Lehman weighs Roosevelt military reform stance
New York Governor Lehman critiques Roosevelt's plan to reorganize the US Supreme Court and lower federal courts. He argues public officials should speak for themselves and that Congress must be convinced of the need. if not, citizens must decide. He suggests replacements only if representatives fail to think and reason. Franen notes the foe's drive and the broader failures of the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehman
New York
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
High Tribunal
Lemminds
Congress
Wwe
Rural registration delays threaten rural Pennsylvania voters
Thousands of voters in Pennsylvania’s townships and boroughs face disenfranchisement next September due to late enrollment. Only one more registration day remains in the county, August 7, with books closing thirty days before the primary. The piece cites low rural engagement and notes the shift to permanent registration needs better promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Bile
Court House
Declaration of Independence Response amid Japanese threat
The piece notes Chiang Kai-shek's firm stance against surrendering territory and sovereign rights as China faces Japanese aggression. It emphasizes resolve to defend national existence, warns that war may be necessary, and reflects mixed neutral reactions from Sanerivans who admire the courage despite not sharing the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Chiang Kai
Giana
Stewart Says Stewart Says by Charles P Stewart
Central Press columnist Charles P Stewart argues against unifying Uncle Sam's detective agencies into one central set up citing risks to liberty. He notes three major services plus other inquisitors and criticizes past abuses by G men under Willi Burns era. He questions if a single OGPU style director could have prevented or worsened cases like Wheeler framing on Capitol Hill.
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Charles. P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington
Nazi Germany
Italy
Treasty
Post Office
Justice Department
Willigm J. Burns
Capitol Hill
Burton K.wheeler
Montana
OGPU
Wheeler
Plane radio tech called vital after Amelia Warheart flight
The article argues for geo communication systems on long flights to improve position finding and contact with airports and the world. It notes professionals and amateurs should learn the core, use the equipment, and warns that lack of trailing antenna and unknown code contributed to Miss Maineart's navigational difficulties, limiting voice transmissions.
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Amelia Warheart
Noonan
Maineart
Cuban bond repudiation bill targets 43 million ibonds
The Cuban Congress pursues a bill to repudiate 43 million in bonds issued under the Machado regime. The bonds, raised from Cuban and American investors for public works, are said to have been contracted by a non legitimate government. The bill argues constitutional errors by Machado justify repudiation.
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Brest
Machado
Machada
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files July 23 1817
A collection of short notes recalls injuries from a gate collision near Cutting involving Divi Lemon and Mr Beech of Trench Crewe. Other mentions include a near drowning at Pendley Lake, a rescue by Sharles Shapiro, a naval assignment update for Milon L. Brown, and transport of Engineers from the U S Reserves to an English port.
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Neckars
Divi Lemon
Beech
Trench Crewe
Guess
Natter
Warren
Archie Ohen
West Washington Street
Pendley Lake
Caine
Hl Yas
Sharles Shapiro
Smuth Engineering Corps
U.S
Frank Bradt
Chairman of the house and several committees
Harlon W. Summers of Texas, a Democrat, is named as the chairman. Answers list Gertrude Edgrte as the first woman to win the English Channel and Ontario as the smallest Great Lake.
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English Channel
Great Lakes
Harlon W. Summers
Texas
Democrat
Gertrude Edgrte
Ontario
Pennsbury Manor Estate and Restoration Details
Pennsbury Manor near Morrisville Bucks County across the Delaware from Trenton is William Penn’s estate. The manor, the site of 18 treaties with Indians and the first capital of the commonwealth, is undergoing a three year restoration under the Pennsylvania Historical Commission.
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Pennsbury Manor
Morrisville
Bucks County
Delaware
Trenton
William Penn
Pennsylvania
Delaware River
Philadelphia
Bristol
Pennsbury
Manor
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania Historical Commission
Hollywood film shop shows rise from office boy to director
Hollywood’s director ranks grew from studio trainees and assistants. Grady Johnson highlights early jobs like script clerks, prop boys, and cutters who rose to helm major pictures. Names include Milestone, Franklin, Cummings, Machaty, Seitz, Wesson, and Brown, with paths from publicity, set work, and even factory roles into directing.
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Hollywood
Horatio
Lewis Milestone
Bréau
Dorothy Arener
Jack Cummings
Sidney Franklin
U. S. Cavalry
Gustax Machaty
Universiay Studios
Tod Browning
George B. Seits
George Pitzmaurice
Arsl
Wort
Totior
Pictures Ag Stanario
Robert Z. Weonard
Joe Sherman
Mixed Factographs On Industry And Media
A survey notes 1936 U S production of 27 603 000 boxes of gunpowder and a rise since 1932. Billingsgate London hosts the largest fish market. New York Citys Ruston market is the nations biggest. rayon and cellophane waste now used as albinler in road building. a single metropolitan newspaper uses more paper than the entire U S did in 1800. vox humana is a voice so lifelike it is indistinguishable from a human voice.
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United States
Billingsgate
London
Ruston
New York City
Orgam Nota
Vox Humana
General July and the Washington Summer Vote
Washington column argues Congress must adjourn despite heat, saying leaders like General July and figures such as Hugh Johnson and Walter Lippmann overstate ease of politics. It notes the summer climate harms workers and critics claim reform is needed to help the people in crowded cities and tenements.
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Washington, Ouly
Napoleon
Congress
Washington
Hugh Johnson
United States
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Pish
Rush
Pooh
United States Steel
Memphis
Tenn
Tien Worle
Messrs
Johnson and Lippmann
Roosevelt
Stirky
Hoover
Jae
Seni
July
Tory
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Franen
Foe
Spain
Alex- Eger Pope
Stewart
Treasury Department
Post Ofice Department
Bureau of Investigation
Independen
Congressional
Bond
Milon L. Brown
Navy
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Murray Olde
E. Price
Centerville
SEE
KNOW
Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission
Grady Johnson
P. J.’s . Bonnets
Dimity Gowns
P. J
Helen Shoppe
North Center St
Reg'ster
Tribune Syndicate
Scott
R.j.scott
ASIS
Plas
Turkey
Lord Byron
Egypt
W. J. Wilcox C. Curtis
Willi
F. A. Wilcox Paper & Paint
Nasts
Corry Auto Supply
Bernstein Brothers
Christensen Motors
F. C. Chapin & Sons
All-Way Electric Company
Woolworth’s
Stewart's Hat Shop
JS. Collins
Western Auto Assoc
Endicott-Johnson Miller’s Pharmacy
the Fair
C. F. Franz
A.H. Homer & Co
John A. Lanston Barnes & Cariig the Helen Shoppe
Jourdet & Son
Root’s Furniture
Spencer's Mills
G. C. Murphy & Co
Spiesman’s Shoe Store
Sandburg Farm Supplies
Stennett’s Specialty
Thomas Motor Co
Wing-Wills No. 2
Grant Co
City Park
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