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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1925

Page

3

Mitchell says aviators most competent to judge air service

Colonel William Mitchell, former air service chief, declares the truth about the U S air service will be suppressed. He says he disobeyed orders by publishing Winged Defense without approval, intends to expose the deplorable condition to Congress and the public, asserting aviators alone can judge what is wrong.

Pan Antonio Texas William Mitchell Army Air Service Today United States Air Service War Departments War Department Mitchell Eighth Corps

Winged Defense Book Attacks Air Service Shortcomings

An excerpt from a controversial aviation book evident in the war era criticizes air service failings. The volume, published after wartime approval, promises further exposes describing bombing ops and warship air power, with cartoons allegedly added by publishers without the author’s knowledge.

MacCorkle urges morals over mere schooling at business club

Former Governor W A MacCorkle told the American Business Club that today’s schools teach history and algebra but neglect youth morals. He cited rising U S crime, noting 80 percent of offenses are by under 25, and urged higher moral standards and more religion among young people.

W. A. MacCorkle American Business Club MacCorkle New Peopl

Governor MacCorite Acknowledges Postwar Sectarian Tension

President Hawkins presided as Governor MacCorite spoke on church state relations. Guests attended and praised the talk, noting enduring postwar tensions six years after the conflict ended and worsening conditions.

Wala Tu Hawkins MacCorite

Negroes to Gee New High School Opens Fall

The Cabin Creek district board of education plans a new high school for colored students with six regular rooms seven special rooms a gymnasium and auditorium. The first year offers a full four year curriculum with English foreign languages history manual training home economics science biology chemistry physics and full athletic programs including football basketball and track. Principal is Leonard Burnett with staff including Bernard Brown Roberta Yancey and others. Enrollment expected around 100. graduation to yield diplomas from a first class high school.

Cabin Creek Board of Education Auville West Virginia Colored High School Athletic Assoclation Bernard Brown Wake Forest Junior High School Prise West Virginia Collegiate Institute Roberta Yancey Howard University Mnet Garnet High School Charleston Leonard Burnett Ohio State University Lnnniversity London England Department of Education

Consolidation of Railroads Sought in Next Congress

Swampscott Mexa Sept 2 The administration will seek legislation to force railroad consolidation after seven years. Amendment to the Esch Cumming Act was agreed on at a conference between President Coolidge and Senator Watson Indiana Republican and head of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. They favor approved Van Sweringen consolidation before wider voluntary groupings and foresee action only after seven years of trial. The talks also touched on potential presidential action if the anthracite strike worsens and operations suspend.

Swampscott Mexa Congress Watson Indiana Senate Senate Interstate Commerce Committee van Sweringen Interstate Commerce Commission Ratirunda Benner Watson

Splash Beach to Close Labor Day

Splash Beach on the south side of the Kanawha river opposite Elk river mouth will close on Labor Day, owner J Shirley Ross announced. He plans to offer the site to the city as a future automobile tourist camp with free bathing and facilities. a fireworks display and athletic events are planned by the Charleston tides assembly, with Mayor Wertz speaking. Ross said cooperation is sought from interested parties to establish a tourist camp near Midland Trail with nearby ferry connections and ample water, sewer, and gas. The beach has been free this season and popular with Charleston residents, featuring night swimming and lights. If the city acquires the land it could become a permanent park and tourist ground. Residents say autos already stop there nightly.

Kanawha River Elk River J. Shirley Ross I Rois Charleston WW. W. Wertz Autosdta

Mysterious Fire Extinguished At Chen Denni Street

A fire at a structure near Brodhag Motor Co on Chen deni and Virginia streets was put out by Central Station. Officials could not determine its start and found the basement area burned with wooden frames beneath a concrete floor. No waste or trash was found. blast marks or causes were not clearly identified. A separate note reports New York stock exchange closing on Saturday.

Brodhag Motor Company Chendeni Virginia Streete Central Station Inn Tarawaa Tara Neers Carina Dany Stock Kew York New York

Nitro News social notes and unification vote update

Mrs T J Peck hosted a six o clock dinner for her niece Misa Joe Anna Pike of Armor Park with guests including Bob White Jim Seydel Harry Miller Bennia Loeffler Joanna Pike and the hostess. Kentucky conference votes down unification plan 87 88 in Covington as job seekers depart Shamokin to Pittsburgh area seeking work.

T. J. Peck Misa Joe Anna Pike Armor Park Bob White Jim Seydel Harry Miller Ben-nia Loeffler Joanna Pike the Hoste Walter Coen Jane Teble A. O'Neill Ruth Munson G. Alderson Chen Harold Burford Virginia Cunningham Iitness HABK Covington, Ky Kentucky The Sethodist Episcopal Church, South

Children's coats and dresses on sale in variety of fabrics

A catalog style display promotes infant to 16 year coats and 2 to 14 year dresses. Highlights include tilkwool warmth for infants to 6 years at 2.98, Jack Tar dresses and shirts in multiple fabrics and colors, and coats in wool blends with fur accents. Prices range from 3.95 to 10.00 across listed children's apparel.

Alec Little Iater

Children’s Dresses for 7 to 14 Years on Sale

A large rack offers dresses for 7 to 14 years in plain and printed voile linen chambray organdie and taffeta in white and colors. Regular prices range 3.95 to 19.75 with sale prices 1.98 to 9.98 and fibre silk vests for misses about 1.50. Sizes 12 14 and 16. Exceptional value for the money.

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