Guadalupe Island Guarded to Shield Seals from Extinction
Mexican soldiers watch Guadalupe Island off Lower California where the Guadalupe fur seal population has collapsed after extensive hunting. Described are the goats and invasive cats threatening native birds, the desert climate, and the island’s remote, unpopulated landscape with Ensenada as the nearby port.
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Washington
Guadalupe Island
Lower
California
Desert
Guadalupe
National Geographic Society
Manhattan Island
Ensenada
Successful Hay Fever Remedy Found by British Physician
A five year trial at St George's Hospital London reports a new hay fever treatment using ionized zinc coatings applied inside the nostrils with electricity. About 99 percent of cases improved, with most patients free from attacks for a year after three to four applications and a yearly precautionary touch-up. Many patients could visit rural districts again without adverse effects.
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London
St. George's Hospital
Hunters Offer Bushes for Bird Covers in Visalia Plan
Visalia Calif men of the local sports association introduce a project to supply ranchers with black berry sprouts. The sprouts will produce berries and provide cover for game winds.
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Visalia
Calif
Landon Nominated at Topeka Prairie Celebration
Tens of thousands of prairie state Americans plus visitors will gather at the Kansas state house July 23 to hear Alf M Landon accept the Republican nomination for President. A day-long celebration features Indian ceremonies parades and a giant fireworks display with a triple parade down Kansas avenue and 100000 viewers anticipated on the state house steps.
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Topeka
Kas
United States
State House
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
New York
Arizona
Kansas Avenue
London
Robert M. Owthwaite
Landon
Gov. Landon
Landon Amendments Pass Amid GOP Push in Kansas Senate
Kansas Senate Republicans vote 25 to 10 to restrict the current session to approving state constitutional amendments proposed by Gov. Alf M. Landon. The measure aims to enable Kansas to conform to federal social security laws while noting the GOP platform favors a different approach than Congress of the time.
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Landon
Topeka
Kas
Kansas
Senate
Alf M. Landon
Republican Party
Congress
Visions Record Victory for Landon Knox in New York
Melvin C. Eaton Republican state chairman arrives with enthusiastic reports from across New York State predicting an overwhelming Landon Knox victory in November. He says Landon and Knox will poll the greatest vote for a Republican presidential ticket in the state and win thousands of Democratic votes.
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Landon-Knox
N. Y
New York
New York State
Melvin C. Eaton
Landon
Col. Knox
Mr. Eaton
Landon Knox Campaigns to Carry New England States
Joseph W. Martin Jr. says Landon and Knox will carry all New England states in the November election. He cites hardship from the New Deal in eastern industrial centers especially textiles and asserts New England is Republican. He predicts a substantial GOP gain in Congress.
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Landon-Knox
New England
Martin New York
Landon
Knox
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Washington
London
Congress
Largest Peacetime Deficit Reported for 1936 Year
Washington reports a national deficit of 4 billion 764 million dollars for the 1936 fiscal year, the largest peacetime shortfall in U.S. history as per the treasury department.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
United States
Roosevelt Slips in Gallup Poll Indicating Shift in Support
A Gallup survey shows President Roosevelt dropping from 56 percent to 51.8 percent in national polls after conventions. Fortune magazine findings echo widespread discontent with the New Deal, with 59 percent feeling no improvement after three years.
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New York City
Roosevelt
Landon
Knox
Cleveland
Philadelphia
American Institute of Public Opinion
Fortune Magazine
Predicts G O P Sweep to Majority in House
Chicago based Earl Venable executive secretary of the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee predicts a Republican majority in the next House. He says the country trend toward London and Knox will help Republicans retain current seats and swing back enough Democrats to secure a comfortable margin for Landon after the election.
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Chicago
Ilc
London
Knox
House of Representatives
Earl Venable
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Mr. Venable
House
Landon
Debt total at end of 1936 reaches 33 billion
The United States national debt closed the 1936 fiscal year at 33 billion 779 million dollars. It equates to about 266 dollars per person for every man woman and child in the nation, per the treasury department report.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Treasury Department
Exports Fall Sharply Under New Deal Across Commodities
Washington reports from the department of commerce show steep export declines during Roosevelt’s administration. Cotton exports dropped 33 percent, lard 83 percent, and wheat 99 percent, indicating broad contraction in agricultural shipments abroad.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Department of Commerce
World-Herald Attacks Roosevelt New Deal Policy
The Omaha World-Herald, a historic Democratic paper, condemns Roosevelt and the New Deal. It likens his leadership to Hitler rhetoric and warns of a war between government and private enterprise. It argues against ending the capitalist system and privatized credit.
