Profligate Spending and the Prodigal Uncle Sam
A critical column condemns federal excess under the Roosevelt era, noting a $15.39 billion outlay in two years and an $8.09 billion deficit. It warns that continuous public spending could bankrupt the nation and calls for tax reform after elections. It also discusses naval power ambitions and the limits of arms races.
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Uncle Sam
Treasury
Congress
Democratic Congress
Unela Sam
Wantom Wakle
America
Inside Roosevelt’s NRA reshuffle and its clerks
Washington outlines the behind the scenes figures guiding Roosevelt's NRA reorganization. Neill leads personnel, with Leon Henderson absent from the post, while others like Berry and Marshall shape the review. Heat in Congress dulls legislating as vacation nears and a Guffey coal bill clash looms.
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Cononers
Tha Ecoronere
Neill
New York
NMA
Ald la Prentiss Coontey, & Contockert
Leon Marshall
Brookinga
NRA
Alan
United States Chamber of Vommerce
George Berry
Sidney Hiffman
Joby Lewis
Supreme Court
Lai
Measra
Phil Murray
Walton Hamilton
William Green
Charles Edison
Emily Newell Blair
Harwell Cheney
Roosevelt
Leon Henderson
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Henderson
Boundary line inquiry for Mee Dowell and Wyming counties
Thirty years ago today a court ordered an investigation of the Mee Dowell and Wyming counties boundary lines. The item lists local residents and events including bank convention travels, college graduation, a physician's death, marriages, a near drowning incident, a death in Virginia, and a Lions club presidency installation.
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MeeDowell
Wyming
W. B Fowler
J. & Morton
Graham
Richmond
Virginia Bankers Association
Philip Lilly
Misa Elgie Louisa Lilly
Huntington
Marshall College
Hull warns of vicious circle of armaments driving peace at risk
Secretary Hull warns graduates at Pennsylvania Military College that rising arms create a self sustaining cycle threatening peace and economic stability. He cites past naval races and weapon development, noting diplomats may guide policy toward altruism and global peace if leaders share the same mindset.
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Cordell Iull
Pennsylvania Military College
Tieve
Hull
Cordell Hull
Liull
Great Britain
Germany
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt Loses Invulnerability And Prestige
Loss of prestige follows a shift in public opinion after years of broad support for President Roosevelt. The piece argues correspondents exaggerated his charm, but a Supreme Court decision and ongoing attacks from Conservatives threaten his standing. It notes waning willingness to listen to fireside talks and warns against further attempts to appease the nation.
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Roosevelt
Nony
Moley
Frankfurter
Jekes
Wallace
Parley
White House
Washington
Mr. Roosevelt
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Invocation as Poets Beneath Stone Arches
Poem speaks of poets bending under stone arches to craft stories of passing men. Living thoughts unfold at dawn and dusk, transforming with time. The speaker asks the wind to reveal truth, urging the sun to shine on stubborn wood and hills above the sea. A plea for wisdom and awakening echoes through celestial and elemental imagery.
Four States Warn West Virginia on Truck Tags
Charleston report notes Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia and North Carolina warned WV if WV requires special permits for truck operators, a similar tag system would apply to WV operators. James P. Torney says the issue should be disclosed with Governor Kump. protests have been filed over annual permit costs.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
James P. Torney
Road Commission
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
North Carolina
Tierney
Ernest L. Bailey
Ciatter
Kump
Ncense
Rum Stores to Close on West Virginia Day
Charleston W Va June 1s Those who wish to drink West Virginia on her seventy second birthday June 20 must buy their square in advance The liquor control commission noted today that all stores will be closed on Thursday West Virginia day a total holiday under state law The state monopoly laws provide that liquor stores shall be closed on all legal holidays Sunday and election days
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Liquor Control Commission
The Once Over by H. L. Phillies in The American Scene
A humorous verse sketch lampoons Huey Long Roosevelt and college grads. It riffs on politics, business, Ford and GM, with jests about scholars, lawyers, and the press, weaving caricatures of public figures and topical targets.
Throwing The Harpoon Through The Harpoon To London
Fragmented OCR text mentions J P Morgan and a collection of minatures. It hints at a senate incident and a misconstrued meeting named grassy roots. References to Huey, filibusters, and a vague pay debt to society theme appear, with unclear context and several garbled phrases.
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London
J. P. Morgan Audiggue
What Today Means to You for June 19 Birthday
Astrological guidance notes a June 19 birthday showing strong social and organizational traits. It highlights tendencies toward generosity, charm, and leadership with possible success in teaching writing and sales, plus references to notable figures Lemuel Hopking and Charles W. Dabney among others.
