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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
10
A reflective verse titled A Thought For Today appears in The Charleston Gazette Independent Democratic Newspaper, offering a moral meditation on prayer, sorrow, pain, and the paradox of today’s gall versus tomorrow’s sweetness.
The Charleston editorial condemns delays in building Porters Hollow Road from Mac Corkle Avenue to Loudon Heights. It cites a WPA grant, prepared plans, and free rights of way, but alleges opposition driven by self interest stalled the project, urging authorities to proceed now.
Col. F C Harrington administrator cites figures to counter claims of waste in the Works Progress Administration. He notes average administrative salaries at 1581 dollars annually, 22 percent earn 2000 or more, vs 42 percent in broader federal service, arguing funds do not primarily go to admin costs.
The piece argues U S congress members oppose a third term for presidents to honor Washington but stifle ambition The essay mocks reactionary congress with phrases about pull for patronage and warns of the need for younger minds to gain experience in government
Col Harrington states the WPA administrative cost is 3.4 percent of the total budget, lower than private enterprises of similar scale. He compares overhead to the earlier FERA, cites classification progress under the 1923 act with civil service aid, and notes WPA payrolls and output exceed expectations while workers remain diligent and grateful.
The piece notes Hoover predicted two cars per household, which failed, while Roosevelt era sales rise. In early 1932 Hoover output hit 376,665 cars. by early 1939 Roosevelt production reached 1,055,576 cars, underscoring a stronger auto industry under Roosevelt and challenging old guard views.
The piece predicts a strong economic upturn by late June with low staple inventories and war scare easing. It cites rising demand, heavy industry employment boosting related sectors, and expected steady summer business despite coal strike effects, urging preparation to capitalize on gains.
E B Germany, Texas Democratic state chairman, appeals to county and precinct leaders to back Garner for president via patronage in the upcoming 1940 census fund. He cites $557,000 spent in 1930 Texas salaries and forecasts near $750,000 for next year. He also praises Garner's leadership and notes supportive messages from Jim Farley and Paul Kilday.
OHN L LEWIS warns the nation of crisis and possible despair if the CIO AF L split continues. He argues peace within labor is essential to reform and warns that ongoing war weakens democracy, inviting anti labor measures and harming the labor movement and national unity.
Readers may mail questions to The Gazette Home Service Bureau in Washington for answers after attempting test items. Prominent queries cover geography, electricity, aqueducts, politics, natural phenomena, flowers, pronunciation, naval leadership, birthstones, boxing history, language usage, and relief trends.
A columnist argues state rights have diminished beyond prohibition era meaning and criticizes Florida and California immigration gates, tolls, and licensing. He warns that rival states slash federal treasury funds and urges federal action to curb destructive competition among the 48 states.
Dorothy Dix argues there is no regional stock of wives. She says men may have preferences for traits from different regions but no two women are identical. The piece notes taste, character, and personality vary, and true love transcends place.
Arthur Bugs Baer jokes about Vermont joining silver states through odd accounting The piece notes Vermont aligning with Arizona and Nevada on devaluation and by products The political Indians challenge the administration over monetary policy and a dollar becomes a big dime The commentary infuses partisan intrigue and humor
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