New Chief Justice Stone Portrayed As Homespun Leader
New York reports Harlan Fiske Stone soon to be chief justice of the United States. A journalist recalls his modest start, disciplined routine, early morning walks, and study in the Washington library. The jurist combines legal rigor with a passion for music and art, noted for a rugged, honest demeanor.
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Harlan Fiske Stone
United States
Lower Broadway
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South Lawn
White House
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Washington House
House Committee Approves Act To Defer Men Of 28
Washington AP reports the House Military Affairs Committee approved draft amendments to defer men reaching age 28 by July 1 from military service. It also empowers President Roosevelt to order production resumption at strike bound defense plants and to use armed forces to protect workers returning to work.
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Washington
House Military Affairs Committee
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Parade of Progress science exhibit opens at college
John Man, director, explains the Parade of Progress exhibition arriving for a four day run Wednesday through Sunday. Presented by a major automobile maker, the show focuses on science education rather than cars, aiming to boost resource use, research, industry understanding, and youth development toward careers in labs and machine shops.
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Cee College
Sun
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Firestone
Kettering
Madame Curie
Exploring Minds with Wiggam on Flattery and Tests
Wiggam discusses how women respond to flattery told to friends rather than to her. He cites psychology on intelligence tests showing they warn against pigeonholing and guide teachers to tailor tasks for pupil growth.
Can two homely cats have beautiful children
A reflective musing on heredity contrasts beauty and appearance across generations. The speaker recalls Indiana sisters deemed beautiful yet born to homely parents, noting heredity shapes traits while acknowledging exceptions. The piece ends with a provocative question about smoking in bed.
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Indiana
Dirain
U.S. Army Plans Massive Mojave Desert Anti Aircraft Range
The United States Army announces a large anti aircraft practice range to be built in the Mojave Desert in California. The project aims to expand training facilities and improve air defense readiness. Local officials will coordinate with federal agencies on site selection and environmental impact.
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United States Army
Mojave Desert
California
Germans to Move Propaganda Hub to Southern Republics
In Mexico City a combined British and US briefing expects Germany to shift propaganda and espionage activities south after closing its consulates in the United States. Officials note Mexican expropriation talk and German investments in Mexico, though warned of potential retaliation and uneasy planning among German representatives.
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Mexico City
United States
Mexico
CTM
Mexican Labor Federation
America Eneymaster
Invention To Silence Planes Moves Robber To Freedom
Los Angeles bail granted to Harry R. 41 a habitual criminal after Caltech scientists and Vultee Aircraft chief pilot John Wagner endorse his silent airplane hub concept The Axiom company offers lab space and funding for experiments Kersten predicts quick replication and potential life term if convicted on later charges
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John Wagner
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