Prohibition Atrocities and the 21st Amendment Call
A June 21 1933 Charleston Gazette piece recalls the 1927 shooting by federal agents led by Randolph Brewer in Maryland. It argues for repealing the 18th Amendment and cites the Gundlach case as part of a broader critique of Prohibition. The article urges West Virginia readers to vote for the 21st Amendment on June 27, continuing the discussion in a serialized path.
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Booze vs Boodle Debate In West Virginia Backlash
A Gazette critique cites a Huntington church dispatch quoting a United Dry Forces official claiming repeal supporters split into two groups who either love money or booze. It lists national groups endorsing repea l and argues that labor chambers and lawyers back repeal for financial gain, reflecting a heated, money minded campaign.
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Repeal Debate Fueled by Money Motives and Prohibition Foes
An impassioned charge argues that repeal benefits doctors, Legion members, hotel and alcohol interests, with police corruption and public suffering under prohibition cited as proof. It questions whether voters support repeal for conscience or cash, and taunts officials as driven by greed.
Massachusetts Alt Vote Reflects Female Lean in Prohibition
Massachusetts demographics show 1,800,014 males to 1,089,342 females while agriculture employs 65,760 and manufacturing 658,845. editors argue the large female share helps explain the dry vote patterns and suggest Bay State women differ from those in other states.
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County road reform sparks rural unrest in West Virginia
Farmers fear new law consolidating road control under elected county resident supervisors will curb rural grievances. Critics warn locals once vented to courts may now rally with supervisors in charge, risking widespread dissatisfaction and protests, as residents seek voice over roads and schools.
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A Good Appointment for State Education Chief
The Elkins Inter-Mount lauds Prof. David Kirby of Davie and Elkins College as secretary of the state department of education. State Superintendent Trent appointed him, citing Kirby’s unquestioned qualifications and extensive county unit system study. The Wheeling News notes Trent’s strong educator record and broad schoolman ties.
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Dollar Decline and Roosevelts Political Tactics
The column outlines a strategy involving Dr. D. M. W. Sprague and bankers to weaken the dollar to boost U S export prospects, notes Pecora’s revelations in the Kuhn Loeb inquiry, and describes Roosevelt's political maneuvers in Congress to secure veterans’ funding and nonpartisan cooperation. It also previews a recovery publicity drive with N W Ayer staff and names several Washington figures observing the proceedings.
McIntyre Day By Day Reflections On Writing Habits And Observations
New York June diary notes peers like Meredith Nicholson George Ade Lloyd Sehell and Olivert White in Paris. The writer recalls post office boxes reading rooms for the blind at the public library and amusing city scenes from Waldorf to Pier 16 with quirky anecdotes about authors artists and daily routines.
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Washington Bystander on Kirke Simpson and House Dynamics
In Washington on June 20 the bystander notes the large Democratic majority and party control during the special session. It highlights first termers facing reelection pressure amid veteran cuts, veteran benefits funding questions, and a push for personal publicity as they return home to account for their service and align with Moyers on re election prospects. The piece also mentions a rush among members to secure offices as the session began.
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Reading the Readers' Forum on education claims pride
The Readers' Forum notes Birmingham Aja boasted of its children's education. Anna Douglas Haithceat finished grade school at 20 and was refused high school entry for youth. She now leads her Mt Hope first year class. Her sister Georges, eight, advances to seventh grade with high marks.
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Do You Get Your Money's Worth In Household Measures
A reader quiz and ad passage encourages sending for a Household Measurements bulletin from The Gazette. It recalls questions on writing, history, geography, and a call to readers to mail in five cents for return postage. It warns about measuring food, fuel, and other daily needs to verify value and avoid clerk errors. It promotes awareness of household utility costs and measurement tools.
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Today by Arthur Brisbane needs calm fiscal course
Editor's note details Brisbane's views on currency policy and Europe. He criticizes meddling in exchange rates and advocates letting markets set the dollar. He touches on global food, finance, science, and aging trends, weaving in examples from Europe and the United States.
Worrying Ends as War Vet Reflects on Habits
A veteran recounts quitting a life of worry after years of danger and risky work. He recalls army drills, submarine threats, and a near tragedy at sea, noting that what happened proved less frightening than his anticipations. He believes not worrying is more enjoyable and feels relieved to have stopped fretting.
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