Our Place in the World and the Rise of the Automobile
A concise view of how the United States evolved from tariff protected industries to a world leader in auto production. It links rail, steamboat, and aviation advances to the car industry, noting widespread employment, material usage, and the car’s impact on highways and global trade. It cites 1938 data on gasoline consumption and auto material shares, praising motor transport as pivotal in modern history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Andrew Carnegie
Wright Brothers
Morse
Washington
Baltimore
Bell
Marconi
Salvation in New Understanding
The year 1938 closed as a momentous period for the United States and the world. It saw a war narrowly averted yet undeclared fighting on two continents. Despite a later burst of business improvement, railroading faces worsening conditions amid rigid regulation high taxes and government subsidies to rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Industri
A Call for Action on Public Utilities and Economic Reform
A broad critique of U S economic policy highlights the stagnation in a key industry and the political stalemate over public service pricing and privatization. It warns that price controls, debt growth, and high taxes hinder recovery, urging decisive action to stabilize utilities, boost private sector hiring, and reduce relief dependency for true national prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
TVA
Congress
Treasury
Washington
Learning the Hard Way Against Fake Accident Rackets
A Claims Bureau release notes a broad drive by police and insurers to combat fake accident claims. Hundreds of racketeers have been arrested and convicted, spanning from Massachusetts to New Jersey, with long careers and staged injuries. The effort aims to deter fraud and raise awareness that crime does not pay.
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Claims Bureau
The
Association of Casualty and Surety Executives
Capital Stock
Association
New Jersey
The Security Program for Social Security Reform
A Special Senate Committee and the Social Security Board outline an old age insurance plan after a 14 month study. They report 42 million people are in the current plan with 1.8 million more by 1980 if accepted. The revised system would require 10 to 12 percent payroll funding annually by 1980. The proposal covers all family members with wives receiving 50 percent of the husband’s benefit. Pensions start at age 65 and funding comes from employers and employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Social Security Board
Advisory Council On Social Security
Congress
Pension plan reshapes old age security study
The Senate outlines a concrete framework for old age pensions marking a first definite step. A senator calls the report a vital contribution to essential changes in the Social Security Act. The council has developed a workable plan, aiming to maximize monthly benefits for all, though exact amounts are not yet fixed.
Time Through the Ages Christmas and the sun festival
Miss Elizabeth Achelis of The World Calendar Association notes that Christmas rises from ancient solstice celebrations. Festivals in midsummer and winter marked rites to honor the sun’s rebirth as days lengthened. The church later fixed Christmas to a date, linking it to sun worship.
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Elizabeth Achelis
World Calendar Association
Fathers of the
Chirch
Son
WASTEFUL GOVERN MENT'S BEST FRIEND
The piece argues taxes are hidden in every purchase from shoes to toys and transport. It claims consumers overpay through bundled price disclosures and urges awareness to curb wasteful government spending. It stresses that truth about taxes would spark demand for economizing in government.
STOP LOOK AND LISTEN: House rules battle reshapes committee power
Democrats plan to limit Republican influence by reshaping membership on the House Rules Committee while preserving Republican leverage in Ways and Means. The move aims to keep GOP members in check and maintain party control as Congress eyes upcoming action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Rules Committee
House
Jesus
Congress
Independent question looms as session opens
Early in the session observers weigh the role of the newly formed independents whose stance remains unclear. Analysts expect shifts in committee alignments as party control stabilizes and key votes approach.
An Evening of Turkey Dinner Guests Across Town
Henderson Micon Ma L A Gooden hosted a New Year turkey dinner with guests including Anima Cawien Mrs Bessie Cleaver of Marydel My and Mrs C K Collngsworth and Mamie Spencer of Greenbore Mic Comey Pewards of Gelfsbore Mrs Aumie Gooden of Marshallton Mr and Mrs SS James My and Mrs T Ib Goneh Mero and Mrs Clarry Wolfe Miss Lula Marvel Miro and Mrs Von Phillips attended New Year’s Day. Several others listed visited or traveled, with multiple relatives from Greensboro Greensboro and nearby towns joining in meals and greetings. A ship-related exertsive event occurred Monday with Misses Olea Mandy Baez and Stephen Kney. John Radiek left Tuesday for Long Beach to accept a position.
