Call to confiscate firearms echoes New Zealand model
A political column urges presidential executive action to confiscate all small arms in the United States, proposing strict penalties and a nationwide surrender program. It references New Zealand’s firearm bans, cites Kansas City violence, and argues for severe control of pistols, machine guns, and related weapons to curb racketeering and fear. It closes by noting weather and public stubbornness.
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Roosevelt
United States
New Zealand
Auckland
Kansas City
Foreign trade gains show mixed US gains and sharp declines
The United States Chamber of Commerce reports improvements in domestic foreign trade for the first quarter, driven by Latin America and smaller nations, while exports to major partners like the United Kingdom Germany and Russia fell sharply. Imports also rose, with gains spanning from the Netherlands to as high as 304 percent in some sectors.
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United States
Spain
Denmark
Switzerland
Japan
China
India
Dutch East Indies
Argentine
Poland
Danzig
Chamber
Brazil
Colombia
Venezuela
Dutch West Indies
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Salvador
Taly
Egypt
Netherlands
Trade trends challenge tariff blame for world slump
The figures imply world trade is reviving despite calls to abolish tariff barriers at the London conference. Tariffs may not be as influential in the global downturn as once blamed, though the drop in exports to world markets remains puzzling. Some nations owing US war debts participate, while tax evasion nuances blur the salary versus income distinction.
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London Economic Conference
United States
INVEST OR LOSE: STOCKS SURGE AND WEST GROWTH PROMISES
A stock market uptick lifts New York listed equities by billions since early March. Speculators, apart from a few shorts, may profit short term but risk losses long term as confidence drives gains. The author urges investing in the West, citing rising wages and job creation, while warning on the character of enterprise leaders. Helena’s Bob Melennan travels north to the Arctic fringe.
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New York
Silver Rehabilitation Plan Debated At London Conference
The American delegation promotes an international silver rehabilitation plan as a top idea at the world economic conference. Indian Chinese and Mexican support plus backing from Germany and Italy signal silver's global monetary role and potential to raise purchasing power and lift international trade. The text also notes Peru's late president left $20 in estate value, Sing Sing industries earning $250,000 profits, and asserts clean business thrives in New York when racketeers are kept out.
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India
China
Mexico
Germany
Italy
Sing Sing Industries
New York
Conventional gloom in AFL bulletin on postwar buying power
The American Federation of Labor critiques the return to work for about 1.5 million unemployed, arguing buying power, i.e. wages, must rise to restore prosperity. It warns that reliance on optimistic forecasts delays real gains and urges a more cautious stance rather than overt optimism. It notes living costs fell faster than wages and questions the path to recovery through labor’s purchasing power alone.
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American Federation of Labor Bulletin
Federation
Mr. Moley
A. F
Sermon Fragments From Pastor Smith At Hoyt Meeting
The text presents short sermon snippets urging facing worst news first and meeting difficulties early. It contrasts hard work with aimless amusement and living by faith rather than defending doctrine. The lines emphasize perseverance, wisdom from experience, and striving beyond present strength.
United States Air Map Project Advances Nationwide Charting
The aviation mapping program by the Commerce Department advances toward a nationwide air map system. It will cover 290 miles by 60 wide sections in 87 parts with airports radio beacons and landmarks. The goal is to provide exact terrain data for every square mile to aid pilots in all regions.
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Aerquantics
Department of Commerce
United’ States
Nimerlf
United States
Grologle Mana
Forrest
Aaronanutios
Enant
FAO
Himsell
Imap
Thverk
Inkes
Rithen
Vallready
Omina
Alr Naving Tinn
King of Sweden Involved in Romance Incident
Stockholm report dated June 26 describes King Giatay of Sweden entangled in a romance amid a biographical and veteran context. An item found among royal materials hints at a planned meet aboard the warship King Gustav Vand, with investigation noting the king’s role in dictating an address to a captain as part of the incident.
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Sweden
Giatay
Uuder
Satioy
Finatay Panard
Answers to questions from the Washington information bureau
A long OCR page provides Q and A items from a Washington information bureau style column. Topics span tax and social questions, wartime measures, trivia about universities and animals, and historical notes. Named entities include Washington, Frederick Maaktr, Canada, Delaware, and England.
Cancer Myths and Facts From Early Medical Advice
A health piece discusses cancer as noncontagious, stresses immediate examination for lumps, and debunks links to diet, whole wheat, aluminum cookware, or mental outlook. It notes no proven hereditary pattern, cites occasional links with constipation and hot drinks, and mentions radium as a treatment option with cautious tone.
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Thorn Ie
T. More
J. P. Morgan and Company
Washington Po
World’s Fair creates jobs for thousands nationwide
The fair’s opening month drives employment with railroads and transit restoring workers. New York Central lists 6,000 rehired in New York, Chicago, and at the Chicago terminal. Great Lakes Transit adds about 1,900 Daye roll men as ships restart service after months of inactivity. Trains run at tenfold volume, signaling strong demand before the exposition.
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Cienco
Thane
Ratroad
New York Central
New York
Chicago
Great Lakes
Gorvten
Burlington
Quincy
Widow found slain near Ayara after neighbors heard commotion
A 28 year old widow Mya Emma Kunch was found strangled at her Ayara home 28 miles from Pureau Oklahoma. A man’s cap found near the scene led to the suspect’s arrest as investigators questioned neighbors about the early morning assault.
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Okie
Mya
Emma Kunch
Ayara
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