States push for teachers oaths amid broad drive
A nationwide survey shows 22 states have passed laws requiring teachers to take oath or pledge, with seven enacted in the last year. Twenty states have pending or expected bills when legislatures reconvene, as fierce debate pits oath supporters led by the Daughters of the American Revolution, the American Legion and Veterans groups against critics who urge academic freedom led by John W. Studebaker.
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Three Land Jobs Give Employment and Improve Terrain
Dr W A Hartman regional head of Resettlement administration said three projects are under way to create new jobs and develop poor farm land. One near Waycross Georgia and two in Florida Milton near Pensacola and Welaka with a game preserve and fish hatchery to support reclamation work. Pensacola project employs 500 men daily and will expand as needed. A fast employment increase is slated for Jan 2 with WPA and National Reemployment Service mobilizing labor. The Pensacola effort covers 217000 acres as a multiple land use demonstration for recreation hunting fishing grazing wild life preservation and reforestation. Coastal Mathews project near Waycross has 238 men on 30090 acres with 20 stranded families receiving approved funds of 225000.
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Debate on teacher oaths stirs national groups in city
The controversy centers on a new postwar law forcing teachers to swear allegiance before pay. D. A. R officials defend loyalty pledges while N E A and A F T oppose as academic intimidation. American Legion and Studebaker leaders endorse vows to uphold the constitution and defend democracy.
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MRS J H BOONE dies. services at Headland Ave Baptist Church
Mrs J H Boone of Weary County dies at the family home on Headland Avenue. Born August 18, 1967 in Barbour County, she joined the Baptist church 40 years ago. Survived by husband, three sons in Headland and Columbus, a daughter in Dothan, three sisters, four brothers, and many grandchildren. Burial in church cemetery with Rev A D Zbindéen officiating. Dowling Gritin in charge.
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Thug Robbery and Train Fatality Reported in De Kalb and Chicago
In De Kalb a man was robbed of $100 and his pants and car keys after a walk to a farmhouse. In Chicago a train crew recovered the body of Mrs Mar tise Bunte from beneath a locomotive, recalling a fatal train accident that killed her husband five years earlier at the same site.
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Packing Company
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Rain Coats Roof in Radium Sheet
Renowned physicist Dr Arthur Compton says atmosphere showers ra dioactive material each rain. He notes experiments by Dr Richard Loan confirm the fact and traces the source to radium and thorium decay on Earth. Swann reports high altitude cosmic ray observations reaching 72 395 feet as promising for elemental analysis.
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Associated Press
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University of Chicago
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Same Bars Guard Young Hill Folk Killing Fathers
In Wise county Virginia two children were jailed after confessing to killing their parents claiming self defense. Edith Maxwell 21 a Wine County schoolteacher killed her father Trigg Maxwell during an attempt to beat her for late hours. Barpeman Falin 10 is also charged in a parricide after killing Litburm N. Falin when struck by a gunshot would have finished him. Prosecution said a grand jury may indict both, with Maxwell’s trial drawing major local attention.
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Helena pupils adapt as quake forces school shifts
Helena Montana reports that after tremors affecting the region, local students move classes to borrowed railway coaches as the schoolhouse is deemed unsafe. Teachers and families adjust routines while awaiting reconstruction or new facilities.
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Princess Victoria of Britain Dies at 87
Britain mourns as Princess Victoria, sister of King George, dies at 87 triggering cancellation of parliament opening ceremonies. Black crepe and guards in London signal royal mourning. The princess, lesser known to the public, was linked to several European monarchies.
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Unclear fragment prompts Chicago news item
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