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Micon
L.A. Gooden
An. Anima Cawien
Bessie Cleaver
Marydel
C.K. Collngsworth
Mamie Spencer
Greenbore
Mic. Comey Pewards
Gelfsbore
Irs Aumie Gooden
Marshallton
SS. James
T. Ib Goneh
Mero
Clarry Wolfe
Lula Marvel
Miro
von Phillips
Cheries
Vichols
Mariin Phillips
Greensoro
Giee Nichol
Linsscod
Pay and Mary
Henry Mappie
Cato
Olea
Manda Baez
Stephen Kney
John Radiek
Tauesday
Long Beach
Dora Melvin
Mixes Cacheine
Sos
Jdaummes
Mas
L. A. Goeodei
Carleton
New Years Bay
Mio
Mi Cle
Hollingsworth
Greensboa
FE Gontehy
Rhye Lavder
Aupateak
H.W. Silver
Mie
Carfeton Gooden
Wester Maryland
Oix
Bo Gooden
Martin Beanest
Russell Anson
Philadelphia
Mangiaret Raughhs
Wilhyngton
Anne Hoerchley
Douis Deve
Elwinor
Avanope Sunda
Ps Gratton
Phiily
Vic S. S. James
New York
Anpab Chuk
Katherine Mite
Charen
Tod Goouen
Washingepon
Oweatiod
Viric Craiwright
Gok - Dopo
John Stabler
Stephen Trussigh
Myrele Woolen
Aspers
Adams Cross Roads Mis UMsine Batteck ard daughter
Mrs John Tatler and sap Toohy. amd Mis. thems Poole endled no Mis. dida Adam. Vitus after. Deny Mr. ana Mass. A. Smith. of Greens wood pont New Yea's Eve and New Year's Day wath Miandad Maw. Thur Vain Pount van. My. and Vbx Walter Beanamp, of Potton, visited Me Do FL John. onan serene on Friday. Ale and Mrs Donj. Leese: one vis itr With relatives in Pennsylvania. Sunday School and preachinge at Bloomers peat Sunday atternoon, Mrs Deve Downs is spending son g time in New York
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Donj. Leese
Pennsylvania
Bloomers Peat
Deve Downs
New York
The New Year Message From Olivia P. Roe
A reflective note speaks of New Year hope and faith in guidance for unity and peace. The speaker envisions a world sowing love, teaching brotherhood, and banishing clouds as divine help directs humanity toward good work.
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Ano
Olivia P. Roe
Local Holiday Visits Roaming Through Greensboro Families
Mrs Addie S Jewell visited Timeday with Mr and Mrs Gun Price and spent Monday with Mrs Mary Jackson and Mrs Ethel Pritchett. Miss Hateva and Grayson Smith returned to University of Maryland after holidays with brother Mrs A G Smith. Miss Alfyveda Blackbur and Betty Wyatt returned to Golidey College Wilmington after holidays at home. The Selma holiday guests included Mr and Mrs Lew Asalom at Were Mills. Mrs Robert B Davenport traveled to Nashville Tenn to attend funeral of her grandmother Mrs J G Smith. Mrs Nelson Wyatt and Miss Eleanor Taylor dined with Mr and Mrs Luthey Vernett of Goldsboro. Miss Hut Wyatt of Masters Corner Del spent New Year with aunt Mrs Florence Thounien. Mrs Ennis Meick and Miss Alice Porrieh of Ridgely spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs James Panoa. Mrs M B Cooper and Miss Chara Seward celebrated New Year with Mr and Mrs Frank Hartnett of Ehover. Charles Adwains returned from holidays with relatives in Washington. Miss Jean Davis of Medenalsburg was weekend guest of Mrs A W Brendeagh. Mr and Mrs Lester Carrell announce birth of a daughter on Monday January 2. James Ward spent New Year with Mr and Mrs Calvin Dill at Rontone Dek. Mr and Mrs Tilghman Whitby moved to the Dingledine farm Hadrenh.
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Addie S. Jewell
Gun Price
Mary Jackson
Ethel Pritchett
Hateva
Grayson Smith
University of Maryland, College Park
A. G. Smith
Alfyveda Blackbur
Betty Wyatt
Golidey College
Wilmington
Mer.o
Frank Asilton
Evelyn
Isabel
Frank Jr
Siméay
Lew Asalom
Were Mills
Robert B. Davenport
Nashville
Fenn
J. G. Smith
Nelson Wyatt
Eleanor Taylor
Luthey Vernett
Goldsboro
Hut Wyatt
Masten
Telatires
Washington
Jean Davis
Mederalsburge
Mas
A. W. Brendeagh
Mreoo
Lester Carrell
James Ward
Calvin Dill
Rontone
Tilghman Whitby
Dingledine Farm
Hadr Tewnh
Household Cake Mix Instructions From Old Recipe Page
A fragmented home recipe describes making a Yum Yum Cake with seedless raisins. Steps include boiling a liquid, mixing Crisco or butter with sugar and spices, then adding flour and eggs. Bake at 350 for about an hour, with notes on milk and butter amounts.
Health audit for chronic disease balance in 1909
Dr R Ib Riley urges Marylanders to start the year by balancing health assets and liabilities. National surveys show rising chronic illnesses across ages, including heart, kidney, liver, nerve, rheumatic, cancer, tuberculosis, diabetes, and syphilis complications. Early medical exams can detect slow-onset diseases and guide lifestyle adjustments to slow progression and preserve life and usefulness.
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R. Ib Riley
State Department of Health
CHECK UP FOR WINTER MOTORS SAFETY BULLETIN
The Keystone Automobile Club advises motorists on practical winter precautions. Eastern Shore Division manager Matthew P. Hanley emphasizes battery charge, oil weight, clean gas line and carburetor, ignition and spark plugs, and anti freeeze coolant formulas. Regular safety checks are urged to prevent defects that develop in cold weather.
