TVA Power Struggles and Political Echoes in Postwar Debate
The piece examines TVA contracts with private utilities expiring on election day and renewed before Roosevelt's term ends, prompting court battles over federal funding for municipal plants. It contrasts grid plans, rate concerns, and the role of co operatives versus private power, forecasting continued pressure on rates and policy amid political shifts.
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Jay Franklin
Washington
Bec
TVA
Gestane
Mentis
Supreme Court
Duke Power Commission
BWA
District Court
Tennessee
Roosevelt
Commonwealth & Southern
Tenee Valley
America
Duke Powey Fase
PVA
Mount Law
Morris L. Cooke
Rural Electrification Administration
Fragmentary Christmas Narrative Reading From Bethlehem
A fragmented OCR passage retells the nativity scene with Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem, the birth of Jesus, and the appearance of angels to shepherds in a field, declaring peace on earth and goodwill toward men. The text is garbled but preserves named figures and key events.
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Anyi Fhaeyh
Gollive
Uul
Sagareth
Dudes
David Spifel
Bethlehem
Watt Fiacagé
Davi
Mary
Agutaie
Eld
A Good Investment in Aggressive Tax Collection
Mayor Glen Miler urged vigorous action at the city council meeting to enhance delinquent tax collection for city, county, and school districts. The Corry School District retained a former collector to handle delinquencies, but no dedicated officer exists, risking limited impact. A deputy collector or full-time enforcer could boost payments, easing fiscal strain as thousands may be recoverable with stricter follow-up and structured settlements.
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Glen Miler
City Gounell
Shoota
Corry School
Gorian
Setacl
Quality Goods Drive Shifts in Public Attitude Toward Merchandise
At a National Federation meeting executives urged a change in consumer mindset toward quality goods. They warned that inadequate items may push buyers to cooperatives and tighter laws. Manufacturers aim to meet demand with well priced, quality merchandise.
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National Federation
Ht Ssles
Paris Styles Woolen Evening Gowns for Winter Sports Trips
Paris reports woolen evening gowns remain fashionable for winter sports trips. Captain Molyneux unveils a black jersey gown with a fitted waist and flaring hip line, complemented by sand colored scarf and soft shoulder slaps. Colorful crepe gowns with minimal trimming follow, featuring cord details at the neckline or decorative buttons. The trend highlights versatile, warm fabrics for smart Parisian women at winter resorts.
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Paris
Molyneux
Jersey
Molyneus
Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files 1916
In December 1916 the Journal Files reflect rising public demand for quality and fair labor standards. The piece notes factors shaping consumer trust, including government guidance, labels and brands, and the push for lean manufacture and decent wages for workers.
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Connie
Hollywood film shop gag gifts spread festive mischief
Hollywood celebrities trade pranks with outrageous gifts during a holiday season theater gag spree. Slaus, Van Dyke, Lombard, Gable, and others receive and swap humorous presents, from engines to bears and snow stored on set, while performers like Harold Lloyd and Bing Crosby join community cheer. Tasmanian jury rule change noted amid scattered local items.
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Hollywood
Santa Slaus
Jay
Jim Mi John
S. S. van Dyke
van Dyke
Miljohn
Carole Lombard
Norman Taurog
Clark Gable
Clark
Miss Lombard
Mr Gable
Ritz Brothers
Fo Harpo Marx
Harold Lloyd
Santa Claus
Bing Gresley Bill
Shirley ‘Temple
Loretta Young
Helen Wood
Papa Bawara TE Wood
Clarksville
Tenn
Simone Simon
Marlene Dietrich
Tyrone ‘Powers
Cincinnati
Italians Plan Underground Grain Storage Bids
Rome reports plans to bury wheel and other grain underground for protection during raids. The submission comes from Gustavo Loreschi, president of the Fascist Bakers Federation, to the Ministry of Agriculture.
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Rome
Ministry of Agriculture
Gustavo ‘Loreschi
Eakers
One Minute Test Answers Revealed
Answers include James Boswell as the Johnson biographer, Nebuchadnezzar’s siege of Tyre lasting 18 years, and Mata Hari born in Holland though often linked to India.
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Samuel Johnson
Mats Hai
Germian
James Boswell
Tyre
Nebuchadnezzar
India
Mata Hari
Holland
State Capitol at Harrisburg, a grand two acre building
The Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg stands as a stunning and imposing edifice. It covers two acres, is a half mile around, 529 feet long, 54 feet wide, and 272 feet high, with 475 rooms. The dome weighs 52 million pounds. Total cost for building and furnishings exceeded 11 million dollars and the structure was completed on October 4, 1906.
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State Capitol
Harrisburg
St. Paul's Cathedral
London
Westminster Abbey
Old Jon Sleeps Good Now He Made This 5c Test
Old John reports improved sleep after trying a 5 cent home remedy. He describes nightly awakenings from bladder irritation and relief from backache and restlessness. The ad claims the product can end sleep disruption in four days with a refund from the druggist, featuring Keister's Drug Store and a dubious public health notice.
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Jon
John
Keister
Yale protest over professor’s discharge sparks academic freedom debate
Public demonstrations criticized the firing of Professor Davie from Yale Divinity School. Critics argued the case threatened academic freedom and urged supporters to join the protest, while defenders defended the faculty’s right to dismissal.
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Davie
Yale Divinity Schoon
the Register and Tribune Syndicate
Edward and Wallis Exchange Christmas Greetings by Phone
United Press reports from Enzommlmd Austria that on December 24 Howard Duke of Windsor spoke greetings to Wallis Simpson at Cannes on the Riviera by telephone, from Murthschild Castle. The exchange marks a royal Christmas greeting in a wartime era.
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Edward
Wally
United Press
Enzommld
Austria
Howard, Duke of Windsor
Chrisemas Ereetings
Mira
Wallis, Simpson
Cannes
Prentic Riviera
Mruthschild
Funeral services for Gilbert Morton
Funeral services for Gilbert A. Morton of 101 First Avenue were conducted at 2 p.m. by Rev. A. Haak, pastor of the Baptist Church, at the Davison Emerald home. Interment followed at Union City. Bearers were William Coon, Roy Coles, Hdl Mrs Clelland, Judson Coon, Brank Green, and Roy Bromley. Out-of-town attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Mary Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Johnson of Union City, IED, 2
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A. Haak
Gilbert A. Morton
First Avenue
Davison Emerald
Union City
William Coon
Roy Coles
Mary Johnson
Howard Johnson
Ied
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