Fascism’s Socialist Facade Across Nations
Business Week argues fascism blends state socialism with militarism. It cites Japan Germany and Italy advancing socialistic measures while preserving corporate control. The piece notes party fanaticism shapes policy reducing capitalist independence and enabling war driven economies.
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Japan
Germany
Italy
Mussolini
National Socialist German Labor Party
Wheer
Business Week
Bricker Promises Nonpolitical Plan for Ohio Highways
The piece argues two paths for Ohio highway funding and warns against using road money for politics. It cites Bricker’s pledge to form a nonpartisan long term highway commission and urges taxpayers to push for reform before motorists suffer higher taxes and poorer roads.
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John Bricker
Ohio
Bricker
Prince of Wales cock named for its throwing trait
The article suggests the new Prince of Wales cock got its name from its reputed ability to throw. It notes observers associate the breed with a throwing action and cites local commentary on the bird’s behavior.
Maine election threads pulled by national groups
In Maine, national political organizations pumped unprecedented money and strategy into the state race. The piece notes active campaigning across both parties, with government offices pulled into the effort and speculation about Roosevelt’s potential December voyage and naval movements tied to post election plans.
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Paul Mallon
Washington
Maine
Farley
Pine Tree
Roosevelt
Crows Nest
Indianapolis
South America
Mystery over Indianapolis sabotage link to inside Navy probe
The navy hints Reds caused the Indianapolis blast to shield an internal inquiry. Investigators doubt a political agitator and picture a possible pyromaniac rather than an arsonist seaman. A power cable was damaged with needles and nails during ship overhaul, echoing a 1930 Colorado fire in Panama after overhaul at a New York yard.
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Navy
Panama
Navy Yard
New York
Recap of Trade Benefits and Michigan Primary Rumors
Officials publish long state by state lists claiming farmers benefited from reciprocal trade treaties though they deny it is political. Naval leaders doubt Communism has penetrated enlisted ranks. In Michigan the Roosevelt Couzens primary reading favored Roosevelt while Frank Murphy’s gubernatorial path was aided by a rival hopeful for the Philippine high commissioner post.
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Michigan
Couzens
Mr. Roosevelt
Frank Murphy
Murphy
Manuscripts of Landon Speeches Rush Delivered
A New York Democrat says unidentified New Dealers rushed manuscripts of speeches left by Governor Landon to him, implying a hasty delivery.
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Landon
New York
Scattered Notions on Movies Beards and Neighborly Advice
A playful colonial-era jumble covers topics from mechanical chicken pickers to dating gaffes. It notes a typographical scare about a movie star losing sight, jokes about beards growing six inches yearly, and warns gasoline ads are a menace while lampooning modern behavior and Hollywood questions.
Public Forum letters skewed by political promises and cost
A reader laments political rhetoric and new deals that funded projects from malaria control to opera while critiquing gravel road funding. Edna Harpold signs from Chester Sept 9, noting farmers face promises of prosperity and affection for Argentine beef. Bees favor blue flowers as a closing aside.
Long Ago District Tales Recount California Gold Rush
Letters carried to Buckeye Rivera in 1849 by a mail carrier bound for San Francisco faced a crowded post office and a $2 per letter reward. The piece recalls prospectors in the Yuba River diggings, lawlessness, 30 foot claims, wealth and loss, executions for theft, and the perilous overland journey.
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Buckeye Rivera
California
San Francisco
Health Hints and Diet by Dr Morris Fishbein
Rules for a family medicine chest outline safe practices and contents. Avoid poisonous preparations and unknown patent medicines. Inspect quarterly, measure doses precisely, and consult a doctor for persistent pain or infant illnesses.
Quotations on Irish talk and autograph confusion
A collection features Prof Tim O Donoghue lamenting costly Irish drinking venues hindering conversation in the Irish Free State. Also notes actor Brian Aherne puzzled by autograph seekers and Nathalie Davis asserting hands reveal character beneath facade.
