Opera In Schools Sparks Birmingham Revival Movement
The American Civic Opera Co. plans English versions of opera to reach schools as 6,000 Birmingham children cheered Carmen and 800 sang. Frank A. Lewis and Mary Fabian say Birmingham’s triumph signals a wider push to place opera in classrooms. They warn of crime-linked corruption and hereditary influences, urging thorough inquiry and reform.
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Birmingham
Civic Opera
Frank A. Lewis
Mary Fabian
American Civic Opera Co
World- Telegram
New York
Miss Pabian
World-Telegram
Birmingham Post
Gadsden
The Illusive Nature of Economic Laws
A Commercial Dispatch view argues against fixed economic laws noting economics studies wealth but relies on human wills. It compares economic regularities to natural laws, saying human behavior and intertwined politics sociology make universal laws unreliable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Dispatch
Tracing Source of Crime and National Inquiry
The department of justice plans an exhaustive inquiry into causes of crime and requests congressional permission for a broad investigation. The move aims to prevent crime and assess why America is perceived as highly lawless, signaling a pivotal national discussion.
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Department of Justice
America
Rugged Individualism Meets a Southern Cooperative Farm
The piece praises rugged individualism as a lifelong American trait and spotlights 24 Southern families forming a cooperative on land bought at five dollars an acre. Guided by Sherwood Eddy, they plan self-sufficiency through housing, dairy, hog and poultry farming, and weaving once funds allow, aiming to lift themselves from insolvency to self-respect.
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United States
Mississippi
Dole
Sherwood Eddy
Mr. Eddy
Landmark Janus of Politics and Courage In 1930s News
Arthur Brisbane reflects on J W Burns death delaying Congress adjournment to allow Republicans to attend Cleveland meetings. He notes Landon emerge as GOP front runner and questions the vice presidency while praising Margaret Mangan and her son saved from a truck tragedy. He critiques American reliance on foreign goods and promotes domestic production.
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J. W. Burns
House
Congress
Cleveland
Margaret Mangan
William
Oxford Group aimed at saved lives and curious cross cultures
The piece mocks the Oxford Group’s reach into American circles such as pickpockets and alcoholics, questions the idea of foreign groups dictating salvation, and notes notable voting quirks like the Keyes quadruplets aging into ballots. It also surveys Canada’s Dionne sisters and a French political shift as France’s LeBlum coalition forms.
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Oxford
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
England
Keyes
Mona
Roberta
Mary
Leota Keyes
Dionne
Canada
French Gold Exports Signal Turbulence As Strike Looms
France ships 53 million francs of gold abroad signaling timidity and conservative mood as 300000 workers strike. Leon Blum as new premier faces threat of a nation-wide strike amid the tourist season hurting hotels and shopkeepers.
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France
Leon Blum
Oil Well Goes Wild At Petronila Creek Salvage Effort
In Corpus Christi Texas on June 6 a wild oil well near Petronila Creek sprayed mud salt water and about 10000 barrels of oil into the creek. Over 30 men lined the eight mile banks salvaging oil with one farmer filling a concrete silo two thirds full.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Petronila Creek
Meyer wins but fears city traffic on ride home
Lou Meyer, three time Indianapolis 500 winner, recalls finishing first on Memorial Day and complains Chicago traffic was too heavy. He recalls handing control to his wife at the city outskirts, admitting he did not enjoy the ride.
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Chicago
Lou Meyer
Anniston Star Quotes Man On Salvation Chance
A snippet from the Anniston Star emphasizes belief in a man’s ability to work out his own salvation if afforded opportunity.
The Autmobile Extraganza And Civic Sharp Observations
A satirical column critiques motor car excess and road dangers urging caution and respect for public safety. It notes deaths from cars and mocks reckless driving while highlighting social quirks and urban humor about motorists and service staff.
