Roosevelt Rises in Power as Smith Falters in 1932 Nomination Fight
Rodney Dutcher outlines the shifting nominating contest in Washington. Roosevelt leads toward a delegate majority while Al Smith’s role appears diminished, with New Hampshire as a setback and Smith’s supporters still hoping to block Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt
Rodney Dutcher
NEA
Washington
al Smith
Smith
New York
Navy
Hoover
New Hampshire
Garner
United States and Europe Face Mutual Worries Over Domestic Focus
Analysts urge Americans to fix domestic issues in production and distribution rather than blame Europe for business lows. They note Europe’s concerns may center on America and stress reducing tariffs, while cautioning against overrating external causes of unemployment and reduced living standards.
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United States
Europe
America
Atlantic
United State
Retired man leads recovery of Roaring River Furniture
Trustees report progress at Wilkes county based Roaring River Furniture. Cash on hand totals 32,271.06 with 20,882 needed for a ten percent dividend to unsecured creditors. Trustees say unsecured claims reduced to half and assets in hand exceed 86,221.92, signaling likely full payment soon.
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Roaring River Furniture Company
Wilkes County
Winston-Salem Journal
J. H. Johnson
Johnson
Broad tax base urged over wealth focus in government plan
The Manufac turer's Record argues taxation should broaden its base to fund government rather than target the rich. It notes income tax share is small, warns against overreliance on volatile revenue, calls for cutting superfluous bureaus, expense reductions, and efficiency. It also questions a proposed 2 billion dollar bonus.
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Congress
Kane's Idea of Checking Up on Doctors
Obituary notes the death of Dr. Evan O'Neill Kane of Pennsylvania. It highlights his self performed surgeries, his push for mandatory physician reporting of diagnoses, and autopsy use for oversight, then shifts to reflections on highway plans and Temple University findings about rural students excelling in college due to diligence and limited distractions.
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Kane
Evan O'Neill Kane
North Carolina University
Pennsylvania
That Highway to Panama
Bruce Catton discusses a projected Pan American highway from Laredo Texas to Panama City aimed for opening within five years pending financing. He argues the road would boost US Latin American ties, intensify Americanization, and reshape regional relations while offering a grand travel corridor for motorists.
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Bruce Catton
Laredo
Texas
Panama City
Congress
United States
Canada
Rio Grande
Caribbean
Role of Impromptu Officer Invites a Tragedy
Commentary on the pursuit of Ashby Penn, a University of North Carolina junior from Reidsville, who was wounded during a chase led by a motorcycle officer Rackley. The piece condemns police overreach in small towns and questions the use of a minor in dangerous nocturnal arrests. It recalls a Wake County case where a young husband died in a similar operation and criticizes the officer’s decision to involve a student.
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Raleigh
Ashby Penn
University
Charles A. Penn
Reidsville
Mr. Penn
Rackley
Penn
Duke Hospital
Wake County
Cary
Apex
Bud Stell
Stell
Young Penn
Chapel Hill
Chicago
Low mood's blessings and the invention surge
The Greensboro Record notes analysts citing a Wall Street Journal observation that unemployment drives new inventions. It also highlights a rise in library readership among jobless readers, suggesting adversity sharpens cultural and spiritual values and reveals lasting human virtues.
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Greensboro
Wall Street Journal
Journal
States consider unpaid official vacations to cut costs
Many states urge officials to take unpaid time off as an economy measure. Critics say longer vacations could save even more by reducing payroll expenses.
Prisoner Resists Lockup in South Bend Jail Break
A prisoner shot his way out of the jail in South Bend Indiana. Authorities pursue the suspect who fled after the gunfire, leaving residents on edge and prompting a manhunt.
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South Bend
Ind
New York City Jobholder Ratios Prompt Food Line Comparison
A compact note reports New York City has one jobholder for every ten families. It draws a parallel between the number of people in the pie line and those in the bread line, underscoring crowding and scarcity in daily essentials.
