texas
Ule
Purcnermore
Tim
White House
Flyin Owsley
Denton
Roamania
Robert Granville Caldwell
Hire Institute
Houston
Portugal
Chaimmin Sheppard
Uiltory Affairs Committee
Hugh Johnson
Johnson
Johnson Lata
Unionmation of Labor
Act
United Feature Epudicate
Tac
Readers' Forum Letter on World War Veterans
A reader from Charleston responds to an editorial by urging The Charleston Gazette to defend veterans of all wars. The writer, Wilford Hutton, defends pensions and compensation for service members and criticizes opponents as ingrates or connected with economic leagues.
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Eduor Gazette
Yaterans
Richard Byrd
Alfred Smith
United States of America
United States Senate
Congress
Charleston Gazette
Wicford Hutton
Fatigue Spikes Amid Spring Cleaning Household Strain
A report from Colgate psychologist Dr. Donald A. Laird notes fatigue rising during spring cleaning. The piece suggests fatigue stems from household burdens shared by a husband and wife, calling for awareness of mental strain.
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Logan Banner
Bridge Building Idea Aids Local Prosperity Mood
Intercepted message to Rute praises a bridge building concept intended to ease the town's gloom and spur prosperity, signing off with a personal note. The fragment hints at a plan to improve mood and economic outlook through infrastructure.
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Rute
Oligit
Days of Blumenthal and Paris Oddities in New York
New York social life features A C Blumenthal the 104 pound impresario mixing cinema finance and private carriage jaunts with Jimmy Walker. Maurice Chevalier appears at a social affair while Blumenthal dominates gossip through theatrical work and salon chats. Contemporaries include Miss Annatelle Whittera and a cadre of society names, with remarks on transit, mimicry, and city life.
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New York
Blumenthw
Lost
Dragomian
Jimmy Walker
New Yorker
Furness
Maurice Ghevalier
Blume
Obésvalier
Blumenthal
Readers Can Send Questions to Washington Bureau
The Gasette offers readers a Q and A feature by mailing questions to The Gasette Washington Bureau. A coupon is provided to request a bulletin on canaries and related care, with postage paid by stamps or money.
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Gasette
Washington
New York Avenue
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Sur Wahington Bureau
Charleston
New York Ave
Howe in Senate Probe Shapes White House Role
Washington dispatch describes Louis Howe as presidential secretary under scrutiny by the Senate military committee. Howe faces questions over funding for the conservation corps and his influence behind the scenes while Huey Long and Bronson Cutting weigh in on veteran pay cuts and administration policy.
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Washington
Louis Howe
Tait
Moe
Senate Military Committee
M:lowe
Conservation Corps
Howfard
Strong
Congress
Sernetor Huey Long Deighta
Roosevelt
Brain Trust
Rooeevelt
Mr. Howe
Bowalk
Senate
Veterana
Bronson Cutting
New Mexico
Dow
Vandenberg
Michigan
Howe
London Debates War Debts Tariffs And Air Power Threats
Arthur Brisbane surveys international finance and trade aims in London, urging Uncle Sam to settle debt, lower tariffs, and defend markets. He notes Mussolini’s Rome Chicago air fleet and warns that even friendly pilots foreshadow risks if hostile planes arrive. He cites Pettier/Poumier ideas on labor and industrial happiness reflecting 19th century reform thought.
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London
Rica
Uncle Sam
Gododn
Europe
Mussolini
United States
Chicago
Atlantic
Lake Michigan
Gene Sek Balbo
Hest
Etchy
Air Force
You can discover yourself through living and choices
The passage urges self discovery through lived experience and reflection. It contrasts automaton life with waking to real thoughts and feelings, and explores motives like love, safety, belonging, power, and understanding. It frames humanity as a mix of inner ideals and outward actions shaping identity.
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Ian Quiside
Test Virginia
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Defy
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Associated Press
Vical News
Nations
David So
East 42Nd Street
Wrigley Funding
Chicaga
Wecohdadany
Walter
West Virginia
God Baers
Timothy
Organized Labor
American Legion
Association Against the Prohibition
Women's Organization For National Prohibition Reform
Crusaders
National Association of Manufacture
Senate Banking Committee
Kump
State House
House of Representatives
Coud
Romsey
Kee
Pathe Ure
Gengte
Logan
Priter
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Daily Washington Merry
By Brew Pearson and
Robert S. Allen
R . Deva Chirleston
W. Va
McIntyre
Berb Lahr
Maurice Chevalier
Paris
Annatelle Whittera
Tom
Charles M. Schwabs
Ely Culbertson
O Henry
Beth Teneig la Blackte
Yeast Ostoper
John Galeworthy
Belle Mutton
Jack Morthworth
Oak Lane
Isaac Mor—cessong
Genve
Irvin Cobb
Harrison Fisher
Opie
Sargent
Norstern
Park Avenue
Albert Kolier
Rita
America
Sith Street
Frate Galilene
Firase
Tee Saaberd
Mame
Wisconsin
Melvian Bridge
Cornell ‘University
Sponnese
Ionger Alge
United State Political Administration
Petersburg
Russia
Petrograd
Leningrad
Tagnyyon
Q. Rapinin
Pacis
France
Therheete
Tam
Buke Sim
A Roce
Cain Rafeigh
Clarksburg
Alwys
Nother
Arthur Brisbane
Editare
Arthur
Toro Air
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Charles Fourier
Pourier
Albert Brisbane
Horace Greely
New York Tribune
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