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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1931

Page

6

The Charleston Gazette Independent Democratic Newspaper

Charleston paper outlines daily and Sunday subscription rates for West Virginia and out of state, with carrier and six month plans. It notes Associated Press rights, offices in New York and Chicago, and begins with a June 23 193. A Thought For Today offers moral reflection by Newell Dwight Hillis.

Ball West Virginia Associated Presa Charleston West Virginia Newell Dwight Hillis

McCullough Reappointed To State Board Of Control

The editorial lauds F Witcher McCullough for a six year term on the state board of control under Governor Conley. It praises his efficiency affability and wide network of friends, noting his past service as assistant district attorney and recent election as president of the West Virginia Alumni association. The piece urges party unity and honors the governor's choice.

Conley F. Witcher McCullough State Board of Control McCullough Cabell County West Virginia Alumni Association McCulough

Readers Defend Open Forum Against Harsh Criticism

The correspondent Mr Brown defends our open Forum against supposed malice in criticism. He argues diagnosis must precede treatment, cites medical ethics, and notes political critics, including Hoover supporters, face demanding scrutiny. Major papers like The Baltimore Sun and The New York World Telegram critique Hoover's plan as lacking constructive guidance.

Forting Brown Aesculapius Washington Christian Science Hoover Supreme Court Baltimore Sun New York World-Telegram St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Readers' Forum urges united relief plans for country

The Gazette calls for constructive discussion on relief from hard times not tied to party. It chides slogans that blame or credit the administration and urges bankers, chambers, labor groups, and clubs to seek facts and shape public sentiment toward broad relief. The forum remains open for respectful debate and questions why deflation has not yet been stopped.

Morrow Bankers Associations Chambers of Commerce the Gazette

Memorials Honor The Man Behind League Of Nations

The Oklahoma City Oklahoman reflects on Woodrow Wilson and his legacy, arguing no scandal marked his era and praising his enduring memory. It contrasts his private tomb with his successor’s national memorial while asserting Wilson’s integrity and lasting fame.

Forbes Fall Miller Daugherty League of Nations Oklahoma City Oklahoman Woodrow Wilson Princeton Wilson Capitol

Railroads drive faster trains to beat air travel competition

Editors note railroads push electrification and comfort upgrades to attract passengers amid bus and plane competition. A Swiss designed train tested at 223 mph, aluminum construction, electrically and automatically operated, could revolutionize long passenger travel and rival air speed and costs.

End to Charity Racket Urges Self Support Roots in WV News

The Raleigh Register reports a charity racket across West Virginia as courts and groups grapple with rising aid applicants. Officials urge able bodied men to cultivate gardens and rely on private effort, arguing land is available and loitering should end. Close police cooperation with agencies under vagrancy laws could curb abuses.

West Virginia Doles Raleigh Register

West Virginia Board of Aeronautics Created

Prepared, at all events with aviation undeveloped in West Virginia, the new State Board of Aeronautics will regulate all flight, appoint inspectors, issue airport and aviation school certificates, licenses for pilots and instructors, and enforce state and federal rules. It is a forward step toward modern aviation in every community of importance.

West Virginia Board of Aeronautics Wheeling News

Largest White Oak Found in West Virginia Sparks Park Plan

A Mingo county discovery hailed as possibly the state and perhaps the world largest white oak, reported by a lumbermen’s magazine, prompts a plan to preserve the tree and create a small park to attract tourists and honor this noble natural work.

West Virginia Mingo County Parkersburg Sentinel

Hoover and Melton Face Billion Dollar Deficit Challenge

The Hipton Independent Herald notes a treasury deficit exceeding a billion dollars and questions how President Hoover and Secretary Melton will respond, praising Melton as the greatest treasurer since Hamilton.

United States Treasury Hoover Melton Hamilton Hipton Independent-Herald

New York Taxis Improve While City Life Retains Edge

In two years New York taxi service improved markedly, shifting from feared rivals to refined rides. Grover Whalen sparked reforms, urging careful cab selection after midnight and favoring Yellow Terminal or Checker cabs. Despite crime links, most cabs are now first class, drivers well groomed, with about 21 000 of 30 000 cabs in good condition.

New York Paris St. Louis Cincinnati Los Angeles Chicago Grover Whalen

The Once Over By 1. 3. Mandy Want to Be Single Again

A column discussing marital roles, duties of husbands and fathers, and the temptations of bachelor life, urging readers to value family responsibility and find joy in their home. It contrasts modern matrimony with bachelor freedoms and notes a Gretna Green parson was arrested for speeding at ten knots an hour.

Gretna Green

Dear Miss Dix Advice Column Reflects Marital Strains

A worried husband confesses failed romance and fear of his wife stepping out. The reply urges forgiveness, warns that lack of appreciation fuels infidelity, and calls for renewed affection and self-improvement. The missive to Miss Dix also includes a reader named Gertrude seeking mother daughter confidences.

Hoover and Harding Irregulars Shape Ohio Memorial Visit

Washington observers note Republicans aligned with the old guard expect Hoover to address the memory of Warren G. Harding while facing questions about his cabinet ties to Harding. The piece discusses party regulars, irregulars, and potential impacts on Hoover’s renomination and Senate dynamics.

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Test Your Knowledge and History Bulletin Offer

Readers are invited to mail questions to The Gazette Washington Bureau asking for answers plus a two cent stamp. A test of ten questions covers history science and culture with answers on page 15. A Washington bureau bulletin History of Industrial Depressions is advertised with order details and a five cent return postage offer.

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Vegetarianism as a June and July health hint

A columnist debates vegetarianism with humor and caution. It notes various vegetarian types, discusses protein sources, and cites Slonaker's rat study showing shorter lifespans for vegetarian-fed rats. An editor's note promotes six Dr Clendening pamphlets on digestion constipation infant feeding diabetes feminine hygiene and hair care.

All of Us T Wrote About What Little Girls Do

A reflective piece contrasts boys and girls daily life. It recalls girls trading samples, playing school and house, collecting and pressing flowers, daydreaming, and noting how girls wish to be boys yet cherish being girls. The essay touches memory, social aims, and light humor.

Dorothy Bray

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