Hoover Defends FBI Against Political Smear Attacks
In a defense of the FBI, the piece credits J Edgar Hoover and past attorneys general for reducing serious crime. It dismisses smear tactics by left wing groups and notes no provable wiretap abuses or mistreatment by the bureau. Attorney General Jackson backs Hoover, praising the FBI.
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Costs of City Living Rise with Urban Size
A study shows larger cities demand higher living costs, with New York the benchmark for expense. Housing and food drive the gap, while wage scales and local habits shape spending. Washington DC may exceed New York, and Mobile Alabama has lower costs among smaller cities.
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Women Study Taxes Stimulates Local Government Reform
Women across the country form study groups under the National Consumers Tax Commission to examine how taxes affect family budgets. Led by national president Mrs. Melville Muckletone, they survey local costs of services and materials to suggest municipal improvements and potential tax savings.
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National Consumers Tax Commission
Melville Mucklestone
Chicago
American Legion Auxiliary
Who 18 Overtaxed A Railroads View On Truck Tax Burden
A Federal official claims commercial trucks overuse public highways while private users pay too little. Missouri and Illinois studies show subsidies per truck up to 906 dollars annually. Railroads contribute over 35 million dollars yearly to highway construction, surpassing total highway taxes.
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John J. Pelley
The
Association of American Railroads
Missouri
Ilinois
Illinois
Hot Dawgs Teen Teases Diet With Coat On Comment
A lighthearted dialogue captures a teen joking about drinking too much to spoil their stomach while insisting their coat will hide it. The exchange pivots on carefree attitudes and fashion as a shield.
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Thash
Conductor Reminds Professor to Find Lost Ticket
A conductor reassures a professor that the ticket will be accepted when found. The professor insists on locating it, stressing the need to know where he is going. The exchange underscores urgency and recognition between the two figures.
Testimony Overruled On June 11 Question
Judge overrules the objection and asks what Mrs. Murphy said when called on June 11. Witness notes she said nothing because she was out.
Logical Conclusion Schoolmaster Now Willie
The fragment presents a dialogue with a schoolmaster addressing Willie about the earth’s axis being imaginary. It hints at a teaching moment exploring scientific concepts in a classroom setting.
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Willie
Imaginary Clothes on the Line Joke
A schoolmaster jokes with Willie asking if a line can hang clothes. Willie answers yes but for imaginary clothes, prompting a laugh and a playful exchange about what clothes would hang.
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Willie
Live Wire Charlie Solves Puzzle at Canadian Gas Station
A manager praises Charlie as a lively worker after a motorist shouts a puzzling line. Charlie calmly answers with a quick quip and hands out five gallons, turning an odd moment into a lighthearted incident at the station.
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Charlie
Waitress Wordplay Puns Through Global Menu
A dine scene unfolds with punny country wordplay as the waitress and two customers exchange cryptic lines about meals and travel. The banter riffs on familiar nations, hinting at a lighthearted, globe trotting luncheon.
Papago Indian Mastodon Legend Confirmed by UA Dig
University of Arizona researchers uncover giant mastodon bones found by Papago Indians in Southern Arizona. Dr Emil S Haury says exact site remains secret until removal. Indians claim tribal god Etoi killed the beast to save the tribe as erosion exposes the skeleton.
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Tucson Ariz
University of Arizona
Arizona
Emil S. Haury
University
Papagos
Etoi
Wordplay miscommunication at a bustling restaurant
Two customers and staff exchange multilingual puns and misheard country names as they argue over bill details. The diners mix up nations while the waitress and boss react with strained humor, creating a playful language clash.
Indian tale claims Etoi slain monster by heart split
Indians recount that Etoi allowed himself to be swallowed by a monster and then cut out its heart, a daring act described as central to the legend.
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Etoi
San Jose Wife Sues for Divorce Over Husbands Growling
Charging that her husband frightened her and caused weight loss by growling, Mrs. Ethel Smith of San Jose California filed for divorce.
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Ethel Smith
San Jose
Cal
Kansas City Chooses Ray Wilson as City’s Champion Secretary
Ray Wilson of Kansas City Missouri is named the city’s champion secretary. He currently serves as secretary of 30 organizations.
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Ray Wilson
Kansas City
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