Roosevelt denies plan for federal publicity department
Washington columnist Jay Franklin surveys a debate over federal publicity and a proposed national mechanism to coordinate official information. He notes Roosevelt’s resistance to a formal propaganda ministry while warning that without containment the White House could wield broad power to shape public opinion and tax money.
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Jay Franklin Washington
Roosevelt
Melly
Washington
Stanley Figh
Liberty
FDR
Steve Early
White House
Réd" Leggett
National Exergency Council
Charley Michaelson
Democratic Nationial
Dr. High
Good Neighbor
Oldline
Agenstea
Radio
Nation
Lone
Neavs
Suggestons
Wakte
A.A. Merrey
Steve Bearly
Proceganda Department
Ministry of Public Enlightenment
Congress
Lefeat
Huuillesson
Sie
Public Utility Holding Company
Alabama
Worthy project eyed to aid Corry Hospital facilities
Local clubs are urged to support Corry Hospital by aiding in equipment and room maintenance. Clifton M. Howard promoted the idea and backs sustained club involvement. The plan aims to ease operating strain on the hospital board amid tough conditions and ensure uninterrupted service to the community.
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Clifton M. Howard
Anita Mr. Hows
DENS GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR DEMOCRATIC AGENDA IN OPENED LEGISLATURE
The Democratic administration controls both houses as the General Assembly opens its session. Governor Mare aims to fulfill the 1934 platform with social legislation and reforms. A hostile Senate previously blocked goals, but with full control now, the party seeks sound, financially feasible programs benefiting the unburdened public.
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Dens
Peomte
Commonwealth
General Assembly
George HL. Mare
Guffey Marle
Senate
Assembly
Wil
Saimeul Pilesing
Legature
Evers
Labor and Industry Struggle Amid Recovery Risks
The piece argues labor has gained under Roosevelt but warns of looming threats from demands that could cripple industry. It recalls prior plant idleness and notes workers’ recent gains, wages, and bonuses during auto industry recovery. It urges union restraint and public support for balanced labor action.
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Dinier
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Prattlas
Tabor
Latbay
Tke Whith
Aivere
Ood
Certe
Edghie
Hollywood Exhibit Displays Film Making To Public
In Los Angeles the municipal museum at Exposition Park hosts a two room display honoring the film industry. Visitors see models of film development color and sound, miniature sets, a prop room, and historic cameras. Wax figures show Chaplin, Will Rogers, Lon Chaney, and Mary Pickford with costumes from their notable works.
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Hollywood
Calif
Exposition Park
Charlie Chaplin
Will Rogers
Lon Chaney
Mary Pickford
Fred Astaire
She's
the Crinailers
Charlie Chaplain
Kirg Baggott
Mary Pickfort
Ashland History Tied to Henry Clay Birthplace Route 122
The article notes Ashland in Schuylkill County honors Henry Clay to Ashland Kentucky and sits on Route 122 once the Center Turn Pike from Philadelphia to Williamsport. It mentions ruined taverns, old stagecoach water troughs, and a claim that General Grant stayed overnight at the Repelier House.
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Ashland
Ashlland
Schuylkill County
Henry Clay
Ash
Twenty Years Ago in Corry Real Estate and Local News
Twenty years ago today January 6 1917 highlights include Bliss Real Estate company acquiring properties on West Washington street, Col Brown's son Captain R W Brown reports Company A en route to Corry likely January 10, and a chimney fire at Clare Ross home on King street. Post office receipts for the past year total 46042 42, Rose Levy daughter of Mr and Mrs A Levy dies at noon on Fairview street, Ralph Holden opens a sign shop on East Main street. Mary infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William D Hazel recovering from illness. Mrs A B Ragan leaves for Erie. Mr and Mrs Harry B South and Miss Jean McInnes return from Cleveland automobile show.
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N Rose
A. Levy
Fairview Street
Mary
Willum D. Hazel
East South Street
Canneries Favor Tomatoes From Penn State Growers
Pennsylvania inspectors report 58 million pounds of canning tomatoes graded in the 1936 season, up 20 million from 1935. Major national canners buy more from Pennsylvania growers and plan new canneries in the state. Keystone State tomatoes are preferred for certain cannery uses, with expectations of acreage growth to meet rising demand. Michigan? No, Canada is mentioned later as from the Hurón word for village.
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Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Secretary of Agriculture
Know Your State Four Ways Pennsylvanians Support Themselves
Prepared for GoFry Evening Journal by F A Pitkin, the piece surveys Pennsylvania's workforce in 1930. It details how citizens rely on wages, home production, investments, or public/private relief. It notes shifts toward fewer producing jobs and that 90 percent of workers are wage earners.
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Pennsylvania
Tdw
Publicity reform debate guides New Deal era rhetoric
A fragmented critique urges professional standards for publicity men to aid democratic government. It questions federal publicity excess, hints at a forthcoming study by an executive committee to coordinate public relations while noting Washington press galleries face pressure and manipulation from handouts and officials.
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FD. R
White House
Washington
What makes a bee hum and a duralumh mystery
One minute test answers reveal the bee hums from wing vibration. Duralumh is composed of aluminum copper magnesium and manganese. The quote author is Ben Ishnson.
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Duralumh
Ben Ishnson
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Anton
By RE Scott
Canada
LaRee
Fill Shop Press Star
SEE
KNOW
Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission
Rosier
Aatel
Sat
Promis Realife
W. W. Morgaridge
Bliss Real Estate Company
Ajax Tron Works
Washington Street
Col. Brown
R.W. Brown
Corry
Clare Ross
King Street
Ralph Holden
East Main Street
A. B. Ragan
Erie
Harry B. South
Jean McInnes
Cleveland
Villaze
GoFry Evening Journal
F. A. Pitkin
Penn
Mishaan
Eedy
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