Ohio Honors State Highway Crews For Winter Service
Ohio officials praise the State Highway Department for keeping roads open during severe winter storms. Crews worked day and night to clear snow and ice, building snow banks and using cinders to maintain essential commercial traffic despite blizzards and isolated delays. The effort underscored the need for funding from the gasoline tax.
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Ohio
State Highway Department
Department of the State
Rockies
Dust Explosions In Homes From Everyday Materials
A tenant’s flour hazard in an apartment house shows how dust can explode when it meets flame. The National Board of Fire Underwriters explains how loose powder dust can form a flammable cloud, urging compact storage and bagging of dusty materials to prevent deadly flashes in homes.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
Fitzgerald blasts federal rules on Michigan relief funds
Michigan Governor Frank D. Fitzgerald denounces Washington officials who claim “our money” for federal aid projects. He argues taxpayers own the funds and criticizes bloated government bureaus creating a tangled system. He urges shrinking government to restore taxpayer control.
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Frank D. Fitzgerald
Michigan
Washington
Roosevelt Overestimates Tax Needs He Says
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt cites a 1.137 billion tax need, overestimating revenue and underlining a campaign year budget strategy. The piece notes an executive order on Feb 17 impounding WPA allocations, halting reallocations and signaling tighter future funding.
White House silent on Tugwell clipping and funds cut
The White House has kept quiet about the clipping of Professor Tugwell. A substantial curtailment of his unsettled settlement work will be announced soon and involves tying up some of his unspent funds. Tugwell also received a one year extension of his Columbia University leave and has not packed his grip to go elsewhere.
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White House
Tugwell
Columbia University
Senate committee inquiry may become dull academic affair
Vice-President Garner assembled the committee with careful personnel choices and resisted pushing young bloods into the probe. Senators Minton Nye and Steiner were mentioned, but the inquiry is expected to be tame and largely academic, with Senator Byrd's effort limited by influence around him.
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Senate
Garner
Minton and
Nye
Steiner
Oregon
Powers-That-Be
Byrd
Congress Faces Tax Rules and Political Moves
Congress members hear taxpayer complaints about the Internal Revenue Bureau rules as Republicans back a Van Nuys Bill style amendment targeting corporate influence. An influential leader misses a tax conference for a fishing engagement while Democratic publicity notes a Windfall tax concept. Rumors swirl of Al Smith and Joe Robinson talks and baseball camp travel raises caution for hitchhikers. A Detroit weather man, ill at home, wore light clothes on a mild day.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
House
Roosevelt
Michelson
al Smith
Joe Robinson
Walker as Delegate Sparks Political Wordplay
If Jimmy Walker is a delegate to the Democratic convention, a situation may arise where a Walker cracks wise and a wisecracker will take a walk.
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Jimmy Walker
Taxpayer’s Return Sparks Interest in How Money Is Handled
A fragment notes that once the taxpayer regains sight of his dollars he will take greater interest in how they are led and managed, implying loss or mismanagement previously obscured his view. The quotation signals a call for scrutiny of fiscal practices and accountability.
Public Forum letter discusses aid for the needy and education
H F Bolton of Rutland writes that current aid methods erode independence and criticizes the Townsend Plan as unworkable. He compares views of Mrs Lentz and Mr Haptonstall and urges a balanced approach amid what he sees as misguided legislation. He supports education and targeted aid while defending the right to personal judgment.
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the Messenger
Townsend
Quotes on speech, armament, and education reveal concerns
A collection of quotations from figures like Owen D. Young and Yates Stirling Jr highlights tensions over free speech reach, naval arms competition, and unequal school funding in the United States. Analysts note global versus local impacts and rising public awareness of opportunity gaps in education.
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United States
John K. Norton
Columbia University
Beale Proposes Ending Exam Grading to Curb Cheating
Chicago report quotes Prof. Howard K. Beale of the University of North Carolina proposing a method to reduce cheating by not grading examination papers.
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Chicago
Howard K. Beale
University of North Carolina
Lincoln Ellsworth Sails Home From Antarctica Rescue
Explorer Lincoln Ellsworth who was rescued after a perilous Antarctic episode has departed Melbourne aboard the steamship Mariposa bound for the United States.
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Melbourne
Australia
Lincoln Ellsworth
Antarctica
United States
Mariposa
District Tales of Long Ago
District Tales of Long Ago chronicles notable figures who settled in Gallia County and Gallipolis. It highlights Lt. Col. Luther Shepard a War of 1812 captain and Chillicothe post commander. General Lewis Newsom a founder of Gallia Academy. Simeon Nash an Ohio legislator and author. Samuel F. Vinton prominent Whig leader and congressman. John Quincy Adams and Alexander H. Stephens praise. and Judge Samuel B. Rathburn a Connecticut native and first probate judge.
