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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1946
Page
6
Fragmented OCR from The Charleston Gazette shows a 2 position caption and local notices. It mentions public notices, postal items, and a "First in West Virginia" feature with a Thought For Today quote by Helen Woljerke.
The New York Central Railroad is urged to address Charleston grade crossings. Elevating tracks end to end, not just underpasses, could end long blockages at 30 crossings, reduce hazards, unlock land for development, and possibly pay for itself through long term leases. Local engineers and The Gazette advocate action, arguing city yards could move to Nitro and the line's coal and chemical industries would gain, boosting regional business.
A public safety note compares risks from lightning to automobiles tea hazards and home injuries. It notes lightning is rarer in cities, higher risk outdoors under trees, and claims steel structures offer protection while homes are comparatively safe as the current typically runs down.
A humorous column warns against sheltering under trees or barns during storms and jokes about political lightning. It suggests evaluating candidates by tests like personality, acquaintanceship, and qualifications, then averaging results to estimate a chance of being struck by politics.
OS ANGELES June 23 It seems there has been a real loss of interest in politics since Mr Roosevelt’s death likened to waning interest after Babe Ruth left baseball. The piece notes public disengagement, professionalized politics, and a calm acceptance of government amid prosperity, warning that without a dynamic figure like Roosevelt the nation risks complacency and drift toward war.
Monterey essay recalls Commodore Jones acting on a hunch in 1846 to raise the US flag over Monterey Bay and claim California, sparking a four day fiesta. The piece argues Jones’s grab was decisive yet contested as other nations loomed, with Sloat later securing the flag.
Washington columnist Drew Pearson notes Gen Joseph T. McNarney’s praise of Soviet troops in Berlin and lighthearted song exchanges with Russians. He frames improving but cautious US USSR ties, cites cultural exchanges and a rising student interchange idea, while flagging tensions over postwar science policy and military investigations.
A readable fragment quotes a June 24, 146 message to Charlie arguing a husband may use his wife’s liquor ration card. The note expresses personal opinion and shifts blame, reflecting informal correspondence tone.
Charles M. LaFollette of Evansville Indiana, defeated in the Republican bid for Senate, pledges to pursue liberal progressive legislation after his term as representative. He says the Republican party cannot be his vehicle, criticizing party leaders and the bipartisan stance in Congress while noting Democratic leaders echo similar resistance. He cites Roosevelt era ideals and current influences near the White House as hindrances to liberal progress.
Harold L. Ickes condemns the Stassen debacle in Nebraska and argues the Republican party under machine control suppresses independent liberal voices. He predicts Stassen will not be the nominee, criticizes Bricker, LaFollette, and the Chicago Tribune, and urges independents to unite and back the best nonpartisan candidates amid restrictive election laws.
The Charleston Gazette Informa tion Bureau provides readers with brief answers to various questions about government rules and history. Topics include House quorum standards, origins of prepared baby food, aircraft altitude records, Shakespeare quotes, fur seal quotas, postal rates to Canada, and memorial park proposals.
Letters to the editor criticize the article for blaming Congress, arguing instead that national leaders and economic policy, not wages alone, drive rising living costs. Writers accuse profiteers and lawmakers of favoring private interests while claiming to aid taxpayers. A wit and memory of whisky contrasts with calls to stave off shortages and support workers like coal miners.
Weatbrook Pegler comments from New York June 23 on a boxing crowd’s illusions at a Joe Louis and Bill Conn bout. He notes fascination with spectacle and social rituals around prizefights, praising Louis as a gentleman and champion while reflecting on audience theatrics, misperceptions, and the cost of seats.
The fragment describes tension as England reshapes a long running dispute over Helgoland and a supply line to Germany. It questions strategic moves and hints at broader maritime concerns including the Bahamas, Bermudas, and the West Indies, labeling the islands as prompting interest for a future claim.
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