Failure of Public Railroad Ownership in Canada
F. G. R. Gordon criticizes government ownership of railways in the National Republic. He cites Canada's Intercolonial and national lines, reporting massive deficits, rising debt from 1914 to 1939, and tax losses totaling hundreds of millions, arguing socialized railways fail.
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F. G. R. Gordon
National Republic
Canada
Mr. Gordon
Dominion
Dominion of Canada
Intercolonial Railway
Prince Edward Island
United States
Canadian National Railways
National Railway System of Canada
Senator McCarran: A Forthright Nevada Democrat
Senator Patrick A. McCarran of Nevada is described as a dyed in the wool Democrat who speaks plainly on the senate floor and in interviews. He defends his views against New Deal policies and recently addressed about 1,000 post office clerks and letter carriers in Chicago’s Palmer House.
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Patrick A. McCarran
Nevada
Senate
New Deal
New Dealers
Brain Trusters
McCarran
Palmer House
Chicago
Hoover
Frank Knox
Vandenberg
Michigan
Landon
Kansas
Dickinson
Iowa
NRA
Roosevelt New Deal Splitter Seen By Nevada Senator
Nevada Senator McCarran warns of a constitutional threat from New Deal measures, endorsing preservation of organic law over party lines. He praises the Supreme Court for voiding the National Industrial Recovery Act and predicts a fight within the Democratic party to defend constitutional government.
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McCarran
Supreme Court
Nevada Statesman
NRA
Congress
High Court
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Brain Trusters
Democratic Party
Dust Storms and Weather Linked by Cambridge Astronomer
Dr Harlan True Stetson of Cambridge, Mass argues that western dust storms lift particles that dim the sun and cool May weather across large parts of the United States. He notes volcanic dust can persist for years and speculates that Earth may enter a cosmic dust cloud like the Horse's Head nebula, potentially triggering glacial returns.
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Harlan True Stetson
Cambridge
Mass
West
Middle West
United States
Middles
Stetson
Space
Earth
Why Not Free Enterprise No NRA Plan
Opinion argues the NRA rush through Congress is a failed, unworkable stop-gap that harms American enterprise. It contends freedom for business would drive growth, criticizing obstinacy and political aid from a second failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NRA
Congress
Night When the time comes for me to die
Poem in which the speaker seeks eternal forgetfulness after death, asking God to erase memory of the world and past desires. He reflects on a life of love and toil, wishing for a land where all things are forgotten and no further purging is needed. The poem closes with a desire for eternal calm beyond earthly attachments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Monument
Pocahontas Pharmacal sale and local marriages noted
Thirty years ago today George H Landon and Floyd Black bought Pocahontas Pharmacal. Miss Katie Violet Jackson wed W. W. Page at Vivian. Rane S Witten and Edward Wagner returned home to Graham from Emory and Henry College where they had been students.
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George H. and
George 8
Landon
Floyd Black
Pocahontas Pharmacal Company
Katie Violet Jackson
W. W. Page
Vivian
Rane S. Witten
Edward Wagner
Graham
Emory and Henry College
Graham High School names J. J. Lincoln principal
Wakefield Va. resident J. J. Lincoln appointed principal of Graham High School. Tazewell County farmer R. J. Kidd, a notable figure in the Clear Fork area, has died. Tip Top Mineral Springs opens for the season.
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J. J. Lincoln
Wakefield
Graham High School
R. J. Kidd
Clear Fork
Tazewell County
Tip Top
Obituary and wedding notes from Princeton and Stuart
Mrs. Clark J. Thomas died at her home in Princeton. The Salvation Army citadel was dedicated, Miss Lucille Martin of Stuart Virginia and J P Gills of Bluefield were married.
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Clark J. Thomas
Princeton
Salvation Army Citadel
Lucille Martin
Stuart
J. P. Gills
Bluefield
Washington Bystander Weighs NRA Court Ruling Politics
Kirk Simpson analyses how GOP congressmen interpret the Supreme Court decision on the NRA. He notes their initial glee over constitutional vindication shifts to concern over campaign plans for 1936 and potential political risks if the ruling harms recovery or sparks deflation.
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Epublican
Congress
Supreme Court
NRA
New Deal Supporters Rally Over Court Challenge
Senate debates focus on Franklin Roosevelt wartime court ruling response and executive action. Senator Lewis of Illinois argues for immediate suspension of code enforcement as a remedy to dictatorship charges. NRA supporters reflect on the blue eagle as a morale booster despite disputed recovery impact.
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New Deal
High Court
Lewis
Illinois
Senate
Roosevelt
Land
NRA
Blue Eagle
English cinema heads and plans from Alexander Korda
In London, Alexander Korda discusses British cinema with English authors like Rudyard Kipling and H. G. Wells, plans for a mechanistic spectacle on flight, potential adaptations of Lawrence of Arabia works, and balancing British production with American influence. The piece notes Balcon’s remark on US-made films and outlines Korda’s cautious, project-focused approach.
