Fragmentary Classified Notice From Daily Telegraph
A damaged OCR fragment from the Daily Telegraph of Bluefield Virginia West Virginia shows subscription and rate text. It mentions churches banks obituaries and republication rights but is incomplete and unreadable in key details. The fragment includes price references and contact prompts but lacks clear event or notice specifics.
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Fragmentary Bible Verse Line From II Samuel 22
Fragmentary OCR text cites II Samuel 22 32 asking who is a rock and who guards the Lord amid a glimmering line about glory and bursts, with likely religious period phrasing. The readable fragment lacks full context or event details.
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II Samuel
Miracle Congressmen Staggered by Defense Costs
The piece argues that lawmakers and taxpayers will bear national defense expenses, calling forty five billion debt a wake up moment. It cites William A Knudsen opposing New Deal spending and urges prudent oilers and measured reform before new schemes take effect.
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Congress
Congress Must Hold Ground In Summer War Powers
One speaker argues Congress should stay in Washington to oversee military actions and resist presidential overreach. He warns against expanding executive power and cites Charles Kent and Roosevelt era debates as context for unity on preparedness.
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Europe
Congress
Washington
Why Not Change Horses
Harvard economist W L Crum argues in Barron’s that Americans face two urgent decisions: first choosing leadership for the 1941 period, then defining the nation’s defense program. He says defense is crucial but leadership choice is the immediate issue as the country stands at the water’s edge ready to plunge in.
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America
W. L. Crum
Harvard University
Changing Horses in Midstream
A speaker warns that the American people must choose wisely as they face a risky journey ahead. He argues the nation is free to switch horses in midstream and has a duty to make a deliberate decision about doing so.
Political Pressure on Relief Voters and New Deal Attendance
Roosevelt condemns coercion of relief recipients for political ends and warns local officials to oppose such practices. A 1939 Senate committee report cites unjustified political activity around relief funds and notes ongoing unemployment and dependency on relief under the New Deal.
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Senate
Congress
It's A Humdinger of Election Law Critique and Tax Plans
The piece argues the primary election law is pernicious and weakens party responsibility. It claims it yields mediocrity in public officials and compares it to a school for election missteps. It warns that federal income tax increases could raise the number of taxpayers by over two million. It also asserts the Democratic national convention will align with the New Deal and favor Franklin D. Roosevelt to protect incumbents.
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West Virginia
Brooks
Washington
Chicago
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
State and National Editorial Comment on the Little Fellow
The Roane County Record reflects on the sacrifice of the small man in public schemes and questions how many little fellows would be willing to make such a sacrifice in the national commission context.
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Roane
Woman Evangelist Denies Comforts In Public Life
A woman evangelist declares she has never painted lips smoked a slang word worn a bathing suit had a date or kissed a man. The remark appears amid a Washington debate over propriety and public morals.
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Washington
Fragmented Editorial Snippets Surface in Papers
A garbled NOS form reads like a rhetoric note from Boston Herald and Portland Oregonian. It mentions a veteran professor of oratory and hints at social themes about suitors and civic issues. The text is incomplete and obscured by OCR errors.
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Boston Herald
Honorary Degrees For Nineteen Forty By H L
A satirical piece lists fictional honorary degrees awarded to public figures in 1940. It lampoons wartime attitudes and media habits, naming Alvin T inkle and Gideon P Bunnell among others, with snide remarks about radio, war coverage, and audience appeal.
Recalling a Schoolyard Fight and War Headlines
A speaker recalls a schoolyard where boys faced bullies and fought back as they grow into men. The piece juxtaposes this memory with a headline about a stock rally on Italian entrance to war and Mussolini’s remark that “the die is cast.” The fragment blends personal memory with era headlines and misheard phrases.
Diamond-Studded Bicycles Sparking Russell Spotlight
The piece describes Lill Russell's glamorous tours and a jeweled bicycle seen in newspapers, noting a fashionable display that draws envy and public attention. It mentions Lilian's routine with a gold machine and a diamond adorned vehicle as part of a glamorous cycling spectacle.
