Books in Review: Nazi Drama and Sea Adventures
Ludwig Renns Death Without Battle surveys Nazism in Germany through intercut episodes with figures like Hitler Goebbels Roehm and Dollfuss. H M Tomlinsons Pipe All Hands follows a freighter from Celebes to Boston with brisk sea-story energy. Louis Cochrans Son of Hamon centers on Lise Smiths rise amid Mississippi river life. Will Connells En Pictures! uses a photo essay frame to satirize film and celebrity. The Justice Department calls for gun registration, urging stricter crime controls.
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Ludwig Renn
Dodd, Mead
Germany
van der Lubb
Storm
Roehm
Dollfuss
Austria
Herb
Amy
Haron Oetting
Werner Prass
Karl Julte
Hitler
Goering
Goebbels
Renn
Arnold Vieth von Goissenau
Alo
Nasi
Span
Famidus International
H. M. Tomlinson
Harpers
Celebes
Java
London
TkHpeli
Sicily
Boston
Tomlinson
GaMen
Louis Cochran
Hata
Gaston
Mississippi
Shever
Lise Smith
Haman
Will Connell
Hollywood
Morrow
Gene Fowler
Nunnally
Johnson
Patterson McNutt
Grover Tones
Connell
Pledges and political clashes mark Pennsylvania politics of 1985
The piece outlines the 1985 Pennsylvania elections and the Democratic majority’s passage of much of its program. It notes bipartisan support, labor gains, public assistance reforms, and the ousting of the Public Service Commission. It also touches on Irish debt discussions and British policy, reflecting broader political tensions of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Pennsylvania
George St. Earle
Assembly
Senate
Gevry
Public Service Commission
Labo
Vfs
Weil
Puople
Blig-Hoys
Garry
Unemployables and Relief in Industrial Labor
A fragmented account discusses relief on government projects and private industry. It cites a factory reporting about 800 hires from the relief pool with only 38 remaining, attributing layoffs to lack of skill or willingness to work. The piece urges broader use of relief workers and greater opportunities for younger entrants amid evolving industrial needs.
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Privte Idustry
Empany
Allother Lapee Industrial Concern
Clrsses
AEC i
Twenty Years Ago As Taken From the Journal Files June 8 1917
A transcription from the Journal Files recalls events dated June 8 1917. Details mention the 16th regiment and its strength, local ministers, Liberty Bond purchases projected in the city, and various local incidents including injuries from a gusty event near Columbus.
SEE AND KNOW PENNSYLVANIA Scenic and Historic Commission
A historical notice describes Grand Canyon views in Pennsylvania near Harrison State Park and Galton Point with lookout decks and long-distance sightlines. It notes a large expected crowd of about 25,000 Pennsylvanians and mentions nearby parks, picnic areas, a municipal swimming pool, and a trailer camp as local amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tes Hein
Pennsyvania Grant Canyon
Ansonia
Jersey
Harrison State Park
Galton Point
Werest Park
Wellstone
Woodland Park
Watlstoro
Paris Styles Summer Colorful Ensembles In Bright Fabrics
The feature describes summer fashion with bold color mixes and single or striped outfits. It highlights ensembles including a yellow striped suit, a cream blouse with fuchsia pique skirt, a Breton sailor hat with grosgrain ribbon, and chiffon dresses for day and evening wear, emphasizing vivid hues like orange, blue, pink, and green.
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Paris
Shane Tung Blowse Q
Hhie Pines
Old Theatre May Be Saved in Boonville Bid
Citizens urge legislature to fund preservation of the Oldest theatre building west of the Alleghenies. The theatre was built in 1855 and served as a hospital during the Civil War, later used as a military prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonville
Alleghenies
Ona Gnelly
Milthry
Stewart Says Hipsters Spill Confidential Capitol Info
Charles P. Stewart discusses the Washington press corps debate over hipsters who distribute confidential information. He classifies four types: honest reporters signing usefully sourced material, press agents with prepackaged dope, anonymous papers accepting responsibility, and independent tipsters sending mimeographed letters to a few clients claiming insider knowledge.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington
Jung
Indy
Presa
Reading Newspapers Minute By Minute
A columnist notes that reading newspapers minutely allows a person to know as much as a so called specialist. He argues thorough, careful reading reveals deeper insights while casual readers miss key details. The piece mocks sensationalist rivals and defends careful analysis as valuable work.
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Baltmore
Clint
Unreliable Tipsters and Secretive News Rooms
The passage critiques tipsters who publish alleged confidential notes not for publication. It notes their habit of attending press conferences and private briefings at key government hubs to relay possibly inaccurate stories under secrecy pledges. It contrasts private letters with expected journalistic standards.
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Capitol
White House
Glone
Cabinet
Otfer Tveromental
Doe
Searecy
Damages Sought After Crossing Manated by Wind
Six claimants asked the Public Utility Commission today to determine damages totaling 4300 allegedly from the elimination of the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad grade crossing on state highway 01 in Plates Wise County. Claimants include Mrs. Charles Cook 4600 Carr 4350 Ray Caufman 900 all of Plates Gimma Gates 500 Con heaut 0.2 iM Haton and Myrtle Baton 450 Brady.
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Brean
Harrisburg
Publc Atility Commission
Bessemer and Lake Erie
Wise County
Charles Cook
Carr
Ray Caufman
Gimma Gates
Conheaut
Haton
Myrtle
Baton
Heinz Plant Worker Vote in Pittsburgh Labor Election
United Press reports 200000 Heinz plant workers in Pittsburgh voted to choose their representative for collective bargaining between the Canvny and Probing Warlkyis Union and the Heine Employees Association. Results awaiting certification by NLRB regional director Ernest Dullbar, with potential reopens if needed.
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United Press Pyytsburgh
Peary
HL J. Tein Company
Labor Board
Canvny and
Probiing Warlkyis
Aamerien Federation of Labor alMirate
Heine Employes Association
Heine Company
Haw
Ernest
Dull Bar
National Labor Relations Board
le Blunt
Windsor Bride Sets Bargain For Suitors With Mortgage Offer
Windsor Ontario reports Aileen Belle declares she will marry any man aged between 20 and 45 who can produce 1000 dollars to cover the mortgage on her foster mother’s home, as a humorous price for matrimony. The note frames a quirky marriage条件 tied to a financial stake.
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Windsor
Aileen Belle
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