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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1945
Page
6
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An analysis recalls the World Court proposal from 1800 through Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations. It argues for a permanent international court under the United Nations Charter to resolve disputes, enforce judgments, and sustain peace, while noting Senate opposition and the hope for ratification.
The piece recalls McKinley’s 1900 stance on reciprocity treaties and the later Republican Senate's refusal to ratify trade pacts. It cites Morison and Commader’s Growth of the American Republic and General Hancock’s view that tariff policy is shaped by local interests rather than national concerns.
An essay contrasts Russian nationalism with Communism, noting Stalin era shifts from Marxist doctrine toward state incentive systems. It argues the allure lies in Russia’s prestige as a victorious nation, cites wage disparities, and warns that wartime disruption fosters fear over liberty, risking democratic capitalism.
The Brighter Side recalls roadways ticket speculators of old with striped attire and diagrams of theaters showing seats. They discuss indoor versus street operations, schedules and premium charges, naming figures like Lou Cohen and Isidor Breber, and recount clashes over bets and seat access on Broadway.
Washington columnist Drew Pearson notes the Army budget adds 1.43 million for horses despite no cavalry action in the war and cites French and German wartime planning. He recalls debates on peacetime conscription, air power expansion, and Truman’s review of Japan defeat strategies amid shipping shortages and strategic disputes within the armed services.
The text lists Leonart Al from Miami and Harvey as president in Charleston West Virginia. No coherent event or clear actions are stated.
The Harry Williams circus performs nightly for the 10th Infantry Division in western Thuringia, featuring 76 performers from diverse nations and a menagerie including four elephants, white horses, camels, and more. The show, started after 1930, aimed to entertain wounded German soldiers and American troops alike, with tents and acts mostly intact despite war, though some animals were lost and equipment seized.
A Louis P. Lochner report describes a Williams circus performance in Thuringia with a four-year-old on a Shetland pony, chocolate and gum thrown by Doughboys, Italian musical acts, and various international performers. The piece notes locals and soldiers eager for departure as American occupation shifts. The page also includes a reader Q and A column addressing war art, salaries in Australia, a cornet query, dog breeds, Rockefeller Center attendance, seed dormancy, and other miscellaneous trivia.
A garbled Gazette transcript blends military policy questions with House of Commons debate. It mentions the USS Bataan, combat boots, and a system for radio broadcasting tests, alongside questions about medical attention for wounded soldiers and alimony during military service.
A Moscow led trial features 16 Poles accused of anti-Soviet activities. Confessions, praised as profound by some, intensify fears of Red regime intelligence. Protests erupt worldwide, risking disruption of major meetings while authorities push for a full truth in the controversial case.
In a wartime dispatch the Indianpolis Times reports General Eisenhower urging unity across land sea and air forces, stressing resolve to secure victory in Europe. He frames peace as a humane, worldwide duty and asks for steadfastness until triumph is achieved. America answers with a prayerful Amen.
A disjointed, satirical telephone of talk about business schemes, Hartford money, and a mock plan to exploit minority quotas. The speaker ridicules anti discrimination and imagines a corrupt venture financed by a Hartford executive, with comic riffs on ethnic dialects, minorities, and a sensational hire system.
A fragmentary item references Falsed and Selv ghum and a slogan about government exile. Mentions Belgium wine terms and a political theme. Discusses invasion, underground feelings, and a distant possibility of return after years with unclear context.
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