Notable Reflections on Japan US Relations and New Year Thoughts
A U S viewpoint recalls Commodore Perry and Japan opening to trade, warns of rising Japanese power and anti US sentiment, then shifts to introspective essays on New Year resolutions, collective responsibility, tax fairness, and public policy debates. It notes Curtis of Norfolk and Hauptmann trials, gold production, and spoils systems.
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United States
Commodore Perry
Japan
America
Bruce Catton
Cain
Europe
Selecting a Band of World Leaders
A Sunday School lesson traces John the Baptist's proclamation and Jesus calling Andrew, Peter, Philip, Nathanael, and others to follow. The piece stresses personal appeal, varying paths to conversion, and the spread of Jesus’ message from Galilee to the world. It also notes pension cost guesses in Oklahoma and Texas politician “Cyclone” Davis eyeing a 1936 gubernatorial bid.
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Andrew
Simon
Peter
John
James
John the Baptist
Jesus
Philip
Nathanael
Jerusalem
Paul
They D rew the Line The Lancaster School Denies Railroad Talk
A 1828 Lancaster Ohio school board letter refused a lecturer’s request to use the schoolhouse for a debate on rail transportation. The board declared railroads and telegraphs impossible and infidelity, claiming God would have predicted steam travel if ordained. The note frames early religious opposition to rail progress.
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United States
Lancaster
Ohio
Hell
Christmas Dinner Reflections and Local Quips
Murielle Allen loses two buttons while preparing dinner with one found in mashed potatoes. Helen Byrne insists on a cedar Christmas tree only. John D. Rinard jokes about advertising real estate and dictatorship. Wanna Mallory says Halloon. Foster McSwain compares Harry Lundgaard to Ned Sparks. Capt. Chauncey played clarinet in town band. Reich home twice adjusted for St Nick and Persian cat toppled the tree. John P. McKinley’s hands would be two-fisted if as large as his gloves.
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Murielle Allen
Helen Byrne
John D. Rinard
Mallory
Halloon
Foster McSwain
Harry Lundgaard
Ned Sparks
Charles C. Chauncey
Reich
St. Nick
John P. McKinley
Wars on press censorship and public secrecy debated
An editorial argues for complete publicity over censorship, claiming secrecy harms nations more than openness. It criticizes official gag orders and warns that true democracy hinges on an unfettered press despite wartime security concerns.
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Ponca City
Congress
Rattlesnake Tale From West Texas Advised Gun Trick
A West Texas yarn claims to kill a rattlesnake by swinging the gun barrel so the head follows the movement. The note warns readers not to trust the tale or risk the hunter’s safety in applying this method.
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Texas
Betting on Bill Murray as Bolivian president successor
A casual chat suggests Bill Murray as a possible Bolivian president successor, with a skeptical remark that they could go farther or do worse, implying a half measure choice in a mock political discussion.
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Bill Murray
Two Men Trade Coffee for Aid on the Street
Murrell Hennigan recalls hearing of a scene he only recently witnessed. Two well dressed men met on a sidewalk and asked each other for a cup of coffee. They learned they both needed the same thing and walked off together to discuss their predicament.
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Murrell Hennigan
One of Life's Darkest Moments
A reminiscence recalls a youth date with a visiting girl and plans to see a movie and soda shop. The box office price surprise of 75 cents and 1.10 dollars triggers a quick scramble for funds, ending with a hot check to Bill Mays. Ada and McAlester share a Justice of the Peace named Clay Jones.
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Soda Emporium
Bill Mays
Ada
McAlester
Justice of the Peace
Clay Jones
Optimism Prevails Optimism Prevails Across Cities as New Year Opens
New Year arrives with exuberant crowds and optimism nationwide. Times Square hosts the largest holiday throng in New York history while San Francisco enjoys confetti storms. Atlanta faces rain yet chants amid horns and noisemakers as Chicago counts New Year funds. Palm Beach and Miami report warm welcomes as national leaders send hopeful messages on prosperity and work.
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Associated Press
Times Square
San Francisco
Market Street
Atlanta
Chicago
Palm Beach
Miami
John N. Garner
Hugh S. Johnson
NRA
Rudolph S. Hecht
American Bankers’ Association
United States
Harry L. Hopkins
Panama Canal Locks Guarded After Threat Report
Unusual precautions guarded Gatun locks after rumors of a threat to blow the gates. H. M. Komas reportedly received an anonymous letter. military and Thomas deny the rumor. The 14th Infantry patrolled the walls while only verified lock workers could enter. Guard measures may last four months.
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Colon
Panama
Gatun
Panama Canal
H. M. Komas
Thomas
Military
14Th Infantry
Canal Zone
Canal
United States
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Han
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Davidson County
Tennessee
Nashville
Reform
Burns
Man Curtis
Norfolk
Virginia
Lindbergh
Hauptmann
Curtis
Russia
Andrew Jackson
Jackson
Judea
Kingdom of Heaven
Lamb of God
Solomon
Davis
Bob Blanks, JR
Trae Or
Papa
Panamia Canal
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