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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1936
Page
6
The Charleston Gazette Independent Democratic Newspaper notes its publication details and copyright terms. It confirms Associated Press dispatch rights and mailing information for Charleston, West Virginia, with a June 24 1936 date.
Henry Clews quotes a thought on tenacity, noting persistence shapes character and unlocks success. The message urges cultivating steadfast purpose to bend difficulties, overcome opposition, and convert doubt into confidence.
The piece notes a major change in a Republican candidate’s views from 24 years earlier, contrasting a 1912 Bull Moose stance favoring constitutional amendments and referendums with prior positions. It highlights Landes and running mate Enez’s evolving stance on court authority and thePopulist style push for easier constitutional change.
The piece recalls Ivar Kreuger’s impact on U.S. finance and a Wall Street reception, noting vague figures and trust in investors. It questions penalties shifted to the public and cites aging media figures and Kansas papers amid a broader caution about speculative bonds.
The piece argues Hearst shaped Republican strategy, praising Col. Knox as a key Hearst figure and suggesting Hearst drew the line to back a Cleveland ticket. It notes Hearst’s reach in newspapers, his past roles, and hints at a rallying slogan “Harrah for Hearst.”
A Wayne County farmer, planting corn by Twelve-Pole Creek, speaks of faith and rain as drought nears. He finds joy in country life, birdsong, and simple provision, while hope and faith sustain him through hardship. The piece blends rural reverie with reflections on community ties and West Virginia life.
Philadelphia June 23 A sweeping look at the Democratic convention ad book shows United Mine Workers and United States Steel among top spenders, with John L. Lewis backing labor and big firms like Frankfort Distilleries and Chrysler. Jim Farley sold heavy advertising totaling 302000 dollars, while Republicans also spent, and showman Eddie Dowling keeps delegates amused as deals to nominate Roosevelt unfold. The piece notes the passing of key party figures over the years and ends hinting Alfred E. Smith’s long dominance.
McIntyre Day by Day surveys midtown guitar boom with concerts at Carnegie Hall and street musicians in parks. The piece notes a shift toward guitar in ads and shops, references a Disney Snow White plan, a philatelic exhibit at Grand Central Palace, and memories of Trooper the French dog. It ends with reflections on urban gourmet spots and Mantmartre’s high table.
Washington insiders discuss a possible Supreme Court re hearing on the federal minimum wage act as Democrats plan for the Philadelphia convention. Senator Borah hints at a constitutional amendment to empower states, while Republicans push the Cleveland platform. A quick path to constitutional testing may be sought via a national commission or formal call for action, shaping November strategy without a direct amendment.
A mixed quiz of general knowledge questions and answers covers zoology geography history and science. Topics include endemic terms like oboe and polyglot language bits, notable places such as the Falkland Islands and Zambezi region, historic events like the 1908 meteorite near Taishet, and demographic data such as Paraguay’s 1930 population.
The column mixes time zone jokes about Paris and New York, remarks on daylight saving, and a discussion of scientific ideas about the earth and ocean depths. It touches on a Paris court indicting food price dealers, references a French wheat corner, and notes the death of Nathan Burkan with brief remarks.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a broken headline style with garbled phrases about waking someone and causing harm. No clear person, organization, date, or event is readable to form a factual summary or identify a concrete news item.
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