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Omaha
Neb
Omaha World- Herald
Middle West
William Jennings Bryan
Roosevelt
Hitler
World-Herald
Landon Urges Wisconsin to Save Its Ideal Homes
Governor Alf M. Landon speaks at Milwaukee Republican convention praising Wisconsin homes and small businesses as models of thrift and American virtue. John D. M. Hamilton labels citizens stockholders in government while criticizing deficit promises and urging a balanced budget.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Alf M. Landon
Republican Party
John D. M. Hamilton
Morgenthau
Treasury
United States Senate
Landon
Hamilton
Presidents' Spending Compared At Wisconsin GOP Convention
John D. M. Hamilton, Republican National chairman, told the Wisconsin state Republican convention that Roosevelt administration appropriations unspecified by Congress totalled 13.5 billion dollars, more than eight times the combined unspecified appropriations of all presidents in the prior 143 years.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Roosevelt
Congress
John D. M. Hamilton
Townies Fall 4 1 at Moulton Field in Hard Hurling Loss
Hudson Townies suffer a 4 1 defeat as Barrett the visiting pitcher limits them to one hit a Jordan double in the sixth Ollie Thorring returns to the mound for the Townies fanning three batters five walks and seven hits Barrett fanned ten and allowed only one hit two runs in second and fourth Judson tallies in the sixth Hoyle and Callahan lead Wess Wictrsaf with two singles apiece three trips each for the Concord Cardinals in a rough night for Hudson.
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Hudson
West Concord Cardinals
Hudson Town
Moulton Field
Barrett
Jordan
Ollie Thorring
Townnies
Cardinals
Judson
Hoyle
Callahaan
Murphy Defeats McCabe in Tennis Match at Marlboro
Edward Murphy defeated James McCabe 6-1 6-1 in a second set match at the Marlboro tournament conducted yesterday by the local club.
Uncle Eben’s warning on acting without knowledge
A quotation warns that ignorance is safe until one acts on it. Uncle Eben cautions against acting on knowledge not yet acquired, implying consequences for imprudent action based on unlearned facts.
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Uncle Eben
Papyrus Roll Books Mentioned as Long Records
Ancient Egypt records note papyrus roll books that could stretch over a hundred feet in length. Scholars describe these long scrolls as housing extensive administrative and literary content, reflecting meticulous archival practice.
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Ancient
Egypt
Plans for electing the U S President at the Constitutional Convention
The convention considered direct popular election congress selection and the electoral college. The second plan was briefly adopted twice and favored a balance of power with the president, while the electoral college proposed by Hamilton aimed to have electors chosen for their ability and independence to judge presidential candidates.
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United States
Congress
Hamilton
Maryland
Robot swim instructor aids beginners in learning strokes
A device described as a swim coordinator uses a robot instructor to teach kicking and paddling. Students face down on a platform move with hand cranks and platforms replicate a stroke, then transfer to water. The piece appears in Popular Mechanics Magazine.
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Mechannies
Wicked Fruit Durian Described as Deadly Yet Loved
Tit Bits Magazine notes the durian is a 10 pound spiked fruit from trees over 80 feet tall. It can injure gatherers when it falls and carries a strong odor. Malayan natives praise it in verse while Europeans struggle with its smell yet some call it the most delicious fruit on earth.
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Tit- Bits Magazine
Malaya
Sixth Century Greek Head Reveals Early Athenian Mastery
An archaic Greek head in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts suggests Sixth century B C sculptors produced masterpieces. Despite fragmentary condition the carved spiral curls and facial planes show high artistic achievement and refined modeling.
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B. C
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Mire Alfred Coolidge Returns Home from Rutland Visit
Mire Alfred Coolidge has returned to her home on Central Street after spending a vacation at her mother’s residence in Rutland.
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Mire
Alfred Coolidge
Governor Curley Attends Williams Inn Club Event
Governor Curley joins Williams Inn Club gathering at City Hall in Marlboro. Herbert Akroya leads bugle corps in white shirts red trousers and helmets as state dignitaries including John F Manning and Joseph F Casey are seated. The program closes with remarks by Charles A Lyons and an hour of floor speeches.
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Will Inn
William K
John F. Manning
City and Possiby
Congress
Joseph F. Casey
Clintotney
Local Legion and residents feature in Lynn visit notes
Hudson Miss Anna Spinney returns home after a visit with Mr and Mrs Laurie in Lynn. Francis Grenache underwent surgery at Veterans Rutland Heights. Legion members plan a post event at the Legion Home with Auxiliary and local families noted in Andover Meriden and Onset visits.
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Anna Spinney
Street
Laury
Lynn
Francis Grenache Rett
Rutland Heights
Legion Home
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Herbert H. Lehman
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