What Will Russia Do In Face Of Western Shifts
The piece argues Russia feels isolated as Britain and France align with Germany and Italy. It speculates on a possible Russia Japan alliance and division of China, noting America’s Mixed reactions and calling for more private thinking over public demagoguery. It closes with a jab at Americans craving control over political life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Moscow
Tevestia
Munich
Russa
Europe
Asia
Supai
Japan
Stalin
China
Chiairinda Austin H. Johnson
Instruction Committee
Board of Education
Lily
Loda
Builders cite cheaper modern homes with Widderm aids
A building expert says modern houses completed with Widderm accessories can be built today for about 11 percent less than in 1926. A $5,810 1926 home could be duplicated at $4,825, using improved materials and features such as automatic heat and grade marked lumber. Building materials and heating and plumbing costs have fallen, and furniture and equipment follow the same trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widderm
Behind the Scenes in Washington by Rodney Dutcher
Washington report outlines Jim Farley's political maneuvering as he weighs presidential prospects and possible gubernatorial runs. The piece notes Farley’s guarded public stance, his influence within the Democratic National Committee, and the press’s interest in his private background and potential role in 1940s politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Dutcher
Washington
Jim Jim
Farley
Democratic National Coubus
New York
Lehman
Thomas
Dewey
White House
Wagner
Senator Tydings
Maryland
Iran
Lator
Democratic
National Committee
Benjamin Franklin
Furley
Purley
Phaeton
Tim
Jane
Pennsylvania
Learning the Ice Follies Way in Hollywood
A trail of chorus girls must train 2 to 10 weeks for film routines while skaters require 3 months. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer backs the Ice Follies training with coach Frances Claudet and director Val Basel. They stress rigorous practice, discipline, weight checks, and progression from ensemble to solo billing for many performers.
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Hollywood
Yeady
Val Basel
Frances Mary Claudet
Ice Follier
Metro-Goldwyn-May
Claudet
Misa Clawdes
Rasel
Ise Ballet
Béss Ehrhardt
Wis
LaVerne Butcher
Plane Plants Boom Across Pasadena Industry Grows
Los Angeles County airplane manufacturing expands as major firms win contracts totaling 32 million dollars for plates in one month. The surge marks a shift from infant industry status toward established production.
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Pasadena
Cal
Los Angeles County
Emergency Hospital opens for influenza victims at State Armory
Twenty years ago the Emergency Hospital for influenza victims opened at the State Armory with space for many patients. Eight were admitted early this morning. City officials report tax rate reductions to eleven mills and twelve mills due to valuation adjustments. Mrs. A L Cottrell dies at Spr street home after years of poor health. Sadie Stokes the trained nurse remains seriously ill at home. Mrs. M B Shuss notes overseas arrival of her son Fred. Dr J A Mead remains very ill at his Congress street home.
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State Armory
A. L. Cottrell
Spr Street
J. A. Mead
Congress Street
Daily Dozen From the Medical Society of Pennsylvania
October through December bring dangerous months with autos deaths. Nationally 5860 fewer highway deaths compared with 1937. Pennsylvania shows an 88 percent decrease. In the eight months Pittsburgh records 21 fewer deaths and Philadelphia five fewer. more trouble expected as weather worsens. Drive carefully and beware wet roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Quakes Lose Force In California Public Jaded On Shocks
The Coast And Geodetic Survey reports 27 earthquakes in the past year with little damage noted. Boulder City and Boulder Dam together reported 13 shocks, yet the public reaction was muted.
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Darland
Cal
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Ceut
Boulder City
Boulder Dam
Debates on Old Age Pensions and Work Relief Policy
The piece argues President Roosevelt mishandled old age pension sentiment while noting rising demand for work relief as a national policy. It contrasts Hoover era promises with current WPA support, critiques Social Security limits, and suggests party dynamics shape pension debates in Washington and California.
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Roosevelt
California
Washington
West
West Goest
Hoover
Mellon
Ogden Mills
Othey
Treasury
Nurses Halt Hourly Duty at Corry Hospital
The Cony Nurses Alumnae Association voted to end hourly nursing at the hospital saying it harms the association’s general practice. Miss Edith Davin, president, guided a routine session at the nurses home during last night’s meeting.
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Cony Nurses
Ie Corry
Edith Davin
Autumn leaf colors traced to ripening not frost
Harrisburg reports state forestry secretary James F. Bogardus explains leaf color changes in autumn stem from ripening processes rather than frost. he notes heavy early october winds strip color, describing chlorophyll breakdown, anthocyanin development, and variable pigments across species with red maples and scarlet oaks among the most vivid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
James F. Bogardus
State Department of Forests and Waters
Columbus portrait myths and voyage details from 15th century lore
The article discusses Columbus myths including his beard and grey hair by age thirty and notes no portrait of him during life. It mentions his third voyage reaching the Orinoco River mouth and lists his birth in Italy and voyages from Pils Spain. It also claims he introduced watermelons and citrus to the United States and that Canary Islands stopped at they may have pigs ancestors. Columbus' religious zeal and aim to fund a Jerusalem expedition are described.
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Christopher Columbus
Columbus
Orinoco River
South America
Christopher Columbis
Nom
Italy
Pils
Spain
Allan
Christofoxe Colombo
Cristobal Colon
United States
Canary Islands
Uiey Cook
Tilis
Jerusalem
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Cuntis
Thea. W. and
A. P Howard Company
Kerry-Krome
Toth
Saturday Evening Post
Ladies Home Journal
Sadie Stokes
M. B. Shuss
Fred
The
Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania
By William Ferguson
Hesse
Rex-Mentho
Vapore Inhialant
Miller’s Pharmacy
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