Protecting the Day States and the Dry Law Clash
A 1939 commentary argues that four dry states Kansas Oklahoma Tennessee and Mississippi lack permit systems to enforce the revised federal statute on preventing liquor transport. It notes federal enforcement was intended to aid state laws, urges time for permit setup, and suggests amending the tax bill to require proof of exempted uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Rooesvelt
Treasury Department
Kansas
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Mississippi
Senate
Treasury
Grade Crossings Increase Graves Across the Nation
Horrible grade crossing accidents in 1987 added 1,875 graves to cemeteries nationwide, with 1,607 from automobile train collisions and the rest from pedestrians. In 1938 the carnage persisted as stories recount deadly crashes, including a family wiped out when a passenger train collided with a car. Federal aid shift follows rising eliminations since 1935, with Oklahoma Congressman Wilburn Cartwright pushing a $125,000,000 annual highway aid bill for 1940 and 1941.
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Here
United States
Oklahoma
Wilburn Cartwright
National Congress
House Roads Committee
House of Representatives
Cartwright
Bill Funds Highway Upgrades to Eliminate Grade Crossings
The legislation proposes $50 million for fiscal years 1940 and 1941 to aid states in building modern highways and to eliminate hazards at railroad grade crossings. It covers separation or protection of grades, reconstruction of crossing structures, relocation of highways, and related surveys and plans. The bill emphasizes reducing highway accidents, noting a peak of 40,000 in 1937, and urges passage to prevent further loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Americanism and the threat of nationalist groups debated
A public statement argues that genuine Americanism rejects racial hatred and bigotry. It criticizes the German American Bund and similar groups, cautions against simplistic anti Communist and anti Fascist labels, and calls for liberty, reform, and inclusive unity to counter totalitarian ideologies.
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Bund
America
United States
North America
Japan
Germany
Italy
China
Russia
Europe
Soviet Union
Slowing Down is Safer and Cheaper on the Road
A Delaware Safety Council message argues that slowing down reduces mental strain, saves time, lowers costs, and lowers insurance rates. It cites $1.5 billion annual losses from automobile accidents and urges responsible drivers to avoid reckless speed rather than shifting costs onto others.
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Delaware Safety Council
Civic duty urged to curb dangerous drivers and crime
Officials call for public cooperation with authorities and fearless jury service to remove dangerous, unfit, and drunken drivers from the roads. Civic and social leaders are urged to join in this public-spirited effort.
Our Own Back Yard Summer Preview for DelMarVa
An early spring brings peach blossoms and forecasts a generous apple blossom season. The piece extols summer livelihoods for farmers, leisure activities like golf tennis croquet and swimming, beaches and resorts along the Del Mar Va Peninsula, fishing on ocean bay and streams, scenic roads for motoring, and night baseball games amid local competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Del-Mar-Va
Your Future at Stake in Federal Tax Policy War
The piece argues that the undistributed profits tax sparks a Washington fight with broad impact on workers and capitalists alike. It notes Treasury backing for the tax, Senate Finance Committee moves to repeal it, and warns public opinion could shape any final decision. The message urges informed civic engagement to avoid ongoing political volatility harming jobs and savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Senate Finance Committee
Honor Among Totalitarians in Sino-Japanese Standoff
The dispatch outlines a strained exchange between Moscow and Tokyo over Russians in China. Japan protests Soviet approval of such activity while Moscow questions Japan’s declaration of war on China, framing the clash as diplomatic posturing and hinting at broader repercussions for East Asia.
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Moscow
Tokyo
Japan
Russia
China
Demaree Bess
Stalin
Spain
Clothes and manners reveal the truth behind appearance
The essay argues clothing and demeanor mask inner character. Well dress implies order and efficiency, while extremely stylish may betray a concealed risk. Simplicity plus neatness signals honesty, and proper attire reflects current taste. Good dress aids worldly work though it cannot guarantee virtue.
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Times
Peace drive amid a world of upheaval and fear
An International Inquiring Reporter Elias Tobenkin spent nine months visiting fifteen countries in Europe and Asia to gauge public appetite for peace. The survey finds broad, though varied, desire for peace, with leaders and citizens across Germany Italy Soviet Union Japan and others voicing antiwar sentiment and calls for understanding.
