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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
6
The Charleston Gazette Independent Democratic Newspaper dated Friday June 21 1940 includes publication details, pricing, and Associated Press credit. It notes R. W. Porter as editor and provides postal and advertising information with a brief Thought For Today about shared effort and goodness.
The piece argues that Americans prefer peace and defense over foreign war and urges President Roosevelt to avoid overseas conflict. It claims wartime sentiment is manufactured, praises Roosevelt’s patriotism, and cautions against entangling alliances and domestic political pressures pushing for war.
Pan American Airways launches the first regular U S to Alaska air mail service on June 20 with passenger service four days later. Weekly trips will run Seattle to Nome and Seattle to Juneau with connections to Fairbanks and other points, reducing travel time from four days by sea to about 36 hours door to door. The route, first mapped in 1933 and tested in 1938, features new marine base and air navigation facilities on both ends and aims to boost travel, business, and Alaska statehood prospects.
The piece argues South American nations show limited democracy and potential openness to fascist influence. It cites Uruguay’s independence struggles, distrust of Old World powers, and the lure of victory narratives as risks to watch. It urges careful U S diplomacy and assurance of protection and goodwill.
A jumble of letters discusses city governance, policing, sanitation, and political trust. The editor cites Senator Robert Taft as a preferred presidential candidate, contrasts democratic values with Nazism, and urges national preparation against aggression while criticizing Adolf Hitler and Mein Kampf.
Lions clubs back the youth hostel idea to boost West Virginia recreation. The program links marked hiking routes and hostels with food and shelter, supervised by educational and civic groups. It aims to attract hikers from within the state and beyond while promoting outdoor tourism.
Long fragment outlines a White House dinner scene with Einstein apologizing for his English to Morgenthau. It references Morgenthau seeking war material, Franco‑American tensions, and political improv at the Republican convention with John Hamilton maneuvering giveaways for fundraising.
Fragmentary letter mentions police, building, and divers with garbled names and phrases, unclear origin or action, offering minimal readable context about a potential inquiry or complaint.
Philadelphia June 20 Hitler could aid the Republicans by appearing moderate and reasonable to ease their platform disputes. Leaders fear a Hitler victory in Europe and fear prompting too bold a stance from Roosevelt, while stressing democracy and opposing universal service or hemispheric trade blocs.
Damon Runyon comments on the rise of the SPOAC and the evolving American cowboy. He notes the dude ranch boom and new threats from boarders and riders, including changes in gear and etiquette, urging legislative action to protect the cowboy as a type.
Westbrook Pegler argues that Americans of Italian birth or descent should feel shame at Mussolini's actions. He critiques Italian journalism and condemns Italy's wartime aggression, calling the Duce a coward and labeling the Italian character as dishonored by Fascism.
Arthur Bugs Baer discusses the Monroe Doctrine with wartime caution remarks. He argues Europe seeks control in the Western world and urges two navies to act independently to counter foreign influence, framing the doctrine as a safeguard against tyrants.
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