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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1938

Page

6

Advertising Representatives and Addresses in Charleston WV

Fragmentary notice mentions advertising representatives David Kent and Jeie Kent with addresses at 110 East 42nd Street New York 1000 Rettig Chicago and General Motors Detra l, with a note about post office second class mail matter in Charleston West Virginia. The rest reads as a motto and a dated thought about education and Saturday.

David & Je Ie Kent East 42Nd Street New York Rettig Chicago General Motors Charleston W. Va

Baby Court Bill and the President's Court Reform

A lengthy poem style critique discusses the Baby Court Bill and the federal judiciary reform. It notes the bill passed amid controversy, expanded the Supreme Court influence and added judges, while questioning media reaction and perceived defeats and triumphs of the president's plan. The piece contrasts initial opposition with later recognition of reform impact and political leverage.

Scary preparedness debate in Britain over air raid drills

Commentary argues Britain’s air raid preparedness is overblown and fear driven. It warns that excessive drills masks, underground shelters, and balloon defenses may sap nerves and deter sensible policy. If the threat proves limited, preplanned details could invite unforeseen dangers.

Great Britain London

Townsend Movement Gains Florida Support at National Meet

The Townsend plan received strong backing from Florida delegates at a Los Angeles convention, with claims it could spread to Michigan Ohio Wisconsin Maine and others. Critics note Florida’s large elderly population favors pension schemes, while realists doubt the movement’s lasting impact and expect care to come from other solutions.

Townsend California Florida Los Angeles Michigan Ohio Wisconsin Maine

Cleveland Hunger Strikes Spur Sitdown Protests

In Cleveland, about one third of residents rely on government aid with 85,000 on direct relief. When funds ran out, hungry people staged sitdowns at city hall as the state legislature sent a committee to investigate. A real estate operator offered relief clients work at a farm for a day plus board, but no takers. Hungry people are desperate and jokes about jobs offend those with no income.

Peoole Cleveland Williamson News

Polluting mine flood kills 10000 fish in Buckhannon

Buckhannon's river fish were wiped out when an old mine reopened and dumped poisonous water into the Buckhannon river. Experts say restoring the population will take ten years despite a stiff fine on the operator. Sealing abandoned mines has aided conservation, but enforcement remains essential.

West Virginia Buckhannon Buckhannon River Wild Life League Atute Clarksburs

Seasonal Bonanza in the Nation’s Summer Tourism

The article notes that summer travel for motorists has become a major industry. Estimates from the American Petroleum Institute put spending by motor tourists at over 4 billion dollars. Spending covers clothing, food, lodging, camping, golf and beach recreation as travelers roam the country, marking a shift of summer vacations into a large business.

America American Petroleum Institute

Keep Dollars at Home West Virginia Farmers urged to grow seed locally

West Virginia extension agronomist R. J. Friant says farmers are sending over two million dollars out of state for clover seed and other crops. He argues home-grown seed suited to local conditions could boost farm profits and keep money within the state, benefiting both farmers and neighbors. The Hinton News urges studying operations to retain more seed purchases locally.

West Virginia R. J. Friant College of Agriculture, University Mr. Friant Hinton News

Costly Eggs Break West Virginia Record Price

In Buckhannon W L Westfall of Mountaineer Hatchery paid five dollars each for ten eggs shipped from Corvallis Oregon. The eggs came from hens with a guaranteed 300 eggs per year for four to five generations, far above the typical WV flock average of about 150 to 200 eggs annually. The incident highlights unusually high production claims and price levels in local poultry.

Buckhannon W. L. Westfall Mountaineer Hatchery Corvallis Oregon West Virginia Buckhannon Republcan-Delta

Borglum Pushes Mount Rushmore Bill and Room for Records

Turbulent sculptor Gutzon Borglum secured a new Mt Rushmore memorial bill with a $100000 initial funding and future authorizations. A new friendly committee was formed, naming senators and officials, to oversee the project. The bill envisions a sealed room carved into the mountain to hold present day records, including copies of The Washington Merry-Go-Round, to be sealed for 20000 years. Then other politics and devaluation chatter follow, with discussions of devaluing the dollar and civil bombing probes in Spain facing resistance from royal and fascist allies.

Washington Gutzon Borglum Borglum Mt. Rushmore Bolgium Rushmore Jefferson Lincoln Theodore Roosevelt Sen. Pittman Nevada Isabella Greetway Arizona Sen. Bulow South Dakota Sen Norris Nebraska Herman Oliphant The Treasury Russell Arundel Kent Keller Illinois Gov. Hanna North Dakota William Williamson Rapid City LS. D John £. Lewis Charley West Capital Hill William S. Myers Farm Credit Administration Myers Cornell Henry Morgenthau F. F. Bill Jimmy Roosevelt

President Roosevelt Leads Democratic Fight For New Deal Power

The piece argues the president must rally support to keep the New Deal alive against conservative Democratic factions. It cites Frank Kent and polls showing broad majority backing, urging citizens to vote for New Deal candidates and reject opposition voices.

Frank Kent Roosevelt Democratic Party America

Interracial romance and marriage choices debated by Dorothy Dix

Dorothy Dix weighs two reader inquiries on love across cultures and class. A girlfriend faces a Westerner with conflicting loyalties while another writer asks whether wealth or love should guide a marriage. Dix advises caution on intercultural unions and highlights the risks of marrying for money.

Dorothy Dix

Questions And Answers In A Quizzical Feature

A reader asks about Yellowstone location and gold values, magnetometers, presidential eligibility, marriage to a Vanderbilt, state nicknames, measurements, straits near South America, Alabama capital, Greek letter alpha, pronunciation of flaccid, authenticity of a Borneo film scene, removing butter stains, Memorial Day observance, unemployment benefit payments, citizen questions on adoption and naturalization, and the American Council for Public Affairs address. Answers clarify each item with specifics such as locations, processes, and official guidance.

Yellowstone National Park U. 5 Alfred Gwynne van Herbilt South America Alabama Martin Johnson Borneo Film Daily Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Virginia Immigration and Naturalization Service Cownell For Public Affairs Vesey Street New York Cuty

The Bleachers Talk of Robert Taylor at Fight

In a rambling street corner style letter, Joe Purp recalls watching a boxing match with Ethel and notes the buzz about film star Robert Taylor coming from California to see the bout. He laments missing the action due to a crowd and peanuts demand, while joking about the big man blocking his view.

Joe Turp Joe Lewis Max Joe Ethel Robert Taylor California Brooklyn Goat Louis Schmeling Joe E Boonealesis Ethel Sea Abe Shane Tam

Baering Down On The News By Anbar Suse

Fragmented OCR text shows Anbar Suse discussing news, cron set corner dair, six years, and a drifting mention of Gwinnett and a cooperative sponsor. The passage is garbled but hints at a local or media commentary with dated copyright notes.

Baering Anbar “Bape Suse

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