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Baltic
Lithuania
Latvia
Estonia
Balkan
Hiberian Peninsula
Asia
Europe
Reich
Germany
Berlin
Moscow
Rome
Japan
Shanghai
Czechoslovakia
Austria
Palazzio Venezia
Italy
Soviet Union
M. Hirota
Elias Tobenkin
When Maples Bloom
A brief poem by Pearl Lunt Robinson contemplates spring. The speaker imagines April shelter and a tree as roof and wall, listening as springtime speaks through the many furrowed bark and the season’s renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Lunt Robinson
Journal Subscription Offer For County News
A promotion invites readers to subscribe to the Journal to receive all county news. The offer highlights comprehensive local reporting and regular updates on events, politics, and community updates for residents.
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Journal
Books You May Enjoy Offers Wide Range of Novels and Nonfiction
A brisk reader’s guide highlights Lin Yutang’s The Importance of Living with 177,000 readers, Gladys Taber’s This Is For Always set in Stillriver Wisconsin, Marjorie Worthington’s Manhattan Solo about a journalist-turned-businesswoman, and Earle Stanley Gardner’s The Care of The Substitute Face. The review notes Taber’s quiet life, Worthington’s career rise, and Gardner’s Perry Mason adventure with sharp dialogue and action.
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America
Lin Yutung
Lin Yutang
Gladys Taber
Stillriver
Wisconsin
Fox Dam
St. Agpatha’s
St. John’s
Karl
Anne
Lida Larrimore
Colorado Springs
Wellesley
Virginia
Manhattan
Danbury
Westminster
Marjorie Worthington
Saturday Review
New Morrow
Earle Stanley Gardner
Perry Mason
Ry Della
Hawaii
Mason
Sam's Flower Garden Brightens Iron Mountain Street
Sam Cud lip plants an old fashioned flower garden between sidewalk and curb by his drugstore on Stephenson Avenue in Iron Mountain Michigan. The Rotarian Magazine editorial praises the cheerful display and urges clubs to similar spring plantings to improve unsightly city spots.
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Stephenson Avenue
Iron Mountain
Michigan
Sam Cudlip
Stuffed Salmon Peppers with Carrots by Betty Holloway
Home economist Miss Betty Holloway presents a pan time recipe for stuffed green peppers and carrots. Flake red salmon with soaked rice and seasonings, fill peppers, arrange with carrots in a pan, seal and cook for 45 minutes then rest 15 minutes before serving with a rich white sauce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Holloway
Home Economist
Ridgely Social Notes Highlight Northward Visits
Mr and Mrs Lee Mitchell went to Baltimore where Mrs Mitchell is under observation. Miss Virgie Sparks visited her sister Mrs David Strite in Philadelphia last week. Mr and Mrs Charles Dean spent Friday and Saturday in Wilmington. Easter bake by Reformed Church ladies scheduled for Saturday. Mr Charles Kline weekends in Baltimore with Mr George Davis. Mr and Mrs Arthur Richard visited Philadelphia and Wilmington last week. Mr and Mrs Charles Herzog of Baltimore were Ridgely weekend visitors.
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Lee Mitchell
Baltimore
Mitchell
Virgie Sparks
David Strite
Philadelphia
Charles Dean
Wilmington
Ladies of the Reformed Church
Charles Kline
George Davis
Arthur Richard
Charles Herzog
Ridgely
A Brief History of Air Mail
A concise historical overview traces the origin and growth of Air Mail from the Wright brothers first flight in 1903 to the development of regular U S Air Mail Service beginning May 15 1918 between New York and Washington with later routes to Chicago and San Francisco The piece highlights National Air Mail Week May 15 1938 to promote aviation and air mail awareness detailing rates seven cents per ounce sixteen cent combined mail and special delivery services and schedules for major cities across the United States plus international service and parcel limits
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Kill Devil Sand Hills
Kitty Hawk
North Carolina
Wright Brothers
Mineola
New York
Port Office Department
Washington
Philadelphia
Chicago
San Francisco
United States Air Mail System
National Air Mail Week
National Air Mail
United States
Baltimore
Los Angeles
Cal
Denver Col
Miami
Florida
Atlanta
Georgia
Illinois
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Minn
Portland
Oregon
Seattle
Dallas
Texas
Globe
Canada
Mexico
Latin America
Hawaii
Orient
Europe
Africa
Asia
Australia
In Memoriam for George L Noble
In loving memory of our dear father George L Noble who departed this life April 15 1933. April again brings sorrow yet we recall his going with faith. His memory remains dear as in the hour he passed away. His daughters Carrie and Lina.
