Charleston Gazette of June 15 1913 feature and edition note
The fragment provides a header for The Charleston Gazette with publication details and a scripture verse from Luke. It references Associated Press attribution and notes about subscription status and telephones in Charleston West Virginia. The text is fragmented and includes dates and a Thought For Today quote.
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Charleston Gazrite
Charleston Gazette
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Impregnable walls prove fallible in Axis rhetoric
The piece argues that fortifications such as a European Axis wall are historical folly. It cites China’s great wall, Maginot Line, and Channel defenses to show walls fail against superior strategy and morale. It concludes the only truly impregnable barrier is built from common sense, decency, and resilient leadership.
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Germany
China
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France
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Belgium
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Rommel
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Channel
Aliica
New Political Army Plan Would Put Civil Service Posts Under Senate Control
A proposed bill in the United States Senate would place all major civil service positions under Senate oversight, expanding the spoils system and potentially adding about 30 000 appointments to Senate control. The measure argues many such posts are now misassigned to incompetent federal workers.
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United States
Senate
McKellar Bill Threatens Civil Service Safeguards
The Tennessee senator pushes a bill to transform the 70 year old civil service system by creating a 30 000 strong political army of appointees. Proponents fear it would reward political deliverers while eroding merit based hiring and the public good. Critics warn of a return to spoils politics and demand an outcry from citizens.
Second Front Strategy and the War’s Next Step
The author argues against mere talk of a second front this summer without action. The aim is to divert Nazi forces in Russia and Europe, forcing multiple fronts rather than a single Berlin march. The piece stresses realistic goals, shared effort with Russia, and avoiding excuses that stall allied pressure.
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Wren
England
Hiter
Hitler
Moses
Europe
Berlin
Russia
Berlity
East
Notable talent scout Al Siegel hones new singer Delores
Damon Runyon sketches Al Siegel famed talent scout who discovers Delores Williams a mezzo soprano from New York and Howard University. Siegel trains proteges briefly then moves on as careers shift. Delores performs with a Brooklyn band before entering Hollywood circles in a bid for stardom.
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New York
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Basineas
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St. George
Brooklyn
Monroe Goldstein
Hollywood
Los Angeles
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Miss Willis
Goldstein
Siegel
Williams
Plano
Washington Merry Go Round clashes in early June Washington
Washington Merry Go Round notes White House protocol for dignitaries from Bolivia to Paraguay, highlighting entertainment at the White House and Blair House. It cites tours at Detroit, aircraft factories, and Ford's involvement, plus Bucking political shifts on tax co ordination with Morgenthau and Byrnes, and Jesse Jones travel plans to Newport News. The piece reflects a mix of gossip and policy commentary on administration handling of visiting leaders and tax coordination.
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Washington
State Department
White House
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Liberia
Cagchoslovakia
Paraguay
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New York
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Congress
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Newport
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Newport News
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Jesse 'x Acrupalois
Mr. Jones
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News Park News
Undertaker
Albert J. Engel
Michigan
Capitol Bills
Encial Security Board
Engel
Dlalx
Intercepted Message Lune V4 Identifier 1043 Revealed
An intercepted message labeled Lune V4 and code 1043 surfaces with unclear wording. The fragment references tax, traders, and a barrier or vault near what appears to be a Puyeo Payegor area, suggesting a covert financial or trade concern.
Air crew notes on bomber operations over Europe in June
Report from Maj Gen Ira C. Baker on the rapidly expanding Bry air force based in England. He describes bomber crews in their early twenties flying Liberator missions, coordinating fuel and maintenance, and facing intense German air opposition as they press toward strategic targets beyond the Mediterranean.
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England
Bth
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Teoking
Ira C. Baker
Bry
Africa
David Arnold
Los Angeles
Secon
Air War Struggles Highlight Need for Bomber Escort
Raymond Clapper notes raids over Bremen Kiel and Wilhelmshaven show heavy losses to U S bombers on missions without escort. He cites 26 bombers down in Bremen Kiel raid, 12 and 13 losses in May missions to Wilhelmshaven and St Nazaire. Airmen argue for long range fighter escort, as P47s and Lightnings lack reach for deep bombing, risking vital operations before invasion.
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T Fatkee
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Africa
Germany
Rolling back prices and a meat subsidy proposal
The column critiques a proposed rolling back of food prices via a meat subsidy of two cents per pound to slaughterers, funded by government borrowing. It argues the plan misaligns incentives, keeps wages flat while costs rise, and expands nonproductive regulation. It warns subsidies may fuel inflation and shifts burden to taxpayers.
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America
Isabelltion
Defense Supplies Corp
AFC
Slaughtererz
Iy Fornay
Thin Ix
Washington
Plan to cut social taxes and reduce regulations
By Leslie B Bain arguing for at least a 30 percent output boost and $30,000,000,000 a year, the piece laments long running inefficiency not limited to war. It calls for eliminating socially taxless tasks, cutting a vast web of regulations, and breaking a costly cycle as Congress and administrations rely on pressure and subsidies.
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Congress
Viciowa
War demands and miners' families clash over wartime duty
Readers debate labor, pay, and duty as miners and families struggle with high living costs and wartime sacrifice. Letters urge support for war bonds,, compliance with home front duties, and ending strikes while backing soldiers overseas. They argue for unity, productivity, and shared sacrifice in Logan County.
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Victory Gardens
Logan County
Will Xtly
Hien
Logan
Riots, gangs, and soldiers in zoot suit unrest
Westbrook Pegler argues that zoot suit riots in Los Angeles reflect broader tensions tied to Mexican heritage and social exclusion. He notes similar cross gender and age involvement, asserts most youths are not Mexican nationals but Mexican blood heritage, and claims soldiers’ mob actions are provoked by local abuses. He stresses soldiers are generally disciplined.
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Westbrook Pegler Hicago
Los Angeles
Tucson
Arle
California
Old Mexico
Dipatches
Broadway mob behaviour and the zoot suit gangs
The piece argues soldiers face unprovoked street attacks and criticizes sympathy for zoot-suit crowds. It condemns gang violence as cowardly and urges decisive police action to protect citizens, citing misdirected public attention and media sensationalism. Public safety and law enforcement are urged as the remedy.
Baering Down Arthur Burt B Copyslebt 1343
Fragmented OCR text presents a jumble of phrases about tax day bailouts, animal metaphors, and obscure references. The passage includes stray lines on warfare, a mention of Napoleonic brands, and a note about an ear for music and piano. No coherent event or clear individuals emerge.
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Baering Down
Arthur “Burt
Benita
Music Land
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