Efficiency and government in a democracy in flux
The piece argues that government is less efficient than private enterprise, yet not wholly outside the realm of efficiency. It cites oil industry tensions, federal and state governance, and the fault lines of vertical unions as labor shifts, noting how both government and business muddle along while outlining music and broadcasting concerns about quality and public taste.
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National Petroleuum News
Tme
Standard Oil Tong’ Age
Fights Over Hauptmann and Hospital Insurance Debate
The column rails at radio advertising vulgarity and cross-border Hauptmann handling between New Jersey and New York, urging cooperative public service. It notes DOJ withdrawal, possible trial shifts, and questions whether Hauptmann can be convicted. It then argues for hospital group insurance to fund medical care, citing the American Hospital Association and Philadelphia Record on private funding limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauptmann
New Jersey
New York
Federal
Department of Justice
Washington
The
American Hospital Association
Philadelphia Record
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files October 16 1914
Democratic candidate for governor Vance McCormick and William Draper Lewis spoke at the Library theatre to an enthusiastic audience. Gardener Leon Moore picked 1800 cucumbers at his Carter Hill place. No killing frosts yet on Carter Hill. Change at Diamond Grocery as B C Barnes to take over from Mr. Dodd. Azma LaPaze’s birthday party on West Bend Street. August Wittman of Erie in town for the McCormitte meeting. Bred Witsworth joins Adams Express as local of Corty High. Warren High to play a big game at League Park this Saturday. Auctioneer Bridge Club held an oyster supper at St James in honor of last season’s winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon D. Moore
Carter Hill
Garter Hill
Corty High
Warren High
League Park
Bridge Club
St. James
G. M. Gilson
Harley Carey
W. A. Steen
Thea Dugan
Mary Whitnesey
Allie Taylor
Kate Ryan
Nell Beardsley
Star Signals Octavine Horoscope Date Range
The fragment hints at a dated astrology forecast with references to October and future months. It mentions romance with an old friend from Det. 2, financial undertakings from February 16 to March 1, 1985, and cautions about danger and temper. The text appears garbled with era-specific dates and partial sentences.
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Det
Muron
Plum Seed Fatal in San Diego Report Cites Hansen
In San Diego a plum seed caused the death of William Hansen 60 when it lodged in his throat choking him before a physician could be summoned. The incident centers on the hazardous choking event during a meal.
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San Diego
Cal
William
Hansen
Hollywood actors rely on character roles for lasting success
Hollywood insiders debate star careers after a major studio survey. Alexander Kahn reports that leading men age out, while intelligent character actors endure, with names like Muni Dressler and Beery cited as enduring exemplars. The piece notes Carole Lombard and Jean Harlow as notable early examples of versatile performers.
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Hollywood
My ‘Cooper
W. ©. Fields
Geci B. DeMille
Caracter
Mug West
Marie Dressler
Charles Laughton
Wallace Beary
John Barrymore
Katherine Bepburn
Whl Rogers
Paul Muni
Lessie Howard
Carole Lombard
Jack Oakie
Joan Crawfrd
Jean Harlow
Phos Motron Plcture
Iike Viteren
Truck Driver Narrow Escape Near Kane
John Blaicht of Wortfield New York escaped serious injury when his coal laden truck left the Roosevelt highway about two miles east of Kane. The vehicle turned over twice after Blaicht dozed off while driving. He was taken to Community hospital for treatment and later released. The truck was towed to a repair yard.
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Kane
John Blaicht
Wortfield
N.Y
Irving
Roosevelt Highway
Abelderit
Blakeslee
Weathfield
Steele
Steele Wrecker
Treasury aims to convert weekly nut by silver bowt?
In Washington the Treasury Department plans to convert a big gold fishing boat used to demobilize funds. A security miscue causes the top floor to be tested by chemists, with sulphuric acid spilled and sent to officials. The Commerce building shows cracks and scaffolding. liquor makers ponder embedding fine threads in paper wrappings to deter bootlegging, despite high costs.
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Y Unite Press
Wasitington
Det
Treasury Department
Bea
solWerston
Kone Liberty Hound
Wie
Lie Howl
Tegularity
Halle
Princess Maria of Greece Favours Plain Fashion in Scotland
Paris dispatch notes Princess Maria of Greece delights Londoners with visits and shopping as Captain Molyneux prepares wardrobes for the princess and her attendants. Two dresses glimpsed in moss green and tapestry brown feature three quarter coats amid a vogue for straight, slit free sport jackets and brown tones.
