Hoover and senate clash over relief and war debt plans
President Hoover denounces congressional moves for cash bonus payments and a $500 million river and harbor bond issue as politics that deepen human misery. The Senate passes a drought relief fund and a public works bill, while House action funds unemployment relief and highway programs. World court protocols prompt debate on an extra session as Kellogg and Soederblom win Nobel prizes.
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House
Meuse fog mystery and Venezuela statue donation
A roundup of 1930s world news notes: questions about a fatal Meuse valley poison fog tragedy, Queen Elizabeth’s commission, and the unveiling in Caracas of Henry Clay’s marble statue gifted by the United States as a symbol of fraternity. Also cited are Navy manpower concerns, a new multi-ship construction plan, tax distribution by state, and the death of Senator Ellison Durant Overman.
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Paris
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Belgium
France
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Hen Clay
America
Simon Bolivar
New York
James R. Sheffield
Mexico
Sheffield
South America
Timothy and Timothy's Call in Acts 16
Lesson centers on Timothy's godly lineage and training by his mother and grandmother, his conversion reported by the brethren, and Paul’s decision to circumcise him to avoid offense. It covers Timothy's character traits courage faithfulness and his ministry as fellow missionary and Ephesian pastor, grounded in diligent Bible study.
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Paul
Lystra
Derbe
Jerusalem Council
Apostle
Ephesus
Philippians
Humility as a Vessel of Virtues in Adams’ View
A concise reflection on humility as more than a virtue, serving as a vessel that preserves other inner embers. It suggests humility empties itself through modest self estimation so Christ may fill it, drawing on Thomas Adams.
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Christ
Thomas Adams
Rosy sunset quote by George Macdonald on helping others
A reflective line quotes George Macdonald about working with God to touch lives. It praises the aim of adding a touch of beauty to the life of a man or woman and suggests a spiritual impact beyond personal effort.
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George Macdonald
Ancient American Civilizations Found in Lowry Ruin
Field Museum expedition led by Dr. Paul Martin uncovers three distinct ancient American cultures in Colorado's Lowry ruin. Two large kivas, one atop the other, reveal preserved wall paintings of religion and daily life dating back about 3,000 years. Artifacts from burial sites will join a new archaeology hall. paintings show geometric black and white designs and imagery of weather and clouds.
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Lowry
Colorado
Field Museum
Paul
Martin
Doctor Martin
Kiva
Phonograph Proposed for Swedish Elocution Teaching
Dr Nils Hanninger a counselor to Sweden's national board of education says elocution should be taught in Swedish schools using specially prepared phonograph records. He notes last summer the leading Swed- ing pupils were evaluated on speech and articulation.
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Rank B. Kellogg
Oslo
Norway
Haakon
Nathan Soederblom
Kellogg
Sinclair Lewis
Stockholm
Gustav of
Sweden
Nils Hanninger
National Board of Education
Swedish teachers to study phonetic spelling at Congress
Doctor Han ninger argues for engaged readers to record pronunciations for school use while Swedish authorities seek phonetic spelling. He notes spoken language often diverges from formal writing and will address these issues at the next congress of teachers in Swedish public schools.
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Doctor Hanninger
Britain’s Smallest Man Weighs 38 Pounds in Crowborough
The smallest living Englishman stands 2 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 38 pounds. He is 33 at his last birthday. Jack Russell Lambert of Crowborough says he fears nothing but dogs as they seem like lions to him.
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Britain
Jack Russell Lambert
Crowborough
When Planks Give Way Inquisitive Willie Pa
A sharp exchange hints at a political platform as a scaffold on which many politicians hang themselves, illustrating cynicism toward public figures and rhetoric.
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