Alaska Pioneer Readers on Alaska’s Future
A reader reflects on pioneers returning from Alaska and weighs the territory’s prospects. The piece cites ongoing homesteading, salmon streams, wild game, and growing crops, noting the National Geographic Society and Roosevelt optimism about Alaska becoming a populous, thriving state with careful development guiding its destiny.
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Alaska
God's Country
Pike's Peak
Bust
National Geographic Society
Theodore Rosoevelt
Union
Federal rule in India marks start of limited self government
The India Bill gains royal assent establishing a federation of provinces with a central government controlling army finance and foreign affairs. Elections are planned next year for state legislatures and governments, with full federation expected in about two and a half years as officials pursue minority protections and gradual self rule across a multilingual diverse nation.
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India
Nilia
Qmist
Building for Peace Amid Looming Global Conflicts
A New York Times writer argues that despite Japan China tensions and the Italy Ethiopia crisis, peace efforts since 1910s have not failed entirely. Certain gains endure and may strengthen if states respect international law and remonstrance remains measured amid warlike behavior.
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Italy
Ethiopia
China
New York Time
Public opinion as force for peace in the civilized world
The passage argues that public opinion when informed and aroused can make the League a world force against war. It stresses peace cannot be achieved by wishful thinking but must be actively constructed like a difficult problem, with work on plans and specifics ongoing as civilization progresses.
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League
Communism Goes Liberal A Pravda Shift Seen Abroad
Pravda, the Soviet party newspaper, signals support for liberal democratic government in other nations as a defense against fascism. The change appears aimed at countering Nazism and hinting at future reforms in Russia toward private property rights and individual freedoms, with some compromise already emerging.
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Pravda
Communist Party
Soviet Russia
Europe
Moscow
Russia
Cartoons and Freedom Echo on Public Discourse
A fractured reflection on caricatures amid international tension. The piece notes U S tolerance for satire of leaders and officials, arguing humor tests democracy and judges whether public figures can endure mockery without eroding liberty.
Dal lay fore plan eyed by Transport Co ordinator Eastman
A historical note discusses a proposed "dal lay fore" plan under serious study by Transporta tion Co ordinator Eastman. The inquiry proceeds as the article hints at changes to rail or transport services and features, with attention to passenger impact and schedule considerations.
Glamour vs heat on Rose of the Rancho location trip
Hollywood reports on August 12 as glamor fights heat at Paramount ranch for Rose of the Rancho. Cast, crew endure 120 degree heat with cottages, electric fans, make up kept cool, and salt rehydration measures. Glady Swarthout and actors face melting makeup, while meals and water supply are managed in open-air settings.
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Hollywood
Galif
Rancho
Paramount Ranch
Newt
New York
Gladys Swarthout
Metropolitan Opera
Blunt
John Bola
Charles Bickford
H. B. Warner
Marion Gering
Nest
McMahon
Vonsietell
Aloss
Chase
Misa? Swarthout
Tam
Paris Styles Paris Fashion Tip for Town Wear
Navy blue or black with white pique is seen as best for day wear by Parisians. Pastel shades are popular for races or country wear but black and white remain chic for town. A Winchopfepe dress trimmed in white pique with buttons and long white gloves completes the look.
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Paris
Qually Smart
Twenty Years Ago Taken From Journal Files August 1915
Fragmented item notes a birth at Gerry hospital, mentions J J Mulhern and Dr C O Waggoner, plus committee members L We Olde Smitty W C and others. Reports a late yesterday event linked to employment and a board of education meeting with names like George Thomas and John King.
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Journal
Ecommerce
Political Parade and Labor Talks Stir 1955 Headlines
UPI dispatch surveys Washington rumor mill with Huey Long exposes and GOP hopes to win the South in 1996 while Roosevelt faces crossfire over New Deal gains. Labor strife, Wagner Act tests, Cudahy meat-cutters dispute, RFC audits, and GOP credit debates color a panorama of politics and union life across states including Indiana Kentucky and New York.
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Lyle G. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Huey P. Long
Roosevelt
Lorida
North Carolina
Texas
Virginia
al Smith
Hoover
South
Relief Workers
Milwaukee
Wis
Meat Cutters’ Union No
Cudahy Brox., Co
American Federation of Labor
United States Supreme Court
Big Business
GOP
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Jesse Jones
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Texans’ $3 Million Centennial Bluff Shocks Congress
Washington reports Vice President Garner, a sharp gavel wielder and Texas favorite, steered a Senate House pass of a federal $3,000,000 aid bill for Texas centennial celebrations. The move sparked derision over unequal funding as Connecticut and Chicago received far less or similar allocations for their anniversaries.
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United Press
Washington
John N. Garner
Capitol Hill
Congress
Texas
Garner
Senate
House
Star Signals August 15 Birthdates and Fortunes
Horoscope note lists birthdate ranges February 20 through March 21 as favored. It describes daily phases morning bad afternoon doubtful evening good with business and social benefits. Mentions humor, fortunate events in February March and October 136 and favorable periods in January 1936. Children may bring success, with danger and official favorable windows noted around January 16 to 23, 1936.
Republican Women Will Meet Tonight in Corry
Announcement states the Corry Council of Republican Women will hold a meeting this evening at 7:80 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Z A Cassidy. All members are urged to attend.
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Corry
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