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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1931
Page
4
A scrambled clipping reports circulation figures and subscription rates. It notes Associated Press rights and credits, with local rate tables for Hamilton and Butler County, listing weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly prices. The date line ends with Wednesday.
Citizens vote to sustain the republic and reject restoring former King Alphonso, signaling European fatigue with monarchies and a shift away from royal rule after years of his influence. The piece frames the vote as fulfilling public hopes and reflecting broader continental weariness with kings.
A psychologist argues that each kiss shortens life by three minutes, based on a theory of limited heart capacity and rapid palpitation. Scientists worldwide measure germs on lips while public health warns, yet governments suppress and kissing remains patronized in spite of dangers.
Rev Fiovion Briede marks twenty five years of priestly service in the Catholic church. The silver jubilee was celebrated with fellow clergy at the church of his confirmation, a ceremony noted for its simple dignity and communal good wishes.
A dated discussion notes Connecticut’s new law allowing arrest of hitch hikers as motorists are urged to reject requests for rides. It cautions that some hitch hikers mask as safe passengers while posing robbery or theft risks, urging motorists to rely on common sense despite legal measures.
An order by the chief of police mandates strict and impartial enforcement of the city’s fireworks ban. Officials stress the move as a safety measure to reduce accidents and fires during the Fourth of July period, highlighting past high accident tolls and the success of the SAFE AND SANE FOURTH campaign. The piece notes the public education aim and questions about inflated prices and misleading claims in the market.
Article reports on Mussolini’s new role and British war headlines. It notes airpower advances, potential Europe trips by air, and the impact on prohibition era policies and international travel. It discusses the Wickersham commission’s fate, Catholic Church censorship, and debates on science and religion.
A readable column by W L Gordon correcting common word usage and spelling errors. It highlights frequently misused terms such as their and there and discusses pronunciation, word choice, and vocabulary building with examples and brief study notes.
The Navy will test a new submarine rescue chamber off New London Conn designed to save eighteen personnel. It mimics a diving bell and is controlled from inside the chamber, capable of lifting divers to the surface while remaining stable.
Article discusses U S deficits for the year, net public debt changes, and rapid debt retirement since the war. It notes a predicted revenue shortfall avoided due to sinking fund payments and compares U S credit to international conditions. Includes details of a theater ticket service dispute and remarks by officials on private banking reactions to South American credit.
The Wickersham Commission announces most reports finished with only two year crime and law enforcement surveys left. Full approval is said to be reached pending published reports. A sensational study on Lawlessness in Law Enforcement has been submitted to President Hoover, with details on Mooney-Billings inclusion unclear. The commission reportedly received the report but whether it is in the sentDocs or merely noted remains undisclosed. A related note states that Theatre Service jurisdiction by the Interstate Commerce Commission is lacking.
A White House statement rejects press claims that the United States plans to pursue talks with Latin American nations on debt relief or a year long moratorium. It notes no government discussions exist beyond private banking suggestions and affirms U S aid is not being considered at this time.
The piece presents sermon fragments about the pain of ingratitude and betrayal. It contrasts a child’s hurt with the torment of conscience and exposure, noting shame equal to betraying a friend and the weight of personal failure.
A patchwork column recalls a South Front Street store visit to see Mr Wish et, a 1920 Hamilton High welding reunion with few attendees, Panama Canal letters from Officer Yano, and class 1938 updates. Also mentions a bank stamp permit, a Relate Sieve note, and theatre personnel shifts at Paramount Middletown. A West Side tale ends with a child’s remark on a yellow house shade.
A Hamilton column recalls events from twenty years ago including a birthday surprise for Miss Dorothy Kennedy, newborn daughter for Mrs J C Young, and a series of local happenings. It notes a Chamber of Commerce meeting backing the baseball team, a death from movingite at Mercy Hospital, a fatal fishing accident, and awards for a nurse’s reel. Also mentions May and June observances, a birthday for Virginia Blaw, and changes in local leadership at the Ohio National Guard.
Frederick Bertrand Robinson, once president of a New York college and civic leader, argues for a federal economic commission with broad regulatory power over major industries. He urges chartering interstate corporations by the federal government, classifying industries as public utilities, and regulating profits, wages, and expansion to prevent panics and ensure continuous service amid economic stress.
Bible thought notes that every word of God is pure and a shield to those who trust in him. The entry also mentions helium as the lightest gas after hydrogen and reports a recent liquefaction at approximately 408 degrees Fahrenheit.
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