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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1935
Page
6
A brief telegraph style note presents scripture from First John inviting contemplation of love as believers are called sons of God. The fragment references a biblical verse and the phrase Behold what manner of love.
The piece critiques opponents like Lowden and Hoover era figures, arguing that fear tactics aim to frighten voters while asserting the government and Supreme Court function. It defends Roosevelt era changes and constitutional amendments as legitimate responses to national crisis, rejecting calls to revert to earlier administrations and stressing active citizen rule. It references June 7 senate speech by James Hamilton Lewis and contrasts with "let the people rule" rhetoric.
The passage contends that legislators and old insiders push government and commerce toward Wall Street plans. It claims critics resort to imagination due to lack of response to their criticisms and suggests the public should not indulge them in their lamentable situation.
Huntington mourns Col E I Ford a self made executive who began as a waterboy at fourteen. A longtime railroad man he led the eastern division of Chesapeake and Ohio in 1917 and later served on the federal railroad board overseeing property flotations. He also held coal industry and railroad posts until his death on Wednesday night.
The Springfield Republican gathering traced the birth of the Republican Party to midwestern sectional conferences beginning in 1854 at Ripon Wisconsin and expanding to Jackson Michigan and other states. The story notes the 1854 meetups helped topple the Whig party and set the stage for a national anti slavery platform. The piece also covers local road work in Harper and Huntington news, including road improvements, a tribute to Col Edwin Ford of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, and West Virginia farm statistics showing growth and rural development prospects.
Inside word says Roosevelt considers three names including Marshall and Edison for NRA chairman, with Don Richberg as the current focus. The roundup also mentions LaGuardia’s quip about “semi colon boys,” labor department funding, Washington titles, and assorted civic and political items from June.
The writer lists admired friends and mentors from Sinclair Lewis to Jack Dempsey, recounting how anonymous gestures and steadfast support helped him persevere. He recalls a pivotal visit by Charlie Norris and reflects on the role of chance, gratitude, and democracy in shaping his career.
A satirical sketch notes that thirty six states favor Major Bowes as a Senate representative for their wit and talents, while critics mock the notion as hollow and driven by showmanship. The piece drolly questions political virtues and exposes gimmickry in national campaigns.
Washington Close-Up notes the Supreme Court decision on William E. Humphrey's removal from the trade commission, a ruling seen as limiting executive power but raising questions about future independent bodies. The piece discusses constitutional issues, potential partisan grounds for removal, and implications for Roosevelt era policy and future commissions.
A reader exercise features a list of quiz questions on literature science geography and civics. Included are questions about Little Lord Fauntleroy the Mason and Dixon line the University of Oklahoma radium and Henry Ford, plus notes on correct English usage. The item advertises a ten-cent coupon for a book on Correct English and promotes self-education through a consumer guide.
Opinion column fragment presents Thor Dripane’s view as commentary in The Gazette. Brisbane is described as the leading editorial writer, with the note disclaiming that opinions are not necessarily The Gazette’s.
A nostalgic column muses on Father’s Day and Flag Day with advice to spoil aging dads, suggesting gifts like cigars or chocolate and noting the role of fathers in tough times. It jabs at taxes, cites Dr Leopold Stieglitz, and weaves in boxing lore about Gene Tunney and Max Baer, plus railroads, a German factory blast, and the Dionne babies, ending with tennis star Helen Wills Moody’s upset loss to Kay Stammers.
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