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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1941
Page
6
A Thought For Today passage from The Charleston Gazette highlights that true education aims to make people not only industrious but enjoy industry love knowledge and long for justice rather than merely attain learning and purity.
In a May 27 1941 address F D Roosevelt argues that Nazi policy would wreck industry farming and public services while forcing national conscription and eroding worship rights. He says spurious pledges cannot fool Americans into believing Axis gains would stop at Europe.
The Civil Aeronautics Administration reports rapid gains in pilot training with 70 000 graduates in under three years. The safety record shows four and a half million miles flown per one fatality, three fatalities among 30 694 students in spring this year, and private insurance premiums dropping to 37 20 for 3000 with hospital benefits. Graduates join active defense at nearly 200 weekly, aiding faster air force expansion toward a goal of 20 000 pilots annually.
Federal reclamation chief C Harper of Denver says Lake Mead will reach capacity by mid summer. Water from the reservoir rises toward 30,500,000 acre feet, enough to supply all Americans with 67,000 gallons per person. Other southwest reservoirs fill with spring floods improving irrigation prospects. Dams preventing future flood damage are also noted.
The German fiscal year ending last March 31 shows 30.2 billion reichmarks in revenue and 38 billion in debt, with total expenditures for 1940 41 totaling 68.2 billion reichmarks. National income is estimated at 100 billion reichmarks.
The piece argues that German living standards face drastic cuts, contrasting with US spending. It suggests Reich budget strain could halve civilian consumption, predicting gloom for the German people. Economists warn internal hardship may erode Hitler’s aura as reality sinks in.
Letter notes correction to a quoted thought credited to George W Childs, stating it was written by George W Cook under “Dum Vivimus Vivarnus Let us Live While We Live.” It recalls Cook as an early Howard University professor and secretary, praising his influence and noting the university’s founding by Gen. O Howard in 1867 and Congress funding of over four million dollars annually. signature Sarah Meriwether Nutter.
Confusion persists over what English war information to share with the United States as censors debate the best psychology to influence American opinion. The article argues Americans are not dumb and can handle unpalatable truths, while noting the press should balance secrecy with truthful reporting, and cites diverse views from journalists and experts.
In a June 23 column, Drew Pearson and Robert S. Allen reflect on 1939 France Britain and Russia aims and a missed chance with Herriott to woo Moscow. The piece links French rivalries to policy outcomes and notes censorship and a May defense production dip with shifts toward fighters and bombers despite aluminum shortages and labor strife.
A wartime note jokes about beadlines reading Reds Slaughter Enemy and doubts whether it signals a Russian victory or a Cincinnati double header, showing home front confusion over sensational war news.
George Henderson Peebles, noted sports figure from Charleston West Virginia, earned recognition as a prominent baseball man in the regional scene, shaping local teams and youth programs with long standing involvement.
June 23 tribute notes Americans should ignore Hitler's excuses for attacking Russia. The piece argues Hitler seeks Russian food minerals and retreat to a stronger position before a western push, and sees the war as a long struggle benefiting U S strength. It contends Hitler would have knocked out England if confident, but now targets Soviet resources to endure attrition.
Raymond Clapper argues Hitler must be defeated to ensure peace and security. Britain remains the key outpost, and U.S. aid should prioritize sustaining Britain and sea power. Russia’s role is limited. the main threat persists in the Western hemisphere, as detailed in Douglas Miller’s You Cant Do Business With Hitler.
The Brighter Side recounts Nubbin a female red cocker spaniel in Dade county Florida known for exacting yard predation on rats and insects. The piece blends humorous lore with Nubbin’s antics including chasing Sidneys at the hermitage and ties to a Teachers' College course at Columbia University.
Westbrook Pegler attacks Senator Overton in a fiery column arguing his seat was won by fraud and calling for Overton and ally Ellender to leave the Senate. Pegler cites Tom Connally’s committee and the dummy candidate system as evidence of corrupt Louisiana politics and electoral manipulation.
A fragmentary satirical note recalling European treaties and the failed promises of peace. The writer compares past agreements to poorly stitched buttons and a drugstore scale, suggesting treaties rarely deliver lasting security or prosperity.
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