The Great Killers and the Threat to Democracy
This analysis argues that Finland and other dictatorships reveal the true menace to democracy. It warns that ruthless autocrats with modern power pose greater danger than earlier tyrants, citing Stalin adopting Hitler and Himmler tactics. It urges Americans to understand the threat to civilization and safety at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Czechoslovakia
Bolunit
Murdevous
Ivan, the Terrible
Genghis Khon
Kiers
Hiller
Stalin
Hitler
Himmler
Europe
America
Christmas Seals Spread Hope Across Nations
Across many lands, Christmas Seals fund health drives against tuberculosis and educate the public. Originating in Denmark, the idea spread to Sweden and the United States by 1907, boosting hospital funds and lowering death rates while promoting artful, allegorical designs on stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal
Vaira
Lang
Sweden
United States
New South Wales
Bright Boys Debate College Grind and Athletic Merit
A long discussion contrasts college academics with athletic prowess, arguing that good students and Phi Beta Kappa editors often rise to prominence, while athletic captains may achieve only average results. The piece notes Yale figures and university leaders as examples and hints at programs and broadcasts on history and public figures. The passage also references a dramatization of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address airing on NBC Blue and other scheduled programs featuring prominent actors and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ade
James Rowl
Angell
Yale University
Fil Beta Kappa
Yale News
Phi Beta Kappa
Abe
Excen
Aecring
Colentriehve
TOY Statoily
Abraham Gaccin
Nbc-Blue
General Federation of Women's Libs
Dreyfuss
Emile Zola
Paris
Dies committee to quiz William Dudley Pelley on Silver Shirts
Bruce Catton reports that the Dies committee plans to subpoena William Dudley Pelley, head of the Silver Shirts, to question him about the group’s finances, propaganda, and affiliations. The panel, including Voorhis, Casey, and Thomas, faces difficulties locating Pelley and relies on the Justice Department for enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suse
Dudley Pelley
Silver Shirts
Dies
Tavine
Texcy Wl
Xest
Martin Dies
Jerry Voorhis
Joseph Casey
J. Hornell Thomas
Pelley
Dies Committee
Polley
Iin
al Mavevint
Germany
Go Tar Po
America
Ling Beene
Ite
Swork
Hue
Ipalloy
Shen
Daily Dozen Medical Society Warns of Pediatric Heart Disease
Parents grow anxious after early reports warn that murmur in children may indicate serious congenital heart disease. The article notes possible valve defects and milder forms like leaky valve, urging attentive monitoring and medical evaluation. Names and dates are unclear in the fragmented text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suckarn
Corry Industries Face Shortened Week Amid Coal Orders
In December 1919 an item notes Corry Industries may not have to close three days a week as fuel administration orders ease. Several plant lines depend on current coal shipments and regional energy constraints. Mrs. Cornelia Merslinger dies at Hast South Street residence, and John Prussia dies at his brother-in-law Harrington's home aged 76. Other items mention Navy personnel Felice young Corry mentele, and arrivals of Mrs B S Duane and Mrs Charley Athos among local entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pwice
Asheville
Voorhis
Pelley
Department of Justice
Justice Department
Justice
Corry Industries
Fuel Administration
John Prussia
Harrington
Southside
William Tig
D. A
Court House
Gunnison
Bish, Gifford and
Chaplu
Wescol
Sary
Ethel
Dol~ Ly) Beckwith
City Engines
N. R. Dickson
Register
Wiltsselent
McCord
Cief
John ‘D. Flanigan
Wil
Wattsburg
Hay Sumnet
Mathias
Harry Simmons
U.S. Army
Erie
Ata Mx
Lynn Campbell
Seventh Street
Robert Davis
West
Wayne Street
Bex Wen
Wile Jeans
Mighty Nice
Prancus
Niagara
New York
Sabres
West Wayne Slygut
Pennsylvania State Liquor Control Board
Sirree
T. Sheritary Baker
Toddville
G. GJ Murphy Company
Disillusioned star Brenda Joyer tests Hollywood comeback
A fragmented Hollywood reminiscence follows Brenda Joyer once dubbed a glamorous lead in The Rains Came. She explains the gap between dream and reality, noting industry shifts after moving from New York to Los Angeles two months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Joyer
Luis
Aeg
Fenny
Hng
Brenda Allis
Fez
York
Leo
Saul
Roaming News Notes From an Erie County Page
A sprawling clippings collage reports torn ordinance pages in the city records, new interior work at Railway Express Agency offices, and local personalities from bowling teams to political rumors. It cites a Fourth Ward incident, Mounties reference, a veteran with a silver plate, and wedding announcements plus civic plans and early event notices across Erie and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ory
Railway Express Agency
P. Lue
Fourth Ward
Northside
Charley Carroll
Cardehas
Sherman
France
Jeannette
Lincoln-Trem Contests and War Powers in Early Memoirs
Fragmented text references Lincoln era events and political figures, noting a courage in wartime actions, clashes with Grant, and mentions of a treasury or central power. It remains unclear, with garbled phrases and missing context, but hints at historical debates and leadership during the civil period.
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THE
Helen Hayes
Suspeas
Orson Welles
Vanessa
Columbia Network
Oscar Levant
George Gerschwin
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Ford Surrey
CWS
Clark Gable
Silver Theatre
James J. Davis
Pennsylvania
William A. Fountain
Episcopal District
Methodist Episcopal Church
Atlanta
sJordan
CBS
Victor Herbert
Teasure
Jamiliar
Munn Slo Gill
Elizabethy Len- Hox
Certralia
Jerome Kern
Bree
James O. Friceman
Washington
Universal Bible
Ted Network
Rosemarie Brancito
Music Hajyling Symphony
Radio City Musi Hall
Blue Network
Miss Brancata
Maxim
Allenjah
Dell'acgia
Villanelle
Grace Panvini
New York City
Harold Peterson
Guili Fornia
Ben Glasgow
Helen Walpole
Jerome Wern
Oscar Mamimer
Mays
Dons
Ayerne
Suniay
Bie Ward Werks
Atlantic Monthly
Roy W. Cowen
Midiaun
Bill Stern
Bell Hetwred
Davis
Laykim
Priday Wylit
Devember
Furniluey
How's
Orater
Bond
Bruce Catton
Murphy
Michigan
Die
Mhurphy
Daily Dozen
the Medical Society of the
State of Pennsylvania
Tory
Andraw Jackson Horn
Onan
Gilly
Cornelia Merslinger
Joseph Merislinger, Sr
South Atree
Vommeron
Corry
Felice Youne Corry Mentele
Burtale
U. S. Navy
William Henry Davis
Burr Spencer Masters
Horace B. Greeles
B.S. Duane
Hollywood
Y News
Nial
G.P
Waterhouse-for-Assembly
John A. van Alsburg
Third Assembly
Harrisburg
State Senate
Joe Viesenheim
Samuel L. Gilson
Senate
Valleso
Cambridge Springs
R. L. Rodgers
Fred Lamberton
GOP
Joyce
Axl
Gal Torus
Los Angeles
Mundel
Ayal Ty
Cory
Thielews Report
Wevid
North Center Street
Whoulder
Dan Cupid
Mexico
Aletha Andrews
Chauauqua
Warren Proctor
Beaverdam
Bemunga River
French, NM
Calif
EM Parker
Parker
Maxwell
N. M
McDowell Hospital
Niggare Ont
Avena
Pittsburgh
Neers Wale
Curly
Rowet
Blind Alley
By William Ferguson
Tim
Ay Et
Lincoln
Heapt Dtaly
Grant
Sohully
Ani
Willy
Walt
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