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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1937
Page
12
A Thought For Today quotes Longfellow urging the redemption of the human mind from error. It contrasts with arsenals of walls and warns against terror, stressing moral power over wealth and force. The note appears as a brief reprint in the June 25 1937 Charleston Gazette.
The piece lauds the Democratic party as the world’s largest political group and credits it with transforming government from 1932 to 1937. It cites Roosevelt’s leadership, Democratic fidelity to his program, and calls for swift Senate action on judicial reform, arguing the president seeks practical policy over rhetoric.
The piece argues Democrats embrace Roosevelt policies, defend executive power to influence the Supreme Court, and deny Republican attacks as misinformed or desperate. It cites historical precedent and loyalty to the president, insisting public support remains strong despite opposition.
Morgantown Dominion News notes Gov Homer Holt told West Virginia University graduates that more government is not unwholesome when there is need. He argued the nation faced conditions demanding active public policy and education as a path to prosperity, aligning with Roosevelt era aims and urging trained graduates to take roles in public life.
Br. CA professor of experimental medicine at the University of Cincinnati foresees air conditioning adapting to animals. He cites insulation and basic climate control as key to livestock health and productivity, noting hens may lay better, cows yield more milk, and race horses improve with regulated environments.
Strawberry Festival Queen Miss Phyllis Curry of Lost Creek West Virginia traveled to Washington for a Farm and Home tour radio feature. Andrew Edmiston intended to host but A Judson Findley stood in. Curry joined Professor R H Carder and Dr R B Judson for the program and gala at the Paint House.
West Virginia license plates for 1937 38 switch to yellow numerals on black ground reversing the old scheme. The Wheeling News Register notes the new design is easier on the eyes and contrasts with the unattractive lemon tone of the past. The plates resemble those from Oklahoma and several other states.
Joe Louis, the Detroit born heavyweight, knocked out Jim Braddock in the eighth round at Comiskey Park Chicago to become world champion. Max Schmeling, once champion, was acknowledged by Nazi leaders but Louis now holds the title amid international political controversy.
The article reviews Braddock and Louis as a boxing clash with continued controversy over knockout damage and a possible challenge to Illinois state prizefight law. It notes the absence of federal experts, suggests Cauliflower Alley figures as advisers, and mentions Louis’ decisive early blows and Braddock’s late recovery before the bout’s end.
Herbert Agar argues that capital must reform its view of labor and recognize workers’ grievances. He condemns violent policing of strikes at Republic Steel in South Chicago, noting at least nine workers killed, and urges capital to prevent such horrors in the future.
Questions prompt readers to answer at least seven items covering geography history astronomy and current events. It includes queries about rivers, biblical books, cryptography, planetary science, US politics, government publications, and pest control, with several sample answers and publication details.
A fragment from a New York column recounts social buzz on hotel fashion, notable figures and arts. It notes Hayward’s dress, the Vanderbilt hotel, and a quirky obsession with the Guta boat used in Baghdad. Mentions Hemingway, Hayes, Core, Bankhead, and a parade of prominent names with playful commentary.
Washington dispatch notes Arthur M Hyde launches a quiet campaign to elevate Hoover as GOP standard bearer, urging Landon to step aside. Hyde criticizes current leadership, cites lack of program, and hints at a push for a Hoover candidacy aided by internal meetings. Also covers federalized medicine proposals and cooperative medical plans in the New Deal era.
The piece mocks budgeting terms and a chaotic treasury, arguing excesses and bullion hoarding exist while dismissing public concern. It riffs on finance terms, noting a hypothetical 40 million dollars could reset finances and degrade into gold leaf for headlines.
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