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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1933
Page
4
The Charleston Gazette Independent Democratic Newspaper from Charleston West Virginia presents daily and Sunday edition pricing, postal details, Associated Press affiliation, and a June 24 1988 thought for today about earning back an honest return after taking another man’s dollar.
The piece cites a June 7, 1529 Virginia massacre by special deputy Lloyd Rose in the 1930s era prohibition crackdown and urges West Virginia voters to back the 21st amendment on June 27 to end such lethal enforcement, framing it as state action against brutal lawmen and drug on prohibition.
An editorial argues that while job creation improves in the United States, the state cannot employ all workers. It aligns with Governor Kump, urges patience as prosperity returns, and cautions against viewing government as a permanent job supplier. The piece ends with a cryptic historical aside about land and war paint.
The Baltimore Evening Sun excerpts reveal Anti-Saloon League aims to delay repeal of the eighteenth amendment. Dr F Scott McBride says drys seek only a few states this year, leveraging referendums in Ohio and Missouri to postpone a direct repeal vote for months.
The passage argues the secretary of state should not count votes on the ground that delegates are chosen at large rather than by districts. It claims gerrymandering could block the majority will, citing anti saloon league tactics and remarks by Dr. McBride. The text then shifts to unrelated remarks about stock lists fashion and baby carriages.
Morgantown Dominion News argues Roosevelt’s active support for repeal strengthens efforts to end national prohibition. It warns that a small bloc could block repeal in enough states, risking a national disaster and continued prohibition against a majority vote. The paper calls for decisive action to avert catastrophe.
West Virginia story outlines delegates Holt and the Hancock Taxpayers Association pushing for reform against utility price abuses. Holt cites United Fuel Gas and other firms to illustrate inflated valuations and rate bases, urging mass civic action to curb privilege and rebuild public control in Charleston.
A Wheeling Register summary reports lawyers in Ohio County Bar support repealing the eighteenth amendment, arguing prohibition harms law and public welfare. The editorial aligns with national organizations and urges repeal as several states move toward ending prohibition, with a June 27 repeal vote seen as pivotal for states including Michigan, Wisconsin, New Jersey, New York, Wyoming, Rhode Island, Delaware, and Nevada.
Miss Pere Klossecs balks at Farley appointments while General Johnson negotiates with Herridge. Fela objects to a proposed tariff cut as the U S eyes Cuba sugar policy and Machado retirement. Roosevelt aides, Baruch nickname, and political maneuvering across banking and industry regulation are sketched in a rapid, unnamed Washington diary style.
The readers debate Prohibition and church leadership with Rev. Pat Withrow opposing liquor traffic citing Christian grounds. Jery Einstein notes Prohibition endures with 18th Amendment support. Br. Joy Elmer Morgan and others defend activism and schooling, while criticisms of church positions surface amid legacy of the temperance movement.
A fragmented reminiscence on editorial rooms and reporters. The author extols the calling of journalism as ink in the blood and contrasts the brave reporter with the fading promise of other careers. It portrays newsroom chaos, duty, risk, and the traveling life of a journalist across cities and eras.
In Washington and Galveston dispatches the piece discusses Franklin D Roosevelt’s handling of publicity and privacy during campaigns and presidency. It notes his preference for limited media access, his trusted circle including Howe McIntyre and Spadina Ranger, and how his strategy shaped public perception and health. The Galveston item briefly mentions a turtle found in a yard amid conflicting notices.
A reader quiz from The Gazette Washington Bureau invites readers to mail questions and answers, listing topics ranging from history to government, universities, and world events. It includes sample questions, contest details, and instructions for sending a stamped reply to obtain a bulletin on household measurements.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a Tuesday event and a person of authority but lacks clear names, places, or actions. The readable portion provides no verifiable facts to determine a full news item or outcome.
A column by Arthur Brisbane covers Horace Rackham’s fortunes tied to Henry Ford, global gold standards, and Wall Street jitters. It notes France’s impact on currencies, job gains in the United States, and hints at railroad wage cuts while touching on a legal case in Athens and a missive by Mrs Mabel Willebrand about a prohibition probe.
A critic compares Edna Ferber to other writers and argues the short story form remains vigorous and distinct. The Browser notes Ferber’s range from brisk tales to reflective pieces, praising They Brought Their Women and contrasting Ferber’s era with today’s harsher style.
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