Keep American Ideals of Liberty Alive Editorial Fragment
A collection questions whether American government and media freedoms will survive a trend toward authoritative control. It cites crimes and punishments in Nazi Germany and quotes concerns over censorship, urging Americans to recall the nation’s core belief that government serves the people, not the other way around.
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Leipzig
New York
Russia
Italy
Germany
American Affairs
Recovery Dependent on Private Initiative, Babson Warns
Babson argues that money circulation drives prosperity and must be fueled by private initiative. He warns that higher taxes threaten employment and urges citizens to pressure lawmakers to resist tax increases and advocate deductible building and business investments. He commends the president on price aims but calls for confidence and risk-taking to revive industry.
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Roger Babson
Babson Park
Florida
Mr. Babson
Twenty Five Years Ago Reflections on Air Contracts and Economic Recovery
A retrospective notes the government fight over air mail contracts and army pilots in Idaho and Utah. It cites proposals to end subsidy, shift to fixed pricing, and favor private firms, while marking a robust auto sector rebound with record orders and rising prices. It also mentions CWA layoffs and a bleak Nobel prize outlook amid European tensions, plus Congress debates tax policies and gasoline taxes.
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Western Air
Army
Army Air
Idaho
Utah
Ford
General Motors
Department of Commerce
CWA
Germany
Austria
Hitler
U. S
Wilson
NRA hearing spurs push for clear food labels in canning
Public hearings under the NRA Consumers Advisory Board examine grading based labeling for canned fruits and vegetables. Industry voices urge frank consumer information while Canada and the U.S. government use standard specifications. The era of plain language labels gains favor amid calls for improved transparency and fair competition.
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NRA
NRA Consumers’ Advisory Board
Ihe
Dominion of Canada
Canada
United States
Lany
Van
Wreck Disaster Shocks Delaware Division of Pennsylvania Railroad
An express car and a baggage mail car burned in a Delaware division wreck. Victims were in the two cars. cause traced to a flagman’s failure to warn No. 4 engine. Senate disclosures tie the incident to contracts, promotions, and policy disputes, sparking broad commentary on economic impact and public funds.
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Delaware
Pennsylvania Railroad
Theyeause
No. 4
Evicetech
J . . McCready
Senate
Wilmington
John W. Wood
Ace Davis
Seaford
Del
W. Oliver Perry
Anes Io Ind
Express
Illiam T
Corkran
Philadelphia
Sioux City
Iowa
Salisbury
Sophie
Ashansopiles
Memphis
Tenn
Caroline County
PWA
Lindbergh
Congress
Ovid
Lear
Tragic Delmar Train Wreck Claims Eight Lives
A Delmar rail disaster on Monday morning killed eight on the southbound express bound for Norfolk. Fire and wreckage spread after a collision with two locomotives, with many mail clerks among the dead. Engineer Benjamin B. Ewing and Fireman T. Henry Esham survived, though injured.
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Delaware
Delmar
New York and
Norfolk Express
Benjamin B. Ewing
Wilmington
New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad
Ewing
George Davis
Norfolk
Q& Special
T. Henry Esham
Winington
Esham
Salisbury
William T. Corkran
Solomon
Mary Corkran
Fowling Creek
West Denton
James H. Nichols
Corkran
Hurlock
Clarence Deen
Grant
James Corkran
R. Max Davis
Marydel
Davis Brothers
Davis
Ford
Dover
Geo. Ford
Journal
Methodist Church
Our Place
Philadelphia
North Lighteenth Street
Denton
Financial stability in life insurance during hard times
Harper's Magazine notes life insurance shows safety and resilience amid 1933 stress. Despite low new business and market turmoil, industry assets exceeded 21 billion dollars, with low default rates and strong investment results. The piece highlights the sector's role in financial independence week starting March 19.
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Harper’s Magazine
Paul Tomlinson
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Life Insurance
Oyster ages and age indicators in shells
Oysters reach market readiness at two to five years, some hardy ones live up to fifteen. An age clue is the number of flogs on the shell, used to count their years.
Tornado Track Described as Narrow and Harsh
An historical account explains that a tornado typically spans about one-fifth of a mile in width and twenty miles in length with a sharp, defined path where houses on one side of a street may be demolished while those on the opposite side remain intact.
First Double Shotguns Set in 1610 Rome Inventor
The first successful double shotguns were built with barrels over and under around 1610 by Quilltano Noss of Rome. By 1784 double shotguns were described as a novelty.
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Quilltano Noss
Rome
Jade as a revered symbol in Chinese history
For 4,000 years Chinese culture has esteemed Jade as a priceless charm far beyond gold or diamonds. Elders hold jade pieces while discussing重大 affairs, believing the gem brings good luck and protection.
If You Can Find Them Wise Man Quote From Chinatown
The line from Hi Ho praises locating a wise man in Chinatown. If found, admiration follows, and if he is good as well, trust comes easily. The speaker notes the rarity and value of such a person.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
Emmy
Becaz
Opry House
Tonite
Jake & Me
Dore
Becuz
Noose Paper
Flick
Harrison School
Ira Nox
Cort House
Wensday
Noose
Mabel Fudge
Harve Furry
Mabel J
Harve
Asten
Weekend Folklore and Urban Speed Debate Echo Local Life
Reader notes mix of weekend social vignettes and a detailed study on automobile accidents. Content spans local tales of a slack weekend with a vaudeville act and family comments to a lengthy public health discussion on death rates, night driving, and speed's role in fatal crashes across rural and urban areas. The piece contrasts everyday life with stark safety statistics.
Analysis of the extent and causes of automobile accidents in 1933
The Travelers Insurance Company issues a study titled The Great American Gamble detailing 1933 road deaths 29,900 and injuries about 860,700, with auto pedestrian crashes causing most fatalities. It notes speed and wrong driving behaviors as major factors and highlights pedestrian deaths and child casualties across ages. The report emphasizes urban vs rural risks and the high danger of country highways for pedestrians.
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America
A. E. Fs
Travelers Insurance Company
Automobiles and Speed Drive Last Year’s Fatalities Analysis
The Travelers Insurance Company report shows 9 720 deaths from 5 to 9 pm and 3 100 deaths from 1 to 6 am, with night accidents more deadly due to excessive speed and limited visibility. Young drivers and ages 20 to 24 show sharp death rate increases, while 5 to 9 shows a small improvement. The booklet links rising speeds to higher damage, noting horsepower increases across price classes and stopping distances at 20 40 and 60 mph illustrate roadway risk.
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Travelers Insurance Company
Notable Reader Question on European Row Amid Cold Weather
A reader asks which side to take in the European row as weather sits below freezing in Washington. The outside scene reflects a chilly mood toward Congress and the inquiry suggests public interest in foreign affairs.
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Washington
Congress
4000 Mile Telephone Wedding Unites Couple
A bride in Stockholm and a groom in Detroit were married via a transatlantic telephone link. Judge John D. Watts officiated from Detroit as the line connected New York London and Stockholm. The $47.50 cost was paid by the groom, who said it was worth it.
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Sigrid Sofia Margareta Carlton
Stockholm
Sweden
Boertt Hjalmar Clason
Detroit
Michigan
John D. Watts
Ragnar
New York
London
America
Bertil Hjalmar Clason
Ragnar Clason
Margarite Clason
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