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New York City
Color film's comebacks and limits in the movie industry
William Gamnes notes color film's recurring returns after fixes and cost cuts, with lab advances boosting feature production. He warns wide screen, while impressive in panoramas, may distort intimate scenes and suggests deluxe theaters may someday switch to wide screen during screenings.
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William Gamnes
New York
Cynthia
Saneness of Box Office Shapes West Coast Independent Film Push
The piece notes Slow Motion Pictures Polo gains West Coast traction amid independent studios and critiques industry reverence for major studios. It cites Dorothy Hall’s surge with critics praise and Paramount’s Astoria shutdown, reflecting shifting production costs and perceptions. It closes with stark Bowery scenes illustrating urban decay.
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Joan Garbo
Clark Barrymore
Polo
West Coast
Flatbush
Dorothy Hall
Bradford
Miss Hall
New York
Paramount
Astoria
Hollywood
Notable Women and Men Spotlight in Poets and Performers
Margaret Fishback praised for long hair among poets. Fannie Brice avoids songs requiring stillness. Sylvia Sidney described as a Bronx flower. Owen D Young noted as youthful looking in his position.
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Fannie Brice
Comedienne
Sylvia Sidney
Bronx
Owen D. Young
New York Man Talks to Himself In Public
A shriveled bearded man with a lively self conversation draws curious stares as he shuffles along a straight path in New York. His outbursts rise to shouts while passersby remark on the spectacle and his evident emotion.
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New York
Sidewalk Soliloquies in Public Spaces
A portrait of pedestrians who mumble to themselves in crowded streets and parks. The piece suggests loneliness and various motives, from mental strain to intoxication, driving people to murmur openly amid city life and nightlife.
Punctuating Humor on Public Transport
The excerpt notes foreigners more addicted to self preaching and their prattle, with racial excitability triggering restraint. A cab passes, a self-sermonizer curses softly, and a private lecture jolts him into embarrassment. A Fifth Avenue bus incident shows a woman muttering aloud then blushing and fleeing at the next stop.
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Fifth Avenue
Performers Head Telegrams Urging Radio Attentions
Performers now head telegrams to editors urging attention to broadcasts. An illustration by Joe Zilch shows a fictional line about an Ironclad Mattress program intended to keep listeners awake.
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Joe Zilch
Goliath the Second Circus Elephant Weighs 6000 Pounds
The article notes Goliath the Second a circus elephant weighing 6000 pounds. It highlights the animal as a standout feature of the show and confirms its massive size for readers.
Poultry Production Leaders Highlight Global Output
The United States remains the top poultry producer followed by China, underscoring shifts in global meat supply. Analysts note continued growth in U S chicken farms and expanding Chinese poultry sectors amid evolving trade dynamics.
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United States
China
Trio Swoops Down To Rob Household In $5000 Standoff
Armed trio bursts into a household seeking 5000 dollars. They force the mother and six children into a corner, shoot Es pionga as he resists, and kill the household members before ransacking trunks and drawers. They flee in a car after finding no money.
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Trio
Espionga
Burmese Erect 80 Foot Reclining Buddha at Pegu
A long reclining Buddha statue 80 feet in length and 41 feet in height has been built in Pegu Burma, contradicting the Buddha's wish that no images be made of him after death.
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Pegu
Burma
Oil From Cherry Pita Emerges as Marketable Product
A new report notes oil extracted from cherry pita is gaining commercial value. Researchers and industry analysts cite potential applications in flavors and fragrances, while producers explore scalable extraction methods and supply chains.
Egyptan Goose Claim as Highest Flying Bird
The Egyptian goose is described as the highest flier in its group, reportedly observed at altitudes up to 35000 feet. The note attributes this to exceptional soaring ability rather than a standard flight height.
Porto Ricans Granted U S Citizenship in 1917 Act
The passage notes that Porto Ricans were naturalized as United States citizens by an act of Congress on March 2, 1917, marking a major legal change for Puerto Rico residents.
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High Point
N. C
United States
Japanese City and Word Puzzle List
A mixed list presents a Japanese city clue and numbered word puzzle prompts across horizontal and vertical clues. Entries include geography and language themed items with hints on pronunciation, spelling, and definitions.
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