Shopping contrasts Russia and America in a pro freedom piece
William L. Ryan reports from Moscow via a source who left the Soviet capital. The Kremlin claims rising living standards but real goods and choices remain limited under a strict monopoly. The American system offers open competition, abundant goods, and consumer choice, contrasting with Russia where one must shop under state control. The piece warns against growing government power, citing oil as a case of dynamic enterprise thriving under freedom and the founding principle of government that governs least.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Ryan
Associated Press
Moscow
Kremlin
United States
Ryan
Russia
Washington
America
Bible Verse for the Life of the Flesh
A quotation from Leviticus 17 11 proclaiming that the life is in the blood and that blood given on the altar makes atonement for souls. The verse emphasizes the sacred role of blood in atonement and spiritual life.
Inherent Power Is God’s Power Not Man’s
A reflective meditation on inherent power, arguing that true authority belongs to God and not to individuals. The piece cites the Lord’s Prayer, recalls public figures such as Herbert Hoover and Douglas MacArthur, and warns that pride precedes destruction. It urges living religion as a daily, usable force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
Tunsel
Gene Tunney
Duke of Windsor
Banshees
Stop Me in the Days of the Broad Street Curb Market
The tale recalls a fringe of ne'er-do-wells thriving around the Broad Street Curb Market in New York with reputable brokers, led by Fred Schwed. His son recalls giving his watch to Eddy, a penniless hanger-on claiming to be a director in three mining firms, after the watch stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Street
New York
Ne'er-De-Wella
Fred Schwed
Schwed
Eddy
You re Telling Me By William Ritt
A quirky column discusses public figures and odd questions. The piece cites a British claimant and a singer named Johnny Ray rising to fame while noting a reader’s query about whether a tomato is a vegetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ritt
Johnny Ray
Jona
Baytown Sun printer ads and subscription rates
The Baytown Sun lists Pearce and Ashbel Baytown Texas details and staff roles editor publisher advertising manager office manager and subscription rates. It notes carrier price one month one year mail rates and prepaid terms with national representative Texas Daily Press and post office classification under the 1870 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown Sun, Inc
Pearce and Ashbel
Baytown
Texas
Harimae
Vhesesse
Syd S. Gould
Beulah Mae Jackson
Warren “Edwards
Armed Services
Toc
Texas Daily Press
League
Congress
Washington Congressman Hires Wife For Security Reasons
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports GOP Rep Ernest Bramblett of California employs his wife, claiming defense against Communist leaks. Yet she has drawn $126,270.59 from taxpayers over six years, $36,270.59 as her share, earning $707.57 monthly as part of his pay. The column mixes other Washington quirks and notes on senators and appointments.
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Washington
Drew Pearson
Ernest Bramblett
Pacific Grove
Calif
Bramblett
FBI
Mouse Agriculture Committee
Quick Knowledge Grab Bag and This Week’s Trivia
A collage of trivia puzzles and biographical blurbs asking about the summer solstice, a nickname for Farmer George, a grass-eating figure in the Bible, the Scopes trial Chicago lawyer, and the meaning of multi. Includes birthday notices for Anna Margarete Gerell and Adam Andrew McConnell, plus a reference section on gyrate definitions and a daily “It Happened Today” list. Ends with names and quiz hints about historical figures and a horoscope-style future note.
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George
John Thomas Scope
Tennessee
Chicago
Scopes
Anna Margarete Gerell
Adam Andrew McConnell
Trish
North Shore Girl Emerges Amid Wealth and Decline
The North Shore, Long Island’s affluent belt, is described as the nation’s wealth hub with hundreds of mansions, private racecourses, and elite clubs. Many estates from Oak Point to Oyster Bay are now repurposed or abandoned, with former magnates like J P Morgan and Clarence Mackay symbolizing a bygone flamboyant era.