Speeding discourse and jokes in a dated humor page
A fragment from a humorous column includes lines about road speed safety, marriage banter, satirical exchanges, and light caustic quips. The varied vignettes touch on driving caution, aging, marriage finances, polishing silverware, hotdog prices, taxes, stock tips, and a black eye anecdote.
One Negro Is Shot and Another Is Held in Alabama
In Athens Alabama on June 6 Fred Leslie a Black man is near death and Bill Shoulders another Black man is in county jail awaiting a preliminary hearing after Shoulders allegedly shot Leslie during a supper altercation in the western county. No trial will be held until Leslie’s recovery is certain.
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Athens
Ala
Fred Leslie
Bill Shoulders
Shoulders
Leslie
Unkel Simon Phillips seeks funds for Confederate parade
In Birmingham Alabama on June 6 the figure of Uncle Simon Phillips collects pennies for train fare to the Confederate region gathering in Shreveport June 9 to 12. He offers steely tales of aiding white folks to steal pigs and chickens during shortages and hopes to lead the Alabama Ex-Slaves Association as parade president.
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Birmingham
Ala
Simon” Phillips
Simon
Shreveport
The
Alabama Ex-Slaves Association
You Came Home Without the Black Eye
The remark recalls a past event where a person returned home with no visible injury after an incident. The line hints at previous violence or conflict and contrasts it with the current state. No further specifics on timing or people are provided in the fragment.
Walter Winchell On Broadway Doubling Down On Dixie Nostalgia
Walter Winchell rails at northern and eastern cities luring Southern talent away from home. He cites Walter figures like Texas Guinan, Mary Ellis, Lee Tracy, Al York, Tallulah Bankhead, Joe Jackson, Adolph Ochs, Will Rogers, Mencken, Heflin, Stanley Walker and others who left the South for fame in New York or elsewhere, noting the pull of the big time while lamenting Dixie heritage.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Birmingham
Dixie
Cotton Belt
Nieu Yank
Confederacy
Notable figures in stage and film careers across regions
New York offered Grace Moore work in the Met Opera and musicals while Hollywood brought stardom and clashes with Jellicoe. Erskine Caldwell, a Georgian, faces critics for Tobacco Road. Sherman Billingsley lures elite elsewhere as Manhattan tastes skew lavish. Helen Hayes and Iva Claire return to Washington shows. Miriam Hopkins, Stark Young, and Margaret Sullivan show strong regional roots shaping national entertainment.
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New York
Grace Moore
Met
Hollywood
Jellicoe, Tenn
Banquet Held by Frat Here
The Lambda Pi Sigma fraternity held its semi annual banquet at Central Methodist church with a dinner served by circle three. Officers spoke on next year work and the social chair announced use of place cards as bids for the party with dates tonight at Hotel Lyons. Grand master Charles Green announced a trip to Trinity Mountain on Wednesday June 17 and a 6 00 pm meeting at the Del Methodist church to ride to the mountain.
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Lambda Pi Sigma Fraternity
Central Methodist Church
Circle Number Three
Jack Tankergley
Hotel Lyons
Charles Green
Trinilty Mountain
Nee
del Methodist Church
Henry
Frank Troup
J. Colvard, Jr
Paul Wilson
C. W. Bethany
Lampkin Guy
Albert Weaver
Rubera Halbrooks
Byron Carrell
Fred Papenburg
Ted Hale
Sidney Evans
C. D. Graham
Bob Baugh
Hollig Cobb
William Samuel
William Reed
Wilson Durham
Mahlon Yarbrough
Donald Nelson
Warner Sartor
Warren Sherrow
Robert Snow
Shelby Cole
Norman Safley
John Bogges
George Bloodworth
Raymond Parks
Jack Tankersley
Carlton Kelly
Bride and groom wed after San Diego charm class
Patricia Johnson, 21, enrolled in the college of charm at the San Diego exposition. Thursday's lesson titled get your man preceded a quick marriage to Johnny Hines with classmates acting as bridesmaids.
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San Diego
Calif
Patricia Johnson
College of Charm
San Diego Exposition
Man
Johnny Hines
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