Diary notes from the 1939 New York World's Fair field trip
Mary and friends tour Flushing Meadows with tight budget, detailing costs for meals rides and exhibits. They describe the parachute jump, cow milking show, and multiple pavilions while noting expenses and impressions from the day.
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York
Mary
Flushing Meadows
Pat
Mr. Whalen
Evelyn Pangburn
New York
Jane Livengood
Salisbury
Hood College
Maryland
Evelyn
Family's Prestige Being Built Up By Courageous Son
Mary Manners reports on Paul Manners, son of a failed businessman, who overcomes a family stigma and earns respect with his determined efforts. A Dear Miss Manners column then discusses a young couple facing questions about marriage, advising open dating and space to ensure commitment.
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Paul
Congress Debates 214 Billion Lending Program Amid Pressure
The article critiques a 214 billion lending plan, arguing it masks debt and taxes, risks non repayment, and seeks to evade debt limits. It cites Senator Byrd condemning the scheme, notes RFC practices, and discusses Hatch bill implications for presidential politics and party patronage.
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Congress
Byrd
Virginia
RFC
Jesse Jones
Minneapolis tourism praised despite riot chatter
George H. Adams defends Minneapolis as a safe gateway for visitors noting only a small fraction of last week's unrest involved violence. He argues most tourists can enjoy the city without risk while mosquitoes remain the real deterrent for northern vacationers this summer.
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Minneapolis
Adams
Northland
Minnesota
Neck of the Woods
Mr. Adams
Hatch bill on political activity by federal employees
The text notes the President has not signed the Hatch bill restricting political activity by most federal employees. Observers expect a veto and note the measure argues against the third term movement. The piece reflects on the bill as a philosophical gesture.
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Capitol Hill
Bells Cry Out In Germany As Niemoeller Remains In Prison
Protest and religious tension surge as Pastor Niemoeller enters a third year in a concentration camp. Hitler and Stalin are criticized for targeting Christianity, while the author urges faithfulness and warns against pagan tyranny.
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Germany
Niemoeller
Nero
Gestapo
Hitler
Stalin
Dear Miss Manners Advice on a Teen Romance
A teen asks how to handle a boyfriend pressured to date a neighbor girl. Miss Manners says he lacks resolve if he lets parents choose his partner and urges the girl to date others until he asserts himself. The piece recalls the U S S Oregon’s 1898 voyage for the battle of Santiago.
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Miss Manners
U. S. S. Oregon
Santiago
North Pacific
Key West
Cape Horn
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