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Lill Russell
New York
Lilian
Brady
Lillian
Jim
Was & Gael Tees Eeebel
Column Right Describes Nazi Traffic Control On Highway
A fragment describes Nazi conduct of mechanized columns on a U S highway and notes neighboring editorial cleverness and public information aims. The passage uses garbled language but centers on control and observation during a Sunday event.
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U. S
Truck Mileage in U S Rises to About 10100 Miles
Motor trucks in this country average roughly 10 100 miles of travel each year according to recent data. The figure reflects annual distances driven by heavy vehicles across industries and regions.
Prejudice Quotes on Truth and Judgment
A compilation of aphorisms on prejudice and perception from various authors. It contrasts eye sight with heart judgment and warns that ignorance widens gaps to truth while prejudice can control belief and hinder progress.
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Zimmerman
Man About Manhattan The Pigeon Defense Craze
A one handed marksman named Babb operates from Glendale California and LaGuardia New York buying and selling old planes. He says 98 of 100 shots are possible and headlines a discussion on gun use while noting pigeon defense displays.
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Hollywood Screen Life Make Em Shorter Messes and Win
A fragmented Hollywood column notes market talk about restricting or dropping B pictures to focus on A productions. It mentions stars William Powell and Myrna Loy in I Love You and references Peter Lorre as a bright spot.
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William Powell
Myrna Loy
Propaganda Church Seen As Advocacy Or Ore Of Interest
Fragmented text argues about a propaganda church or group overseeing fallen ideals, describing its role as either advocacy of interests or a resource perceived as ore, reflecting vague critique and ambiguous purpose. The readable portion hints at critique of organizational function and influence.
Saaree Creativity Featured in Local Housing Drive
A fragment hints at a local housing program titled Percentage So Saaree, showcasing community creativity in percent based housing initiatives. Details are incomplete, but the item points to an urban planning effort involving residents and local agencies.
Knudsen And Stettinius Start In Washington Power Roles
Washington observers note Knudsen and Stettinius upset norms as they begin work in government industry leadership. Stettinius arrives early for his first day at 7:30 a.m. and continues the habit, while Knudsen promptly responds in writing to a House Appropriations request on a large defense bill.
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Washington
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Stettinius
Congressional Committee
Knudsen
House Appropriations Committee
War Department
Business leaders push reform in new administration
The piece describes minor swelling of reform efforts under a new setup. Harry Hopkins drives confidence with business leaders, aiming to mobilize industry through the defense councilors. An early action raises tank output from two daily to higher capacity via Republic Steel plant upgrades and furnace reopening.
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Harry Hopkins
Commerce
Hopkins
Stettinius
Knudsen
Defense
Republic Steel
Corcoran-Ickes Group Pushes Grid System Revival
The Corcoran-Ickes group is pressing to revive their government grid proposal as defense power planning intensifies. They were previously blocked when the labor balance in the Stettinius war industries advisory council report was questioned and stalled at the president's desk.
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Corcoran-Ickes Group
Stettinius War Industries Advisory Council
Secret plans overtaken by defense council at War Department wing
The Stettinius-Knudsen group grew rapidly and was taken over by the defense council which now employs 70 to 80 people and adds staff daily. The organization expanded from cramped quarters to occupy the munitions wing of the War Department.
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Stettinius-Knudsen Group
Defense Council
War Department
Roosevelt Appointed Commission Faces Authority Questions
Critics say the Roosevelt commission lacks clear authority as Knudsen Stettinius backed by Hopkins proceed. Their true power will be tested when they confront Hopkins and seek presidential clarity on their mandate. Early efforts show proactive action.
Roosevelt misused word sparks diction debate
A reader letter quotes a World-Herald remark praising Roosevelt yet mocking the phrase dis comboborate. The letter argues for plain American diction and notes a supposed misstep by the president in a government defense program article.
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Reed
Sales
Roosevelt
Omaha World-Herald
Fanatic Described as Highly Enthusiastic Person
A fanatic is defined as a person with intense enthusiasm for a subject that others may not share. Washington Post discusses the concept as a psychological or social phenomenon.
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Washington Post
The Soul's Windows in a Poem Image
A fragmentary verse invites the soul to open to beauty and truth. It urges listening to wordless music of stars and the voice of Nature, letting light pour through windows as broad and high as divinity.
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Cancion
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