Decline of Empire Follows Ireland’s Independence Signal
Observers see in Ireland's move toward greater independence a sign the British Empire is fraying. The Duke of Windsor's stance on marriage contrasts with a shift in dominions toward self rule as royalty loses glamour. Critics and supporters alike weigh how this affects Britain and its colonies.
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Duke of Windsor
Free State
Dominions
Windsor
British Empire
Ireland
Wally
Edward
Sanity Still Needed on Relief Rolls and Work
The article argues against sweeping cuts to relief this winter and warns of public outcry as cities resist cuts. It notes many unemployed seeking work, migration shifts, and calls for federal funding, while praising cautious reform under Roosevelt's upcoming administration. It cites Southeastern Ohio coal and steel demand, hunger, and the hope for a saner path forward.
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Washington
Ohio
Roosevelt
Farm Meetings and Rural Community Change
Reports across the district show rising attendance at farmers institutes and a shift toward community forums. With transportation and media expanding, families seek diversion and leaders in rural areas influence opinions as Granges and PTA groups play roles, while many influential farmers remain unaffiliated.
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Grange
PTA
Roosevelt faces split on world peace moves in looming clash
Behind The News reports White House liberals push for strict neutrality and no Azores conference while a minority argues Roosevelt must push a world peace initiative. The factional dispute signals a major inside fight as the next session approaches with uncertain outcome.
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Hitler
Mussolini
Stalin
Baldwin
White House
United States
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Neutrality fights heat up in Congress over embargo powers
Congressmen debate Roosevelt embargo powers with Cotton representatives insisting their product is exempt and oil senators arguing the clause excludes oil. Senator Frazier proposes including wheat. European notes hint at policy shifts as France vows to promise only what it can perform. England and Italy stick to prior excuses while Mussolini’s Ethiopia gains are glossed over.
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Washington
Roosevelt
South America
Azores
Buenos Aires
Congress
Frazier
England
Italy
Mussolini
Ethiopia
France
Democrats Contest Upset After 333-88 House Result
The piece notes Democrats filed more contests than Republicans despite Democrats winning 333 seats to 88. It suggests factors beyond politics, including government paying $2000 attorney fees to anyone filing a contest, as a potential motive behind the filings.
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House
One Progressive in Congress From California
Frank C Havenner, elected in San Francisco, asks to be listed as a Progressive rather than Democrat and becomes the only Progressive in Congress outside Wisconsin. He defeated Mrs Kahn after a cross nomination under California law allowing multiple labels. The piece notes a broader shift toward Democrats in turnout.
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Roosevelt
United States
Frank C. Havenner
Congress
San Francisco
Kahn
California
House
Havenner
Progressive Party
Wisconsin
Democratic Party
Studio tele phone girl recalls line from first film role
The hero warns the studio telephone girl not to say Number, please after receiving her first film role.
Robber Breaks Into Drugstore Gets Liniment Worth
A thief entered a western city drugstore and escaped with several bottles of liniment. Police investigate the break in and review nearby surveillance for clues. Local officials urge residents to report any information leading to the suspect.
Farmers Institute urged as center for common sense state talks
Discussions push for the Institute of Farmers to become a center of character as state speakers are seasoned by experience and local issues gain prominence over recent years.
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Institute of Farmers
District Tales of Long Ago at the Ewing Home
The Ewing home at 163 East Main Street Lancaster sits 10 feet above Main Street near High Street. Built in 1826 under Thomas Ewing first Ohio University graduate, with 1841 additions, it is a two story brick colonial house with a sandstone wall surround and twenty rooms. Notables entertained include James G. Brain Daniel Webster and Gen. William T. Sherman reared here from age nine to sixteen before West Point. Now the private residence of banker Fred Kirn.
