American Mood and Aviation Hope Add to Postwar Outlook
In a Corry Journal digest of national topics, Frazier Hunt’s view on an American mood of disciplined reform is paired with optimism in aviation. The piece notes a revived airplane industry led by Glenn L. Martin, stock issues, and plans for fast commercial planes, Atlantic service, and potential transatlantic flights within five years. It also covers a suggested U S gesture to Canada, proposing to return the Ontario Parliament mace to symbolize renewed friendship and trust between nations.
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América
Frazier Hunt
Glenn L. Martin
Martin
Atlantic
America
Canada
Toronto
United States
Roosevelt
Congress
Ontario
Annapolis, Naval Academy
Amendment proposal on electoral votes aims to end winner takes all
A fragmented reading discusses Norris Lee style changes to the presidential electoral system. It argues for dividing each state's electoral votes proportionally to the statewide popular vote, reducing the impact of strict state majorities. The text suggests wider popular participation with boundaries less decisive.
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Norris-Lee
Debate on Proportional Representation Balloting
A discussion argues for proportional representation to reflect all voter groups. It contends that three past presidential choices contradicted majority will, causing dissatisfaction and potential civil strife. The amendment is seen as a step toward democracy, reducing autocratic risk and ensuring direct voting and accurate crediting of votes.
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Uch
White House
Hollywood film shop boosts film musicians into acting
Hollywood reporters note a wave of film industry musicians being signed to act, with Ben Bernie Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians Duke Tilting and Rudy Vallee among those moving from stage and radio to movie roles. A separate item reports the American Legion purchasing 140 acres in Ponca Neb for a new state park with community support brewing.
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Perlispa
Aimmer
Jinea
Ben Bernie
Hickelf
Not
Paramount
Ben
Guy Lombardo
Royal Canadiung
George Burns
Gracie
George White
Lennie Hayton
Bing Crosby
bin Ia
Phil Hargis
Ted Fo Tito
Cab Calloway
Abe Lyrisn
Gus Ambhelm
Legion
Ponca
Neb
American Legion
Intid
Nature Notes wildlife tales and spring bloom at national parks
United Press reports a playful bear in Glacier National Park steals a trash sack then drags it to the dump. A Grand Canyon ranger notes a raven outsmarted by a squirrel at a feeding tray. Great Smoky Mountains rangers recount golden eagles released after a timid beggar, and a cliffside rock leap by a mountain goat near Lincoln Lake. The Great Smokies wildflower festival signals peak bloom in May with laurel flame blossoms and rhododendron displays at season end.
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United Press
Washington
Interior Department
Nature Notes
Cronelle Park
Glacier National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Raven
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Tennessee Ornithological Society
Lincoln Lake
Sun Beats Pole Sitter in Seattle Incident
A pole sitting event in Seattle ended when Arvill Anderson Ragpote Utter suffered a stroke. He was cut down from his berth and rushed to hospital after the incident.
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Sun
Seattle
Arvill Anderson
Ragpote
Uitter
Girl Wins Marbles Contest In Cleveland Tournament
In Greater Cleveland district marbles preliminaries a girl topped all suburban entrants Ruth White East Cleveland earned the title with a straight shooting display at the tournament venue. Other local notes include a rumor of a war secretary telegram to governors on militia mobilization and a West End incendiary case under parole after a hearing before Alderman Potten. Local officials and residents attended a Home Watchmen banquet at Johnson Building. Dr and Mrs Elston plan a New York trip while Frank Beltl aims a fishing expedition west of the city. J T McCarthy of Butte appointed local yardmaster for Pennsylvania Railroad. Charles Dodge of the same yard crew rests due to a sprained ankle.
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Cleveland
Greater Cleveland
Ruth White
East
Paris Styles Alpacas in Fashion History
Paris fashion writers note the return of alpaca to the material fold. The fabric, once woven for Peruvian nobles and later entering mass markets, is praised for softness and drape though its image shifted to mere linings and coats. Alpacas thrive above 7000 feet and endure as a luxe yet hardy textile in global dressmaking.
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Paris
Couturiers
Star Signals Virgo Forecast From Octavine Column
The Virgo segment suggests caution with signing documents and speech, noting entertainment as a dinner hour option. It lists Virgo professions such as bookkeepers and auditors and hints at musical talent and love of color on birthdate, with cautions on May 1 and 16 and June 17.
Warren firms share in work on Lakeland project
The Lakeland Engineering and Construction Corporation of Buffalo signed the general contract for the New Process Company building. Electrical work goes to C Beckley Inc of Warren, plumbing to Warren Plumbing and Heating, heating and sprinkling to Jamestown Plumbing and Heating, elevator to Otis Elevator of New York City. Minor trades will be awarded later, likely to Warren firms, as progress continues.
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Lakeland Engineering and Construction Corporation
Buffalo
New Process Company Building Committee
C. Beckley, Inc
Warren
Warren Plumbing and Heating Company
Jamestown Plumbing and Heating Company
Jamestown
Otis Elevator Company
New York City
The Voice Blamed in Stavisky Case Downfall
An Italian style intrigue unfolds as Henri Voix known as The Voice, Stavisky’s confidential man, stories recount how he allegedly betrayed Stavisky to police. The narrative traces Voix’s actions from Paris to the Alps where Stavisky died and Voix’s fate in custody.
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Voice
Ay Samuel Dashiell
Thomas Cope
United Press
Paris
Serge Alexandre Stavisky
Stavisky
French ‘Alps
Henry Voix
Serge Alexandre Stayin
Voix
Alty
Voho
Palays de Justice
Rue Des Ssusésies
Surete Generale
Bayonne
Arlette
Lhymue de Sauscaies
Vols
France
Surete
Serge
Anette
Alps
Migét
Henri Voix
Leon Daudet
Vote
Arlette Shao Stayisky
Corry Business and Professions Women's Club Meeting Notes
Twenty one members and guests attended last evening at Miss Biel McCray’s home. Plans to attend Eagle's Mere state convention June 11 to 17 were discussed with Mrs Zelma Mulderick as delegate and Miss Wilma Bien as alternate. A card party for the Scholarship Fund was planned at the Woman's Club on May 14 with Miss Gertrude Field and Miss Marie Baredse in charge. Mary Condra reviewed Angels and Amazons, enjoyed by all. A social dessert hour followed. The next meeting will host a Mother and Daughters banquet two weeks hence, with Miss Rich in charge.
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Wilma Bien
Lib
Woman's Club
Eorning
Gertrude Field
Marie Baredse
Mary Condra
Rich
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