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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1943
Page
6
The article notes the last Hudson bomber rolled off Lockheed’s line marking a shift in wartime production. The Hudson, first American warplane to fight in this war and to sink a submarine, is succeeded by the Vega Ventura in large scale production. It cites broad flexibility of U S ordnance design and ongoing innovations in wartime manufacture.
The newspaper notes a 1943 publication context with postal subscriptions and Associated Press credits. It quotes a Cardinal Newman thought of a gentleman who avoids inflicting rain, disputes, or misusing arguments, reflecting period tone and public notices.
The piece argues France under the Algiers committee should eject Admiral Georges Robert from Martinique and Guadeloupe, claiming the islands serve Axis aims. It asserts the Free French could send overpowering forces, leading to Robert's surrender and alignment with the new government, while criticizing the U S State Department for restraint and predicting a swift, bloodless coup if action is taken.
The piece recalls the danger of totalitarianism and satirizes a world won by Hitler. It reflects on postwar civilization, warns against complacency, and urges vigilant defense of freedoms to prevent tyrants from rising in the United States. It references Huey Long as a cautionary figure and stresses vigilance.
Opinion argues anti-riot demonstrations rally citizens to reclaim streets, urging mass gatherings, church and civic discussions, and a national program led by a prominent figure to confront race violence. It calls for boycotting hoodlum presence and emphasizes public resolve over military force.
Damon Runyon muses on a rumored diaper derby by Chicago flat janitors, questioning the value and excitement of diaper changing as a competition. He jokes about the stagecraft, safety pins, talcum, and the notion of a crowd roaring over baby handling, ultimately doubting any real contest.
A secret Capitol Hill luncheon hosted by Jim Farley centered on thwarting a Roosevelt fourth term. Senators Gillette and others discussed strategies to deny a bid, with Farley steering vows to block a renomination while noting surveys showing opposition to the administration. The gathering, in the Senate Rules Committee room, included Walter George and others, but no concrete plan emerged.
Intercepted message from June 20 1943 references city dog guns and a person named Shirley Ross. The note says someone named Roane should learn what happened by asking Shirley Ross who used to carry a pocketful of them. The text is fragmentary and uses period-accurate slang.
Britain plans part one victory over Germany followed by part two against Japan. Officials expect partial demobilization and peacetime shifts under wartime to cushion the transition. London insists Britain will remain engaged in Far East affairs and not lose interest in the wider war.
Raymond Clapper discusses postwar UK politics and a possible early election as Germany falls. He notes veteran MPs, Conservative tactics, and risks of loosening wartime controls. The piece outlines Allied military plans for Japan, stressing RAF heavy bombers, naval cooperation, and sustained shipbuilding through the end of the war.
Observers weigh Stalin's patience and Allied plans for a second front. Nazi strategy in Russia, resource shortages, and potential political motives shape expectations for 1943. If Germany delays invasion of the Soviet Union, Allied landings in Europe may hinge on Russian counteroffensives and Atlantic logistics.
The piece argues that Nazi aims may span Africa to Finland and that Stalin's push for a second front could shape Allied strategy. It questions whether Soviet forces can coordinate a successful victory offensive, noting Russia’s history of cautious offensives with limited success and the risk of disaster if combined attacks fail.
Editor Gazette discusses coal strikes as signs of wealth distribution complexity, war intensifying issues, and potential government controls of capital labor and management. Letters from Kincaid Howe Sternshaw Charley Clendenin defend free press and condemn slander while questioning patriotism and public shock.
Westbrook Pegler reports on deferments for Joseph Curran and Lewis Merrill as leaders of Communist front CIO unions, plus Michener of the Aircraft Workers and his loyalist defenders. He cites Roosevelt’s denouncement and notes Michener’s provisional removal and reinstatement, with ongoing consideration in Washington as of May 28.
A fragmentary wartime screed muses on Allies in Europe and Mussolini with tangled slang. It paints a bleak mood of fear and bravado, mentioning Bulgaria Albania Nolland and a vague bombing notion, then shifts to trivial observations about fishing and hooks versus gills.
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