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George L. Noble
Carrie
Lina
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Bereavement
We express sincere appreciation for the many acts of kindness from friends and neighbors during our hour of sadness and bereavement in the death of our beloved wife and mother. Geo. W. Thawley and Children.
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Geo. W. Thawley
Twenty-Fifth Years Ago Local Scouts And Elections
Twenty five years ago Ferdinand Buaynard was elected Scout Commissioner as the local council secured a room in the Law Building for Boy Scouts meetings. Ex States Attorney Henry R Lewis and others discussed Democratic State Central Committee members. News notes include peach buds unhurt by cold, horticultural society reports, marriages, a death in Old Point Comfort, and local appointments in Easton and Federalsburg. A Sharptown near drowning rescued two Federalsburg men. carriages and horse damaged.
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Ferdinand Buaynard
Henry R. Lewis
John K. Lynch
Nelson H. Fooks
J. Frank Ledman
Democratic State Central Committee
Christian Hoffman
Messrs. Hoffman
F. P. Herr
Jerome A. Davis
Caroline
Peninsula Horticultural Society
Easton
J. W. Kerr
Anton Burchard
Old Point Comfort
Cleveland
Burchard
Jessie V. Kerr
Helen Satterfield
John Satterfield
Minnie M. Bradbury
James T. Wood
Leonard White
Mrs. Wood
Matthews
J. A. Morgan
Manassas
Hillsboro
Mary Alma Morgan
Week Mankin Brown
Trinity Church
J. Medford Everngain
C. E. Brown
F. P. Covey
Methodist Protestant Conference
Milford
Bowers
East
Baltimore
E. T. Reed
North
T. O. Crouse
St. John
J. W. Kirk
Greenwood
P. L
Rice Grove
W. H. Beckwith
Supply
Harrington
J. M. Holmes
Hurlock
W. P. Roberts
Queen Anne
J. R. Wright
Western Maryland College
T. H. Lewis
Western Maryland Theological Seminary
W. L. Elderdice
E. A. Warfield
A. N. Ward
E. T. Tage
J. A. Weigand
Ditch Rescue and Fire Struck Sharptown Area
Mrs. Herman Paul and her 12 year old daughter were saved from possible drowning after driving into a four foot deep ditch while returning home at night. A fire started around 10 pm Wednesday at Charles T. Perry & Son store in Chop Tank, damaging the building owned by Capt. Charles W. Wright and causing about $4,000 in total losses. The Circuit Court opened with lengthy dockets and criminal cases dominating proceedings. grand jurors were sworn and Mark H. Smith was appointed court bailiff.
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Eastern Shore Trust Company
Sharptown
Sharptown Bank
Herman Paul
Charles T. Perry & Son
Choptank
Charles W. Wright
Baltimore
Perry & Son
Adkins
Hopper
William H. Deen
Robert Jarrell, Jr
Samuel G. Boyer
George J. Kibler
Arthur W. Brumbaugh
Henry L. Cohee
Zeb Fountain
Wm. E. Saulsbury
Burton Proctor
Theodore Shulke
James H. Horsey
Wm. A. Mowbray
Albert Poole
Caleb J. Todd
Wm. F. Jackson
G. Lawrence Wilson
B. H. Messick
Wm. T. Temple
Andrew Mitchell
G. W. Holland
W. A. Johnson
Charles Whiteley
Walter Howard
Mark H. Smith
Samuel Griffin
Slats Diary a Rural Weekend Memoir by Warren
Slats diary entries recount a week of a boy’s chores school mischief and family life. The child notes Uncle Henry sermon discipline sports dreams of joining the Yankees and humorous misunderstandings about polygamy and Noahs Ark. He observes schooling gaps and a near speeding arrest by his mother.
Newspaper publicity helps cut highway deaths says club
The Keystone Automobile Club credits newspaper publicity with driving a national drop of 1800 traffic fatalities. Officials say press campaigns against drunken and reckless driving, plus tougher enforcement and safer roads, have been key to improving safety and changing public opinion.
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Keystone Automobile Club
Matthew P. Hanley
Eastern Shore
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Suez Canal
East Africa
Ethiopia
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Egypt
Sudan
Addis Ababa
Philippine
Geneva
League of Nations
Hitler
Paris
Sam’s
AIR Mail
Memoriam
Oliver N. Warren
Unkel
Joe di Madgeo
Yanks
Otto
Jake
P. m
Reddykash
Reddy
Noeys Ark
Ma Neerly
Ossifer
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