Legion and 40 and 8 Lead Christmas Aid for 2800 Needy
The American Legion and the 40 and 8 organize major Christmas outreach to 2600 county children and 200 at a Whitesville relief camp. John Brady post and Auxiliary back the effort with Santa Claus, trees, gifts, and a turkey dinner. Local principals and welfare workers provide names. supporters call it the finest public service shown in the community.
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American Legion
Legion
John Brawdy
Legion—ia
Whitesville
John Bull’s default echoed in a wary American view
The article recalls John Bull defaulting on war debts due January 15, signaling a British loss of credit and implying larger defaults by railroads and municipalities. It notes a 372 million dollar US loss and situates this alongside historical strains in asset-backed debt, while contrasting with tax burdens on the Waldorf Astor family’s relocation saga.
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John Bull
United States
Astor Tax Battle Reflects Changing Nobility Prestige
A British era critique notes heavy wartime taxes pushing Astors to adjust in New York. It recalls a 1919 transfer of property for sons, its deathbed timing, and the US inheritance tax of 10 810 056 dollars plus interest. The piece contrasts gentry bravado with prudence in land and roots.
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Britain
Astors
Astor
New York
Sam
United States
American
Parvenus
Goulds
America
Policing Sarcasm and Policy Amid 1934 Memorials
A 1934 New York police memorial notes ten officers killed on duty while urging harsher penalties for cops' killers. Justice Wenzel and others argue criminal code tightening and firearm controls, criticizing machine guns and legal loopholes as threats to police protection and public safety.
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New York
Supreme Court
Wenzel
America
Popesslad
Wheelows
Christmas Reminder and Government Bond Notes
A 1934 column recalls Christmas's religious meaning as a call to remember Jesus Christ amid commercialism. It then reports on U S government bond offerings oversubscribed, noting strong bank support and confidence in public credit. The piece also urges legislatures to require public budget publicity for school boards and education spending.
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Bethlehem
Jesus Christ
Boards of Education
Wheeling News
Roosevelt backs wartime profit take commission plan
Roosevelt faces pressure from War and Navy offices while considering a commission to curb profits of war. The piece cites alleged sales of powder improvements to Japan and anti aircraft patents to Poland approved by the War Department. It notes talks among Henry Roosevelt Dern and naval officers on factory conscription and hints at broader disclosures to come.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Europe
War
Navy Departments
Army
Navy
Japan
War Department
Poland
Henry Roosevelt
Dern
Naval
White House
Senate
Bla
General MacArthur
duPonts
Ireneo duPont
London
Steve Gibbons
The
Treasury
Steve
Statia
NRA
Christmas Train Hinted On State House Lawn
Intercepted message from December 17, 1934 references a 45-foot Christmas train on the state house lawn in Charleston West Virginia. Superintendent T B Davis is noted in the message and the tone suggests a playful hint to Santa for the legislature.
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Tom
State House
Santa Claus
The Great Game of Politics by Frank F Kent
Washington December 17. The piece critiques the use of the word liberal in U S politics, arguing many self styled Liberals cloak bunk and lack coherent policy. It notes a belief among liberal senators that liberalism means spending taxpayers money and opposing budget balance, with focus on public works and direct federal funding.
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Frank F. Kent
Washington
Dez
Mora
United States
Far West
Caa
Purduers
Senatorial Liberals Center
Baering Down On The News By Doge Baer
Secretary Iches outlines a twenty year Ferovery plan maturing in 1005 with long lease terms and a convalescent care component. Husala combines five year steps into a two year improvement while a new log and string of plans emerge. The proposal totals one hundred billion dollars and its self sufficiency remains uncertain across the distribution framework from 1934.
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John E. Nelson
Laine
Edward C. Moran
Nelson
Moran
Maine
Chile
Desplia Wall Street Sweets
Brain Trustera
Asso Moose
Iches
Husala
New York Village Shines with Spare Yet Lively Café Scene
In Greenwich Village a sparkling revival draws artists, writers, and uptown restaurateurs like Will Oakland. Lanterned sidewalk cafes, roast duck with orange, and jazz tie the district to Parisian chic as chop suey joints see weekend booms and loyal late-night patrons amid a thriving cultural scene.
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New York
Greenwich Village
Litteratte
Paris
Mad
Aon
Lee Posner
Harlem
Questions And Answers Quiz From The Charlestown Gazette
Readvta questions and answers sheet invites readers to test knowledge on history science and culture. The page lists quiz items about gold bullion Nicholas Rimsk Korsakov Manila location clues and famous figures like Frederick Douglass John Brown and Frederick Douglass. It also includes language tips and a coupon offer for a Christmas bulletin from The Charlestown Gazette in Washington DC.
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Nicholas Andreyevitch Rimsk
Korsakov
Manila
Natural History
Frederick Douglass
Mary Roberta Rinehart
John Brown
Today By Arther Briabano nSht 1934
A garbled note from The Gasette editor remarks on rights and prints opinions from a top writer. It mentions 105 Billions and a calm stance. The piece touches on Aman and Mussolini without clear argument.
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Arther Briabano
Gasette
Hrishane
Vision and spending drive postwar plans for Uncle Sam
Secretary Ickes advocates a bold public works program, proposing one hundred one thousand million dollars over 20 to 30 years, while Metropolitan Life’s F H Ecker notes the era’s high incomes. Across the Pacific, Japan’s Eiji Aman questions a Nicaragua canal, arguing the Panama route suffices for trade and strategic value.
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Ickes
Resources Board
Sam
F. H. Ecker
Metropolitan Life Insurance
United States
Eiji Aman
Japan
Foreign Office
Nicaragua
Panama
Mr. Aman
Europe
Asia
Training Through Voice Change Years For Singers
A throat specialist argues against halting singing lessons during puberty, noting growth of bones and brain supports continued training. He cites masters who trained despite larynx changes, emphasizes breathing technique, abdominal support, and sustained breath use to preserve vocal charm.
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Monte
Jacob
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Fod Rect
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Chicago
J “ Telephones Business Office
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Charleston
W. Va
Wheeling Register
Wiliam Waldorf Aator
England
Jefferson D. Cooleidge
U.S. Treasury
Clarksburg
Daily Washington
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Robert S. Allen
T B
Davis
W. Ve
Oepyrichl
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Colony
Fifth Avenue
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Dick Berlin
Carl Helm
Aubee Eads
Lois Long
Jove Moore
Long Island
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Paul Whiteman
Offshorna City
Impregario
Bicsaie
McNought Syndicate, Inc
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Minnesota
Farmer-Labor Party
Miss Perkins
U.S
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St. John
Timots
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LaFollette
Wisconsin
Gronna
Nortitta
Norris
Nebraska
Stone
Missouri
Lane
Oregon
Vardoman
Mississippi
Nicholas
Maningtoy
Charlerton Gazette
New York Avenue
Washington, D. C
Aman
Mussolini
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