The G men chase kidnapers in a vow to justice
A booster of federal agents pledges that the kidnapers will be caught, citing famous outlaws like Dillinger and Bonnie Parker as examples of criminals who met swift fates. The piece lauds G men as relentless, capable, and dedicated to pursuing major criminals until capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillinger
Chicago
Mace
Nelson
Ile
Clyde Barrow
Bonnie Parker
Weyerhaeuser
News Behind the News on press agents in 1938
Washington reports denounce the new deal press agent system as a public relations octopus. The piece critiques propaganda from the Bureau of National Parks and the federal press corps, cites handouts about Tillie and Bertie, and questions censorship and timing of bonus debates and other measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Malton
Washington
New Deal
Bureau of National Parks
Interior Department
Prio
Ealing
Thia
Woll
Tile
Gort
Tillie
Bertle
Mount Ranior National Pak
Federal Communications Commission
Commission
Huey Long
Bluefield News Roundup Sees Leaders Reelected and Marriages
W G Baldwin of Bluefield is re elected president of the Association of Special Railroad Agents of the U S and Canada. J R Hunter and daughter Miss Carrie visit England. Lena Beavers and Hubert Baldwin wed in Bluefield. Rev T S Smyla begins duties at Welch Presbyterian. Ben Allif and Charles Spencer rescued from a cave at Bt Clair Crossing after three hours lost. Captain L D Mastin of Roanoke dies. Roby Brown ten struck by car and injured. Women’s Home Missions Society meets at Keystone. E Frank Surface moves family to Bluefield after purchasing local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Baldwin
Bluefield
Association of Special Railroad Agents
United States
Canada
J. R. Hunter
Carrie
England
Women’s Home Missions Society of
Tazewell
Keystone
E. Frank Surface
Christianshoro
Misa Lena Beavers
Hubert Baldwin
T. 8
Smylia
Welch Presbyterian Church
Ben Allff
Charles Spencer
Bt. Clair Crossing
L. D. Mastin
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western
Roby Brown
Frank Brown
Thomas Street
Ramsey seeks constitutional amendment on court power
The piece critiques Congressman Ramsey and his proposal to limit Supreme Court review of congressional acts. It argues that a majority opinion about public desire is unknowable and defends keeping the Constitution as a safeguard rather than turning it into political fodder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Congressman Ramsey
United States
Supreme Court
West Virginia
Ramsey
Republicans And NRA in the presidential race
The piece argues Republicans split on the National Industrial Recovery Act during the New Deal era with some voting for it and others opposing it. It states Democrats bear responsibility for the act, and the party in power faces blame, while Republicans who supported it do not share the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
Manhunt for Weyerhaeuser Kidnappers Grows Nationwide
Federal, state, and city officers pursue the Tacoma kidnapping suspects in one of historys most notable manhunts. Highspeed cars, a 98 mph sighting, and a sprawling search area test the efficient force against criminals who have shown errors in their scheme. The ransom was paid and the child unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Weyerhaeuser
Tacoma
Wash
Weyerhaeuser
The Higher The Fewer Say The Hamilton Institute
The Hamilton Institute argues that crop curtailment has raised prices but a larger 1935 harvest could lower farm and manufactured goods prices. Lower raw materials may boost wages and purchasing power, expanding demand and jobs. A bigger harvest could spur business growth despite prerecession scarcity policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
Alexander Hamilton Institute
Tle
Institute
Ambulance At Crag Sparks Debate In Roanoke County
The Salem Times-Register warns drunken drivers haunt Roanoke county roads and recounts an old Wittesstown tale. A high bluff at Wittestown caused many maimings leading to an ambulance stationed below. A fence at the top was proposed to save lives though called a fanatic by Wittesstown Times, yet the danger persists as bodies are still hauled to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Times-Register
Roanoke County
Witlesstown
Wittesstown Times
Worth Thinking About Constitutional Amendment Prospects
The piece argues that changing the constitution is unlikely and self serving. It notes only twelve of about 3,400 proposed amendments have been ratified in 144 years, with one repealing another.
