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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
4
An awkward clipping notes the Associated Press license for news dispatches and local coverage. It mentions Charleston West Virginia postoffice filings and a Thought For Today urging goodness as life’s beacon.
A published piece argues drivers must show extra care near schools and children playing. It condemns the “accident unavoidable” claim and asserts negligence when a car cannot be controlled near children, urging stricter court expectations to reduce such tragedies.
A Charleston letter recalls the 1920 drought and foul city water. It questions the Kanawha river intake, the yearlong delay in reporting the chamber of commerce findings, and potential rate hikes to cover plant improvements. The author urges decisive, health focused council action and transparency.
The text reports Capone’s admission of tax law violations and a federal sentence expected to last three or four years, with speculation on punishment severity and risk of renewed violence as he serves time.
The piece argues neither Illinois nor Chicago has convicted Capone and crime persists after his era. It contends Chicago must prove it is serious about eradicating gangs to attract national visitors for next year’s great fair, countering fears of criminal violence and gunfire from city streets.
West Virginia lawmakers debated the McGuire bill calling for fixed utility valuations for rate making to align with tax assessments. Proponents argued the public loses when valuations for rates outweigh those for taxes, citing United Fuel Gas Company as a case study. Opposition, led by senate opponents, blocked passage despite strong support in the House and protests from faculty representatives.
The Clarksburg Exponent urges optimism for Col. Osborn amid Charleston and Kanawha county political influence. It calls for a courageous administration serving the welfare of the state without Esbank influence, noting recent department investigations and political pressure as election nears.
An executive appointment places Col. R. L. Osborn, a World War I infantry veteran and former Clarksburg city manager, at the head of the state police. The editors urge a police force focused on protection of life and property, allied with a defensive role, and hope Osborn restores dignity to the troopers with public support statewide.
Arthur Brisbane notes Roger Babson's upbeat forecast and Hoover Coolidge remarks on 1932 aims. He highlights plans to build homes, factories, railways, highways, and parks for 20,000,000 future residents, while criticizing reliance on five year plan rhetoric and noting Russia’s history. He also mixes in brief local notes on sermons, lemons, and Chrysler’s $10 million preparation for a low price auto amid drought impacts.
An editorial voice argues the United States must drasticly reform policy to improve European conditions. It urges lowering German reparations, reducing gold hoarding, cutting tariffs, and revaluing silver, warning that failure could push the world toward Soviet-style instability. It calls America to lead in global trade realignment and maintain economic strength.
McIntyre recalls a grim piece on rats overrunning Rikers Island and threatening New York, describing maiasmatic waste, endless tunnels, and a rising population. The piece notes millions of rats, nightly dog patrols, and proposed Rat Killing Day inspired by Milan 1826, with fear, danger, and dereliction foregrounded.
Questions and answers exercise printed by The Galatio Washington Bureau invites readers to mail questions with two cents for return postage. The page lists ten trivia prompts about government departments, historical figures, places, and events, then recounts a 1931 newspaper anecdote about Broadway, a social scene, and a humor-laced exchange between a narrator and a caller.
Governor Gerry's era prompts talk of gerrymandering in Massachusetts and Indiana as district boundaries shift for party advantage. Ludlow faces strategic choices amid intra party pressures while Coolidge once avoided detailing his soldier bonus stance.
J A Mundy discusses vacation fatigue and overloading. The article notes that rushing activities during a short break leaves travelers tired and worried rather than refreshed and suggests moderating activity for a healthier vacation.
The text presents a quiz style Q and A covering history government and general knowledge. It includes Lindbergh’s kitten concern about cold and hunger, US government ownership of a railroad, constitutional questions about women’s suffrage, impeachment, prohibition era counts of saloons and distilleries, secretary of state Seward, Jewish eligibility for academies, and definitions of incorporated companies. It also mentions bedbugs and a bulletin offer from the Washington Bureau daily Gazette.
The article explains that most chronic headaches are not due to organic disease, citing only about 2 percent linked to conditions like high blood pressure or brain tumors. It discusses patterns such as relief via avoidance, revenge headaches tied to interpersonal issues, and the “importance headache,” plus an editor's note promoting Dr. Clendening pamphlets on digestion, constipation, and feminine hygiene.
A nostalgic reminiscence about boys pastimes and daily life. It recalls fishing, marble trading, carp catching, building, weaving, and play from a bygone era. The piece weaves jokes, memories, and small vignettes of youth with references to circuses, games, and neighborhood activities.
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