Amarillo Daily News 1934 editorial on police heroism
In an editorial tone the Amarillo Daily News recounts the story of New York City policeman Ernest F. McCarron who perished saving a girl from a fire after rescuing others. The piece argues police heroism is real and worthy of remembrance beyond critique.
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America
New York
Ernest F. McCarron
Brooklyn
McCarron
Liddine
Neron
McCarr
State House
Night life and danger in a 1930s urban district
A vivid collage of city scenes in the thirties portrays detectives, counterfeit vans, sidewalk snatchers, barber shops, and tavern talk. It follows social grit from bustling streets to night shadows, with portraits of colonels, a Lindbergh publicity stunt, and a Woodpecker named Hairy finding shelter and a new home after a storm.
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George Luks
Economic Constitution To Preserve New Benefits From Politics
Glenn Frank argues the Roosevelt era faces a key test of democracy and economic planning. He compares the New Deal to fascist, Soviet, and parliamentary systems, asking if a lasting economic constitution can endure changing governments and preserve democratic values.
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Glenn Frank
Harding
Roosevelt
Italy
Germany
Russia
Harding Suhildren
Politi
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Forbidden Valley Clings to Escape on Arctic Island
Curt Tennog and Paul race to free Ralph Nichols after a Klosphee ambush leaves them stranded on a lake island. Tenn-Og arrives with a birchbark canoe and reports Sonya has left camp while LeNoir schemes. Curt doubts the truth but plans to press on at night if possible.
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Curt Tennyson
Sonya Volkov
Igor Karakhan
Curt
Karakhan
Paul
Ralph Ninchols
Sonya
Ralph
Tennog
Iskitimwah
Old John’s Lake
Smash
Pacific Coast
Prince Rupert
Dred
Tenn-Og
LeNoir
Tenn Og
Liam-Klare
William B. Mowery
Hollywood Autograph Craze Among Stars and Fans
Hollywood insiders reveal that stars collect autographs as avidly as fans. Gary Cooper keeps a guest book at his ranch, Bing Crosby shells and seals wall autographs, and Jackie Cooper guards a leather bound book. W C Fields signs shirt fronts but does not send them to the cleaners.
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Gary Cooper
Gary
Bing Crosby
Jack Oakie
Jackie Cooper
Colleen Moore
Iter Crabbe
W. C. Fields
Guiding Your Child Touch Me Not
An article by Alice Clarissa Richmond advises a balanced approach to toddler temptation. It suggests removing prized objects briefly, then calmly training the child with quiet no touch cues, and redirecting to safe toys for a week to reduce parental worry.
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Alice Clarissa Richmond
Health Talk on Hidden Ailments and Early Warning Signs
Dr Fishbein explains that many individuals feel well yet harbor unnoticed health issues. He cites data from 400 nursing students and 400 normal adults showing recurring problems from breathing, nose and throat, to teeth. Early preventive attention can reduce illness and disability.
German silver and log volume method explained
The text defines German silver as an alloy of copper nickel and zinc. It outlines a common log volume method: subtract four inches from the log diameter, square the remainder, then multiply by log length in feet, measuring inside the bark at the small end. It identifies Dead Wood Dick’s original as Robert Dickey, a 19th to early 20th century frontiersman.
Rainy Round Forces Shelter Break at Golf Course
Players reached the last hole as rain fell. They stood under a nearby shelter for two or three minutes, then faced a choice to risk lightning or run to the clubhouse for shelter.
Hidden Portrait Puzzle Answers Revealed From Long Crossword
A crossword style puzzle lists across and down clues including famous artist, nautical terms, dyes, and Greek epic reference. It asks for the real name of a world famous artist depicted, with multiple supporting clues spanning art, geography, and language.
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William Byron Moweuy
Dan Thomas
Hollywood
Morris Fishbein
Journal of the American Medical Association
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