Hollywood film star Vincent Price on elementals and quitting smoking
United Press Stall Corresponde reports Vincent Price a Hollywood film star who constantly seeks new projects. He recounts an encounter with elementals after a doctor's suggestion to quit smoking, claiming a waking moment when he did not crave a cigarette for three months. He later resumed smoking but not from compulsion.
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Willkie Named GOP Nominee in 1940 Presidential Race
Wendell Willkie, former Democrat, chosen as Republican standard bearer in 1940. He rises in politics with a magnetic personality and business background, attracting voters with liberal business-friendly views and support for Roosevelt reforms. Dem nominating prospects and Roosevelt third term question loom as key uncertainties. Willkie’s utility tieup and anti-utility sentiment shape early reactions.
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Latin Americans Solidly Onside U S Amid Threats, Stewart Says
Stewart argues Latin American nations stand with the United States in Pan American policy against Nazi and other waspish threats. He cites German and Mexican papers, Lindbergh’s call for western hemisphere defense, and U S military activity, while noting Mexico’s loyalty and the favorable stance of the Washington administration.
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Varicose Veins and Hydrostatics Questioned in 2 Million Recruits
A wartime medical note asks if hydrostatic pressure causes varicose veins. It cites data from 2,000,000 men drafted for World War I, claiming 342% suffered varicose veins and noting an average height difference. The article mentions varying treatments and Rollins College lecture practices.
Platform split over isolationism shapes foreign policy debate
The Philadelphia platform is a mid course mix of sound aims and declamatory lines. It struggles to define an isolationist stance on foreign war while pledging aid to those seeking liberty without violating international law or national defense needs. The piece notes Republicans and Democrats share lax preparedness and the platform’s frankness on New Deal responsibility is limited.
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Which President hunted Africa after leaving office
A fragment from a test quiz asks about a U S president who hunted in Africa after leaving the presidency, and includes misprints and unclear wording requiring readers to consult the classified page for answers. The passage also features questions on geography, history, and politics in a quiz format.
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Radio Schedule Highlights From Tonight and Tomorrow
NBC and CBS radio features list long convention coverage from Philadelphia with Kate Smith, Cities Service Concert, Show Boat themes, Don Ameche Show, Quiz Kids and NBC Red network debuts. Notable items include Georgia’s Loretta Peyton joining Mary Marlin cast, Jacobi string quartet piece, and Ted Husing with Jimmy Holtz reporting on the Brooklyn Handicap at Aqueduct.
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Twenty Years Ago in Journal Files June 28 1920
A Dodge touring car owned and driven by Bleat of Clymer was destroyed by fire on Findley Lake road yesterday afternoon. Cause unknown with unconfirmed reports citing possible gas test fuel. Nubone Company offices in Erie near occupancy, a golden wedding anniversary celebrated by Mr and Mrs I J Doane on White street, Miss Vera Patton granted three months leave from PRR freight office, Miss Mildred Tillotson to fill in, and Douglas Dale arriving from Edwardsville O to attend a city event this Wednesday at the home of Barry Naylor on Maple Avenue.
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Tadie Maylor
Edwantsville
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Maple Avenue
Raleigh's Time in the Tower Inspires History of the World
A fragmentary note reflects on Sir Walter Raleigh during imprisonment in the Tower of London before his execution. It cites his work History of the World as a literary masterpiece of the era.
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