Ballad for Americans Opens Republican Convention in Philadelphia
A commentary on the Philadelphia Republican convention opening with the performance of Ballad for Americans. The piece argues the piece signals the party catching the spirit of democracy, contrasts American ideals with European dictatorship, and notes leaders like Gov Stassen see the need for responsible opposition to spur action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patina Cmnventine
Philadelphia
Patrick Henry
Mt Borton
Paul Revere
Lingein
Gettysburg
Govor Stassen
Congress Must Act Now On War Prep And Economy
The piece urges Congress and President Roosevelt to accelerate national defense preparations in the coming months, expand industrial mobilization, and pass corrective measures including selective draft, war-time taxes, and labor reforms. It warns that delays will burden a fragile economy and urges shared costs across Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Congress
Roosevelt
Germany
Europe
Senate
House
General Staff
Army
Navy
Walsh-Healy
Naming Presidential Candidates Before Conventions
The article notes the two national party conventions are near, urging timely nomination of presidential candidates. It warns the President chosen in November will lead through unprecedented postwar challenges and long lasting war effects on both sides of the Atlantic. It stresses the uniqueness of the wartime era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Atlantic
United States
Dies Committee Plans Permanent, Expanded Role in Government
Bruce Catton surveys Washington scene as Dies Committee seeks a central office and regional units to wage a nationwide anti Communist campaign. He notes a possible 100,000-name card index, a staff in Washington, and a growing field force, with costs of 100,000 sought, and talks of making the committee a regular standing body. The piece cautions voters to demand substance over rhetoric in the fall elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washumurum
Dies Committee
FANN
Activiity S
Phatsa
Martin
Dies of Teas Tt
Dies
Diew Committee
Diess
Lal
Dies Ine
United States
Washington
Congress
Jobs for June Graduates Offer Guidance to Young Workers
State employment services report that during the last six months of 1999, many under 21 found help from local offices in pursuing first jobs. Counselors match school records to suitable trades, arrange aptitude tests if needed, and coordinate with schools and employers to improve first impressions and practical testing. They advise specific do's and don'ts for interviews and emphasize perseverance and natural presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manus
Jobe Tor
Columbia
Tabor
Ting
Johnecker
Fragmented 1900s notice mentions train crossing tragedy and alumni list
A garbled 1910 era notice references a train collision at a crossing near Moxahnin, naming Henry Frevicks and family, plus old Canaan Fox Club activity. It lists June OU graduates and mentions a faculty concert with multiple speakers. Poem fragments evoke war, death, and memory, mentioning Captain Lewis A. Myrick and Olive Walson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar Wnen
Moxahnin
Henry Frevicks
Sam Jimmie
Age Wo
Maggie Fre- Mory
Margaret Walton
Canaan
Fox Club
Myx Mabel
Public Forum Letter on War Watch and Liberty
A reader from Jacksonville urges vigilance against crime and foreign entanglements. He references money inscribed In God We Trust and Patrick Henrys liberty pledge, calling for wakefulness as nations align and democracy faces risk. The letter date is June 16 with sign-off by John I Southard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville Watlor
Mary
Russia
Germany
Jaxpan
Patrick Henry
John
Southard
Jacksonville
Acropolis and ancient building questions from a quiz
A jumble quiz reveals questions on the Acropolis in Athens and Pericles Themistocles and Doric design. it notes a 434 B C completion and a later powder magazine use by 3687, plus explosions by Turks in 1486. It includes trivia about citizenship voting Roosevelt letters stucco and rotary lawn sprinkler action.
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Acropolis
Athens
Greece
Pericles
Themistocles
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ticket to Hollywood Sparks City Love and Rivalry
Francie Weston dreams of Hollywood stardom while Gusty vies for her hand and a chance at fame. In a tense Maywood broadcast hang, Gusty clings to the ticket and Francie debates an uncertain future as Jerry Finney lingers in her memory. Family drama erupts with Aunt Hat and Mr Weston weighing Sacrifices and the lure of showbiz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
France
Hat
Ant
MF Weston
Francie
Koon
Oesaa
Sivener Seca
Rs Watson
Eatons
Abe
Sepeth
John Weston
Gunty
Eneh
Hale
Sacha
Bran
Hunt Batemans
Setanta
Ariensa
Hollywood
Francie and the Hollywood Ticket Plan
Francie listens to Aunt Hat's plan to win a chance in Hollywood by securing a travel ticket for a trip with Pops Gusty and John. Francie hesitates then resolves to pursue the ticket, believing it will open doors and change their fortunes. The scene ends with Francie determined to act after the photo of Jerry Finney at her dressing table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francie
Gusty
Jerry Finney
Duke
Evon
Hollywood
Sugar
Francese
Gill
BoBo
Fancie
Pat
Pops
John
Aunt Hal
Franci Francie
Personal and Social Notes from Point Rock Area
Point Rock notes list moves and social visits across families. Mr and Mrs Lauren Hoffman relocate to Roy Opin farm Salem. George William Webb visiting Newark with Webb brothers Sedon Worley. Mrs Tose Turner assisting care for daughter Freda Kennedy. Kennedy son visiting. Several local families including Morris, Bable, Radekin, Cooper, Turner, Nicholson, and Holcomb appear with travel, visits, and hosting relatives during a weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Rock
Lauren Hoffman
J. R. Caster
Roy Opin
Salem
George William Webb
Newark
Sedon
Worley Webb
Tose
Turner
Freda ‘Kennedy
Ken
Nedy
D.V. Morris
Clyde
Bert Bable
Rockland
W. D. Bable
John
Olan Sams
George Radeskin
Lewis McLaughtin
Sandra
Helen Holcomb
Pomeroy
G. A. Radekin
Columbus
D. W. Morris
Mattie "Morris
Wellstone
Hamden
Roy Nicholson
Jamies Nicholson
Ronald
Dexter
Lunde
J. E
Alene
Geers Mill
J. A. Turner
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Raymond Clapper
Sepseniering
Danny Deever
Ruth
England
Bruce Catton
Washington Scene
Ohio University
Mary Antoinette
Dan Davis
Rupel Jones
Cameron Gallette
Arta Laura Kennedy
Homer Marshyman
Candus Marteoiff
Nina Elizabeth Rowland
Geral Sprapur
Everett Stare
Dean Copeland
Florence Basom
Charles Staneart
Laure Bailey
Lacy Belle Evans
Fred Linncott
Earl Miller
Marcy Newman
Dorothy Richardson
Letitia Walburn
Burns Mines
Louesa Martin
Va Ranefell
Mante
Sirouher T. Arwee
Hey
Allen
Telt Cllege
Thompson
Foremée Hawkins
John ‘Newnan Hizey
Poet's Corner
Lonely Moon
Samy Moon
Colep
Lewis A. Myrick
Muskingum
Colorado
Love and Light
Mr. Myrick
Olive Walson
the Public Forum
Cums
Galbraith
ISIS
MPH
Amega
Ryys
Rey
Westonant
Scete Cai
Aragemrsbania
Pinsey
Marielana
Pate
Maywood
W. H. Pears
Aunt Hat
Onfrancie
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