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Korda
Rudyard Kipling
India
H. G. Wells
Wells
Lawrence of Arabia
Desert
Lawrence
Hollywood
Michael Balcon
Gaumont
America
David Copperfield
Alexander Korda
Cantor Mussolini joke sparks diplomatic frictions
Washington dispatch outlines a humorous mishap when Eddie Cantor's offhand suggestion of exchanging movie stars with Mussolini drew swift imperial interest. The state department opposed Hollywood participation and recalled the Rome attache. Hoover hints at a Middle West presidential candidate with hard money views. Dickinson emerges as a potential GOP challenger. A separate anecdote shows General Johnson blocked by an elevator rule, provoking a commotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eddie Cantor
Mussolini
Cantor
Rome
Hollywood
Throwing The Harpoon And The Roaring Thirties Echoes
A collage of opinion snippets cites business partnerships, wartime debt lessons, Mussolini’s Africa send, Ethiopian counter moves, and a radio priest at Soldier Field. References to French franc defense, court decisions on care, Mrs. Roosevelt abroad, and a cryptic transit of time wrap a restless public mood.
Johnson Promoted to Ambassador to China
President Roosevelt nominated Nelson T. Johnson of Oklahoma, the current minister to China, to be ambassador to China in the newly elevated post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt Theay
Nelson T. Johnson
Oklahoma
China
The Babe Ruth Letter on Baseball and Honor
A fan letter from Gus Q. Fann to H L Phillips laments organized baseball’s treatment of Babe Ruth. The writer recalls Ruth as a record breaker and beloved idol, arguing baseball should honor him rather than cast him out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Herman Ruth
Babe
Simon Legree
Gus. Q. Fann
Oversight on ironing days and shadows of the NRA
The fragment notes humorous lines about taxes and memory, Mentions Sarah Garratt, Mussolini with a black eye after a horse throw, and Washington keeping the NRA shadow. It also references the Normandie liner and Babe Ruth Judge Fuchs farewell party being blocked by the French Line from Boston.
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Sarah, Garratt
Mussolini
Normandie
Boston
Fuchs
What Today Means to You June 8 Birthday Outlook
June 8 birthday insights warn of social risk and spending temptations. Advice covers negotiations, politeness, and family influence, suggesting social, educational, and charitable work as favorable paths. Notables born June 8 include Betts, Wickliffe, Humphreys, Bowles, Meredith, and Sully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel R. Betts
Charles A. Wickliffe
Hector Humphreys
Samuel Bowles
William M. Meredith
Thomas Sully
Hartford man saves court cost by hitchhiking to Bridgeport
Edward P. Hayes of Hartford faced speeding charges in Bridgeport. He traveled nearly 50 miles to save money, telling the court he had only ten dollars. The judge offered to split it with him, remarking on the small amount Hayes could pay.
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West Virginia
West Viewila
Bridgeport
Conn
Edward P. Hayes
Hartford
Trinity Methodist Church announces Laymen's Day service
The Rev E B Wiley pastor announces Sunday School 9 30 James S Kable superintendent Laymen's Day 11 with address by N Clarence Smith trial justice of Taze well county Senior Epworth league 7 with Miss Anna Wayland Evening service 8 sermon topic Proofs That Convince Tuesday 7 45 Sunday School Workers council Wednesday 8 prayer service Marmon Moose hall South Mercer Street Sunday School 10 Elder W H Blunck and Elder Paul H Martin in charge Regular Sunday evening preaching 6 0 public invited no collections taken missionary offering 130 Junior church 11 leaders Mrs H Montgomery Mrs L A Thomas morning worship and communion 11 sermon by minister special music by choir C Ey 6 45 evening worship 7 45 special song service public invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist
E. BE. Wiley
James S. Kable
N. Clarence Smith
Tazewell County
Epworth League
Anna Wayland
Marmon Moose Hall
South
Mercer Street
W. H. Blunck
Paul H. Martin
H. Montgomery
L. A. Thomas
C. Ey
First Nazarene Church Mercer and Bedford Streets
The Rev. Marvin L. Brown presides with Sunday Bible school at 9 45 led by W R Burnopp. Worship at 10 45 includes special singing by Mr and Mrs Frazier and a sermon. Evening N Y P S at o clock with evangelistic service at 745 and prayer and parade service on Wednesday at 745.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Nazarene
Pastor Clarence F. Lundy Preaches in Three Churches
The Rock-Spanishburg pastor will speak Sunday at Spanishburg 11 a.m. on The Christian Challenge. Kegley hosts 3 p.m. Brush Fork 7:30 p.m. The Rock church choir provides special music at Spanishburg and Kegley, with Robert Lundy performing a violin solo at Brush Fork.
