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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1935
Page
5
The article extols building blocks and mechanical toys as essential first lessons in handling objects and sparking interest in machinery. It suggests Christmas gifts should introduce youngsters to work and guard against wrong thoughts, urging proactive US action rather than passivity.
Washington dispatches say the FTC found about 10 percent of radio ads possibly false or misleading. The piece targets Father Charles E. Coughlin, accusing him of anti New Deal rhetoric and hypocrisy. It argues such insinuations are un-Christian and notes opposition figures cry wolf, while warning the President risks losing broad support if pressure groups split beyond reach.
The piece argues toys are tools for growth yet excess spoils. the poor lack playthings and must watch idle streets. It warns that overindulgence breeds demand and that deprivation can lead to mischief, while imagination can still foster joyful creation.
A report notes Sir Charles Kingsford Smith left Setul Siam last November 8 in search of the missing ship. The text extols his records, from the first Pacific crossing to pioneering air routes, and laments his presumed loss as one against the gods. It highlights his impact on global air travel and British Empire links.
Princeton Dean Gauss urges viewing college as a capital asset and notes one third of students work to fund studies. He praises those who work, warns some parents push self reliance. He cites 760 worked through last year and quips about an LA actress wedding and politics on monopolies.
Oxford debaters extol Britain’s unwritten constitution while contrasting it with the U S framework. The piece defends parliamentary flexibility yet notes Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights shaped American rights. It argues the U K system is slower to change, built on centuries of custom, vs the U S written constitution.
The Rev Roy L Smith argues in a short sermon that courage is ignorance of danger wealth is unappreciated possessions patriotism defends property religion stems from fear of punishment education carries undigested knowledge and culture amounts to cheap snobbery, while shrewd business masks shady practices.
The Haskin Letter argues that meteorology shapes military outcomes. It cites Napoleon's Russian campaign, Gallipoli, and World War II bombing as examples where weather altered results. It notes growing U S and allied meteorological research, warning that future wars will likely hinge on better weather forecasting and data sharing.
A wide range of editorial observations on wartime progress, labor unions, and the China Clipper flight. The piece weighs the impact of air power on the Pacific theater, union unity, and the value of military decorations, with reflections on national unity and technological advances shaping public mood. Entities include The World-Herald, American Federation of Labour, and China Clipper era themes.
A collector named Little preserves a Croix de Guerre and other decorations from veterans, describing their faded glory and last sale items. The cache includes two Winkel crosses and numerous other medals once tied to battles, with references to local governors and wartime memorabilia culture.
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