Soviet and American War Books Reviewed in Depth
A reviewer weighs Sidney and Beatrice Webb's Soviet Communism against Maj-Gen. James G. Harbord's The American Army in France and contemporary poetry by Paul Engle and C Day Lewis. The piece assesses the scope, insights, and lasting value of these works, noting the Webbs’ thorough study of Soviet society and Harbord's detailed WWI history, alongside Engle's Break the Heart's Anger and Lewis's A Rime to Dance, with critical takes on Miss West's The Thinking Reed as a less successful social portrait.
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Boolde
Soviet Russia
Sidney
Beatrice Webb
Scribners
Britain
Tey
Tandon
Howe
James G. Harbord
France
Little Brown
Humbord
Chateau-Thierry
Jon J. Pershing
Hid
Penry
Harbord
Auden
Spender
Lewis
Patelen
Engle
Paul Engie
Doubleday Doran
America
Bugle
Random House
Thoas
Weiling
Europe
St. Mortia
Paris
Rebevea West
Reed
Miss West
Teahelle
Peti
Schnader Urges Pennsylvania Constitutional Revision
Former Attorney General William A. Schnader urged constitutional revision in a Philadelphia address to the Daughters of the American Revolution, calling Pennsylvania shackled by an antiquated constitution. He criticized Republican bosses who thwarted revision and suggested Schnader might align with Democrats for reform long overdue, opposing privileged interests.
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Brother Grundy
Pennsylvania
Schnader
Tayar
Govenor
George H. Earle
William A. Schnader
Tuk
Pennsylvani
State G O P troubles in Pennsylvania race
Republican leaders in Pennsylvania face a tough path as Frank Baldwin and Otto Messner seek state treasurer and auditor general. Sweeny Finola ticket falters with Greensburg publisher backing, while party factions clash over candidate favorites and organizational support across counties.
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Pennsylvania
Fleeden
Philadelphia
Frank BE. Baldwin
Otto
Jestlers
G. C. P Eandi
High Debaters Showings Elevate Corry Team in Title Race
Corry High Debating teams display strong form in pursuit of the Allegheny College Chip. The Yecalebaters close to clinching the title with two wins and two remaining debates, facing Titusville and others as interest builds for the decisive match with Unionville. Strong performances from local students suggest a return to prominence for Corry in regional forensic competition.
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Corry
Allegheny College
Yecalebaters
Titusville
Ste
Meaiville
Franklin
Lsville
Duieke
Canton Ohio imposes gasoline sales ban on drunk drivers
Canton city council adopts ordinance prohibiting gasoline sales to motorists under the influence of liquor. Attendants who fill tanks for intoxicated drivers face fines, as officials acknowledge the measure aims to curb drunken driving and cites broader calls to regulate liquor vendors.
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Canton
Ohio
Rama
Chanel Aims Freedom Silhouette For Spring Fashions
Paris styles by Chanel stress a free natural silhouette with a slightly risen front waist, a dipped back for a slender line, and feminine shoulders. Sleeves gain fullness between elbow and shoulder while jackets open to reveal sheer blouses, complemented by green and black ensembles and daisy button accents.
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Bares
Chanel
Kitchen Pans Feature in Band Hawthorne Innovation
A local group named KITCHEN!PANS uses eighteen instruments crafted from pots, pans and other kitchen utensils. The band Hawthorne Cal-Music showcases a creative bend in musical expression built from everyday objects.
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Hawthorne
Cal
T the Jorai
Bridge Contract Secured For 120 Foot Span
C F Brown of Corry Bridge and Supply Company accepted the contract to build a 120 foot bridge over Brokenstraw on the new road from Corry to Spring Creek. The state highway department awarded the bid. Enrollment figures from the Board of Education show total 1 3 12 with Concord 286 Hatch 308 Washington 168 Fairview 248 Was Main Street 35 and High School 265. Glen and Lester Donaldson bought the Donaldson general store at Spring Creek. The Donaldson boys are sons of a former owner. Mrs Alfred Barlow of North Center Street returned home from a visit in Shrings. Mr and Mrs Worthrop returned from California and will reside in Corry. Forest Geiger of Niagara Falls visited with his parents. Mrs Joseph Hiaugh and Miss Mae Toward returned from a weekend with relatives and friends at Wat place.
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C.F. Brown
Corry Bridge and Supply Company
Brokenstraw
Spring Creek
State Highway Department
Corry Company
Board of Edocation
Concord
Hatch
Washington
Fairview
Main Street
Star Signals Birthdates and Prosperity Forecast
A garbled astrology note links dates from late November to late December with personal luck and cautions. It warns against excess in April May and November 1936 and cautions rushing or extravagant spending from November 1 to 5 1985. It suggests a cheerful outlook but warns prosperity hints may mislead readers.
Actress crafts silk dress from scraps in Hollywood
Clavia Stusch, a blonde actress, finished a four year project sewing a dressing gown from bits of silk. She gathered materials from fans and colleagues worldwide including Australia and South Africa, turning a backstage pastime into a public curiosity as her career grew.
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Hollywood
Mar
Clavia Stusch
Stuart
Migs Stuart
Australia
South Afric
Historic Inn Razed in Salem for New Theater
The Old Washington House in Salem Mass where a first president stayed in 1708 was razed to make way for a new theater. Washington occupied a northeast chamber on the hotel’s second floor. Berkshire stock hog for service Louis Sexton Darrens Corners tote No 2 Corry.
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Salem
Mass
Washinton
Washington
Berkshire
Louis Sexton
Darrens Corners
Tote
Corry
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F. Worthrop
California
Mrs. Northrop
Niagars
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Mae Toward
Vas
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