Dark Horse Candidate Vader Promises Venomous Speech for 1940
Washington reports a Philadelphia Bell Labs invention as a political satire about a fictional 1940 presidential hopeful named Vader. The piece mocks a voice synthesizer driven candidate who can mimic any language or tone and speaks only when commanded, promising a chameleon persona to appeal to all voters.
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Bell Laboratories
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Volvo Opera
Dorothy ‘Thomp
Vader
Vader Svill
Atlanta
Piney Woods
Akron
San Antonio
New York City
Yoder
Ale Landon
Pratie Bure
Bill to curb abuses in political campaigns proposed
Governor James leads push for a new policy standard to end coercion in politics. The bill would criminalize demanding money from state workers and those connected to state funds, while extending protections to workers outside the public payroll. It emphasizes free vote and freedom of speech as essential to democracy.
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James
First reaction to bill to legalize horse racing in state
The piece argues Pennsylvanians can do without horse racing and lotteries, warning such proposals undermine law and morality. It condemns gambling as a danger to society and notes public hesitation about new state plans. Strong language urges restraint and adherence to lawful governance.
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Civic Employees Association seeks public aid for Corry survey
The Civic Employees Association asks residents to cooperate with a Corry survey to map employed and unemployed workers for a regional development plan. It aims to index all data for future inquiries and to identify available workers, training, and factory lines, hoping for 100 percent community support to aid local progress.
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Yale
Corry
Ealing
Vedicunty
Congress faces relief spending cut and recession risks
The text argues about proposed relief appropriations of 875,000,000 and the risk of recession if cuts are enacted. It warns Congress cannot do more than act with supplementary measures and stresses the need to stimulate private investment alongside public spending to sustain the economy. It questions political maneuvering and assigns responsibility to Congress for spending decisions.
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Roosevelt
Prasenk Rae
Industrial Activ
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Ater
Conares
Ami
Gandb
NEA Service, Inc
Argentina as South America’s rising empire of wealth and land
The Lima Pan American Conference highlights Argentina as a looming power. With only one seventh of the continent's area and population, its pampas drive vast wealth in farming, rail, and industry. It accounts for a large share of commerce and education spending, and its fertile plains yield wheat and wool, while beef and corn rise as exports.
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South America
Lima
Pampas
United States
Ardentuta
Argentina Pampas
Q ‘Orld
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Glaucoma and Eye Health Highlighted in Medical Journal
The Medical Society outlines glaucoma as a leading cause of blindness, noting its antiquity and rising cases. It describes optic nerve cupping, gray vision, and retina issues, stressing early operable treatment and the ophthalmoscope as a key diagnostic aid.
Hollywood film shop and Bali culture in a curious era
A fragmentary article discusses Hollywood actors of Asian descent and stereotypes in classic cinema. It shifts to Bali, praising Balinese culture as highly cultivated with widespread arts training, from dance to carving, for all social levels.
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files January 18 1919
Corry citizens will celebrate the ratification of the National Prohibition Amendment with city churches taking part. A key business deal hinges on A L Tesler’s retirement from Pyster Brothers Grocery. Osborne, son of B Osborne, former mayor of Corry, has written for the Literary Digest about adventures as an American air force aviator. Lieutenant Pressley Shusa saw action as an observer with the US Army Air Service. Frank Mourton dies after an operation at Guy Hospital. Harry Rogers, 45, remains at home with a broken arm after a fall on the sidewalk. A Pennsylvanian railroad employee is off duty after an injury to his right leg.
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William S. Law
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Ghoster Gin
Los Angeles
China
Raye Geensticks
Nat Whan Oemilegs
Ieglysah Wells
Jain
Specialland
Ek Hardesty
Culver City
Prater
Ustnie
West
California
Alphan Winters Geog
Roth
Saiby
Aegumyu
Alan Waris
Allinge
Dace Osborne
B. Osborne
Mayey of Corry
SavepListe
Lye Literary
Plapea Turing
Mes Clapki
Une Punnsylvanht
Freyght
Vader’s Voice and the 1939 Election Mockery
A satirical piece mocks political campaigns under a fictional Vader character. It contrasts the myth of machine scripted leadership with real human frailties, noting even great figures must eat, sleep, travel, and interact as observers critique a world where technology shapes perceived authority.
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Willkie
Commonwealth & Southern
Vader
Movement to declare state park at Marshall discovery site
A campaign urges converting the James W. Marshall site of 97 years ago into a state park. Details are scarce in the fragmented notice but the effort centers on preserving the historic discovery location for public benefit.
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State Park
James W.marshall
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