Reduced Air Mail Rates May Boost Revenue
The postmaster general will cut air mail letters to six cents an ounce starting July 1. Washington expects higher business to offset losses, possibly increasing total revenue. The piece argues two cent rates for ordinary letters could also lift business, urging action without Congress and warning about flood of propaganda and publicity once rates fall.
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Charleston
Farley
Postal Service
Congress
Mead
House Post Office Committee
Brown
Youngsters Support Roosevelt Policies, Old Guard Reactions
The piece contrasts youth enthusiasm for New Deal policies with the elderly’s distrust of change. It notes Jim Clendenin of Huntington Herald-Dispatch, a young Republican columnist, who supports Roosevelt despite party lines. The article portrays generational divides in views on progress and governance.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Jim Clendenin
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Jim
University vote in poll signals liberal influence rise
In a column quoted from the Congressional Record, Rep Wesley Lloyd credits the Literary Digest poll for showing universities from Yale to Michigan favor Roosevelt by two to one. He argues youth leadership will deepen liberal influence and urges Republicans to heed the university message. He cites a Master of the universe remark on ambition and progress.
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Literary Digest
Yale
University of Virginia
Minnesota
Michigan
Iincis
Corneil
Mellon
Mills
Ship of State
Old Guard
Wesley Lloyd
Washington
Congressional
Ife
Henry Rainey
House
Illinois
Hainey
HOLC Loan Program Aimed At Stabilizing Homes
The Home Owners Loan Corporation office in Charleston and district offices supervise loans, requiring collateral worth more than the loan. The HOLC, backed by two billion dollars, lends at five percent for fifteen years to aid distressed homeowners, with one percent covering operating costs. The program emphasizes repayment and helps West Virginians redeem delinquent homes, while editors like Robert H. Pritchard of Weston Democrat gain national recognition for their work.
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Home Owners Loan Corporation
Charleston
HOLC
West Virginia
Ripley Mountaineer
Robert H. Pritchard
Weston Democrat
State Newspaper Council
West Virginia Publishers’ Association
National Editorial Association
Missouri
Pritchard
New Orleans
Morgantown Post
Repeal findings mixed in postwar liquor debate
After weighing evidence Dr F Scott Mc Bride of the Anti-Saloon League asserts repeal helps solve liquor problems, while New York’s alcoholic beverage board notes social moral and economic improvements. The piece cautions against bias and calls for temperance in investigation.
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F. Scott Mc~Bride
Anti-Saloon League of America
New York
Bluefield Sunset News
Little Girl Recovers After Lions Help With Glasses
Child Welfare Bakersfield Cant was rescued from incessant illness and possible blindness. A seven child family girl stopped schooling due to daily headaches. A blind committee member diagnosed eye trouble, with Dr Reader fitting glasses. Since then headaches ceased and she keeps up with class, pledging to pay the Lions back when able.
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Landis era of Wall Street scrutiny in 1930s
Washington June 27 reports James McCauley Landis the new stock market board member extends Wall Street scrutiny. Landis, Harvard trained with Brandeis and Frankfurter ties, known for hard hitting reform yet fair, builds a growing Washington track record. Also notes Alice Roosevelt Longworth references and General Johnson NRA stress amid public life, plus social Washington tales from Ralph Close's tea and a South Africa minister reception.
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New Stock Market Board
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Landis
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Supreme Court
Federal Trade Commission
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Longworth
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Elea
White House
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Jolson
Johison
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Ralph William Close
Union of South Africa
Congress
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Mex
Mrs. Y
South Africa
Mrs. X
Literary Auras And Pirate Lore In A Busy Writer’s Life
New York June 27 Charles B. Driscoll a Kansas born journalist now in New York leads a prolific creative life. He edits a major syndicate writes a daily column and lectures while also producing stories and books. Gilbert Patten alias Burt L. Standish once wrote Merriwell novels for steady pay now parlaying fame into strips and radio profits. A street corner anecdote captures the era with a down and out man asking for help, describing capitalism and the job hunt in blunt terms.
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Charles B. Driscoll
Kansas
Brock Pemberton
Harry Kemp
Gmahe
St. Paul
Cleveland
al: Paper
Wichita
Europe
Russia
Iis
Gilbert Patten
Burt L. Standish
Frank Merriwell
Merriwell
Remembering Hype Jenkins and the camera men
A 1934 Universal Service piece recalls bold newspaper photographers who risk public scorn for a shot. It praises Hype Jenkins for fearlessly covering events and warns celebrities that photographers will not tolerate damaged gear or refused smiles.
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Tvo
Universal Service, Inc
Rainey and Garner Shape Roosevelt Campaign Message
Speaker Rainey plans a busy schedule of speeches to promote the Roosevelt New Deal after losing the muzzle of his prior speaker role. Vice President Garner will broadcast a formal opening gun for the congressional campaigns, signaling continued Democratic push with little in-person campaigning.
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Washington
Rainey
House
Roosevelt
Garner
Raihey
Democratic National Committee
Jack Garner
Texas
Senate
Questions And Answers from The Gazette Washington Bureau
The 1924 Gazette feature asks readers to submit questions to the Washington Bureau for the Answers page. It lists sample questions on history, geography, literature, chemistry, and technology, and notes a reply section on page 5 part 3. The notice invites readers to send their questions with name and address.
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Gazetten Washing Bureau
New York
Change It and New Ideas Stir Debate in Chicago and beyond
A Chicago federal judge halts enforcement of AAA rules against independent mill dealers, arguing state commerce was being intruded upon. The editorial voice condemns executions at Sing Sing and Arizona, questions civilization and punishment, and ends with Charles Kettering urging openness to new ideas at a Detroit rotary convention.
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Ars
Chicago
White Mountains
Balaklava
Othello
Venice
Rip van Winkle
Galesburg
Wilson
Belgium
Monticello
Barnes
Federal Court
AAA
Agriculture Department
Winois
Gen. Johnson
Charles F. Kettering
Genet
Rotary
Detroit
Chiggers and Protective Measures for Berry Pickers
Logan Ciendening discusses chiggers, their habitat, and protective steps for hikers and berry pickers. Advice covers iodine or carbolic acid application, sulphur powders, and an engineer’s impregnation method using naphtha and sulphur to treat outer garments. Also notes hot baths and weak ammonia or soda solutions for chigger irritation.
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