Florida Extends Nation's Editors Hospitality Tour
Editors and publishers from across the nation attended the National Editorial association convention in Jacksonville. Florida hosted a seven day all expense tour across the state including Gainesville Silver Springs Cypress Gardens and Miami with banquets and receptions. The event marked the first Florida convention in 20 years and featured trips to St. Augustine Bok Tower and Everglades among other sights.
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Western Newspaper Union
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
National Editorial Association
Florida Press Association
John H. Perry
Jacksonville Journal
WJHP
Washington News
H. K. Baukhage
Jacksonville Beach
St. Augustine
Old Fort Marion
University of Florida
Gainesville
Silver Springs
Ocala
Ross Allen Rattlesnakes
Stote
Leesburg
San Lando Springs
Orlando
Central Florida
Lake Wales
Waverly
Cypress Gardens
Winter Haven
Lakeland
Plant City
Nathan
Mayo
St. Petersburg
Times
Independent
Peerless Pinellas
Dupree Gardens
Tampa
McDillfield
Southeastern Army Air Base
Tampa Tribune
Bradenton
Sarasota
Punta Gorda
Ft. Myers
Chamber of Commerce
Everglades
Tamiami Trail
Miami
Royal Palm Club
Greater
Beach
Coral Gables
Pan American International Airport
South America
Cuba
Hollywood Beach
United States Sugar Corporation
Clewiston
Lake Okeechobee
West Palm Beach
Melbourne
Cocoa
Titusville
New Smyrna
Daytona Beach
Farmer Dans
Eleanor Roosevelt backs compulsory service for girls
First Lady proposes a year of compulsory service for girls as part of a broader home defense plan. She envisions participation in communities hospitals home economics schools farm management and optional programs with equal pay and subsistence to boys, while stressing differentiated training.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
First Lady
The
Ladies Home Journal
Roosevelt
National Youth Administration
College Students Speech on Conscription Effect
Dr. Shirley A. Hamlin of Northwestern University warns the growing reach of the draft act will reshape higher education. He says students may complete four-year degrees faster or shorten study to beat conscription before age 21, with deferments ending July 1 complicating enrollment forecasts.
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Evanston
Ill
Shirley A. Hamlin
Northwestern University
Hamlin
Nation's Attitude on War Puzzle to U. S. Officials
The piece surveys Washington views on entering World War II, noting many Americans remain opposed to belligerency while some leaders expect gradual steps toward conflict. It cites a diplomat's observation and Senator Barkley's stance on convoy policies amid the era's tensions. It highlights government wildlife mobilization to defend farms and secure game through AAA programs, linking rural cooperation with national defense.
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WNU
H Street
Washington, D. C
Washington
Great West
Wide
Prairies
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cripple Creek
Hollywood
Potomac
Father of Waters
Great Plains
Rockies
Big Chief
White Tepee
Gallup
America
Goethe
Oras
East
United States
Germany
Greenland
Senate
Barkley
Tobey
Lonely Glen
Department of Agriculture
AAA
Springtime in Washington: Squirrels, Bookmobiles, and a New Band
The scene in the capital includes a cheerful squirrel beside Lafayette's statue, a newsboy shouting Balkans headlines, and a federal building facade. A couple’s Easter mood shifts to a new platinum ring as cherry blossoms bloom. Red-painted brick houses stand between mansions, while bookmobiles expand traveling library service nationwide, with Florence Kerr explaining WPA programs.
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Capital
General Lafayette
Balkans
St. Matthew's Cathedral
Washington
Sixteenth
WPA
Florence Kerr
April wars marked in U S history
Bankhage notes that the United States has never declared war in any month except April with exceptions. The list includes the Revolution on April 19, 1775 the War of 1812 on June 18 1812 the War With Mexico on April 25 1646 the Civil War on April 15 1861 the War With Spain on April 21 1898 and World War I on April 6 1917.
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United States
Mexico
Spain
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McKee Jungle Gardens
Vero Beach
Ate Ot A Economics
Tome d Oceanant of Agriculture
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National Farm
Home Hour
Defense
Bankhage
Daniel F. O’brien
Massachusetts Avenue
Hancock
Harvard Bazar
Cambridge
Edward J. Donahue
Massachusetts Ave
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IRCH
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Mr. Business Man
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C., Inc
Chas. H. Fisher & CO
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J. Frank Facey
Prospect Street
Clark & Reid CO
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