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Mel Helter
New York
North Shore
Long Island
Mannatan
Mz Island
America
Newp Tuxedo Park
Grosse Pointe
Walter
Chrysler
Kings Point
United. States
Merchant Marine Academy
Winfield Hell
Frank W. Woolworth
Reynolds Metal
Glengariff Nursing Home
Frderick Pratt
The
Swan
Arthur Williams
Glenwood Landing
William Robertson Coe
Osculator
Lenny Whitney
Oyster Bay
Long Island Technical and Agricultural Institute
Matinecock Point
J. P. Morgan
East Island
Glen Cove
Morgan
Glenve
Tri-Cities May Headlines From Five Years Ago
May weather ranged from 58 to 85 degrees with an extreme 32 degree reading on May 5. Obscure local items include Perry man and Robert Clayton Lanier wedding at First Methodist Church in Austin, Frank Braswell elected Tri-Cities Lions Club president, Miss Sylvia Stern awarded status in a war contest by Lass-O at Texas State College for Women.
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Republican
Acheson
Tri-Cities
Constance Lovice
Perryman
Robert Clayton “Lanier
First Methodist Church
Austin
Frank Braswell
Lyons Den extracts on industry figures and social scenes
A fragment notes Charles E Wilson of Columbia University at a conference in Arden New York. It mentions IBM leadership quotes about women executives, Lyndon, and various Hollywood figures and events from a Time magazine project, with references to Dexter, Mesta, Conte, Hampton, and Blondell, plus social gatherings at Sardi's. The piece blends politics, business, and entertainment trivia through unnamed dates and scattered anecdotes.
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Charles E
Wilson
American Assembly
Columbia
Univerity Arden
New York
Cnustics
Helen Ovetta
Hobby
Anne O'Hare Monsiy
Richard Conte
Tens Williams
Turner Cutty
Sardi’s
New York Times
Hollywood
Tt Pony
Success Secrets on Fear and Business Confidence
A readable excerpt discusses overcoming fear of others as a key to success. It argues people fear others less than we imagine, noting executives like Archie Hunter started small and built upward. The piece encourages facing people directly, treating customers and colleagues as ordinary, and building ease through direct engagement.
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Estern Union
Dallaz
Texas
Archie Tel
Persealé
Ales
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Stimpson
Marvin Jones
Amacillo
U. S. Court of Appeals
Joe O’mahoney
Statesman
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Lansford
Pat
Tom McCall
Oliver Bolton
Ohio
Frances Bolton
Cleveland Heights
Tidelands
Ecton
Montana
Watkins
Utah
Malone
Nevada
Ben Whitehurst
Wlrich
Long Beach
Whitehurst
Tidel
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Salem
Mass
Thomas Hardy
French Commission For National Liberation
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Africa
Italy
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Infantry
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Flans
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Middle Pacific
Hawaiian Department
Joint Task Force 7
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Leland Stanford University
Pasadena Community Theater
Front Page
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Americana
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Captain Eddie
Martin Kane
King George III of
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Nebuchadnezzar
Daniel
Clarence Darrow
John E. Hut
Lloyd Nolen
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Olice
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Locust’ Valley
Doris Duke
Europe
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Saint - Basil
Gold Coast
Harrison Williams
Bayville
Wheatley
Edwin D. Morgan
Westbury
Harbor Hill
Clarence Mackay
Sun
Lyons
Ny Leonard
Charles Lindbergh
Ihe
Time Magazine
Lucille Ball
Paul Gregory
Boyer-Laughton-Hardwické-Moorhead Seber
Tyrone Power
Reymond
Joh Brown
Anney
Dewey
Florence’ Shientag
Cone
Hnah
Usband
Bob Woodruff
Coca Cola
Louis Marx
Robert Vogeler
Stalin
Priea
Peekskill Military Academy
Lionel Hampton
Apollo Theater
Harlem
Milton
Sandra
Lady
Berle
Morocca
Mesta
Incidenah
Eisenhowers
Mamie Eisenhower
Husband
Perle
Margaret Troms
Friens
Tohnnie Ray
Charles Morrison
Fell Me Rey Records
Gogi
Kay
Bernard M. Ba
Gan
Mantthew Ridgwar
Rider Banich
Tom Meany
Yankees
Dax Bing
Bock
U.S
Bruno Schat
King Committee
Jack B. Yeats
Brollet
W .B. Ye
Joan Blondell
Mise Blordell
C. Aubrey Ee
Edgar Hoover
Elmer Wheel
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