Science and the machine as society’s unseen villain
The piece argues that science and labor-saving machines are not to blame for unemployment. History shows techs create more jobs overall, with Arkwright and auto industry data illustrating growing employment despite mechanization. It urges thoughtful adjustment by society and cites views from Stamp and Kettering, plus geopolitical notes on France Britain Italy Russia and Hitler.
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Arkwright
England
Karl T. Compton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
United States
Josiah Stamp
Charles F. Kettering
Rotarian
Self Confidence and Brotherly Pride in Achievement
Confidence fuels achievement as self regard inspires consistent effort. Dis courage, not self doubt, often traps mediocrity. true builders, like Josh Billings admired the crow, back up belief with better work and keep high standards despite setbacks. The pattern shows that recognizing quality drives continued, worthwhile output.
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Josh Billings
Japan seeks peace as tensions ease in war scare
Washington officials report a shift in the international scene. Japan has moved from threat to diplomacy and economic pressure, aiming for the same aims once linked to war with Russia. If Japan avoids conflict, Russia likely will too, though underlying danger remains.
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Japan
Russia
No New Major European War Expected Soon
The passage argues no European conflict is likely for ten to fifteen years, noting diplomatic talk is hollow and governments quarrel, but people oppose war. It stakes hope on public sentiment and cautions that waiting ten to fifteen years is unrealistic.
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Huey Long
Europe
Roosevelt and veterans policy shaped by personal experience
The president says his stance comes from two or three friends who were granted disability allowances for war origin injuries. He claims their cases were dubious jokes, and he vowed to stop such presumptive veterans' benefits long before reaching the White House, a position he still maintains despite vetoes. The White House will push further on the issue.
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Roosevelt
President's veto stance on pay cut masks quiet support
The President opposed the government pay cut in his veto message yet secretly planned to waive objections if the veterans' provisions met approval. He would have signed the bill without those provisions, signaling no further White House tinkering on pay.
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White House
Treasury aid for tax exempt bonds fails to pass
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau used a tax plan to bolster spring financing and pressured for non taxable bonds. House hearings were opened to show support, but the proposed amendment for taxing tax exempt securities did not advance this session.
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Treasury
Capitol Hill
Morgenthau
House Committee
Editorial Briefs on Happiness and Independence
A University of Pennsylvania professor urges women to seek happiness for beauty. The piece notes Congress again stresses independent Democrat and independent Republican positions, reflecting political indecision and factionalism.
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University of Pennsylvania
Congress
Governor Veto Blocks Bar Stand-Up Drinking Bill
Illinois governor vetoes a bill allowing men to stand and drink at bars. The veto imposes seating as the required action to consume alcohol, effectively ending the standing drinking allowance in licensed venues. The decision shifts social norms and affects bar patron behavior statewide.
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Ilinois
Roosevelt Fishes Where Sharks Are Thickest
A vivid remark likens Roosevelt to fishing in dangerous waters, noting his skill at avoiding danger while eluding New York scrutiny. The line underscores his fearless approach and strategic movement amid risk.
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President Roosevelt
New York
Mansfield girl barred from damages after escort accident
A Mansfield Ohio girl could not collect damages from her escort following an accident because she allowed him to hug her with one arm while she drove with the other. The court ruled the lack of a two arm hug indicated consent and limited liability.
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Mansfield
It Seems to Me By Joe Williams on Louisiana inquiry
Washington April 7 It seems little value in my Senate Finance Committee appearance over the Louisiana mystery. Huey Long’s influence shrinks, yet dust rises here as nonsupporters rush to soapbox and name Moore as Internal Revenue Collector candidate tied to a sinister gambling boss Sullivan. Witnesses from across the country attend at government expense.
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Joe Williams
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Louisiana
Huey Long
United States
Moore
Internal Revenue
Senator Long
Sullivan
Finance Committee Decides on Taxation and Roles
The Senate Finance Committee sits in solemn judgment on fiscal disputes while major measures like the La Follette bill to raise taxes linger. The urgent question remains the elderly gentleman's fitness for a government job easily filled by a briefing bureau in minutes.
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Finance Committee
Senate
Belligerence fades as pool room politics take stage
The report describes Senator Long shifting from aggressive questioning to a conciliatory tone as gambling and pool room suppression debates unfold. Witnesses including New Orleans Police Chief discuss pool rooms and “proper orders” while legislators probe law enforcement action and signal influence at city hall.
