Mars and the Penny Stamp Way to Time
An Ro Tar ian Magazine editorial echoes Sir James Jeans on viewing humanity’s place. A thought experiment uses Cleopatra’s Needles with a penny and stamps to map past, present, and future civilization across a Mont Blanc height, illustrating the long arc of human achievement and the vast, uncertain future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
James Jeans
Thames Embankment
London
Central Park
New York City
Sir James
Mont Blanc
France
Earth
Freight trains longer, safer. rail safety bill condemned
The Interstate Commerce Commission data show freight trains averaging 46 cars now with fatalities per million train miles at .357, down 66 percent from 1922 figures. Advocates warn that a 70 car limit bill would raise costs, curb service, and push toward government ownership, citing a Macon Telegraph line about returning to stage-coach days and increased risk to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
House
Macon
Georgia
Hull's 14 Points for Peace Urge Global Restraint
Secretary Hull outlines a fourteen point peace plan calling for international self restraint. The proposal emphasizes peaceful negotiations, treaty sanctity, respect among nations, and reduced armament as about fifty nations have approved the approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
State Department
Hull
United States urged to avoid needless war tensions
The United States, backed by Cordell Hull and President Roosevelt, resists participation in European conflicts. Officers warn Spain and China American citizens may pressure military action, but officials insist the nation seeks no trouble and aims to protect economic interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Japan
Portugal
Cordell Hull
Spain
China
United States Army
Navy
Roosevelt
Aftermath of winter strikes shapes employer employee relations
Editors nationwide discuss the aftermath of sit down strikes and the push for responsible union behavior. Homer Martin backs firing unauthorized strikers, while General Motors refines the March truce. New efforts aim to ensure contracts are honored and progress in industrial relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Martin
United Automobile Unions
General Motors
Knudsen
Lewis C.I.0. Automobile Union
Martin
Debt confusion over national spending and debt in 1930s
A column notes wide disagreement among Appropriations Committee members on the size of the national debt, with estimates ranging from 36 to 40 billion and spending authority over 10 billion versus 9 billion. It argues that even optimistic forecasts show debt rising beyond revenues, risking an ever growing burden. The New York Times is cited on the danger of debt not being retired in coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appropriations Committee
New York Times
Rhythm and disquiet mark September 1937 editorial notes
The piece reflects on 1837 to 1937 as a century of rhythm but notes a chaotic September 1937. It cites Civil War in Spain, Far East tragedy, League of Nations struggles, Berlin Rome axis, Mediterranean piracy, and shifting raw materials concerns. It highlights Britain shaping future foreign policy and calls attention to League reforms and the widening gap between haves and have-nots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Spain
Far East
League
Berlin- Rome
Europe
Mediterranean
League of Nations
British Commonwealth of Nations
Geneva
Haves
World affairs debate on trade and empires in 1937
A sweeping survey from the International Chamber of Commerce and Carnegie Endowment argues freer trade, not redistribution of raw materials, best handles population and materials flow. It singles out Palestine, Ethiopia, piracy, and Europe’s divide into Mittel Europa versus Central Europe as pivotal issues shaping future policy and borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Chamber of Commerce
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Public Affairs Committee
New York City
Palestine
Ethiopia
Mediterranean
Spain
Central Europe
Danubian Basin
Austria
Hungary
Czechoslovakia
Yugoslavia
Roumania
Germany
Mitteleuropa
Middle Europe
Hamburg
Austria-Hungary
Balkans
Europe
European
Your Washington and Mine by Dr James E Pope
Idaho's leonine Senator William F Borah widely loved but snubbed by his party for national honors defends the Constitution calling the Supreme Court the final judge between the people and their agents. He led the opposition to Roosevelt's court expansion plan and urges preserving judicial independence amid Roosevelt's proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
William F. Borah
Supreme Court
U. S
Borah
Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
Radiant Living Out of the Mists
A biblical reflection recalls Jesus disciples returning to Peter’s village by the lake. They fish all night with no catch, then dawn reveals the risen Christ who fills their nets and serves breakfast on the shore. The piece promises that after toil comes the living Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Peter
Christ
Local Residents Report Various Career Moves and Visits
Russell Holsinger takes an instructors post in Schuyler Virginia. William Marvel couple visit friends in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Mrs. Frank Rickards visits Denton friends on Tuesday. Elizabeth Klotz takes a position in Swarthmore Pennsylvania.