What Does Little Birdie Say
A childlike verse repeated about a little bird and a baby eager to rise and fly. The rhyme uses simple diction and rhymes, concluding with the idea that with a little longer rest both bird and baby will fly away. Likely attributed to Alfred Tennyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie
Afred Tennyaon
The Dionne Quintuplets and the Tax Man
A comic panel shows the Dionne quintuplets facing an income tax agent. The scene features the five girls giving quirky, childlike answers while parents attempt to aid and interpret the questions. The tax official awkwardly questions each child about income and filing, while the quints demand a lollipop as incentive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NOOME
Dionne
Canada
Papa Dionne
Mamma Dionne
Lea
Marie
Jorges
Cecile
Christopher Ormond
Duce Orders Detachment of Italian Flame Throwers
A 100 man Italian flame thrower detachment left Civitavecchia to introduce the latest armaments into East Africa. The unit carries equipment to spray flame 50 to 600 meters, aiming to bolster defensive and offensive capabilities. The weapon, first used by Germany in World War I, proved effective defensively but dangerous to operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civitavecchia
Italy
East Africa
Today Means to You On Your June 7 Birthday
Mary Blake outlines your birthday date June 7 with specific heat and danger periods and advises tact in speech. She notes business influences outside the office may boost productivity, and social affairs may prosper with restrained spending. Marriage, children, and vocations in teaching, music, clerical work, and drama are highlighted, with emphasis on intelligence, prudence, and clear instruction to avoid misunderstandings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tle
Wall Ag
Anna
Throwing The Harpoon And Other Oddities
A garbled collection of misprints and scattered names from a 1920s style column mentions new laws about cheese service in Wisconsin restaurants, a defiant slogan about men and mice, and various odd vignettes. It references Renee Virginia, a doctor, an almost nude actress with a white horse, Al Smith, a blue eagle, and Bela Lugoal amid a jumble of observed moments and misheard phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Renee Virginia Laborer
New York City
Ja & Novelty
Hollywood merger stirs talk of Fox and Twentieth Century
Hollywood buzz centers on the proposed joining of Fox Film and Twentieth Century, sparking questions about Zanuck Sheahan and Schenck. Observers weigh business aims to cut overhead and fate of United Artists founded by Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and Charlie Chaplin, with Goldwyn planning a six‑film year and Schenck and Zanuck leading the new combined effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard Keavy
Hollywood
Fox Film
Twentieth Century
Zanuck
Sheahan
Schenck
Mary ‘N’ Doug
Gold
United Artista Corporation
Twentieth
United Artiste
Mary Pickford
Douglas Fairbanks
Charlie Chaplin
Samuel Goldwyn
United
Zarnuctk-Schenck
United Artists
Miss Pickford
Abe Pnge
Chaplin
Paulette Goddani
Goldwyn
Foa
Winfield R. Sheehan
Darryl Zanuck
Joseph ™. Schenck
Fox
A Book A Day By Bruce Catton
Review notes Bruce Catton’s A Book A Day on American politics seen through populist leaders outside two parties. It profiles Long Coughlin Townsend La Follette Nye Wheeler Olson and Elbertson? It argues reform demands shape FDR’s path more than fearing fascism. Simon and Schuster price two dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Deal Informa
Washington
Senator Long
Father Coughan
Dr. Townsend
Aa LaFollette
Nya
Wheeler
Olson
Elbo
Roosevelt
Simon and Schuster
Roosevelt Addresses NRA Fallout With Cautious Clarity
Washington's Roosevelt faced reporters with grave candor on the NRA ruling and its impact on New Deal programs. He signaled careful, long-term consequences and hinted at potential legislative steps, urging public understanding while weighing a possible education drive ahead of any reform agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
New Deal
NAA
White House
NRA
Congress
Meanderings on Britain’s scene influence on American vaudeville
London society chatter notes the Buy British craze shaping show business and fashion, with Duke and Duchess of Kent touring in an American car and Helen Wills expected for Wimbledon. Rich Americans in London, salons and hotels, plus a flood of social names and rumors across nightspots, theaters, and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke and Duchess of Kent
Helen Wills
Wimbledon
Manville Gould
Grosvenor House
Mussolini
Contessa Edda Clane
New York
Bond Street
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
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News Behind the News
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Objectire
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Political Science Quarterly
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NRA Consumers’ Advisory Board
Chicago University
Harrison
Salem
Balem
W. Va
Salem College
William L. Stridger
Coply Square Methodist Episcopal Church
Boston
Mage
Earth
Heegu
The
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
TODAT
Republicans
H. L. Phillips
Mtes
Mamma Dior
Yvonne
Gaga
Mama Dionne
Annette
Liagen
Mamma Dienne
Emilia
Emilie
Pape Dionne
Duce
Mary Blake
Elijah Hedding
Alfred Pleaganton
FR. R
John A. Darling
John Satterfield
John F. Goucher
Cleryman
Susan B. Blow
al Smith
Massachus Imeda
Bela Lugoal
Screen Lite
Bruce Catton
Kirk Simpson
Anden
Columniata
Whatnot
Fourth Estate
Deak
Paul Harrison
Wales
Derat
Michael Arlen Ia
Duke of Norfolk
Duke of
Earl of Macduff
Edwina Booth
Africa
Hero
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Gertrude Blein
Bam Goldwyn
Miriam Hope
Gerald Lambert
Lawrance
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