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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1940
Page
8
The fragment recalls Francis Scott Key writing a song ending with land of the free and the home of the brave while expressing hope that is the enduring meaning of the line as a national symbol.
The Mexican government is ready to cooperate with the United States in defense against a world dictatorship. The piece argues for Mexico to adopt an "America for Americans" stance, erase residual grievances, and eliminate alien and native propagandists to restore harmony and mutual interests with the United States.
A 1940 commentary discusses Russia's entry into the war and its effects on Britain and the United States. It weighs potential alignments, the risk of Turkey Romania and Bulgaria joining, and the impact of half a million Red Army troops. The piece references Stalin Roosevelt and political dynamics shaping US actions.
The article reflects on France's surrender to Germany after a brief conflict, praising French valor while noting the German war machine's strength. It urges urgency in boosting defense and strength to prevent future invasions, warning against complacency as the nation looks to the future. A separate item profiles 18 year old Ralph NeVoe from Menominee building a bicycle trailer, pedaling to Boston and New York, sleeping in it, and detailing its construction and journey.
The fragment recalls 1086 Norman conquest and later alien rulers William of Holland and George of Hanover. It notes France’s lasting civilization from invasion, and a brief 1870s German setback, then 1812 military changes with the Mysbery weapon and a disrupted capital coastlines.
Readers forum letters praise Mountaineer Boys State at Jackson's Mill for shaping patriotism and civic duty. The piece lauds American Legion veterans for defending sacred rights while urging unity against subversive threats and preparing for future national challenges.
The Wheeling News Register reports President Roosevelt urging the nation to evaluate its means to defend shores against European threats. He says neutral countries and Allied setbacks affect America, stressing vigilance against fifth column activity and alien influences amid perilous times.
Riley Wilson is identified with a hospital in Chartenten Wy. The note mentions a location tied to Beaneis and a medical facility in the state of Wyoming. Further detail is not provided in the fragment.
The GOP convention in Philadelphia will open with A Ballad for Americans, signaling a deliberate stance on democracy and opposition politics. Paul Robeson’s earlier vocal alignment prompted cast changes, amid debate over fitting the party mood and audience reception.
Westbrack Pegler surveys Wolcott Gibbs and John Bainbridge for The New Yorker in a June column that dissects their May 25 Dah case on Thomas E. Dewey. The piece argues such “surgical” reporting can deter public service, while acknowledging Dewey’s cleanups and flaws.
The piece argues filmmakers sanitize famous outlaws and figures like Lincoln and Edison for cinema. It laments distorted child impressions, noting viewers’ preference for heroic portrayals over factual complexity. It cites Spencer Tracy as Edison and comments on Our Town’s stage roots and Plano, Illinois prospects.
A column mocks Candidate T as a presidential possibility and ridicules Dewey. It contrasts him with precarious New Deal figures and Ivy League officials, portraying T as a sturdy American country boy who deserves respect for opportunity but faces ridicule and exclusion. The piece notes a prominent statesman’s mused ire and hints at shifting political power.
A fragmentary piece credits Gen. Billy Mitchell with bombing experiments and cites a 1930 claim that an airplane can knock a battleship. The garbled text references international relations and mocks a neighbor figure, ending with unclear remarks about Walter and a dam.
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