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Rock-Spanishburg
Clarence F. Lundy
Spanishburg
Kegley
Brush Fork
Rock Church
Robert Lundy
First Presbyterian Church Service Schedule
The Rev. Joe B. Overmyer pastors a Sunday school at 9:45 with J. E. Irwin and Russell Yarbrough as superintendents. Morning worship at 11 features "What Is God Like?" broadcast on WHIS. Evening service at 7:45 titled "God's Message For Today" with a 30 minute musical program. Wednesday prayer and praise at 7:45. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
Joe B. Overmyer
J. E. Irwin
Russell Yarbrough
WHIS
First Baptist Duhling and Mercer Streets Service
The Rev John B Hill field secretary of the Baptist Board of Missions and Education Richmond Va will speak at the 11 am service Sunday The pastor will speak at 745 pm Sunday school 930 am Young People 645 pm Monthly meeting of the board of deacons 730 pm Wednesday Vacation Bible school opens Monday morning 9 o clock Beginners Primary Junior and Intermediates Parents urged to have children attend
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First Baptist
Young People's Day at College Avenue Baptist Church
Howard L Weeks pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 with C W Owen as superintendent. Sermon for youth titled How God Made a King. Evangelistic 745 pm service follows brief pastor sermon. Baptism to be administered after the service. B Y P U 630 pm and prayer meetings set midweek.
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College Avenue
Howard L. Weeks
C. W. Owen
Hamilton
CHRIST EPISCOPAL AND WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES
At Christ Episcopal corner Tazewell and Duhring streets the rector leads Bible class at 9:30 with morning worship and confirmation by Bishop Gravatt who will also visit Bramwell at 8:30 am and Princeton at 7:45 pm. Westminster Presbyterian at Washington and Albemarle hosts Bible school at 9:45 with divine service at 11 led by Rev. C G Gunn and evening service at 7:45 with sermons titled The Odour of the Ointment and Bethany Homes.
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Christ Episcopal
Tazewell
Duhring Streets
Jennings Wise Hobson
Bishop Gravatt
Gravatt
Bramwell
Princeton
Westminster Presbyterian
Washington and
Albemarle Streets
C. G. Gunn
Bible School
William L. Alley
Bethany Homes
Grace Methodist Church Announces Summer Prayer Meetings
Grace Methodist at Corner Thomas and Rogers Streets lists Sunday school 9 30 a m and services 11 a m 7 45 p m led by Dr Eugene H Cassidy. Senior and Hi leagues at 6 45 p m with Wednesday prayer at 7 45 p m shortened to thirty minutes for summer. Visitors welcome.
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Grace Methodist
Thomas and
Rogers Streets
Eugene H. Cassidy
First Christian Church Service Report at Bland Street
At 601 Bland Street Ben S. Johnson ministers the First Christian Church with C. S. Cheyney directing the Bible school. A Blue and Red contest drew 416 in attendance last Sunday. Children’s Day is planned for Sunday with a strong program by the committee.
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First Christian
Bland Street
Ben
S. Johnson
C. S. Cheyney
Stevenson Leads Services as Vacation Bible School Opens
Pastor M. A. Stevenson conducts Sunday services at 11 and 8 with sermons by the pastor. Sunday school begins at 9:30, Roy 8. Thompson serves as general superintendent. The second week of Vacation Bible School opens at 9 o'clock Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Stevenson
Roy
Sunday services at The Friendly Church announced
Corner of Mercer and Duhring streets hosts Sunday Bible school at 9 45 morning worship with confirmation and holy communion at 11. Evening worship with installation of Luther League officers and holy communion at 1745. Paul L Royer is pastor of The Friendly Church.
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Mercer and
Duhring Streets
Luther League
the Friendly Church
Paul L. Royer
Wayne Street Sunday School and Services Notice
Wayne Street announces Sunday school at 10 a m with W B Underwood superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m and 7 45 p m by pastor Rev B T Underwood. Young People's Society at 6 45 p m. Prayer service Wednesday at 7 45. Everyone welcome.
118 South Street Church Schedule
Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by C C Baly. Morning service at 11 with Rev W D McCraw. Young people's meeting 6 30 p m. Evening service 7 45. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 45. Young People's prayer Friday 7 45. You are invited to attend and bring friends.
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South Street
C. C. Baly
W. D. McCraw
Young People’s Meeting
Young People’s Prayer Meeting
God the Only Creator Sermon in Room 304 Bailey Building
Sunday school and sermon at 11 am discuss God as the sole Creator with Acts 15:18 Romans 11:33 34 36 and a passage from Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health on Spirit and creation. Wednesday evening meeting at 7 o'clock invites all attendees.
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Bailey Building
God
Mary Baker Eddy
Screen Life in Hollywood provides a peek at movie making
Hollywood figures like Lew Ayres and Mary Pickford appear in light anecdotes about film work and charity. Nelson Eddy jokes with director W S Van Dyke about stardom. Mary Pickford visits a day nursery and buys books for each child. rumores about the Baxter family spread but are clarified. Keye Luke comments on his casting and artistic approach.
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Hollywood
Lew Ayres
Lew
Ginger Rogers
Nelson Eddy
Marietta
Nelson
W. S. van Dyke
Van
Assistance League
Motion Picture
Mary Pickford
Mary
Warner Baxter
Baxter Mansion
Baxters
Mrs Ruth Curry Burns Hosts Twin Birthday Party
Ontario California guests attend a resort event honoring the fifth birthday of twins. Mrs Ruth Curry Burns invited more than 2 000 pairs of twins to the gathering near Ontario to celebrate the milestone.
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Ontario
Cal
Ruth Curry Burns
Here
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