Militant liberals debate Washington march plan in 1938 era notes
A hasty 1938 letter discusses the clash between New Dealers and economic royalists, noting calls for a March on Washington to mobilize migrant workers and pressure Congress and FDR. It reflects liberal frustration with government delays, and mentions Farm Security Administration experts and regional unrest. It also notes a safe arrival of Norman Kilg, son of local residents, in France.
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Mayen
America
Roosevelt
Hoover
Jnte
Washington
Tam
Farm Security Administration
Deap
California
Sammot
Thera Q
Capitol Hill
J. L
Register and King
West Frederick Street
France
Norman Kiltg
Quantity or Quality in Education Debate Continues
The Journal invites taxpayers to voice views on compulsory schooling age and funding. Chairman Austin Johnson questions extending mandatory attendance to 18 and warns against excessive schooling without clear outcomes. The piece weighs education quality versus quantity and urges reader input.
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Peesday Evening's
Board of
Buliallom Haa
Austin Johnson
Instruction Committee
Becom
Italo German Alliance Looms in European Realignment
European developments signal a close Italo German alignment with Germany potentially absorbing Austria while Italy eyes gains in Spain. The Spanish Loyalists plead for French aid as a pivotal battle unfolds. Italian support to the Nationalists has been ongoing, prompting debates on future relations.
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Europe
Germany
Austria
Italy
Spain
France
Mussolini
Hitler
Neds
Mediterranean
Paris Fashion Touts Orthopedic Style Shoes
Paris designers unveil spring and summer footwear emphasizing comfort and chic. New last by B A Bunting features round toe and built up sides for toe room while minimizing foot size. designs stress light weight, varied heels, and colorful palettes with orthopedic-inspired support.
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Paris
B.A Bunting
Stewart Says World War Looms More Than In 1914
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart notes that the threat of another world war is clearer in 1938 than in 1914 before World War I. He recalls the Sarajevo assassination and American public indifference, contrasting past and present awareness among Americans and Europeans.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
Europe
Archduke Francis
Sarajevo
San Prencise
National Press Association
Aditon
United States
New Drug Hype Described By London Doctor
A London hospital doctor from St Bartholomew's explains a blood pressure raising drug styled 2020 for short. The article mentions a chemical name inmethoxybenzyl and notes the drug is discussed in The Journal.
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London
Avery Jones
St. Bartholomew's Hospital
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files March 16 1918
Rural Bell Telephone patrons protested poor service at a meeting led by Olmstead. The housing program of the City Commission shows housing availability but owners hesitate to advertise. Carrie Binier earns a West Point goal, while Gary Griffin and Captain Morell of Company A return to Camp Hancock after a furlough.
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Bell ‘Telephone Company
AOH, Olmstead
Corry
Binier Carriey
West Point
Army
Gari Griffin
Capiton Morell
Camp Hancock
Augusta
Pittehoreh
Onig Valley
Lucile Thacker
Whistler
Ajax
Washington
Chuterill
Erie Daily ‘Mes
John J. Mead
Wrre
Pennsylvania
John Mead
Charley Pain
Swift
Meai- Ville
Tribune-Republican
Upak
Punxautawney
Boro Gouneil
Ube
Blate Assembly
Barnes Locke
Ayeline
Sije
J. W. & A. P. Howard Company
Kane
Warren
Smethport
Favel
Gilbert R. Reed
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Warton
Maple Avenue
C. K Muay
Root Furniture
Helen
Premier of China and riparian rights query list
Question prompts ask who is premier of China and what proportion of Mahal intants of Czechoslovakia are Germans. Also asks definition of riparian rights. Horoscope and aphorisms note odd wording and suggest wise investment tone.
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China
Czechoslovakia
Fragmented facts and odd snippets from old notices
A mix of science oddities and historical curiosities notes catfish attacking swallowed sharks, miles of roads and trails in U.S. forests, and Thomas Mann selling fire insurance. Other items mention Philadelphia as early federal seat, etiquette hints, test answers, land boundaries, prehistoric villages, and a bizarre cost of two thousand dollars for biting damage.
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U.S. National Forests
Reader notes and town briefs sweep through March weather
A collage of local items reports measles immunity in SHS, visits by Mayor Miller and family, a dropped window peeper case, broad support for fingerprinting students, court repayment disputes, Kiwanis speaker C. W. Clark, and Virginia Williams poems accepted for New York anthologies. Also includes fundraisers, staffing moves, county politics, town clocks, parking meters, and upcoming anniversaries.
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Gien Miller
St. Pater'sburg
Miami
Tia
Fourth Ward
C. W. Clark
Down Brokenstrawway
Kiwanis Club
Service Club
Virginia Williams
Theo P. Wiliam
Fittsburgh
Informaton
Peter David Levine
G-Men
New Rochelle
G. O
Carl Kuppler
Journal
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Walmer
Uneserves
Stewart
Journa Sre
Wistom
Niet
Solitide
Gibbon
Thomas Mann
Skye
England
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U.S
B.A. King
Thleges Arier
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Suisse
Peat Glee
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Wieners
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