Too Much Politics in Harrisburg Editorial
In a sharp op-ed the Corry Evening Journal condemns both major parties for politicizing the Harrisburg graft inquiry. The piece argues neither Republicans nor Democrats should demonize public officeholders and urges temperate, cooperative action to safeguard civic justice over partisan rancor. It stresses respect for opposing views and warns against a cat and dog partisan frame that harms the national good.
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Harrisburg
Earle
Repubblicans
Pennsylvania
Juvenile Delinquency and Parental Responsibility
A historical piece argues juvenile crime rose due to weakened homes and neglected parenting. It blames negligent fathers and indifferent mothers, urging families to restore the home as the key to addressing delinquency among youths.
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Bio
Helplock
Hays
Parens
Meir
Amartion
Bolivia press suppression moves under constitutional review
General Bolivian forces push for a press law overhaul backed by a constitutional convention empowered to curb conservative papers. The measure aims to replace prior censorship with state control, shifting ideology and restricting free expression, contrasting sharply with American free speech ideals.
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Bolivia
Tun
Behind the La Follette spy saga in union wards
Rodney Washington reports on the La Follette committee exposing union spies at Republic Steel plants. Harold F. Vargo admits aliases and ties to a 1800 member lodge, with names of leaders like Charlie Pagan and Wa V esky. Vargo details undercover work, strike threats, and police involvement in Youngstown and Cleveland.
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la Follette Committee
LaFolette
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LA Follette
Harold F. Vargo
Tra Albert
Richard Brooks
Vargo
Republic
Youngstown
LaFollette
Charlie Pagan
Wa Vaesky
Pole
Albert
Fagan
Hal
Buffalo
Jin Williams
Marl Butler
Valesky
Princess Elizabeth Imaged On Newfoundland Stamp Series
A 12 year old Princess Elizabeth of England is pictured on a Newfoundland stamp. The future queen is described as being trained for the throne with a strict daily routine and rigorous education in diplomacy and world economies. Her hobbies include Gin Guides and history geography reading and writing with a four room dollhouse and a noted sward of adulation from the public.
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Elizabeth
England
British Empire
George
Queen Mary
Newfoundland
Origin of Word Coffee From Arabic Roots and Monastic Tale
The coffee tree originated in Africa but was cultivated in Arabia where use began in the fourteenth century. A Syrian monastery goat tale links the plant to energy, as goats reportedly became lively after eating its leaves. The Arabic name kahwah gave rise to the word coffee and its European variants.
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Arabia
Syria
Twenty Years Ago Ay Taken from the Journal Flies
Twenty years ago Ay taken from the journal dated August 2 1918 reports Co rr y men ordered for physical examination on August 8 Ira M Wickwite Adel bert Fayette Curtis are among class of 1918 new inductees A banquet at St James Hotel honored Dr V W Graham heading to Columbus Barracks for army service list of doctors and civic leaders present
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Arteneuty Agaft Board
Ira M. Wickwite
Adelbert Fayette Curtis
V. W. Graham
Columbus Barracks
Columbus
Medical Fraternity
St. James Hotel
W. B. Haye
J. ©. Jackson
Corry
L. D. Paige
Spring’ Creek
Daily Dozen Picnic Scenes and a Storm Threat
A chaotic summer scene at a medical society gathering shows people rushing to picnic tables for lunch as heat and anxiety rise ahead of a storm. The piece notes fatigue, indigestion, and uneasy weather, with reports of strained nerves and a crowded meal amid incoming weather.
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Enery
Hurrie
We the People on Economic Terror in Politics
In Washington August 2 column Jay Franklin discusses a young Democrat challenging a GOP congressman amid a system of economic pressure. Local leaders are pressured by banks and credit firms to back the Republican side, with fear of home loss or business ruin for dissenters. The piece frames this as a long-running tactic of conservative interests leveraging money and influence to coerce voters.
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LaGuardia
Gellath
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G. O. P. Knighty
Harlan County
Little Steel
Haseen
Te Bank
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Pide
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Big Stice
Veteran Recovering After Barna Operation In Ont
World War veteran Jos A Chivers of Ontario Canada is recovering after a 22d operation to remove shrapnel from his body. Initial reports say the operation was performed without complications and full recovery is expected.
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Fragile OCR Fragment on Bottle Rolling Device
Fragmentary text mentions a bottle roller device and controls, with garbled phrases and unclear claims. Likely notes describe usage directions and naming, but many words are corrupted, leaving only hints of mechanism and intent.
Hollywood Film Shop: Dororthy LaMour and Lubitsch Stars
Hollywood Aug 2 Dorothy LaMour recovering from acute appendicitis after an operation during a radio program rehearsal. Her husband Herbie Kay rushed to her bedside in San Antonio. Louise Campbell, soon to wed, rising star from Chicago, appears in Men With Wings. Dolly Haas lands starring role in The Shop Around the Corner for Ernest Lubitsch Productions. Cary Grant featured. Richard Chatterra ux, extra, dressed as Hindu, toasted with water by Grant after beard mishap.
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William
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Herbie Kay
San Antronio
Tex
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Bornie MacMahon
St. Michael's Chapel
Chicagi
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MacMason
Ples
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Holland
Wine Me
Ernest Lubitsch Productions, Inc
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Lone Pie
Richard Chattereaux
Chattreaux
Ames
Grant
Barbs and Behind-the-Scenes Whims of Spy News and Oddities
A mix of light jabs about spy revelations with digressions on an aerialist returning to flying. A West Coast woman regains her lost voice and speaks her first words in a curious way. A Jefferson nickel mint master die process is outlined by a official. Canada protests seizure of eight cows straying into American territory amid border confusion and forgotten place names appear in a garbled map of a bridge dispute.
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Royal Visit Sparks Parisian Craft Craze and Toys
Paris diary notes King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit on August 2. The page describes luxury trinkets and souvenirs themed in royal colors, including jeweled badges, brooches, and perfumes named Les Trois Couleurs. French designers craft Scottish plaids and symbols to celebrate Franco British bonds. The article humorously catalogs items and fashion nods seen in Paris during the royal journey.
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Elizabeth
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Versailles
Soverejens
Bheakstn
New Deal Campaign Attacked by Pennsylvania Young Republicans
In Columbia Pennsylvania Franke C Hilton of the Young Republicans criticizes New Deal tactics as hindering progress while urging support for Governor candidate Arthur H. James. Hilton tours the state highlighting the GOP push as November general election nears.
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Young Republicans
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