The Klan and Postwar America Speech Analysis
Jay Franklin argues that postwar rhetoric and fear fueled the rise of the Ku Klux Klan in the South. He traces links to labor unrest and immigration fears, notes the Legion's response, and cites Klan brutality that eventually met resistance from Southerners who repudiated the group.
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American Legion
Consta
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France
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Grange
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Knights of Columbus
Masonic Order
Motorists urged to exercise caution on slick roads
An article warns drivers of hazardous wet leaves and slippery highways. It notes a fatal accident near Westfield Tuesday, injuring two others, and urges slower, more controlled driving during the season to prevent similar tragedies.
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Autoisia
Westfield
Royal visit for Windsor couple eyed by American society
The piece notes growing interest in the proposed Windsor visit led by Edward and the Duchess with speculation on how Americans and corporations might welcome them. It suggests potential roles for the pair in sociological work or business ventures, and hints that England’s government could need to tighten allowances or provide a workaround.
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Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Edward
Paris
New York
Washington
Geemeil
England
Alcohol in fatal car crashes linked to over half the deaths
The Cuyahoga County coroner reports that alcohol was present in the bodies of 56.5 percent of people killed in automobile accidents this year. The figure covers cases examined so far and suggests alcohol plays a larger role in fatal crashes than the public realizes.
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Alcoho
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland
Tignor
Pedestrian deaths dominate motor crash report patterns
Coroner statistics show 74 percent of total deaths are pedestrians. Of those slain pedestrians, six in ten were under the influence of liquor, suggesting contributory negligence. The text argues alcohol and gasoline do not mix and calls for broader inquiry.
Language and Culture Clash in Film Shift of Hungarian Star
A Hungarian singer Miss Massey struggles with American slang on her way to a Metro contract for the film Rosalie. She recalls learning English from a book failed to prepare for real speech and cites slang as a separate language used to mock foreigners.
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Tiona Massay
Milas Massey
New York
Massey
Nona
Miss Massey
Rosalie
Budapest
Metrodoldwyn-Mayer Studio
Paris Fashion Notes From 1890s Themed Autumn Gowns
Paris styles highlight the season with waist tightening gowns and romantic basque effects. Designers Chanel Molyneux Lanvin Vionnet and Schiaparelli showcase full skirts peplums waist emphasis and crystal trims while fashion tips advise pairing elaborate jewels with simple gowns. A stray line cites 400 million banana shipments and Napoleon as etiquette author.
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Paris
Louise
Monkeyut
Lucien
Lelong
Molyneux
Schiaparelli
Vionnet
Lanvin
Justice Blaik and the Klansman in the Spotlight
Charles P. Stewart reflects on Justice Hugo L. Blaik facing endurance of past Klan ties. He argues the Klan stain undermines impartiality and clouds judgment whether Blaik is liberal or conservative. The column probes expediency and lasting impact on a Supreme Court career.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington
D.C
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Hugo L. Blaik
Federal Supreme Court
Gonaidera Hon
Klu Klux Klan
Sony
Black
Supreme Bench
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Uberals
City claims world’s busiest harbor in brief quiz
Answers note London England as the busiest harbor and list the three main Great Lakes cargoes as iron ore coal and grain. The Fourth Estate is the press.
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Great Lakes
London
England
the Press
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