Roosevelt Era Inquiry Probers Face Hawaii Defense Flaws
Charles P. Stewart surveys a Roosevelt era probe led by Supreme Court Justice Owen Roberts into Hawaii’s defense readiness. The piece weighs leadership failures, espionage risks, and the tension between civilian risk appetite and military caution, noting Hawaii aviation overhauls, Japanese spy concerns, and the roles of retired generals and admirals in the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Owen J. Roberts
Japan
Army
Navy
Washington
Hawaii
Terra Firma
United States Supreme Court
Frank R. McCoy
William H. Standley
Joseph M. Reeves
Joseph P. McNarney
Air Corps
Tokio
United States
Pacific
Hawaiian Islands
Justice Roberts
Clarke H. Kawakami
Uncle Sam
Clarke
K. K. Kawakami
Nippon
Domed
Benides Clarke
Domei
Masuo Kato
Baltimore
St. Still
Radio Dreams For Susan Farmer In New York
In a slice of small town life, Susan Farmer, posing as the Dainty Diana Dairies winner, considers a radio career with backing from Mr. Jones who offers guidance and influence. She wrestles with dual identities and the pull between farm life and a possible public life, while Jones hints at private plans and Mrs. Jones’ potential disapproval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan
Mr. Jones
Susan Farmer
Ardendale
Suman Farmer
Maudle
Maudie
Kate Smith
Ray Leonard
Ray
Diana Dairies
New York
Daniel van Wert Jones
Little Me
Mrs. Jones
Terri Bly
New York City
Leonard
Irene Carter
Jones
Roy
Susan Faree
Irene
Morgan
Carey
Trene
Japs to Enter Chinese War Zone and Wartime Policy Debate
Wartime editorials praise free enterprise and American resilience while urging stronger price controls amid inflation risks. Mention of Dr Frederico Pinedo's praise of American industry, and calls for action on price ceilings, rationing, and wartime economic management. Reports on Hong Kong operations note Japanese and British forces, with consular staff freed and final Japanese act at a siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederico Pinedo
United States
Piendo
America
Seki Yano
Hongkong
Itogether
Yano
Stanley
Sunshine on debt trends in nation and local governments
The Department of Commerce reports a $42 million drop in state and local government debt nationwide, now $20.183 billion. Federal debt remains dominant, about 71 percent, with state 6 percent and local 24 percent. The piece credits taxpayers groups for restraining local expenditure and urges continued economy and activism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Intelligencer
Department of Commerce
United States
Continental
Washington
Rally in Taylor County for Davis nomination in 1924
The Democratic rally at the Taylor county courthouse on Saturday July 12 1924 endorsed John W. Davis of West Virginia for president. Speaker Hon Raymond Kenny praised Davis as a capable diplomat and lawyer while urging support for the ticket and continued campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Taylor County Court House
Democratic Woman's Club
Democratic Victory Club
Taylor County
John W. Davis
West Virginia
United States
Raymond Kenny
Graftan
Mr. Davis
Davis
Henry G. Davis
Alton B. Parker
New York
West
Tuarule
Gene Ford
Woman's Democratic Club
N. F. Kendall
Democratic Club
Grafton
Pruntytown
Clarksburg
Keely Construction Company
State Road Commission
Fellowsville
Aurora
Maryland
Webster
Philippi
Virginia
Alleghenies
Western Virginia
Tidewater
Board of Education
Fetterman
Blueville
Hong Kong Fall Continued From Page One
Japanese staff at the Peninsula hotel in Kowloon remained under guard as a high level pledge quoted said the speaker would become a prisoner by ordering British forces to cease all resistance. Japanese advances down the Malayan peninsula persisted despite sporadic bombings. A Christmas night communiqué reported the situation unchanged as tension rose across the South China Sea with emergency defenses and doubtful optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsula Hotel
Kowloon
Dome
Malayan
Sihuspore
Temeinis
South China Sea
Doctor Tells What to Keep In Home Medicine Cabinet
Dr. Clendening outlines essential home remedies and supplies for a safe medicine cabinet. He warns against dangerous remedies, notes aspirin as least toxic, explains dosing for croup, antiseptics, burns care, wound dressing, and general minor surgical supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr2Don
Carlos Peete
Clendening
British Take In Libya Amid Mixed Front Reports
Reports from authoritative circles claim British and allied forces secured a ruined port while additional air forces pressed the retreat. Italian troops in Libya are noted as largely separated from German units, with positions around Agedabia cited though coordination remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thas
Libya
Agedabia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stewart
News
Tor
Tso
Postoffice
Associated Press
Tie Aue
Devine & Associates, Inc
Taxing Ave
Atlanta
Boulevard N. E
Chicago
North Michigan Ave
Detroit
Stephenson Bldg
Mr.gnes
Elvis
Cumberland News
Gram
House
Senate
National Association St ‘Manufacturers
Repre Gore
H. A. Sherwood
William Signsbury
L. C. Haymond
Hong Kong
By Logan Clendening, M. D
Ipecac
A. HS
Claidening
Singapore
Singel Siput
Perak
Kenshdae
Tanga' Ganu
Charles Wyher
Brooke
Seread
5Amae Indies News
Riege
Ceueaes
FoRelieie Srry
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!