National Movement Promises Student Guided Government Study
A nationwide movement by a Washington based organization aims to involve students in schools and colleges with free government materials for debates classroom use and model Congresses. The national board includes former President Coolidge and Elihu Root with Lawrence as national chair, seeking informed young leaders through prizes debates and state legislatures.
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Washington
United States
America
Syssies
London Gayest City In World, Says Parisian Countess
Parisian Countess Alain de Villeneuve says London is the gayest city in the world after a honeymon visit across the Channel. She praises London theatres, cinemas, and restaurants as full, noting both men and women are well dressed and the city exudes chic. She predicts Parisians will follow London’s example and comments on British resilience.
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Paris
France
London
Alain’ de Villeneuve
Vienna
Go to Jail for Exercise in Detroit Slum Gym
Detroit observers note police bring a boy to headquarters as a public exercise. Central station slum area opens to the public and corner gangs are learning basketball and other gymnastic sports under new public oversight.
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Detroit
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Society Leaders Outline Global Cooperative Framework
A world peace and humanitarian society organized under District of Columbia law names David Lawrence as chairman, Mary Roberts Rinehart as vice-chairman, and Breckinridge Long as secretary-treasurer detailing its command structure and ambitions for international cooperative efforts.
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District ‘of Columbia
David Lawrence
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Breckinidge Long
Russia Art Treasures Could Fund 25 Year Plan Says Lecturer
Mrs William L. McKnight, art and travel lecturer, says Russia still holds enough treasures to finance five five year plans. She notes Rembrandt, Van Dyck and Giorgione pieces remain in the Hermitage, even if some works are sold. McKnight travels worldwide collecting replicas and presents lantern slides of masterworks.
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Russia
Paris
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International News Service
Ruesan
Mellon Renaport-ait
Helena Fourment
van Dyck
Philip Arton
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Mellon
Dijon
Philippe le Beau
Hermitage
Giorgione
Judith
Franz Hals
Watteau
Lancret
Railroad bonds rise as market hopes revive investment demand
In New York the Everyday Investment Series notes railroad mortgage bonds soar after last six months of declines. Analysts cite anticipated freight rate increases and wage boosts as factors, while a general business recovery and stronger freight volumes could lift earnings.
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New York
Attenton
Interstate Commerce Commission
4th Division New England reunion dinner and rally
Gen Poore to address the 4th Division Association of New England at the Kenmore Hotel Boston on January 16 1932. Registration at noon and a 7 PM dinner with roll call and prizes for the largest unit turnout. Veterans may view Verdun medals rosters and photos of the 4th Division in action with Ben Pollack as acting secretary.
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Hotel Kenmore
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4Th Division Association
Kenmore
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Kenmore Square
Boston
4Th Division
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France
Wis In
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Association
Winthrop Sq
Mass
Weather Abnormalities Help Forecasts For Weeks
Government meteorologist Charles Reed says deviations from normal winter and summer weather tend to persist for sixty days or more. He notes hot Junes predict hot dry Julys in the Mississippi Valley, and cold Januaries foretell unusually cold Februaries, aiding longer-range forecasts for corn and other crops.
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Charles D. Reed
Government Weather Bureau
Reed
Mississippi Valley
Deer Hits Auto Case Against Boston Driver
A driver, Philips Bossenneault of Benhanne Massachusetts, sues Boston authorities alleging a wild deer darted into the road causing damage to his car. He seeks reimbursement of 98.76 dollars.
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Boston
Philips Bossenneault
Benhanne
Cachusetts
Pedestrians urged to share blame in auto accidents
The A L A Legal Department released a statement based on weekly accident reports from the Registrar of Motor Vehicles noting that sixty to seventy five percent of automobile fatalities involve pedestrians. The statement urges pedestrians to use crossings and observe lights to reduce danger.
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A. L. A. Legal Department
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Prize Winners In 4 Her Clubs At Boston Poultry Show
Prize winners in the 4 H classes at the Boston Poultry Show include Ahui Wanhatalo Kertland Robbee Allen Graff Everett Smith of Stow Adolph Mohn Jr Hudson John Sibley Littleton Robert Warren and Warren Fish Concord Forrest Hartin Maynard. Middlesex senior 4 H judging team placed third among eleven teams with Wanhatalo Crandall Crimmings Medford. Wanhatalo will join a Massachusetts regional team in New York City this week. Robert Smith of Stow led forty eight junior judges. Groton Littleton and Clinton Powell plus others demonstrated poultry methods. Henry Hardy Cochituate had the best pullet and ranked high in points.
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Ahui Wanhatalo
Kertland Robbee
Allen Graff
Everett
Smith
Stow
Adolph Mohn, Jr
Hudson
John Sibley
Littleton
Robert Warren
Warren Fish
Concord
Forrest’ Hartin
Maynard
Boston
Middlesex
Ahti Wanhatalo
Forrest
Harth
Crandall Crimmings
Medford
Kertland
Robblee
Ahti
Massachusetts
New York City
Robert Smith
Nelson Taylor
Bradford ‘Monk
Groton
Russell Kimball Leland Alling
Clinton Powell
Chester Dolan
Canadian Radium Mine Competes With Belgian Syndicate
The Wilberfor ce mine in Ontario begins operations as International Radium and Resources Limited targets world radium output. The Belgians controlled supply via Congo ore, but the new mine offers higher radium content and lower production costs, aiming for 75 grams yearly by 1932. The plant processes 150 tons daily, yielding about a third of a gram per ton.
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Toronto
Mit
Wilberforce
Prio
Colorado
Utah
England
Belgian Congo
Wilterforce
Caffadian
J. A.andrew
Children Run Free At Smith Nursery School Scene
A report from Northampton describes Smith College Nursery School where 18 students, mostly Smith faculty children, manage meals and belongings themselves. The piece quotes Laura Oak and notes ages about 18 and a half, with adults supervising as needed.
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Smith Cok Operative Nursery School
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Mencaroni
Laura’s.oak
Ead Nursery
Department of Educate Smith
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