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Senator Long
Harry Costello
Jack Sharkey
Mr. Costello
Sharkey
New Orleans
City Hall
Morgan and Whitney
Stock Exchange
Bond
Jimmy Durante
Care of the eyes for children with crossed eyes
Dr Morris Fishbein explains that early eye care can restore vision in many cases of strabismus. Inherited muscle imbalances cause the misalignment, often leaving one eye unused to avoid double vision. Glasses or exercises help some, but surgery remains the key to alignment and social confidence.
Appreciation of Art Transforms Detached School Visit
A teacher leads a bored art gallery class toward human stories behind paintings. The curator narrates how artists rose from labor to fame, linking hard work with beauty. Boys shift from derision to engaged curiosity, gaining a humane, constructive view of art.
Economic Signals in Arms Spending May Not Equal War Belief
Despite large expenditures on munitions, analysts suggest frontrunners in defense budgets may reflect strategic sourcing rather than intent to escalate conflict. The note underscores how procurement can serve deterrence, modernization, or alliance commitments without signaling broader state aggression.
Believe It or Not Birthday Trek Covers Ice Route
Wilson Chambers of River Bend marks his seventy fifth annual birthday trip to Welland Ontario skating the distance on ice. He continues using the same pair of skates given to him on his birthday.
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Wilson Chambers
River Bend
Welland
Ontario
Ice Patriarch Cartoon Recalls Ninth Birthday Anniversary
Yesterday's cartoon recalls the Ice Patriarch celebration tied to his ninth birthday, recalling that about 75 years ago the scene showed the sturdy old father greeting friends and admirers during an annual river trip. Tomorrow's feature hints at A Shot In The Dan.
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Ice Patriarch
Ting
Free government pamphlets offered to readers
Washington DC letter from Thomas A Jenkins invites readers to request free government books and pamphlets. The catalog includes Agriculture Yearbook, crop and livestock guides, garden culture, flower subjects, cooking canning sewing and housekeeping. Interested individuals may write to receive desired materials.
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Department of Agriculture
Random Notes on Roadside Beautification in Ohio
Beautification of highways is a long term goal but yields satisfaction as results show. Planting and planning require years for realization. In Southeastern Ohio roadside areas improve from grading but start raw for years. Heavy fills and cuts demand high state funds for safety. New state plans call for shrubs vines tree trimming and debris removal on highways. Women's clubs seek state aid across the state. Roadside beauty will be restored and washing largely stopped. Public interest in roadside beautification rises as travelers see more roads in a day than months before.
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Ohio
State Highway Department
Roadside Beautification Plans Highlight Aesthetic Grouping
Landscape artists warn against monotony in roadside scenery and call for harmonious groupings of shrubs and vines at bridge and culvert approaches. The Albany McArthur project aims for striking results and will begin soon as areas needing beautification are identified. Owners of unsightly stations and eateries may be inspired to improve their façades, a trend already boosting business in recent years.
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Albany-McArthur
Tinkham says Japanese as civilized as us in wartime row
Rep. George H. Tinkham of Massachusetts argues the Japanese are just as civilized as Americans and suggests they resent the claim. He adds a remark about a tramp steamer for Samuel Insull, asking if the country has made a tramp out of him.
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George H. Tinkham
Massachusetts
Samuel Insul
News of Song Four From The Messenger
Ten years ago W D Bruning of Columbus spoke at a Chamber luncheon while Harold M Bush addressed the Nelsonville Kiwanis. Mr and Mrs D P Root of North Higley celebrated their child's fourth birthday. The county reports highest boy and club enrollment ever as County Farm Agent R M P... Chauncey Big Three Club invited to Harvey Dance Pavilion Chauncey.
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D. P. Root
North Hig
Big Three
Harvey Dance Pavilion
Chauncey
College students seek home making study plan
Easter Bible Class of the M E B at Chauncey met at Miss Ei Hixon’s Ellis Avenue home. Engagement announced for Winifred High daughter of Mrs. Joseph Higgins Richland Avenue. International President John White after William Green spoke at a meeting in Carbondale Nelsonville Cansonville. Mrs. Mary Cabeen left for Norfolk to visit daughter Miss Ethel Cabeen. Miss Margaret Farnum, Economics Dept instructor at Ohio University, guests in Philadelphia.
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Chauncey
Winifred High
Joseph Higgins
Richland Avenas
Mary Cabeen
Norfolk
Miss Ethel Cabeen
Margaret Farnum
Ohio Universi
Philadelphis
Fragmentary quotes on policy and society from early 20th century figures
The readable text assembles quotes from Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler Professor Paul H Douglas Dr Ida Spelleman Major General Benj and others about public policy education mental harmony and hazardous flying operations amid wartime context. The fragment hints at debates on progress, marriage, and public values without a coherent narrative.
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