Baytown reflects on municipal cooperation and regional rivalries
A Humble Chronicle from the Victoria Advocate recounts Victoria's fire police rift corrected by council action, then shifts to Albert Thames warning of wartime preparedness and inflation concerns. The piece closes with Houston surpassing New Orleans for South city status, aided by annexation and census counts, while Baltimore observers weigh in on the No 1 southern city title.
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Baytown
Victoria Advocate
Victoria
Atlanta
New Orleans
Houston
Crescent City
Baltimore
Dixie
United States
Therefore Brethren Stand Fast Hold The Traditions
Editorial notes invoke Thessalonians 2 15 urging readers to cling to teachings passed by word and epistle. The piece frames steadfast adherence to established doctrine as a communal duty and guidance for faithful conduct.
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Thessalonians
Conflicting Views On Korea War Stir Debate In US
The Sun quotes General Omar Bradley on Russian surprise at US Korea moves, while Bascom Timmons questions the narrative and Taft warns of sustained high taxes to fund armament. The Christian Science Monitor notes the crisis is not private as America faces ongoing costs and controls. Bloomington, US, burglar steals a woman's household budget kept in a refrigerator.
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the Sun
Robert S. Allen
Out
Washington
Omar Bradley
Korea
Houston Chronicle
Bascom Timmons
United States
United Nations
Eggth
Asia
Bradley
Allen
Timmons
Sun
Robert A. Taft
Russia
Taft
Ohioan
Christian Science Monitor
America
Bloomington
Success Secrets and Self-Denial in Career Wins
Elmer Wheeler argues self denial guides to expansion and fulfillment. He cites Paul Hoffman who left Chicago for California, took an unwanted job selling car parts, traveled with little money, and built a Studebaker path to agency leadership through persistent self denial as a means to an end.
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Paul Hoffman
Hoffman
Studebaker
California
Chicago
Los Angels
Los Angeles
Baytown Sun advertising and publication note
A fragment from Baytown Texas notes advertising and subscription details for the Baytown Sun, referencing Pearce Street area and Ashbel Baytown, with dates and rates from 1878 for the Daily Sun Company listing.
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Daily Sun Company
Pearce
Ashbel
Baytown
Texas
Americans in Volendam Meet a Lost Guide
In Volendam near Amsterdam Holland, Henry McLemore recounts guiding a tour group through winding streets to a distant bus. Amid mishaps and a joking threat that Americans are common, he and the party endure misdirections, missing the bus, and a late rescue by asking locals and volunteers, while his wife Teases his poor sense of direction.
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Henry McLemore
Amsterdam Holland
Volendam
Zuyder Zee
Volendara
Zoo
New York City
New York
Mr. E. Herriott
Lafayette Junior High School
Los Angles
Frank McHinnig
Orlando
Fiardia
Pemona
California
Miss Johnson
Lakhi
Greytown
Natal
South Africa
Chicago Girls
Jean
Amsterdam
Gypsy style trip plans through Adirondacks to Canada
The writer describes an open ended journey starting tomorrow morning with a visit to Lake George then looping through Lake Placid Saranac Lake and Thousand Islands before entering Canada along the St Lawrence River. They intend to backtrack through New England and home with no fixed reservations or timetable and will stay as long as money lasts.
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Lake George
Wes
Adirondacks
Lake Placid
Tupper Lake
Saranac Lake
Thousand Islands
Canada
St. Lawrence River
United States
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Ikang
Battle Over Wartime Taxes Will Be A Frontline Duel
Washington dispatch outlines the looming war tax fight centered on taxing corporation profits up to 25 billion this year. Key aides Tobin Chapman O Mahoney Keyserling push heavy business taxes while Sawyer George Doughton oppose. Public debt, defense spending and who pays are central to the battle shaping tax policy.
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Robert S. Allen
Washington
Allen
U.S
National Association of
Manufacturers ‘Chamber
Commoerce
Dispatch
Labor
Maurice Tobin
Interior
Oscar Chapman
Joe O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Committee On the
Leon Keyserling
White House Council of Economic Advisers
Commerce
Charles Sawyer
Welter George
Georgia
North Carolina
Treasury
John Snyder
National Security Resources Board
Italo-Americans in New York May Hide From War
Earl Wilson reports on Broadway chatter about Italo-Americans in New York delaying moves due to war fears and political tensions. The piece notes rumored selections for social ostracism, mentions mob figures like Lucky Luciano, and recounts celebrity sightings around the Excelsior Hotel as American tour groups mingle with Capri’s tourists and Italian royalty.
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New York
Earl Wilson Rombe
Excelsior
Linda Christien
Marion Downey
Bert Parks
Robert Taylor
Buddy Baer
Charles
Lucky) Luciano
Lucky
Rome
Capri
Bill Tubbs
Houdini Tricks and a Rice Bride Gaffe on Stage
Billy Rose recalls Houdini performing the trick of threading a dozen needles and a thread from his mouth while inviting a gentleman to verify the act. An elderly man inspected the mouth and called the needles “Provided.” A new Rice Institute graduate marveled at his bride’s beauty, while a fraternity brother cracked a joke about her makeup.
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Billy Rose
Houdial
Houdini
Quick knowledge quiz from a damaged page
Answers: 1 Aluminum is an element not a basic meter or alloy. 2 The bagpipe is the instrument. 3 All are grown from bulbs. 4 Rockefeller Center is Radio City’s other name. 5 Peter Pan is the Broadway play. 6 Rabbi Stephen Wise and Carl Larmmmle are listed as law ers.
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Radio City
New York
Broadway
Captain Hook
Rockefeller
Peter-Pan
James’ Barrie
Rabbi-Stephen- Wise
Carl Larmmmle
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Barbara Green
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Guke
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William MicDougall
Chicas
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Noway
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Jamestown
Thorste
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Hungary
Madison Aysine'syna
William ‘Beebs
Sgmund Romberg
Opera Compo
Wiliam Powell
Motion Pfture
Viedmir K
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Phyaids
Charles D
Casey) Stengel
Dart -Ball
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