New Deal Effort Aims to Convert Correspondents
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart recalls predicting 80 percent anti Roosevelt bias among Washington journalists before a 1939 Roosevelt era press club visit by Cordell Hull. The event drew slim attendance, with many members avoiding the black necktie dress code and some planning to attend a bar gathering instead.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
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Washington
National Press Club
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Sticks
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True American Spirit Shaped by Youth and Duty
The piece defends American unity amid threats from dictatorship and calls for military readiness. It notes Congress actions, citizen response, and a nationwide push for mobilization, with local concern over Erie County Chest fundraising and varied community support impacting collective effort.
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Cory
Erie Gounty
Vunvies
Corry
Fooney
Cony
Ymilen
Wayite
Mason
Heme
Tinance
Byuden
Congress Sets New U.S. Spending Record Across Agencies
Congress faces a record federal outlay with a wartime scale of spending. The House and Senate approve large sums for farm aid and relief programs while tightening controls on political activity by federal employees. A broader review of tax and trade policies accompanies the session.
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TB and creative genius across arts and sciences
The article muses whether tuberculosis heightens creative drive and cites famed figures such as Stevenson Byron Bronte Chopin Mozart Raphael Moliere and Rush among others. It notes the daily air intake of about 2600 gallons and asks how disease may have influenced genius across disciplines.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Keals
Byron
Bronte
Thorend
Hugene Oeilliiterature
Chop
Paganini
Mozart i Music
Raphel
Moliere
Rachelin
Volta
John Calvin
Shryness
Assisi
Chcero
Ceeil Rhodes
Peanut seller Steve Vasilakos gift to Red Cross at White House
Washington Day Book notes Steve Vasilakos, longtime peanut vendor near the White House, donated two days sales to the American Red Cross. He, now an American citizen, says Americans must do their part. The piece also mentions a debate on pre election discourse and a request for a stenographic transcript of Secretary Knox’s recent Navy speech.
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Vasilakos
White House
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Red Cross Ton
Presidente
Steve Vasilakos
National Defense Commission
Secretary of the Navy
Knox
National Police Academy
United States
Navy Press Information Department
Defense Comemission
Washington
Margtk Tops New York in NBC Skit Audience
A garbled note reports that Margtk remains a favorite in New York as a judge cuts in on Eddie Cantor’s NBC skit audience. The broadcast continues weekly with Cantor’s program drawing steady numbers while Margtk’s presence persists amid changing comedic acts.
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Sui Davorites
Hig Shout
Nui
Aries
Eddie Cantor
NBC Skidin
Aller
Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files Parade At Armory
Thirteen units assemble tonight at 7 30 for a gala parade through the business section and back to the Armory for a grand march to the dance. The Journal notes the installation of a Printer Telegraph for near perfect copy and cites its use by United Press. Includes notes on CG Nagel former superintendent and current Training School director, Miss Florence Barry home from Cleveland, Master Jack Calkins of Garland visiting, Private Herbert Carroll M C leaving for Camp Mesa Ma after furlough, and Stewart Henry buying the Jay Woodworth home on East Church Street with occupancy to begin November 1.
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Journal
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Corry
Pennsylvania
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Watt
Herbert Carroll
M. C
Camp Mesa Ma
A. A. Beebe
Stewart Henry
Jay Woodworth
East Church Street
Fragmentary Historical Facts Recounted From Aged Text
A garbled mixture of historical anecdotes notes smoking among Russian women and dueling fatalities, plus curious asides about Captain Cook in Australia and the New York subway. The fragmentary passage mentions 7,000 private duels, a mounted Heath W, and odd language quotes, all presented as miscellaneous trivia.
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New York
White Banat House
Chad
Daily Quiz From Classified Page
A reader quiz asks ten questions on history and politics. It references colors, presidents, states, agriculture, ammonia, and archival stamps, with a final item about a church archbishop.
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