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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1941
Page
6
The text argues constitutional civil liberties require public order and limit actions that threaten the state. It rejects close adjacency to lawbreaking, foreign plots, and propaganda that undermines institutions. Citing Chief Justice Hughes, it asserts liberty depends on preserving order and preventing violence or sabotage.
In Washington a German consul, Herbert Scholz, warned that the United States would not send an expeditionary force this war. He argued American public opinion could block it, while noting German hopes that the U.S. would stay out of active fighting. The exchange followed broader remarks on U.S. entry if England falls.
A historical column argues Hitler aims to create a United States of Europe with Germans in power, detailing events from 1938 to 1940. It links the Munich Agreement, Czechia and Poland invasions, and collaboration in France to a broader plan of conquest and undermining free speech, warning of a future U S style tyranny.
The Denison Dam and Reservoir decision broadens federal control by tying flood project authority to navigable streams and tributaries. A unanimous ruling in Wilmington Star notes the Court's stance shifts sovereignty away from states, reinforcing commerce power. The piece contrasts with opera lore and public life.
A 1 35 year service report notes rapid expansion since 1906 from 41 communities to over 1200 playgrounds. It cites about 10 000 children playgrounds, 3 450 full time leaders, 21 500 part time leaders, 1200 pools, 4000 indoor centers and 12 000 tennis courts as evidence of a broad recreation movement.
June 18 1942 readers receive a marked analysis of profiteers labeled as price raisers impacting wartime controls. The piece discusses the drive to curb price hikes, the role of government emergency measures, and calls for vigilance against business practices that strain the home front.
June 1 dispatch notes wartime stance from Roosevelt Churchill and Hull. It cites Patterson predicting a long war and Funk proposing coexistence of systems. U.S. closes German propaganda offices by July 10 while press channels are tightened amid anti Nazi sentiment.
The state department orders consulates to cease improper activities and expels German propaganda fronts while freezing Axis funds. Morgenthau and Britain press for action. banks to hunt concealed Axis wealth. War department pushes cut of automobile production by 50 percent signaling long war ahead.
Damon Runyon notes a mistaken claim that American soldiers are the best paid, compares Canada and U S pay, and argues the government should restore or raise pay to support soldiers at home. He highlights domestic hardship from draft pay gaps and calls military welfare a national priority.
Westbrook Pegler argues the American Newspaper Guild poses a hidden danger as a potential Communist agency if it grows, citing Muscovite influence in unions, journalism, and entertainment. Pegler details investigations into Harry Bridges and Guild politics, urging scrutiny of leadership and conventions across states.
Column by Arthur Baer discusses World War II industrial morale and production optimism. Mentions Mr. Knudsen praising defense production, references to submarines, parachutists, and coverage of wartime concerns. Includes the sense of strained humor and skepticism about wartime reports.
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