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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1940
Page
6
A short Thought for Today from Lowell notes there is no good in arguing with the inevitable. The only argument with the east wind is to put on your overcoat. Published in West Tuesday Morning on June 25, 1940.
The piece argues that America is a melting pot with diverse names reflecting many nations. It urges fairness, warns against witch hunts and anti-immigrant hysteria, and calls on citizens to report only well-founded suspicions to authorities while avoiding scapegoating.
A compact portrait of General Smedley D. Butler, the Quaker-warrior famed for fearless leadership and two Congressional Medals of Honor. The piece notes his daring military career and bold civic advocacy, portraying him as a soldier in the highest sense and a controversial but respected adviser across social and political spheres.
Anne O Hara McCormick in the New York Times warns against overestimating German power. She argues the danger lies in military unpreparedness and divided opponents, while German leaders exploit a docile populace to build an efficient, obedient army.
The June Washington dispatch details a maze of discussions involving Roosevelt, Hoover, and aides as fear grows over potential shifts in policies. It notes conversations about Germany and Italy, arms freezes, and Latin American vulnerability, with names like Hopkins, Murray, and Churchill figure in the discourse.
The text argues that the Nazi system leverages discipline and propaganda, while democracy remains weak and undisciplined. It warns that any weak country can defeat it if they unite and believe in themselves, implying the Allies may be late to fix the remedy in war. It stresses that the United States must prove its belief in itself.
Westbrook Pegler writes from Philadelphia that GOP delegates sense a watching Hitler influence over their 1940 convention. He argues Republicans seek revenge on FDR era and would rearm quickly, while fears of warmongering and diplomacy echo through hotel lobbies and press rooms as delegates contemplate a restrained, anxious gathering.
A fragmented Readers' Forum letter questions John Lewis's stance on the New Deal and labor policy. It urges patriotic support for Roosevelt, defends labor leaders, and criticizes opposition voices. The piece references Franklin D. Roosevelt and labor conditions, urging unity and skepticism toward anti New Deal rhetoric.
A creaky editorial credits the FBI with reducing mayor crime and jail time for notorious gangsters like the Dulingers and Karpis. It defends the agency against wiretapping accusations, laments political attacks, and argues for preserving federal law enforcement while cautioning about unemployment and women entering traditional work.
Fragmented reporting describes early chaos at a Republican convention with excommunication rumors and sharp clashes over platform planks. Anticipation grows for possible moves to supplant Lewis and align with left-leaning factions amid party tensions.
Raymond Clapper notes a tense GOP gathering as candidates and delegates clash over Roosevelt's intentions, Willkie pressure, and the risk of war. Many fear aligning with a pro war or anti war platform while Britain ships and South American stance loom, urging cautious, noncommittal leadership.
The piece analyzes how advisers and lavish public relations reshape political figures like Dewey and Gaynett. It notes Dewey’s transformation into a polished, confident candidate after Philadelphia appearances, contrasting his earlier bristling nature with a smoother, more presidential image.
Arthur Bugs Baer reports Minnesota Governor Stassen delivers America First theme at a crowded convention. Delegates busy with prearranged deals give the scene a mail order feel. A second keynote by Herbert Teaver is anticipated while whispers about Hoover linger.
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