Postmasters Debate Civil Service Reform Split
A Burlington Hawk-Eye Gazette editorial debates whether postmasterships should be life appointed spoils or opened to civil service merit. It notes a TSth congress bill could freeze 15,000 postmasters but argues for competition and career paths, with inspectors noting both sides. A Colorado woman yawning for 50 days and a radio quip from the Omaha World-Herald appear as side items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsth Congress
Civil Service
Postal Service
Inspection Service
Coolidge
Burlington
Prizefighting as a neutral spectacle and its social glare
The essay argues prizefights offer a rare escape from global issues by focusing on physical prowess and suspense. It notes fans identify with fighters, bet, and vent emotions, while warning the sport is a business whose events alter nothing lasting. An immigrant's bequest to the U.S. treasury is presented as a mixed Patriotism or sarcasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
New York Times
Newark
United States Treasury
Detroit News
Outlawing Ransoms Proposal Sparks Strong Words
The Baltimore Sun reports Rep Hamilton Fish introduced H. R. 10886 to bar ransom payments for kidnapped persons, with penalties up to 10 000 fine or one year in jail. Exemptions exist if paid with FBI advice. Critics denounce the bill as punishing the innocent and an idiotic, sentimental policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Fish
House of Representatives
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Baltimore Sun
Complex views on perfection and society in 1938 essay
The piece surveys conflicting traits in people, from animal nature to learned ethics, and critiques politics, education, race, ambition, and culture. It notes dual natures, calls for practical virtue, and ends with a 1938 copyright credit and a sentence correction prompt.
Religious Leader Puzzle Reference Notes
Puzzle clues list both HORIZONTAL and VERTICAL entries with definitions and partial answers. Includes terms for religious leaders, bodies of water, musical terms, and common nouns, arranged as a crosswords style exercise with numbered items and short descriptive hints.
River View and City Life in New York by the River
A reflective piece describes evening views along the Hudson from Ft. Tryon to the Palisades, noting the river’s surface like sky, the Cloisters overlook, and the George Washington Bridge. It mentions George Palmer Putnam amid Amelia Earhart’s disappearance and a tenement district dog finding joy with a red‑headed boy, brightening a bleak block.
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New York
Hudson
Ft. Tryon Park
Catskills
Florida
Jersey
Ft. Tryon
George Washington Bridge
City Kids See Farm Animals On Department Hikes
In Manhattan, thousands of schoolchildren viewed a cow and pig as the education department carted them from school to school. Teachers shared stories of farm life while some East Side pupils doubted the milk source and joked it comes from bottles in New Jersey.
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Manhattan
Department of Education
East Side
New Jersey
Edison
Rphe Department of Correction
Riker’s Island
Brings Happiness to Youngsters Who Have No Luxuries
A column by Mary Manners recalls a boyhood of poverty and generosity as a well to do man helps deprived youngsters with toys and trips. It also offers Miss Manners advice on teen romance and family trust, urging careful choice of friends and patience in love.
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Mr. W
Miss Manners
G.J
G. J
Enrollment Gains In Brethren Church School
The second week of daily vacation Bible school at Church of the Brethren on Fourth avenue and Twelfth street SE will open Monday. Enrollment has grown from 31 to 53, under supervisor Mrs. S. L. Barnhart. Teachers include Mrs. Earl Petefish, Mrs. Ralph Allen, Mrs. O. A. Prather, Mrs. Dennis Boyd, Mrs. Wesley Beiber, and Mrs. Barnhart for junior classes, with a public program set for Sunday evening, July 3.
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Church of the Brethren
Fourth Avenue
Twelfth Street SE
S. L. Barnhart
Earl Petefish
Ralph Allen
O. A. Prather
Dennis Boyd
Wesley Beiber
Barnhart
Appointment of Executors for David Reynolds Estate
Notice issued in Linn County district court that REYNOLDS and SCHULTZ have been appointed executors of David Reynolds, deceased. Creditors urged to immediate payment and claimants to file authenticated claims with the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Frank Healy named as attorney.
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Linn
David Reynolds
Linn County
Reynol Schultz
Inez C
Spies Failed to Grab Key U S War Codes Says Column
An analysis argues Nazi spies obtained only a training code from U S military practice, not sensitive secrets. It notes public defense measures, counter espionage limits, and that plans for air bombing sight and detectors remain securely guarded. It cites imports on how workers and officials guard aviation data and recounts past sabotage cases.
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Ashington
U. S
Germany
Secret of Navy Aircraft Carriers Leaked Abroad
A U S Navy landing method using arresting cables is explained as a long standing secret. Foreign powers reportedly copied the concept, while enemy agents allegedly obtained firearm and machine gun drill booklets from the government printing office for five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
San Pedro
Government Printing Office
Germany
Wilson Reelected Chairman Of Livestock Board
Thomas E. Wilson of Chicago was reelected chairman of the national livestock and meat board at its annual meeting Friday. D. M. Hildebrand of Seward Nebraska was reelected vice chairman. The sea anemone is mentioned as one of the most primitive organisms.
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Chicago
Thomas E. Wilson
National Livestock and Meat Board
D.M. Hildebrand
Seward
Neb
Sea Anemone
Radio Programs Evening and Morning Schedule
Radio schedules list programs by time and network across NBC CBS and WABC WJZ WEAF and other chains. Entries include symphony broadcasts, dances, talks by Dale Carnegie and Frank R McNinch, and orchestras led by Francis Craig Freddie Martin and Guy Lombardo among others.
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NBC
Weaf Chain
Desien For Music
WJZ Chain
CBS
Wabc and Chain
Dale Carnegie
Weaf, Chain
WJZ
Dessens In Harmony
WOC
Symphony Orchestra
WEAF
WABC
WRBBM
KMOX
Wbbm Knox
Frank R. McNinch
Federal Communications Commission
Wja& Chain
Woo Co
Rudy_ Vailee
Aplit Chan
Sohne Acholt
Dial
Blue Barron
Freddie Martin
Roger Pryors
Freddie Ebener
Chain
Andy Kirk
One Zoirk’s
Weap -Flchara
Woo Wcco
Catholic Hour
W. Chain
Joe Penner
WABCO
WCCO
Canadian Grenadier Guards Band
Inbci
Phil Cook
CB6
Wabco and Chain
Ferde Grofe
Orchestra
WHO
Jack Benny
Bud “Gluakin
WJ -Lywinonn
Steatum
Maane
Clinton
Cha “Harry Owens
Frank Dalley
ABC
Bang Thompeone
WECH
Gray Gordon
Leighton “Moble
WEAP
Henry Gendron
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Utside
Shep
Tombstone
Arizona
Broadway
Midtown
Mary Manners
Brethren Church
Frank Healy
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Uncle Sam
Franco
Switzerland
Aviation Spy
California
Heads Livestock Board
WIZ Chain
Dick Leibert
Kiriloff
Church of the Air
Ira G. McCormack
Wabc and
Charles Paul
Alice Remsen
Vatican City
Italy
Quebec
Canada
Eucharistic Congress of Canada
Southernatres
Meridian Music
Music Hall
Salt Lake City Tabernacle Choir
Madrigal Singers
Weap Chain
John R. McCaffrey
Europe
Aunt Fanny
Marie Key
Walberg Brown Strings
Kidoochers
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