Growing Hope of Peace in European Tense Days
Anxious world sees talk over Sudeten crisis. Czechoslovakia mobilizes 500000 troops as Germany threatens with possible prompt action. Britain France and Russia weigh risks, seeking a peaceful fix while avoiding a general war.
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Czechoslovakia
Hitler
Europe
Western
Third Reich
Austria
Germany
Japan
France
Russia
Britain
Italy
Mediterranean
Neville Chamberlain
Prague
Berlin
Topsy Turvy Economics in Cotton Mills
A 1937 survey shows Southern cotton mill workers earning 38.1 cents per hour vs 48.9 cents in the North, explaining the wage bill controversy. It notes a compromised minimum of 25–30 cents and cites that about 30 percent of women and 25 percent of men in the region earned under 27.5 cents per hour.
China Should Need No Help
Chiang Kai-Shek and his wife rise to world prominence amid the Chinese-Japanese war led by the brilliant commander and his spirited spouse, shaping international perception of China.
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China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Strained Allies and World View on China’s War Struggle
The piece argues nations press for victory and grow impatient with aloof states while aiding civilian victims of war. It questions why China, despite vast resources and population, cannot defend itself, and assigns responsibility to China for the imbalance with Japan. It contrasts outside sympathy with self interest and notes observers’ difficulty understanding China’s security limits amid a powerful Japanese foe.
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China
Japan
Flag and circle scare voters away from La Follette party
The La Follette new party falters as its blue flag with a circled cross emblem is denounced as resembling a swastika. Mayor LaGuardia and college students reject the symbol, while readers note ideas matter more than banners. Wisconsin Governor Phil La Follette fails to expand influence.
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New Party
LaGuardia
New York
Phil
Wisconsin
Why Not Tax Rebate To Farmers Parity Payments Debate
Senators have approved 212 million dollars in relief for parity payments to farmers while the government owes about 50 million to farmers as rebates on processing taxes under the old A A A. The writer argues for paying this prior claim from relief funds and criticizes the raiding of relief money.
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Senate
Sunshine in Freight Loadings signals possible business upturn
Editorial analyzes railroad freight loadings from 1932 to 1938, noting a bottoming trend in mid 1938 and a cautious rise in late May. It argues the improvement may reflect natural economic changes rather than government spending, with loadings turning positive earlier than policy effects.
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Leva
League of Nations work continues beyond grand conferences
In Geneva the League maintains a permanent staff and many committees tackling pacific problems. International efforts include a uniform maritime buoy system and pollution control agreements. Regional tensions draw press attention, while the league pursues practical safety and border crossing road signal standardization.
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Washington, D. C
League of Nations
Woodrow Wilson
Tha Langue Hae
Leaguas Haa
League
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League of Nationa
Ethiopia
China
Spain
Lasque Council
Mattare
Merchantile Marine
Maritime Nnions
Peru
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Norway
Bea
Esa
Individua
Java
Eem Interna
International traffic rules and uniformity debate
A League of Nations discussion highlights the difficulty of creating global traffic standardization. Observations compare driving customs in the United States, Britain, and continental Europe, noting cross-border sign systems, safety at grade crossings, and varied speed limits. The piece argues harmonizing rules worldwide seems beyond present capability.
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United States
League
Europe
America
League of Nations
Luxembourg
Virginia
Siam
BR Usilal
Great Britain
A Hagland
Bothnglishman
France
Paris
I Sometimes Think by Isabel Paterson Continued
Isabel Paterson questions the welfare system and charity machinery as she notes the paradox of studying poverty while keeping the poor dependent. She critiques capital funds, endowments, and the social welfare state, suggesting vested interests and limited real help. The piece ends with a skeptical view of large endowments as a supposed fix.
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Association
ALCP
Migoen
Womyer
Ons
New York Herald-Tribune
The Family Doctor On Nasal Abscess Infection Risks
The article explains how nasal abscesses form from germs such as staphylococcus and streptococcus, with signs of tenderness heat throbbing and swelling. It warns of possible spread to cheeks eyes and blood, advising medical diagnosis antiseptics and caution against self care or forced removal.
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NASA
Wrights chose Kitty Hawk for wind and landings
The Wright brothers picked Kitty Hawk North Carolina for gliding tests citing steady Atlantic winds and soft ground. A Weather Bureau station there aided their selection after Willis Moore advised the site as suitable for the experiment.
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Wright Brothers
Kitty Hawk
North Carolinte
McMahon
Atlantic
Weather Bureau
Willis L. Moore
North Carolina
Mississippi County
Arkansas
Bolivar County
Mississippi
Sunflower County
New York
Logan Clendening
Golden Gate
San Francisco
William J. Quinn
Treasure Island
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River House
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