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Ewing
E. Main &T
Lancaster
Main &T
High St
Thomas Ewing
Ohio University
Chillicothe
Zanesville
James G. Brain
Daniel Webster
Wm. T. Sherman
West Point
Fred Kirn
Local social events and high school band benefit teaser
Mrs Charles C Pickering and Mrs Florence Lash hosted a bridge party at 46 EB Carpenter St. A B W Club gathered at Tom Rosser’s home. Athens High School Band members performed in a benefit. director G E Stephenson led the group. Mrs Charles Feda and Hollister celebrated daughter Kathleen Petit with a bridge party on E Main St. High scores went to Dorothy Smith and Marjorie Fox.
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Charles C. Pickering
Florence Lash
Bridge
Pickering
Carpenter St
Athens
Harland Carpenter
John Atkinson
Frank Strickland
Ralph Clark
Eldridge Whipple
Harmon Atkinson
Jim Patterson
John Miller
Paul Nicol
Lowell Barnhill
Elmer Norris
Guy Wanless
William Strickland
Dan Kelley
Willard Mariner
Don Roush
Phil Ong
Lawrence Hayes
John Shuler
Edward Rosser
Marvin Wood
Morrison Burns
Edward Ruston
Fred Mansfield
Paul Beckley
Jack Swanson
Kathleen Petit
Logan
E. Main St
Dorothy Smith
Marjorie Fox
Christmas visitors and discussions noted in local notices
Mr William Fenzel visited family in New York over Christmas. Reading Club hosts Dr and Mrs W F Mercer. Dunkle lectured on Holy Russia with Mrs Sayre and Mr Worster leading discussion. Albert Jones and Mrs Drake joined guests from California and Goshen. Aumillers planned three week trip to Columbus Cleveland and Hartford. Athens Chamber sends L W Roberts to locate a municipal Christmas tree at Raymond Cook farm. Nabby Lee Ames DAR met at I M Fosters with C H Grosvenor Henderson and Hobson participating. Quotations from Wallace and Einstein on defense and pacifism conclude the text.
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W. F. Mercer
Holy Russia
Dunkle
Sayre
Worster
Albert Jones
California
Drake
Goshen
Ind
L. W. Roberts
Athens City Council
Athena Chamber of Commerce
Stewart
Raymond Cook
Deafness Can Be Overcome With Modern Aids And Understanding
Dr Morris Fishbein notes famous figures succeeded despite deafness and urges early assessment to identify infection or hereditary otosclerosis. He warns against improper self diagnosis, stresses teacher awareness, lip reading in schools, and careful scientific evaluation before fitting hearing devices.
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Morris Fishbein
Beethoven
Oliver Goldsmith
George Meredith
Lord Chesterfield
Thomas Edison
Notable quotes on manners art and sanity
The passage cites reflections from Rev. Leon ard Feeny on manners and social attitudes, Vina Bovy praising domestic happiness for artists, and Barney Oldfield asserting sanity in driving a modern car. It presents varied viewpoints on behavior, artistry, and mental balance.
Christmas Eve on Thunder Mesa Echoes of Suspense
On a New Mexico desert road, tire salesman Bob Graham is rescued by Ramon Vasquez and Angelique, then hosted at the large Thunder Mesa estate of Pearl John de Forest. The warm welcome masks an eerie, tense atmosphere as Bob notices the hostile, furtive demeanor of de Forests’ brothers and odd surroundings.
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Bob Graham
Santa Fe
Robbins
Bob
Steen
Ramon Vasquez
Ramon
Indiana
de Forests
Thunder Mesa
Angelique
Pearl John de Forest
Ramon — Angelique
the Mesa
Vasquez
Pearl John
Young de Forest
Mesa
Pearl
Pearl Sam
Pearl Pierre
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A. B. W. Club
Tom Rosser
Charles Feda
Hollister
William Fenzel
Tokalon Company, Inc
New York
Fred Fenzel
FE. E. Aumiller
Columbus
Cleveland
Hartford
Conn
Nabby Lee Ames
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DAR
I. M. Foster
C. H. Grosvenor
Henderson
Hobson
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
Albert Einstein
They
Leonard Feeny
New York City
Vina Bovy
Metropolitan Opera
Barney Oldfield
George Clark
Ida R. Cleason
NEA Service, Inc
Angelique Abeyt
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