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Russell Holsinger
Schuyler, Va
William Marvel
Pittsburgh
Frank Rickards
Denton
Elizabeth Klotz
Swarthmore, Pa
Employers to file six month information returns for 1937
Commissioner Guy Helvering announced that employers under Title VIII of the Social Security Act will file a single six month information return for July 1 to December 31, 1937, replacing separate current and December quarter returns. The six month form goes to January 31, 1938, with SS-1 monthly taxes unaffected. Delinquency penalties apply for late monthly filings. SS-3 wage data should cover July 1, 1937 onward for complete employee accounts. M. H. Magruder, Collector of Internal Revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Guy T. Helvering
Collector of
I Tfelvering
M. H. Magruder
Social News From Greensboro Visited By Out-of-Town Guests
Mr and Mrs Wyatt Lancaster and Anna Jane Morgan of Philadelphia were Sunday visitors of Mrs Mary Russell Miss Mary Margaret Stevenson left this week to enter Bridgewater College in Virginia Miss Anne Clark returned to Womens College in Maryland to resume studies Miss Nancy Smith of Hurlock spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Temple Smith Mrs J H Jordan of Baltimore spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Charles Wieneke Mrs Sallie Minner of Wilmington is visiting Mrs M B Cooper Miss Genevieve Cain of Wilmington spent the weekend with Mrs Smith Edwards Little Bob Porter who has been on the sick list the past week is improving
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt Lancaster
Anna Jane Morgan
Philadelphia
Mary Russell
Mary Margaret Stevenson
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater
Anne Clark
Womens College
Lutherville
Nancy Smith
Hurlock
Temple Smith
J. H. Jordan
Baltimore
Charles Wieneke
Sallie Minner
Wilmington
M. B. Cooper
Genevieve Cain
Smith Edwards
Bob Porter
William Parrot
Denton
Easton
Kate Callahan
James A. Cannon
Oscar Teets
John R. Callahan
Lewis Madden
Tewts
Thomas Griffith
Alex. Griffith
Alex
Alfred
Herman Dyer
Warren Burr
Greensboro
Griffith
Delaware
Caroline
F. R. Owens
Council
Boy Scouts of America
H. L. Eddy
Maryland
Edward J. Carter
Senderson
Dover
Silver Lake Cemetery
Caroline County
Helen Flaharty
William Fluharty
Wilson
Dover Bridge
Helen
Butterscotch Pie and Meringue Filling Steps
Household hints describe making a butterscotch pie with a 475 degree pie shell bake for 10 to 12 minutes and a 326 degree merinque bake for 12 to 15 minutes. It outlines caramelizing sugar, adding water and butter, scalding milk, whisking yolks and cornstarch with brown sugar and salt, combining with hot milk, thickening, then topping with meringue and baking.
Curiosa Americana honors Lord Nelson traditions
Elmo Scott Watson notes American sailors wear Nelson heritage marks. Three white collar bands on bluejackets recall Trafalgar Copenhagen and Aboukir. A black neckerchief and necktie signify mourning and unify U S and British naval traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lord Nelson
Trafalgar
Copenhagen
Aboukir
England
Nelson
Western Newspaper Union
Penn history mirrors Independence Hall in American birth
The University of Pennsylvania’s two century history parallels Independence Hall, with records showing its early role in the nation’s founding. Rev. William Smith stirred opposition to oppression, and over 250 PA graduates served under Washington at Valley Forge. Ten founders and signers of the Declaration were tied to the university, including Benjamin Franklin. The Bicentennial plan, opening October 18, includes a $12.6 million fundraising push for the 1940 celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Pennsylvania
William Smith
Christ Church
Commonwealths
Washington
Valley Forge
Benjamin Franklin
America
George Whitefield
Franklin
University School of Business
Rittenhouse
Kinnersley
Barton
Hare
Twenty-Five Years Ago in Denton And Easton News
Recount of 25 years past includes weddings shipping fires and deaths around Denton Easton and Cambridge. Notes chronicled marriages including Miss Jennie F Cannon and Mr T Howard Hopkins in Baltimore and local business losses from a cannery fire with four thousand dollar damage. Also details a Civil War veterans reunion and growing interest in a Maryland Boy Scouts movement amid community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie F. Cannon
West Denton
T. Howard Hopkins
Easton
Baltimore
I. L. Blakemore
Central M. E. Church
Washington
J. B. Heritage
Denton
Carmine
Maine
C. N. Redden
E. H. Ringgold
R. N. Hitchens
Cambridge
Mr. Redden
George L. Wallace
R. M. Messick
Montgomery Miller
Clifton Forge
Dorothy Miller
W. J. Richards
B. B. Brumbaugh, Jr
Ocean City
Charles Jump
Derby
Conn
C. S. Kauffman
York
Lancaster
W. B. Parker
Parker
Association of Soldiers of the Civil War
Maryland
Opera House
Delaware
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
District of Columbia
J. C. Mulliken
Thomas E. Poulson
Ridley Park
John E. R. Stall
D. C
Thomas E. Terry
Federalsburg
Culp’s Hill
Gettysburg
Daniel F. Flaharty
John R. Kennedy
North East
Chautauqua Association of
Dover
I. O. Downey
Swarthmore
Ernest McCready
McCready
Jackson
Cambridge Hospital
John R. Callahan
Peter Council
Callahan
New Bridge
Mr. Callahan
Slats Diary by Oliver N Warren
A juvenile diary recounts a week of daily chores and antics from Sunday to Saturday. The entries describe waking early to mow, breakfast routines, school or shop plans, antics with friends, Aunt Emmy and milking jokes, and cleaning the basement ahead of football practice.
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Fineley
Jakke
Jake
Maby
Elsy
Abel
Emmy
Enny
Ant Emmy
Otto
Ft. Ball
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Williamstown
Mass
Institute of Human Relations
Wilbur Forrest
New York Herald- Tribune
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Washington and Mine
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Creensboro
Elmo Scott Watson
Iew
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