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Keystone Automobile Club
Matthew P. Hanley
Eastern Shore
Letter from Denton Journal editor wishes readers well
The writer, W. M. Lister, aged about seventy three, reports good health despite tremor that limits writing. He thanks friends for Christmas remembrances, notes his wife and sons are well, and recalls memories from sixty five years ago. He mentions Huntington West Virginia’s temperature swung from eight degrees to sixty eight above and expresses hope for prosperity in 1989.
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Denton Journal
Long Aml
Huntington
W. Va
W. M. Lister
In Memoriam for Ferdinand Bagnari Remembered Always
A memorial note marks the one year since Ferdinand Bagnari died January 3 1938 Not dead to us who loved him not lost but gone before he lives in memory with us Forevermore Addie Baynard Sara Thomas and Paul miss him each day with tenderness and fondness
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Ferdinand Bagnari
Addie Baynard
Sara
Thomas
Paul
Weddings Graces Bethlehem and Surrounding Towns
Twenty five years ago Bethlehem M E Church hosted a wedding for Miss Junie Legates and Mr. Joseph Sorrison Hall with a satin gown and white carnations. Other weddings followed in Marydel Dover and Easton as families celebrated nuptials, hosts and guests, with brief receptions and travel plans noted.
Slats Diary of Oliver N Warren Christmas Week Recap
Slats recounts a chaotic Christmas week with misadventures at home and school. He logs weather woes, gossip from Jake’s family, preparations, a failed plan, and jokes about skating ice and future fishing. The diary notes deception, family quirks, and youthful longing.
U.S Marines Helped Prevent Massacre in 1855 Uruguay
In November 1855 Uruguay faced a violent revolt with foreign ships at Montevideo ready to intervene. U S Marines from the USS Town patrol joined Americans, French, Spanish, and Brazilians to shield nationals and consulates. Marines stood between factions, averting a bloodbath and proving a humane, neighborly act.
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Little Republic of
Uruguay
Montevideo
U. S
Germantown
Local Social Notes From Ridgely And Surrounding Areas
Miss Alice Wilson spent the weekend as guest of Miss Mattie Smith at her Salisbury home. Mrs Frank Matthews visited sister Mrs Stella Reynolds at Hickman last week. Miss Madge Hollingsworth stayed Thursday to Sunday with her mother in Church Till. Mr and Mrs Herbert Hammond attended a funeral in Centreville on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Ed Peparsaul spending the winter near Philadelphia. Miss Leola Temple of Baltimore visiting her parents here. Mrs James Wilson and son recently visited relatives in Hurlock.
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Alice Wilson
Mattie Smith
Salisbury
Frank Matthews
Stella Reynolds
Hickman
Madge Hollingsworth
Herbert Hammond
Centreville
Ed. Peparsaul
Philadelphia
Leola Temple
Baltimore
James Wilson
Hurlock
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Henderson
Gilbert
Bale Innere
Finuy
George Mortague
Wilningeton
Adams Cross Roads
Tsumph
Greensboro
Housemold
W.P.A
Col. F. Cc. Harrington
WPA
Harry Hopkins
Tokyo
San Francisco
Chicago
Ilile Finn Rasmussen
K. Rasmussen
Berhard Larasa
Larsen
Svanhilde
Cillton Smith
Schodack
Lary
Mike Mullen
Louisiana
Loyola University
Moon” Mullis
New Osteens
Florida
John N. Gerner
William B. Bankhead
Alan Bruce
Anne Shirley
Miss Shirley
Memoriam
Bethlehem
M. E. Church
Junie Legates
Nathaniel Legates
Joseph Sorrison Hall
Edna Rogers
Harmony
Phillip Hall
William S. Simpson
Messrs
Edward and
Brantley Trice
Mendessohn
Myra Wright
T. S. Hall
Federalsburg
Seaford
Milford
Del
R. P. Moore
Elva
Harry Vane
Dover
Helen Moore
W. W. Chaires
Annie May Taylor
Meg
Perry D. Taylor
Easton
Preston
Bernard Messix
Queen Anne’s County
SS. Peter and Paul's Church
Father Murphy
Ella Callahan
Carlova
John G. Meredith
Mabel Gertrude Meredith
Isaac Denney Harper
Gilbert J. Meredith
Felton
Leipsic
Del—Dover Delawrrean
Caroline
Thomas E. Grouse
Charlotte Hammond Crouse
Henry Stewart Wells
Mt. Royal Avenue Methodist Protestant Church
Thomas E. Draper
Effie Ford
Whiteleysburg
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
Denton
A. G. Westefield
S. J. Cooper
John Reed
Williston
Arley Cooper
Z. A. Cooper
Orville G. Smith
Dentnn
South Carolina
Columbia Hospital
Lawrence Blades
U. S. Naval Academy
A. E. Cooper
W. Ross Stevens
N. C
G. L. Stevens
Oliver N. Warren
Sevral
Jakes House
Jakes Litter
Jake
Fareyer
Jane
Unkel
Elsy
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