Jews in Palestine debate and British control stance
A corry newspaper piece summarizes World Jewish Congress head Dr Neh tian Goldman remarks on Britain withdrawing troops from Palestine and inviting 100000 German Jews to enter. It contrasts British mandate aims, Arab pressure, Zionist efforts, and a dramatic tale of Jewish farmers using electrified barbed wire to deter Arab raiders.
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Palestine
Nehtian Goldman
World Jewish Congress
Geneva
Switzerland
Great Britain
Holy Tum
Britain
Dead Sea
Holy Land
Antifireworks Bill Raised in Pennsylvania Senate
The Philadelphia Record notes the antifireworks bill again faces the Pennsylvania Legislature after a previous lobbying effort by fireworks manufacturers. It cites New Jersey Labor Department figures showing fireworks injuries and deaths before and after the old law, with Essex County data and South Jersey trends. The piece urges a prompt vote to prevent child injuries and deaths, contrasting fireworks with other risks like airplanes and traffic.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Senate
New Jersey Department of Labor
Essex County
South Jersey
Open Door Hint in Japan’s Open Policy Debate
An American correspondent reports on a Japanese trial balloon suggesting open discussion of the Open Door in eastern Asia, with demands for equal race status, abolition of China’s colonial conditions, freedom of residence and travel for Orientals, world commerce freedom, tariff reform, fund allocation for national defense, and broader access to strategic resources. The note implies Japan seeks multilateral talks with wide open access and equal treatment among powers.
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Tokyo
Dominoffal
Japan
Asia
China
Otter
Revival of Investment Through Coordinated Policy Action
John T Flynn argues for a comprehensive program to revive investment by reducing expenditures and rebuilding private industry. He urges targeted reforms in housing, railroads, utilities, and manufacturing, plus overhauls of financing, materials supply, contractor methods, and labor practices to restore long term confidence and avoid further delays in recovery.
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Igbor
Ba Service
Tnc
Government urges Britons to prepare for emergency
A government speaker urged British housewives to stock water and ensure gas masks and bomb shelters in case emergency plans fail. He warned against overdoing precautions that could drain time from normal duties and noted Spain and China are growing mobile as the world war continues.
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Jr Pnglayt
Britain
Sonaee
Daily Dozen From the Medical Society of Pennsylvania
Water balance and thirst control body fluids and tissue hydration. The pancreas notes water distributes nutrients, removes wastes, and maintains blood fluidity. Continuous water loss through lungs, skin, and kidneys triggers thirst in the pharynx or mouth. Prolonged dehydration causes distress and suffering. Shipwrecked sailors fear lack of drinking water.
All coins bear mint marks from branch mints
The passage explains that United States coins minted at branch facilities carry special mint marks or letters indicating their mint location. These marks are small and usually appear on the lower right portion of the reverse side of the coin.
Lima Pan American Conference marks continental solidarity
The Eighth Pan American Conference in Lima concluded with a strong display of unity between the Americas. A Declaration of Lima reflected closer North South ties, with broad backing for freedom and equal commercial exchange, and no wide armaments agreement. Peru issued commemorative postage stamps to mark the event, shown near the government palace in Lima.
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Old
Lima
Penu
Americas
Te Sroops
Plaza de Armas A
Incomplete Memphis Weather Device and Arts Salvo
Fragmented OCR item notes Memphis weather bureau installing a telephone to log Mississippi river stages amid noisy signals. Mentions Sir James Jeans piano note theory and odd school and political jabs. References to actor Hindred Bentelt and a door injury, with garbled phrases and stray names.
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Memphis
Tetin
Weather Bureau
We the People Debate Relief and Refugees in America
Washington reports quote Senator Borah calling relief an emotional issue while John Steinbeck’s report on California squatters describes malnourished families living in tents. The piece argues Americans must choose between aiding people or funding vast defense budgets and warns against abroad moralizing while domestic misery persists.
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Washington
Alva B. Adlums
Golgrado
Gamers Torces
Spnatoy Adams
Senator Borah
Simon J. Lubin Society of
California
John Steinbeck
Nazi Germany
Soviet Union
Russia
Congress
America
Walnut shell buttons spark new industry in Springfield
Springfield Oregon launches what may be a new industry by producing buttons from black walnut shells. The venture aims to compete with conventional buttons made from oyster shells, horn, wood, and other materials.
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Springfield
Ore
Bridge design history and cantilever principle note
The cantilever principle in bridge building has not been as long used as arch, suspension, or independent-span methods. Ancient Greeks reportedly used corbel forms, but many details are unclear due to fragmented wording in the source.
Hollywood film shop and fashion critique spark on set
LeRoy Pring blasts dress designers for tight fashion harming ankles and waists, linking to low heeled sports shoes and dieting trends. artist George Petty backs a vivid model, while Francis Lederer plans murals to boost local art jobs amid Hollywood bustle. Don Arnecht adapts to a taxi role for a film piece.
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Hollywood
LeRoy Pring
Martendom
Fring
George Petty
Petty
Marjorie
Francis Lederer
Carey Park
Don Arnecht
Haus Taxicab
Ars
Ferl
Twenty Years Ago Ag Token From Journal Files
Twenty years ago a series of notes recount local events. The American Railway Express offices were remodeled with notable improvements. Core Mu tua oversees insurance matters. Community efforts by the Women’s Reform League aimed to fund a community house. Reid Cross reports 2800 city residents renewing memberships. Private James B. Sullivan departed for Camp TMX after British troopship Belgivh. Mary Lewis learns of a fall at a school event, while a French cab driver appears in news about a Midnight film with Claudette Gallant Boll.
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Hollywood Film Shop
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Tinmetal
W. R. Hisbrougle
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Hesteench
Wayne Free
Hele
Reid Cross
Sweale
Iman
A. K. Cottrell
Rubvayd Marling
James B. Sullivan
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Camp Tmx
Mary Lewis
Daneline
Gulie Lewis
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