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C. A. Harris
Luther Shepard
New England
Marietta
Gallipolis
Chillicothe
Lewis Newsom
Gallia Academy
Newsome
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Patrick Henry
Simeon Nash
Ohio
Samuel F. Vinton
Congress
Common Pleas Court
Williams College
Gallia County
John Quincey Adams
Congressman Vinton
Alexander H. Stephens
Samuel B. Rathburn
Connecticut
Rutland Township
My Dad and Months of Weather in Poet Notes
Poets Corner features two reader poems with names and addresses. The first hails a father from Gallia County Ohio for kindness and labor, signed Mrs J F Smith Athens Ohio. The second laments March as a tumultuous month, signed Leda Sams with rhythmic onomatopoeia.
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Atyle
J. F. Smith
Athens
Ohio
Chicago reporter Ralph Murchie's death in Calais Maine
Ralph D Murchie aged 46 a former Boston Chicago and San Francisco newspaper man died of asthma at his parents home in Calais Maine on Sunday.
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Calais
Ralph D. Murchie
Boston
Chicago
San Francisco
Cruise to Nowhere Opens on a Dream Cruise
Jane Weston begins a three week ocean voyage after receiving a ticket in lieu of salary from a suspended magazine. On board she meets Dirk Strom a penniless rescuer and Snow Shoes a detective. Nora Lane the diamond holder travels under a false name with extortionists pursuing her. A murder aboard and a missing Kokinor diamond set a tense romance aboard the Nassau bound ship.
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Jane Weston
Jane
Dirk Strom
Lake Placid
Dirk
Snowshoes
Nora Lane
Miss Lane
Kokinor
Madat
Doremus
Dutch Lenz
Mannie Jackson
Tino Rossi
Ken Martin
Linda Bayes
Tina
Paradise on a Palm Island Sunrise
Jane enjoys a luxurious tropical escape with Tina on a coral beach and white cruise ship scene. The pair share luxuries, exotic sights, and playful moments as Jane contemplates leaving paradise behind and recalls Tina’s attentive charm and kiss.
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Jane
Great Beach
Coral Reef
Tina
Coral
Italy
California
Library project in New Marshfield sees early success
A library for New Marshfield under the New Marshfield State Bank direction, launched by the New Marshfield Community Council, proves successful. Dr. R. L. Berger hosts the Reading Club as weekend visits occur from Columbus guests Mrs. L O Guteman and her children Jim mie and Julia Ann. Fire destroys the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Shumaker near Pom eroy. the family narrowly escapes harm.
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New Marshfield
New
L. O. Guteman
Jimmie
Julia Ann
Columbus
Campus Socials Highlight Dalton Academy Events
Miss Viola Foutch hosted Chi Omega members at a matinee dance at Dalton’s Dancing Academy. Luncheon honors went to Mrs. Minor Robbins of Cleveland and sister Mrs. Kirby Britch of Portland. The Fulwiders hosted with their family, and Gladys Burson planned a Toledo visit with her sister. Additional dancing parties were given by Alpha Delta Pi patrons, and Pi Beta Phi pledges held a Leap Year dance with a punch table hosted by Catherine McKee and Ruth Foster.
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Viola Foutch
Chi Omega Sorority
Dalton'’s Dancing Academy
Lon Barnes
O. R. Williams
Minor Robbins
Cleveland
Kirby Britch
Portland
Ore
Dalton's Academy
O. Fordyce
C. Cc. Millikan
F. Cc. Landsitter
W. H Cooper
Mae Postom
Alpha Delta Pi
Pi Beta Phi
Catherine McKee
Ruth Foster
Alston Ellis
I.M. Foster
T. W. Craig
J. P Wood
E. Witt
Dean Irmanb. Voigt
Loring Connett
Health Hints And Diet by Dr Morris Fishbein
The ketogenic diet is discussed as a potential treatment for epilepsy. It is based on observations that fasting and high fat low sugar plans may reduce seizures by inducing acidosis and possible water loss. The article notes varying theories and mentions fluids and certain foods being restricted under medical guidance.
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Morris Fishbein
Rhubarb Tomatoes In Aluminum Pans Safe In Diet
A health column says cooking rhubarb and tomatoes in aluminum pans can slightly brighten pans but does not raise aluminum risk. The small aluminum intake would not affect the body as it does not absorb. Rhubarb is valuable for vitamins and not high in sugar, aiding weight gain. moderation is advised due to laxative effect.
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