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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1937
Page
6
A fragment from The Charleston Gazette discusses automobile safety amid rising car production. It argues the core issue is individual drivers. advocates periodic driver checks to remove unfit drivers and reduce traffic fatalities, citing Kansas county as an example.
A critical column accuses lawmakers of cowardice on taxes, calling them softies who avoid paying. It notes a vote 227 to 15 on District tax treatment, implying fear of reform while criticizing rhetoric and policy moves amid broader political discourse. It parodies German courtesy as a metaphor for perceived politeness masking force.
Fragmented OCR reads as a grim note on automobile fatalities and rising deaths in the first 22 weeks, with reflections on fear, resilience, and the inability to act beyond concern. The wording is garbled but centers on auto death tolls and public worry.
An eye watcher recounts a rural remedy: after a weaving vehicle followed by a witness, an Indiana driver forced the drunk to pull off the road and tossed the key into a field, telling him to find the key to be sober enough to drive. The plan, lauded as frontier justice, ends with the drunk left to recover his own car. The piece condemns speed traps and petty fees by West Virginia officials and notes residents seeking safer routes into Ohio as tolls and enforcement pressure mount. It calls for breaking up traffic traps and criticizes constables for charging witness fees, urging state action.
The Fairmont scene erupts as Sally Rand fans gather at the hotel and newspaper offices while a department store talk on bathing suits draws crowds. Critics praise her poise beyond burlesque and note a sharp public curiosity. The nearby marriage law in Virginia issues new three day rule intended to curb hasty weddings, with interpretations uncertain and officials weighing publication timing for licenses.
The Pentaboro News notes Mrs Roosevelt extols West Virginia strawberries as the most delicious. The report adds a vivid farmers market scene and regional praise for fruit ripened under the local sun.
Washington report notes congressmen voted against the local income tax on salaries despite an estimated average burden of 25 to 30 dollars a year for each. Dirksen argues the tax is small, while Dies cites special advantages for Texans under community property law. Roosevelt links concerns over evasion and legality.
The discussion centers on a hypothetical district income tax for Congress and federal employees. Speaker Mr Dies rejects imposing an income tax on lawmakers while Dirksen argues for broader coverage including cabinet members and district workers. Debates touch on tax evasion, state and federal duties, and pensions for legislators.
An intercepted note to Charley suggests business men would engage with government if campaigns matured. It warns that people show poor business judgment when involved in horse betting, implying skepticism about political and wagering behavior.
Herbert Agar analyzes a Senate Judiciary Committee report on the president's court bill. He argues the document fails to convincingly refute the plan, instead praising the Supreme Court in a way that obscures checks and balances. The piece singles out the court's claimed independence as misleading and calls for stronger congressional power or a purely judicial court.
June 18 reports from New York mix a whimsical critique of a grand divan with social notes about press figures. The writer recalls a costly purchase, a wish for languor, and a digression into restaurant service lore while hinting at a chaotic blend of culture and media personalities.
A reader’s quiz gathers varied topics from geography to science, with questions on Chihuahua’s capital, West Point’s Hudson bank, Michelangelo, micrometers, Darwin, biblical Jonah, West Africa’s rivers, Kabul’s country, and more, including spelling rules and Treaty of Versailles signatories.
A Daily Washington Merry-Go-Round note salutes editor William Allen White of Emporia Kansas on his 50th anniversary in journalism. The piece lauds White as a standout small-town editor who shaped national views, challenged provincialism, and stayed rooted in Emporia since 1895. It recounts his work, a controversial stance on Soviet Russia, and notes his influence in United States journalism.
A humorous column by Arthur Sser argues against a ten cent tax on fan pictures and movie star memorabilia. The piece recalls past debates on taxes, criticizes government framing, and notes how such levies affect collectors and fans, mentioning actors, Lon Chaney, and the visual culture of tobacco cards.
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