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Bor
Das
Jong
Lemuel Hopking
Joseph BR. Shatfield
Charles ©. Everett
Charles W. Dabney
Herman KE. von Holst
William Henry Webb
Suns hornet Days book review by Bruce Catton
Bruce Catton surveys Suns hornet Days by Billsg Isely describing a pioneer home life told through a 93 year old Wichita resident who recounts Swiss grandmother memories, cheese making, quilting, candle and soap making, and Civil War perspectives. The Caxton Printer edition costs 2.
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Billsg Isely
Kanaus
Stella
Wichita
Mr. Isely
Pioneer Home
St. Joseph
Ata
Sybil Jason sings first number for Little Big Shot in Hollywood
In Hollywood Sybil Jason, just past four, sings her first number for Little Big Shot, marking her American singing debut. She previously sang and danced in England and South Africa, with nerves on display as she watches the orchestra and crew. Janet Gaynor and Henry Fonda rehearse on Fox back lot while props cook stew and corn on the cob for a scene.
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Ilvbrard Keavy
Sybil Jason
Aso
America
England
South Africa
Sybil
Lot
Fox
Janet Gaynor
Henry Fonda
Janet
Henry
Fondala
Hyan
Jack Benny
Madame Lehere
Sid Silvers
Sid
Adrian
Crawford
Garba
Shearer
Benny
Jack
Marshall observes 100th anniversary in Mandaville
Mandaville West Virginia June 18 John Marshall the U S Supreme Court justice praised as landmark in constitutional rulings was honored as Marshall county observed its hundred year anniversary Festivities drew residents from Glendale McMechen Cameron and nearby towns with addresses by former governor John J Cornwell now Baltimore Ohio railroad counsel and Claude L Smith state American Legion commander A 100 gun salute marked the county centennial as crowds heard speeches at Cameron McMechen and Moundaville highlighting Marshall’s legacy and NRA codes rulings
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Mandaville
W. Va
John Marshall
Supreme Court
Marshall County
Moundaviile
Glendale
McMechen
Cameron
West Virginia
John J. Cornwell
Baltimors and Ohio Railroad
Claude L. Smith
American Legion
Moundaville
Cornwell
Smith
Legion
United States Supreme Court
Voice
Marshall
Tornado Warning Tactics From Stephensville
In Stephensville Texas M L Hays recounts a tornado approach as he shouted scram and ferried his family into a car, escaping along a road while their home was wrecked. The wild scene shows improvised sheltering efforts amid disaster.
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Stephensville
Texas
M. L. Hays
Hays
A Washington Bystander: Humphrey Removal Questioned
The Supreme Court ruling on presidential authority to oust William B. Humphrey from the trade commission is limited in impact. His removal, now deemed illegal, occurred months before his death, and the long-term effects may spur Congress to build independent commissions with fixed terms.
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Uvtashington
Supreme Court
Wiliam B. Humphrey
Bas
Roosevelt
Congress
Congressing
Remoy
Humphrey
Pan
Independent Commission
White House
Commission
New Deal
Ex soldiers in Paris run hotels and firms in France
In New York scene writer Paul Harrison details American veterans establishing a thriving American network in Paris and Brittany. Ex-doughboys manage restaurants, bottling works, glove makers, tobacco, dairy and pastry trades. American Legion chapters aid veterans families and orphans while locals adopt English and humor fades.
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Paria
TNT Club
Aplericans
France
Cunningham
Kansas City
Prospette
Paris
John Cornwall
Maisons la Fitte
Irank
United States
Franklin Stafford
Hla
Brittany
George R. Full
Dartmouth
Btates
The
Racing Club of France
American Jockey Club
Haz
Allan H. Mur
Ales
Charles Lunel
Ite Chset
Police
Pershing Hall
Malleion
Rua
Pierre Charron
American ‘Legion
Tan
Lagton
Touris
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MIA
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Young Turks
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Minton
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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L. V. King
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Milas Clementing Vincent
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Henry Marry
Jim Harry
Brush Fork
Miss Wysong
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Harry
Mra
W. Hobinson
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Donald B. MacMillen
Arctic
Herbert D. May
Theoly
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Hrantec
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H. L. Phillies
Huey
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Thad
Dapple Gray
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Lester Rhodeside
Tha Eagle
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Lowden
Baya
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Henry Ford
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Huey Resente
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Bruce Catton
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Frank McHugh
Alan Jenkins
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