Neutrality law shift sparks debate on munitions sales
Sen. Key Pittman moves to modify the neutrality law to permit cash and carry munitions sales to belligerents. Critics say the plan would align the United States with Britain and France, abandoning neutrality and risking involvement in Europe’s war.
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Key Pittman
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Pittman
Britain
France
Congress
Europe
Arts for a fuller life urges from Dr. Holland Thompson
Dr. Holland Thompson of the College of the City of New York argues that developing intellectual, spiritual and esthetic faculties makes a whole person. He cites the Chautauqua founder and notes rising government spending will spread leisure and require more affordable ways to enjoy life, stressing arts as a practical foundation.
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Holland Thompson
College of the City of New York
Wealth of beauty as true riches for next generation
The author argues that appreciating beauty creates inner wealth beyond money. Valuing nature and art like painting and sculpture lets people live richly without cash. Since future generations face fewer affordable pleasures, actions to enhance their capacity for simple joys are urged now.
Fostoria Suspends Parking Rules For Sixty Days
Fostoria Ohio city council lifts all parking restrictions for two months to test if loosened rules ease the problem. Officials warn some drivers may lack judgment, while others may prove the shift solves the issue, prompting eager anticipation of results.
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Fostoria
Ohio
The Atlantic Monthly piece on instinct and animal cleverness
Mary E. Matheson recounts a Canadian river scene with a cow moose guiding her calf to safety, challenging strict views of instinct. The essay surveys animal intelligence, instinct versus thought, and compares human learning and pride. Copyright 1939.
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Mary E. Matheson
Canada
Secondhand shop signs fade as creditors halt its run
Side Glances notes a Midtown secondhand shop on Tenth Avenue closed by creditors with a dusty window display of battered mattresses and a wreath of artificial roses. The column recalls collectors of ivory and Victorian hand items while musing on social signals and etiquette.
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Tenth Avenue
Bill Denzelman
California
R.yder
Providence Journal
Releis
Samuel M. Nicholom
New York Day by Day: A Day of Letters and Lines
Charles Driscoll reflects on turning down a radio job for a fair fee to speak in nearby cities without pay. He details answering mail in a living room, the 126 postcards read, and the value of correspondence for a columnist. He also notes opera queue lines and cinema crowds at the Paramount and Roxy.
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New York
Pat
Odd McIntyre
The
Mail
Paramount
Roxy
Harry Thaw
Pedigree Power of Registered Dogs Counts Generations
The article contrasts human and dog pedigrees noting the AKC Stud Book began in 1878 and can provide a flawless 30 generation dog ancestry. It argues that registered dogs have better authentication than humans, yet many owners are mongrels by comparison.
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American Kennel Club
English Kennel Club
The Fellowship Of Prayer Sermon on Elijah and still small voice
A religious reflection ties I Kings 19 to modern violence and disasters. The speaker urges turning from force to gentleness, building altars to peaceful faith and listening for a divine still small voice guiding better acts and society.
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Elijah
Jehovah
Mother Earth
Jesus Christ
God
Returning soldiers parade through Cedar Rapids streets
Cedar Rapids honored its returning fighters with a large parade featuring six wounded soldiers in an auto, three Red Cross nurses, and two hundred high school and college girls forming an arch. Capt. F. K. Hahn acted as commanding officer.
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Cedar Rapids
Red Cross
May Baxter
Isabelle Stark
Carrie Catlin
F. K. Hahn
Pauline Schaefer
First Avenue
Thirteenth Street
S. M. Haller
Ancient Latin god puzzle theme across grid
A crossword style puzzle with horizontal and vertical clues. Includes varied definitions from Latin god names to common words, with hints like Sun god and pig sty, plus a list of numbered entries and cross references to fill the grid.
Local figures and travels noted in city roundup
Ward Baker and Ray Chandler returned home with a bag of ducks after a weeklong hunt. Senator John Green of Stone City visited briefly while returning from Panama. Ben C. Weaver and family relocate to Champaign to join Illinois Title and Trust. Charles B. Robbins elected exalted ruler of the local Elks. Frank Barber departed for Hot Springs Arkansas for a few weeks.
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Ward Baker
Ray Chandler
John Green
Stone City
Panama
Ben C. Weaver
Champaign
Illinois Title and Trust Company
Charles B. Robbins
Elks
Frank Barber
Hot Springs
Ark
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Chicago
Rudy Vallee
Fellowship of Prayer
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John Lundine
Iowa District Court
J H Sadowsky
B. L. Wick
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Col . B. Robbins
Margaret Barnes
Ames
Ames High School
Louis Mehring
Third Street
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J. M. Dinwiddie
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