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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1939
Page
6
A persuasive defense of the Works Progress Administration praising road construction, schools, health services, and public works across West Virginia and the nation. It argues critics misjudge the program, noting job creation, economic recovery, and personal dignity, urging readers to reconsider their stance.
Washington reports Japan has shipped about 400 million dollars in the last two years to pay for airplanes motors scrap iron machine guns and other war material received from the United States. With the gold stream from Tokyo running low officials fear Japan may have to curb future war purchases here.
The piece argues for extending government power to stop arms sales to aggressor nations as current law expires. It notes broad support, contends the current law favors Japan due to its money and shipping, and says Americans prefer aiding defensive China over offensive Japan.
The piece argues business improved under the New Deal with bond prices averaging $85.78 in 1939 versus $74.29 in 1932 under Hoover. It cites an $11.49 gain since Roosevelt took office and mocks Tory claims of decline.
A brief primitive note reports a laxative medicine labeled Hollywood Dictionary intended to relieve constipation. No further details on composition or author are provided.
In a letter to the editor R O Halloran urges using Lafayette as the bridge name arguing Lee Fayette is awkward as Lafayette contains the same letters. He suggests public publicity and even an “Intercepted Message” to promote the change.
West Virginians can enjoy a summer of nature on the Rhododendron trail linking six hostels around Buckhannon French Creek Holly River State Park Helvetia and Palace Valley Paths include hiking biking and horse riding with no autos lodging costs a quarter and evenings by a house parent fire AYH passes grant access to 4500 hostels in 20 countries for minimal fees Fairmont Times notes the route offers scenic beauty and affordable recreation for ages four to 94.
Detroit plans to acquire large edge-of-district parking lots and run free bus service to central business district parkers, charging only parking and bus costs. A new Michigan law allows revenue bonds for municipal parking, treating parking as a public utility akin to water and sewer.
The Moundsville Journal notes English professors discussed how newspapers influence speech and how headlines use concise forms. It quotes Dr. Hopkins on the limits of resisting this trend and suggests language will continue to adapt.
Paul V. McNutt, Philippine high commissioner and Indiana governor, circles 1940 as a Democratic presidential contender. A Manila farewell, Roosevelt talks, Farley opposition, and a dark horse strategy shape his bid amid party maneuvers and labor tensions.
Ernest Lindley argues the New Deal is on the defensive and stresses two conditions for a Democratic victory in 1940. A coordinated four year economic program is needed, plus clearer economic methods and policy across railroads unemployment taxation and monopolies to reassure voters.
Readers are invited to submit questions to The Gazette Home Service Bureau for factual answers. Sample Q A pairs cover topics from state capitals and astronomy to cinema trivia and legal citizenship rules, with explanations concise and sourced from the era.
Pegler laments past generations failed to guard liberty before noting gains in education medical care and urban life. He recalls Bryan and Huey Long while warning today’s youth may squander freedoms in pursuit of subsidies and easy votes.
Dorothy Dix cautions widows with children to weigh the risk a stepfather poses to their offspring before remarriage. The advisor notes the deep, often cruel conflict between a mother's protection and a new partner's authority, urging careful consideration of the child's welfare and the mother's happiness.
A satirical column traces turmoil in the Orient. It notes Swatow upheaval and shifts in power with references to Hwa also known as Frederick Townsend Ward, described as a Chinese military figure from Salem Massachusetts. The piece mixes rumor and history in a caustic tone.
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