COULD IT HAPPEN A Public Opinion Poll View
The American Institute of Public Opinion surveyed voters on the risk of dictatorship. Fifty five percent said it couldn't happen here, while forty five percent feared it could. Among London voters 63 percent thought it possible versus 17 percent who believed it couldn't. Roosevelt supporters: 81 percent said it couldn't happen, 9 percent thought it could. Democrats mostly doubt fascism, Republicans more wary, yet both oppose dictatorship. A single GI cannot alter government. the public remains vocal.
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American Institute of Public Opinion
London
Roosevelt
G.liexs
Autumn travel boosts eastern rail travel and rates
An observer notes a shift in travel patterns with heaty bookings at eastern railroad offices and crowds heading to the West via the Atlantic seaboard while Pacific Coast trips and national parks draw interest. Rail rates look favorable, time schedules shorten, and autumn travel is seen as a lasting trend across regions.
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Raiload
Atlante Seaboard
West
Pacific Coast
National Parks
Canada
Mex
State Legislature Debate on One Chamber Plan
The one chamber legislature has been favored in Ohio since Nebraska. Bat association groups study pros and cons and may propose legislation later if findings are favorable. Advocates say it could be more efficient with population based, fewer members. opponents warn it would shift power from rural to urban areas, affecting state business and rural interests.
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Ohio
Nebraska
Bat Association
Mutual fairness to unite rural and urban citizens
The text argues that welfare relies on mutual cooperation between rural and urban groups. It notes that good schools, highways, health facilities, and fair taxes benefit both sides and that this holds across any legislature. It mentions Nebraska farmers allegedly being spry enough to kill jackrabbits with clubs.
Paris Styles in White and Oriental Motifs for Fall
Paris fashions favor jackets and tunics with bold shoulder lines this summer, shifting to fall with smart tank tops and short jackets. White satin dresses pair with royal blue underslips and wide flowered hats. Oriental inspired tunics feature borders, high necks, and carved dragon belts, with gilded leather accents. Evening gowns mix faring skirts over contrasting underskirts, reflecting a continued trend toward dramatic silhouettes.
Fort Henry marker marks colonial councils with Colonel Weiser
A marker north of Bethel in Berks County on Route 23 designates Fort Henry where Colonel Conrad Weiser held councils with fort officers to plan protection of farmers during harvest. The site, marking historic meetings, highlights 18th century frontier defense in Pennsylvania.
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Fort Henry
Conrad Weiser
Bethel
Route 23
Berke County
Autos and horse collision part of 1916 crimes and events
Twenty years ago notes from the Journal Flies report a car driven by Rey and another by Dr Mensink colliding with a horse and buggy on North Center street with minor injuries. A big Peerless car crash near Findley Lake left no severe injuries. Local notices mention St Elizabeth's church lawn social, a Mitchell family reunion, and obituaries for Mrs Anna VanCise at 88.
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Dr. Mensink
Findley Lake
North Center Street
Kimmy Brothers
Anna VanCise
Washington Street
Emma Bonstec
Lotta
al Anti, Mich
Star Signals August Birth Window and Cautionary Notes
News note outlines astrological guidance for August born individuals born April 10 to 30 with favorable morning routines and clerical dealings. Warns of fire or accident risk from September 1 to 5, 1936 and advises health vigilance through November to December 1936. Mentions social favors, clothing plans, and business expansion potential in September 1986, and a brief historical line on Elizabeth I wage law restoring minimum pay for 150 years.
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Abril
Wibovers
Ruth Chatterton Defends Film Career and Temperament
Hollywood star Ruth Chatterton explains she is not temperamental, often miscast by rumors. She says actresses must steer their own projects and cooperate in early development, while producers should respect intelligent image choices. Director Irving Cummings notes no past conflicts with her in ten years of collaboration.
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Hollywood
Calif
Ruth Chatterton
Miss Chatterton
Irving Cummings
One Minute Test and Etiquette Insights Digest
A compact reader item listing test questions and answers on piano keys and insurance, plus etiquette hints and aphorisms. It includes the piano total of 88 keys, an annuity definition, and notes on indigent versus indigenous, with quotes from Schiller and a horoscope blurb.
Editorial comment on Landon address sparks partisan critique
The piece cites editorials from the New York Times and Indiana papers, arguing Gov. Landon’s speech lacked concrete plans for current problems. It notes Republican foreign trade tensions, labor's rising power, and perceived alignment with conservative forces, suggesting cautious, cautious leadership.
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Lannons
New York Times
Ind
Mail Shames Time Watertown Wa
A July 18 letter at the California post office was delivered to a local insurance man on July 7. The recipient was amazed by the speech of modern mail service Taelittins.
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Watertown
California
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