Weekly World News Gleanings Reflect Global Tensions
A digest of world events reports partisan U S Senate deadlock over taxes and appropriations in Harrisburg. Notable items include the fatal egg-throw murder case near Oshining, labor strikes in Wheeling Steel's Portsmouth plant, relief aid expansions to Oklahoma and Georgia, indictments in a New York insurance racket, and political moves such as federalization debates and commemorative stamps for Susan B. Anthony.
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Harrisburg
Mary Grancis Creighton
Everett Applegaty
Oklahoma
Georgia
Kentucky
New York
Hucwitz
Emma Zimmerman
East Rutherford
N. J
Ghigene Meyer
Washington
Chautauqua
League of American Nations
North
South America
Adrian Recinos
Guatemala
Institute of Public Affairs
University of Virginia
Wheeling Steel Corporaton
Portsmouth
Terrante Burrows
Fhe
Catherine
San Juan
Porto Rico
Pennsylvania
Republica
Democratic
Polls Show Landon Leading In Electoral Vote But Roosevelt Widest Popular Support
The American Institute of Public Opinion's July poll, taken after the Cleveland Republican convention, suggested Alf Landon would secure 272 electoral votes while Roosevelt led in the popular vote with broad backing though not enough to win. It notes expected shifts after the Democratic convention and Lehman’s reelection bid, with August results likely to diverge from July.
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Alf M. Landon
Kunaa
Franklin D. Roode- Watt
Cleveland
Moni i
The
Institute
T Me
Landon Knox
Roosevelt
London
Dircessary
Landen
Fay
Herbert H. Lehman
New York State
Save the Plains The arid West seeks new crops and farming
Americans wonder if the arid plains will revert to desert after brutal heat and drought. The plan focuses on changing crops and methods to support populations, with wheat less viable and cattle raising and garden crops offering renewal. Government aims to adapt the economy as rainfall returns.
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Soale
Army officers condemned to death by Japanese high court
A July 7 decree by a high military court sentenced 17 participants in a plot to death without appeal, including two captains in the imperial army. The charges allege murder rebellion and disobedience to the emperor, whose bold stance aims to restore civil authority and curb military power. The article notes the punishment reflects the emperor’s role and may influence Japan’s internal balance and international relations, with America viewing the action as the military leadership’s responsibility rather than the people or civil government.
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Japan
Tokia
America
What is a worvy and where do Hawaii delegates vote
The text asks what a worvy is and explains that Hawaii delegates to Congress enjoy privileges but have no vote. It notes Madagascar is an island off Africa’s east coast separated by the Mozambique Channel.
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Congress
Hawaii
Madagas
House of Representatives
Madagascar
Africa
Mozambique Channel
Landon and bank deposit insurance debate reappears
A clipped editorial notes Landon's stance on bank deposit insurance, labeling him Hoover-like and suggesting strong, popular support for the New Desism measures. The text reflects contemporary political divisions over financial safeguards and regulatory dry humor.
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Landon
Hollywood film shop girls reveal marrying material
Hollywood reporters surveyed film maids in July and found they seek educated, humorous partners with substance. Betty Furness and Alice Faye name traits they want, from wit and intelligence to stability and shared interests, while rejecting conceit and superficial perks.
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Hollywood
Betty Furness
Bolt
Betty
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files
This item recounts a set of local incidents: B Porter among the women on the board of Tired Sportsmen of Pennsylvania at a Old City convention. Earl Bradley's auto mishaps near Lovells station and West Smith Street with injuries. a forty member business delegation from James town arriving for a trade extension tour. Nat Jacobson's death in New York after illness. Frank Baders sale of holdings to Edward Berguson of Pittsburgh. a long New England guard train with 28 cars passing through with Maine and New Hampshire guardsmen. a milk wagon accident injuring Mr. McCray. and Miss Tjorinel Starr injuring her finger while lowering a window at Maple Avenue home.
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Khuine
Bengal
St. Patrick's Cathedral
New York
Thomas Meighan
Leopold of
Bagiuen
Brussels
Minnesota
Alvin Karpis
William 4Amm
St. Paul Brewet
Parkes Cadman
Plattsburg
Hervey A. Parks
Charles J
Parsons
Harrison, Ned
Parks ‘Air College
The
Fortier
St. Louis
Til
James A. Farley
Susan B. Anthony
Evers Att Sanders
Coolidge
Tilda
Atta Simms
Washington
Ruth Bryan Owen
Denmark
Géo Boheie
Denmar
Christine
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Howard Hughes
Gebe Meyer
Bartterbor
B. Porter
Tired Sportsmen of
Pennsylvania
Old City
Mise Tjorinel Starr
Maple Avenue
Government recovery expenditures and income rise in three years
Senator Robert Wagner spoke at the Advertising Club of New York describing a complex postwar economy. He argued that government spending boosted public finances while production and wages faced downward pressure from dislocations and rising costs. He cited a three year period with a $10 billion debt increase paired with a $16 billion rise in national income as evidence of recovery, urging thrift and sensible public expenditures aligned with consumer welfare.
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Robert #. Wagner
Advertising Club of
New York
Aiicn Ag
NRA Yild Nerely
Sagest Industriat
Concensus Bt
America
Star Signals July 14 Psychic Forecast
The column predicts a day of work and travel for readers born from May through October with a focus on practical philosophy and avoiding superficial pursuits. It cautions against extravagance and rash speech, noting influences for March and July dates and referencing travel opportunities around August.
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Pereong
Perann
Fife
Dare Pebritiey
Rash Ardons
Fragmented report on Marion fatal auto crash investigation
Fragmentary OCR shows C W Porter 27 of Marion charged after automobile fire on Herdiing highway. Four-member jury and Chel McGuire tap i of Marion connected to the blaze. Witnesses describe a large blaze and substantial losses with a $50,000 claim noted.
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Yen
C. W. Porter
Marion
Ohie
Herdiig Highiway
Jwiicn
Incomplete 1930s Wichita Eagle Commentary Cited
The fragment references figures like Kos and Roosevelt in a political context, mentioning a vice presidential candidate and a call to end herdings. It mentions Knox and a crisis timing question, plus a note on Schmieling as an educator. The text is garbled, but centers on political maneuvers and historical commentary.
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Pian
Kos
Roosevelt
Hovishall
Knox
Huerding
Nox
Wichita Eagle
Ind
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Erie
Mr. McCray
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