That Highway to Panama Promises a Pan American Road
Engineers say the Pan American highway from Laredo Texas to Panama City could open in five years with funding. A detailed report will go to Congress this fall outlining needed money. The project could transform US Latin American relations by enabling a steady flow of car tourists and cross cultural exchange.
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Laredo
Texas
Panama City
Congress
United States
Canada
Rio Grande
Caribbean
Mexico
Central America
The Luxurious $2,000,000 Prison for Women
A New York City prison opened with a chapel for Catholics Jews and Protestants a hospital with a psychiatrist a modern laundry and cells with running water mirrors and shower baths. The piece argues this is basic decency and a standard all prisons should meet for men and women.
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New York City
Auto Tax Opinion Reflects Compromise On Car Costs
The House approved a 3 percent auto tax seen as better than a defeated general sales tax. Supporters call it fair since autos are nearly a necessity for many, while critics fear burden on manufacturers. The piece argues affluence holders can bear a higher price for new cars.
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House of Representatives
Strange Comfort In Schmeling Vote Across Germany
In a national election Germany gathered 600 citizens who backed Max Schmeling for president, a move seen as surprising given the heavyweight champion’s American fame. The piece notes the comparison to U S voters and comments on global voting quirks amid one of Germany’s most momentous elections.
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Max Schmeling
United States
Germany
Schmeling
von Hindenburg
Bright Spots in Today's Business
United Press reports Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. set a 1931 tonnage record with sales up 7.2 percent and 6,000 more employees than in 1929. B F Goodrich first line tires sales in January February ahead by about 26 percent. Dun & Co notes pending automobile industry improvement. Libbey Owens Ford shipments in Q1 1932 more than double 1951 three quarters. Otis Elevator wins orders for four escalators worth 150000 from Philadelphia department of city transit.
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United Press New York
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Akron, O
B. F. Goodrich Co
Toledo, O
Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Co
Philadelphia
Otis Elevator Co
Department of City Transit
Washington school announces teachers for next year
The 1997 notice lists Superintendent T. B. Hartley, principal G. W. Kimbell, and names for subjects and grades including Gladys I. Thompson English, Ruth C. Andrews history, Carrie E Minich music, Marion Halladay drawing, Mary J. Burke clerk, and multiple grade teachers such as Katherine L. O’Grady 8th grade and Anna Wentz 6th grade, among others.
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Washington
T. B. Hartley
F. W. Hanft
G. W. Kimbell
H. W. Jones
Gladys I. Thompson
Mahlum
Ruth C. Andrews
Frances Newman Dial
Carrie E Minich
Marion Halladay
Mary J. Burke
Kahterine L. O'Grady
Brainerd High junior class hosts successful Sunday ball
The Brainerd high school juniors held a well attended ball at Walker's hall honoring the seniors with a grand march as music by the school orchestra. The piece featured Misses Ofie Drexler Ray Whitford Irma Parler Hazel Treglaway and others.
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Walker’s Hall
Brainerd High School
Ofie Drexler
Ray Whitford
Irma Parler
Hazel Treglawny
A. Mark
South 6Th Street
A. Farrar
Mr. Farrar
Secret Marriage and Sunlit Teatime in Long Island
Ellen, a beautiful 20 year old dancer, marries Larry Harrowgate, loaned to a rich family as part of a forbidden union. The meeting with Larry’s mother at a formal tea at a Long Island home signals a fragile, hopeful start while hidden threats and a blackmail letter loom over their fragile happiness.
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Ellen Rossiter
Larry Harrowgate
Barclay
Earelay
Seardal
Leda Grayson
Ielly E'len
Barelay
Long Island
Ellen
Fermin Shecoca
Dreamland
Larry
Norein
Carelay
Fergus
City
Molly
Mike
Social
Myra
Calico
Jarry
Mother
Park Avenue
Ungate
Paris
Tarry
Mrs. Harrongue
Filen
Mrs. Narrow Rate
Graciou
Larrys
Mrs. Harrowgate
Larrowgate
Pet
Hiten
Our City Charter Turns 24 Years Old
The piece recalls the 1908 charter adopted by residents now on the sidelines while a new, younger group has entered public affairs over 24 years. It notes nostalgia, shifting perspectives, and renewed civic duty as a perspective broadens.
Macaroni Salads and Brainerd Charter Reforms
The excerpt outlines macaroni salad recipes and serving ideas including Ham and Egg versions with olives and cabbage as bed greens. It also reflects on Brainerd’s charter history, noting 1908 reforms, utility upgrades, park concerns, and the city aging to sixty years.
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Panama
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Rainer
Sbarrs
Maine
Mark
Messrs
George Abbott
Morris Kafka
Henry Roscoe
Carl Olson
Rose Turcotte
Iullen Secor
South America
Peru
Ays Sid
Vargus
Brooklyn Dar
Wien
Eilen
Our
Sister Mary’s
Ater & Light Board
Brainerd
Aftre
Bluebird
Gore
Siva Ey
Tony
Hall
8Th Ave
N. E
Lundborg
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