Blue uniforms return for the U.S. Army in new lighter shade
The War Department plans a switch from olive drab to a lighter blue uniforms to save cost and improve parade appearance. Critics note denim blue suggestions and debate practicality for field use. The piece also criticizes corrupt officials and reflects on public service, stock markets, and a wealthy man's view on inheritance tax.
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United States Army
Uncle Sam
War Department
Spain
U. S. Army
Boys In Blue
NEA
David Triumphant Faith Sunday School Lesson
Sunday School text reviews David as a multi faced figure from shepherd boy to warrior and king. It highlights his sins and repentance, his devout faith in Psalm 23 and Psalm 27, and enduring belief in divine presence, strength, and loving kindness as key themes.
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David
Israel
Goliath
Bethlehem
London fashions drift toward Main Street style forecast
A 1939 fashion forecast claims British taste shifts from Bond Street toward Main Street. Coats will display side pockets with matches and key rings. trouser hems vary. vests may stay unbuttoned. The piece also notes political events and local news about a fatal car incident near Hugo, school bus liability, Ada fairs, and efforts to ban fireworks.
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London
Bond Street
Main Street
Piccadilly
Sea
Dairy inspection yields high ratings for city firms
The inspection assessed general divisions of dairy operations including barns, utensils, milking practices, lighting, ventilation, drainage and waste disposal. Eighteen firms supplying raw milk earned strong scores, with a 97.3 rating for dairy plants and 96 percent for pasteurization and related facilities at Rogers, Cowden, Dairy, Steffens and Randolph.
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Rogers Dairy
Coudy, Dairy
Steffens
Randolph's Dairy
United States ‘Public Health Service
Prague agrees to cede Sudetenland amid crisis
In Prague the government announced it accepted parts of the British French plan and would negotiate the transfer of Sudetenland to Germany. Crowds listened on street radios as authorities urged calm, warnings of violence and appeals for discipline.
Prague faces new era as Czechoslovakia yields to pressure
The government released a communique outlining Britain and France pushing for a meeting with Hitler's demands. It said Czechoslovakia offered autonomy then union with Germany, a compromise deemed inadequate by both powers. Officials voiced confidence in a new period, yet public unease rose as crowds paraded in Prague.
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Hitler
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Britain
France
Europe
Comiry
Prague
Threat Of Strike Threatens Roosevelt Mediation Efforts
Nationwide railroad strike looms as railroads and unions seek to cooperate on legislation. They met with President Roosevelt to discuss options and a vote by labor to strike over a 15 percent wage cut, with a commission to study the dispute and a 60 day cooling period after selection. The 900,000 workers could be affected as negotiations continue. In Oklahoma, Oklahoma A and M College Band plays at a governor’s conference on Sept. 26 with Bartlesville oilman Frank Phillips hosting executives.
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Washington
Y Railroad Management
Roosevelt
Phillips Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma A and M. College
Frank Phillips
Bartlesville Oil
Man
Daeene Beh ‘Makovsky
Bartlesville
National. Refining Company
Oil Workers International (Cio
National Labor Relations Board
William L. Myers
Farm Credit Administration
Myers
Cornell University
Payless Paydays End For Johnston City Teachers
Johnston City Illinois workers finally receive cash wages after eight years of payless paydays. Sixteen high school teachers had lived on scrip paid at 10 to 50 cents on the dollar, with monthly cash equivalents as low as 23 dollars for singles and 38 dollars plus allowances for dependents. State funds allow full cash wages at month end for the first time since 1930.
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Johnston City
Johnston City High School
Sadler Talks With Justice Brandeis on Social Reform
Ewing C. Sadler of Sulphur Oklahoma, a former Oklahoma legislator, reports daily talks with Justice Brandeis at the justice labors social and economic questions. He says they covered government courts and national and Oklahoma conditions, Brandeis offering suggestions for improvement.
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Washington
Ewing C. Sadler
Sulphur
Okla
Oklahoma
Brandeis
Sadler
Bradeis
How To Add To Life Of Shir
STATE COLLEGE Pa. Research workers at Pennsylvan ia State college have scientifically delved into the life of a shirt and emerged with facts. The man who shaves his neck daily will get better service than one who allows neck whiskers to abrade the collar fabric. The common shirt can stand 25 to 30 launderings before showing frayed edges.
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State College
Pennsylvania State College
City shirts wear out faster than country shirts
City shirts are shorter lived than country shirts. Starched collars wear out sooner than soft collars. Summer wear is more strenuous on a shirt than winter wear. Soak the shirt in a soapy solution and penetrating agent such as pine oil for 15 or 20 minutes before rubbing. Collars should be turned flat before washing.
Pauline Frederick Dead Ex Star Dies in Beverly Hills
Pauline Frederick, once a leading stage star, dies at 53 in Beverly Hills after an acute asthma attack weakened her heart. A physician summoned by her aunt Mrs. Carrie Pettengill directed emergency responders who treated her for several hours.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
UPI
Pauline Frederick
Carrie Pettengill
Miss Frederick
Harrison Fisher
Mystery blast at Philadelphia strikes Gerlach home
A home made bomb exploded front of a house occupied by Dr. Richard F. Gerlach, physician to the German consul and director of the German Society of Pennsylvania. Gerlach, his wife and three children escaped injury as the blast split the front door, shattered windows, and damaged an adjacent residence of Dr. Horace Pearlman, with no motive known.
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Philadelphia
Richard F. Gerlach
German Society of Pennsylvania
Gerlach
Horace Pearlman
FDR Sidelined by Cold at White House
President Roosevelt remains in the White House with a cold, delaying his usual Tuesday press conference and prompting aides to alter his scheduling. He planned to visit the executive office later in the day after a spray treatment and medical guidance.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
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