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Paris
Maria
Greece
Great Britain
Britain
Molyneux
Helen
Row Sparrow
Olga
Elizabeth
Molysheux's
Scotland
England
Marina
Malynéus
Get Rid of Night Pains with Buret Bladder Laxative
Warning about nightly urination and fatigue leads to a sales pitch for Buret bladder laxative. The ad touts Janiper and Buchu leaves in green tablets, recommends taking twelve over four days, promises relief from frequent desire, scanty flow, burning, and leg pains, and guarantees satisfaction through Keister's Cut Rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Keister
Republicans of Columbus Township Rally at Community Building
Republicans of Columbus township held an enthusiastic rally at the Columbus Community Building last night with Warren County and district leaders addressing the assemblage. Speakers included D ueRoy Chaplain candidate for state senator Allison Walde Warren county attorney William Mur candidate for sine assembly Joey Siggins Warren and Leon Gavin of Orr City candidate for Congress. Gavin touched on non essentials of the New Deal. The Columbus orchestra provided music and fried cakes and cold drinks were served to close the rally.
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Columbus Township
Columbus
Warren County
Aity Watets
Tally
D.ueRoy
Allison Walde
Warren Altorney
William Mur
Sinie Assembly
Joey Siggins
Warren
Leon Gavin
Oi! City
Congress
Siggins
Gavin
Ciref
Dea
Columbus Orchestra
Heath Property to Be Sold Wed in Major Public Auction
One of the city’s largest public sales is set for Wednesday at 10 am at the Municipal building. Executor’s sale of the Heath estate includes three farms, two brick blocks, the Grand Union store site on North Center street, the Arlington building on East Main street, several apartment buildings and numerous houses. John Hammond acts as auctioneer. Eighteen properties will be sold separately to the highest bidders, expected to draw many bidders from the city and surrounding district.
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Bhy Tate
Charles H. Heath
John Hammond
Grand Union
North Center Street
Arlington
East Main Street
Surroundi Ng
Plan Immediate Trial for Lawson
In San Jose California on October 16 Santa Clara County officials moved to bring David A Lawson to trial again for the murder of his wife on the Stanford University campus The District Attorney will seek rehearing from the state Supreme Court after its decision to set aside the death sentence and order a new trial The court found a reasonable doubt of guilt remained in the case
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Equiliteu Rece
San Jose
Cal
Supreme Court
Santa Clara County
David A. Lawson
Stanford University
Fred Thomas
Republican Viewpoints on Federal Spending and Debt
A Corry Journal opinion column urges readers to consider the Roosevelt administration’s deficits and mounting public debt. It condemns federal spending, argues taxes will rise to pay the debt, and cites Roosevelt’s 1932 remarks and prior New York governance to warn of an impending pay day and burden on future generations.
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Corry
Franklin Roosevelt
Pittsburgh
Weir Savings
Roosevelt
United States
Roosvelt
Carter Glass
Virginia
Secretary of the Treasury
New York State
Scituate Church Marks 200th Anniversary Milestone
The First Congregational church in Scituate Mass celebrated its 200th anniversary. The building features four bells, the largest weighing 1,022 pounds and possibly costing 25 cents per pound. Hobart Hepler and Leo Hall departed by car for an extended stay in Florida.
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Scituate
Mass
First Congregational Church
Hobart Hepler
Leo Hall
Florida
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San Tre Mn
Io Bane
Corry Evening Journal
Msouth Steel
Colegrove
Arthur
Corry Pa
American ‘Federation of Labor
America
United Mine ‘Workers
John K. Lewis
Federation of Labor
William Green
Federation
Hugh Johnson
NRA
Bygania i
National Council On Radio Education
Chicago
John Miskine
Walt Damrosch
Mmusic
Nmnds
God Save the King
Amites
Damrosch
Vance McCormick
William Draper Lewis
Library Theatre
Diamond Grocery
B. C. Barnes
Mr. Dodd
Azma LaPaze
West Bend Street
August Wittman
Erie
McCormitte
Bred Witsworth
Adams Express Company
Alexander Kahn
Department of Commerce
Washingtown
Mary Knight
United Press
Sta
Republicans OF Columbus
Leroy Chapman
C. H. Heath
Lawson
Berets
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
Corry, Penn
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