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Tim O'Donoghue
Irish Free State
Nathalie Davis
Overland Airways Recruit Faces from Reno to San Francisco
Kay Dunn, a pretty nurse, wins a stewardess trial with Overland Airways. She bonds with pilot Ted Graham at first, then loneliness after moving to Reno. A chance meeting with Monte Blaine at a Marlin Dude Ranch hints at new drama as she adapts to her aviation career.
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Kay Dunn
Overland Airways
Overland
Ted Graham
Trans-Pacific Airways
Doris Lee
Alice Miller
Kay
Graham
San Francisco
Goodby
New York
Reno
San Francisco Bay
Washoe River
Nevada Desert
Oakland
Ted
Honolulu
Midway
Guam
Manila
Ship Harbor
San Carlos Valley
Central
Pacific
Sierra Nevada Range
Tie
Marlin Dude Ranch
Air Corps
Monte Blaine
Garden of Tears Poem by Clara Cantwell
Poem reflects sorrow from betrayal and loneliness in a garden of tears with a message of hope. The speaker finds learning, resilience, and faith, urging readers to look up for a bright sky and divine love. Signed by Clara Cantwell from 147 Mill Mt. Athens Ohio.
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Garden of Tears
Clara Cantwell
Athens
Ten Years Ago News In Small Town
Mr and Mrs R P Imes and son Richard visited Washington Court House. Mr and Mrs J I Van Dyke and son Parker returned from Buckeye Lake outing. WBA members and families held annual picnic at Athens Fairgrounds. Mr and Mrs Scott Wolfe of Coalwood W V guests of their parents. Elizabeth Briggs 114 W Union St honored guest at 12th birthday surprise party with Wanda Aleshire Merle Higgins Kathleen Kerr Eileen Pendergrass Rose Mary Bean Helen Moriarity Dorothy Searls Irma Ruth Greenawalt Maurine Cornwell Lorene Rodehaver Mary Jo Twiss Helen Hooper.
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R. P. Imes
Richard
Washington Court House
Elizabeth Briggs
W. Union St
Wanda Aleshire
Merle Higgins
Kathleen Kerr
Eileen Pendergrass
Rose Mary Bean
Helen M. Moriarity
Dorothy Searls
Irma Ruth Greenawalt
Maurine Cornwell
Lorene Rodehaver
Mary Jo Twiss
Helen Hooper
Picnic and building updates feature local news from Athens
Mrs Sadie Salters and daughter Helen return from Mitchell and French Lick Springs Ind Five plate glass windows sized 87 by 193 inches are installed in the new Lastro Building at Court and W Union Streets Yellow legged chickens fried brown headline the Eastern Star picnic at the Athens Fairgrounds with eating guests named Dr McVay Charley Moore John Finsterwald Doc Allen A Manson Lewis and Rev B D Evans The writer notes picnics strengthen community bonds curb chicken supply and save corn Miss Harriet Putnam and brother Israel depart for a year of teaching in Fort Morgan Colorado and YMCA work in San Antonio Texas Miss Evelyn Sheldon of Columbus visits her parents on Frankie Avenue.
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Athens Fairgrounds
Dr. McVay
Charley Moore
John Finsterwald
Doc Allen
A. Manson Lewis
Rev
B. D. Evans
Harriet Putnam
Israel Putnam
Fort Morgan
Colorado
Mr. Putnam
San Antonio
Texas
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W. S. Stedman
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DR. Morris Fishbein
George Clark
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Boris Karloff
Brian Aherne
Yey Rtl
Green
Poet’s Corner
Messenger
J. I. van Dyke
Parker
Buckeye Lake
WBA
Scott Wolfe
Coalwood
W. Va
W. A. Wolfe
Second St
Sadie Salters
Helen
Mitchell
French Lick Springs
Ind
Lastro
Court and
W. Union Sts
Evelyn Sheldon
Columbus
C. C. Sheldon
Frankie Ave
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