Democratic Prohibition Repeal Stance At Chicago Convention
The Democratic platform calls for repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and immediate modification of the Volstead Act to legalize beer and restrict imports. The plank, debated for hours, urges states to implement temperance measures and a constitutional amendment proposal, with a minority report voting down 934 to 2138.
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Democratic Party
Chicago
Gilbert M. Klitehcock
Nebraska
Resolutions Committee
Congress
United States
World Court
Farm Board
Stat Department Inhiona
Senate Appropriation Bill Clears Coast Guard Curtailment
The senate passed the treasury and post office appropriation bill amid debate on reducing the coast guard's prohibition activities, claiming a two million dollar saving. The report notes the saving exceeds a counterbalance.
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Coast Guard
Senate
Treasury and Post Office
Farm board Wheat Sale to China Under Scrutiny
Congressional investigators question why the Farm Board sold 15 million bushels of stabilization wheat to China on long term credit. China paid cash to Canada and Australia and shipped to Russia, raising questions about the Nanking government's finances and the timing of credits. The China deal ran last fall through early 1931 to 1932 amid grain exports to several nations and rising credit concerns.
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China
Farm Board
Nanking
Russia
United States
Japan
Korea
Stone
Irish oath abolition bill gains senate strings
Irish Senate passes the oath of allegiance abolition bill with amendments. The measure no longer promises immediate complete independence, as it requires an agreement between the British and Free State governments before abolition. Minister Connolly rejects the bill in its current form.
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Senate
Eamon de Valera
Free State
Connolly
Telegraphs
Peace Conference Sought Between Sandino and Nicaraguan Leaders
A peace conference is arranged at San Lorenzo Honduras involving Gen Augusto Sandino and four liberal presidential candidates plus Sandino ally Gen Horatio Portocarrero. Gen Manuel Balmaceda promotes talks after discussions with American officials. Aim is to nominate a single liberal candidate and seek armistice pending elections.
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Augusto Sandino
Manuel Balmadares
Sandista
Nicaragua
Sandino
San Lorenzo
Honduran
Horatio Portocarrero
Public debt rises to about 19.25 billion in 1982 fiscal year
The 1982 fiscal year ended June 30 with public debt increasing from 16.801 billion to about 19.251 billion due to shrinking revenues and higher expenditures. Treasury officials cited a record peace time deficit of nearly 2.9 billion but saw potential improvement in the deficit trend.
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IEN
Treasury
Neanderthal Skeleton Find Spurs Palestine Archaeology Revival
George Grant McCurdy of the American School of Prehistoric Research announces three Neanderthal skeletons unearthed at the foot of Mt. Carmel near Haifa Palestine. The discovery supports theories on early human life in Europe and Asia Minor, with Mousterian culture and long Neanderthal occupation dating from 40 000 to 20 000 B C.
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George Grant. McCurdy
American School of Prehistoric Research
Mt. Carmel
Haifa
Palestine
Europe
Dusseldorf
Gibraltar
France
Jersey
Malta
Moravia
Croatian
England
Asia Minor
Ernest A. Hooton
Harvard University
F. Turville Petrie
Lake
Galilee
Dorothy A. Ki. Garrod
British School of Archeology
Miss Garrod
Athlil
Magharet-el-Wad
Kindergarten origins and Froebel’s impact
A brief history notes Friedrich Froebel, a German educator, proposed and organized the kindergarten in the mid nineteenth century. The first kindergarten opened in 1840 in Blankenburg, Thuringia, and the movement inspired early efforts in the United States led by pioneers seeking early childhood education.
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Frederick Froebel
Froeben
Blakenburg
Thuringian Forest
United States
New Haven Hotel Makes Breakfast Mandatory
A New Haven hotel now includes breakfast in room rates, making breakfast on premises compulsory. A cloak and suitor who skipped breakfast reportedly ordered a $3 dinner, arguing the room price covers breakfast, while the clerk noted breakfast is part of the room rate.
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New ~Haven
New York
Sun
Seasonal Soliloquy by Passing Show
A playful monologue hints at visiting friends Brown Jones Robinson and Smith in coming days. The speaker imagines sociable reunions, mentioning an interest in seeing them all and joking about needing the lawnmower before long. The tone reflects a light, reflective intraday conversation.
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Brown
Jones
Nice to Be Bad Brothers Tale
A tale contrasts two brothers, one polite and calm, the younger unruly and needing constant correction. With parents away on a long trip, the younger is chosen to accompany them while the elder stays with friends. Before departure the younger quips that the other might wish to be bad to join such trips.
Bavarian Government Gifts Railway With Subsidy Offer
The Bavarian government offers a free railway including stations and rolling stock and will provide $2,500 annually to the operator. It says the road cannot be made profitable and will not be shut down as it attracts many tourists and holidaymakers, boosting spending in the country.
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France
Japan
Great Britain
Hoover
J. Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Senate
United States
Chicago
Domentic
Mule Settled the Fight In Wyoming Barnyard Clash
An eagle that invaded the Henry Kappes barnyard near Rock Springs Wyoming in pursuit of a lamb was attacked by two farm dogs. The mule joined the melee, kicking the eagle 15 feet and while dazed it was killed by the dogs.
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Henry Kappes
Rock Springs
Wyo
Hubby in His Place Dick Does Your Wife Love You Still
Conversation reveals marital strain with implied infidelity and a wife who avoids dialogue, leaving concerns about love and trust unresolved between spouses. The dialogue hints at ongoing relationship tension and a call for communication.
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Harry
Punctual Pause Cited After Flivver Tire Incident
A man in a flivver punctured a tire in front of a house on Sunday and paused for about thirty minutes as Willie recalls the incident. The exchange highlights humor over punctuation and pause.
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Willie
This Man Had Faith Lost 24 Pounds
Tiny ad style testimonial from Theo A C G LaFleur of Providence R I claiming 24 pound loss since using Kruschen. Urges readers to try the laxative substitute with daily half teaspoon in hot water before breakfast and to cut fatty foods. Mentions price as a small jar lasting four weeks.
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Theo
A. CG. LaFleur
Providence
Thoughtful Editor Requests Publication Of Subscribed Poem
A dialogue notes a request to publish a poem from a longtime subscriber. Editors weigh the value of honoring old readers against editorial considerations and readers’ sentiment.
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Tan
Groom Fails to Appear at Church in Quotations
The Boston Transcript notes a groom-to-be did not show up at the church. He sent his regrets while others debate the propriety of such language and the notion of politeness in the exchange.
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Boston Transcript
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