Baruch on War Profits and Government Role
Baruch, head of the World War Industries Board, tells the Senate munitions committee that tax free funds should be abolished to tax fairly, that protecting homes matters as much as saving big firms, and that price fixing and taking property could be constitutional in war. He argues for curbing private profits from war and critiques Wall Street rhetoric, noting he earned no war profits in public service and has saved money in private ventures.
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Baruch
Wall Street
van Spr
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Weather and relief effort mix in a distant land
A lengthy, garbled report links severe drought and desertification in parts of the United States and Australia with a weather cycle. It notes wet periods in Darwin fostering rapid grass growth and mentions the New Deal era relief program focusing on dams, reservoirs, rural electrification, reforestation, soil protection, and windbreaks, while acknowledging ongoing, labor heavy implementation and funding questions.
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Deouth
United Rites
Australia
Darwin
Americegs
Nanak
Hall of
Lim
Morehan
International Air Patrol Strengthens North American Smuggling Watch
International patrols along the U S Canada border coordinate air support to chase smugglers. Canadian and American agencies frequently back each other, with Coast Guard, Customs, and Mounties sharing duties to curb liquor smuggling and related crimes through mutual assistance.
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International Air Patrol
Gformal
Bore
Utween
United States
Cana
Qme
TntiLest
Tates Coast Guard
Canadian Customs
Bergice and
McNarthwest Mounted Police
Actors from small towns shine in big city film roles
A Hollywood film piece notes how cast members from rural backgrounds bring fresh perspective to urban stories. Virginia Bruce, Robert Taylor, Isabel Jewell, Nat Pendleton, and Pinky Tomlin are highlighted as examples of country-born actors thriving in City-set photoplays.
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Hollywood
April
Manhattan
Virginia Bruce Rom
North Dakota
Robert, Taylor
Filley
Nebraska
Isabel Jewell
Wyoming
Nat Pendleton
Fio Ana
Pinky Tomlin
Arkansas
George Seitz
Times Square
Airenter
Brooklyn Bridge
Tay Mainid
Twenty Years Ago From The Journal Files 1915
Journal notes recount 1915 community events including a senior class trip to Washington with chaperone Mrs Monroe, local business and social news, a sales of insurance, and changes in county curfew rules affecting salons and saloons. The text lists names such as Florence Whittlesey Gertrude Monroe and Miss Winifred J. Whowghiter, plus notes on a Elk Lodge theft and a wedding near Ways Lawnship.
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Fe Wise School
Min. EL. Monae
Jef
Washington
Florence ‘Whittlesey
Btyet Whittlesey
Gertude Monroe
Masse Kepple
Marjorie Auer
Avuihie Drought
Eile Love
Geriude Lynch
Helen Juhn
Arthur Duffy
Burdette Howard
Lyle Glowgh
L. Monroe
Roosevelt child portrait ends in White House playroom
An OCR fragment describes Mildred Prince painting a pastel portrait of a young girl labeled Miss Gladys Roosevelt Dall, known as Sistie, in the White House playroom. The passage recounts playful scenes with Miles Penn and a swing, with dialogue and garbled details reflecting a casual domestic moment at the executive residence.
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United Press
Washington
Ley Lo
Mildred Prince
Blesnor Roosevelt Dall
Sistie
Lee White House
Miss Prince
Gistie
Roosevelt's
Campobello
Mleg Prince
Ponteaile
Janil Buxzie
White House
Miles Penn
United States Builds Formidable War Machine
United States surveys show rapid defense buildup through 1935 and 36. High army and navy spending, expansion of airborne forces, motorized units, and new air bases in the Panama Canal Zone, Hawaii, Alaska, and possible Philippines. Army strength to rise to 1 65,000 with 2,440 combat planes anticipated.
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United States
Asia
Europe
Hobart
Montee
United Press
Washington
Army
Navy
National Defense
Russia
U. S Army
General ‘Headquarters Air Force
Anama Canal Zone
Hawaii
Alaska
Philippines
American Army Air Corps
Panama Canal Zone
Panama Canal
Paris Lipstick Case With Gems Reflects Fashion Trade
Paris style notes describe a tiny lipstick set in gold and platinum with two sapphires and a mirrored lid. The rectangular vanity case, sapphire clasp, and included powder reflect luxury goods driving commerce, contrasted with France's fading luxury sales from earlier eras.
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Paris
France
Star Signals Health and Work Guidance for April
The column notes a month of energy starting April 3 with caution against misdirection and fires. Evening favored for writing and clerical work while commercial activity rises. A health note warns of potential intestinal disorders through September.
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City Council delays bills awaiting more funds at semi monthly session
At the regular city council meeting in the Municipal Building, Mayor Glen Miller presided while City Solicitor Walley Scott was absent. Treas Frank E. Westley reported a March balance of 5403 with total March receipts of 5016.38 and a April 1 balance of 1000.48. Bills were read and ordered paid amid objections from Cornell members and Controller Charles A. Pain. The group debated prepaid March bills and anticipated funding by April.
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Gusifiss
City Good
Walley Scott
UK Council
Glen Miller
Frank E. Westley
Wwadsmall Duke
Comnman Heal
Mil
Cornell
Bily
Charles A. Pain
Hw Motim Wits
Elise
Highy
Heruselly
Setun
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