Generologies of Living Men: Terhune on Human Pedigree
Albert Payson Terhune argues in Liberty that few people can claim true thoroughbred blood, noting most of us have missing or unknown ancestors. He compares human lineage to dogs and suggests admixtures in every family undermine claims of aristocratic pedigree.
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America
Terhune
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Eusebius van Blanck
Nation road plans call for 1.35 billion expenditure this year
The Observer notes total 1.353 billion for roads this year with 882 million by state highway departments and 471 million by local authorities. It urges balancing funds between main highways and year-round, durable secondary roads to aid farmers and rural areas.
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Observer
Bailey Speech Reaffirms Senate as Brake on Payoff Debate
Junior Senator Bailey from North Carolina receives praise for a cautious first speech on currency and inflation. The piece argues the Senate acts as a brake on payoffs to veterans and currency inflation, contrasting cautious Senate timing with a slower lower house response.
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North Carolina
United States Senate
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Senator Morrison
Morrison
Mr. Bailey
Sean
Roosevelt Strength Tested by Mass State and Pa Primaries
Tomorrow's preferential primaries in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania pit Franklin D. Roosevelt against Alfred E. Smith for the Democratic nomination. A Roosevelt win in both would virtually end his challenge. a loss, while not fatal, would leave the race unsettled, with Massachusetts seen as Smith's strongest showcase.
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Pennsylvania
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Alfred E. Smith
Roosevelt
New York
Smith
Massachuetts
The Dwindling Private Wage and The Public
A hosiery mill strike highlights ongoing wage cuts amid weak markets and competitive pressure. The article argues owners show indifference when orders fall, and notes public payroll workers retain steadier pay while unemployment rises.
Continuing the Building of Highways Across America
The Charlotte Observer notes that 1932 budgets total over 1.3 billion dollars for road work nationwide. North Carolina will spend heavily on roads but little on new highway links.
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America
The
Charlotte Observer
North Carolina
The Real Bootleg Problem Calls for Tougher Laws
The piece argues buyers finance bootleg operations and compares prohibition era sentiment to wartime anger. It notes Capone scale and underground funding from law abiders, questions penalizing buyers, and references a shift from wartime hysteria to more measured attitudes toward the Kaiser among Americans.
Hiram Johnson Calls Dry Enforcement Cost Debate
The speaker argues over funding for dry enforcement, suggesting a price of 5 million or 10 million dollars and questioning the value of achieving the same results at a lower or higher cost.
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Hiram Johnson
Naval appropriation cut sparks grim humor from critics
The navy budget faced a $32,000,000 reduction prompting critics to quip that admirals may be forced to salute with machine guns. The comment reflects frustration over tightened spending and its impact on military prestige and readiness.
Missouri County Logs More Autos Than Hogs
A Missouri county reports having more autos than hogs but notes road hogs are not included in the count. The remark highlights shifting agricultural and transport statistics within the county.
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Missouri
Financial proposition letter urges bond swap for savings
The Enterprise prints a letter proposing Guilford County take over all bonds and issues 3 percent gold bonds to replace 40 million in local obligations. The writer, Victor C. McAdoo, claims exchanges could cut interest two percent and save about $500,000 yearly, arguing reform would avoid dishonest handling and reduce taxpayer burden. He questions current public finance and criticizes Hoover and his class for profiting from government lending.
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Washington
Hoover
Enterprise
Guilford County
Greensboro
High Point
Greensboro City
Victor
McAdoo
Generosity of Abraham Sermon Inspires College Class
The speaker, GEO. H. CROWELL, addresses college girls at First Methodist on North Main, praising Abraham's peace making with Lot and urging the Golden Rule. He links generosity to divine liberty and immortality, urging faith and benevolent living.
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Majestic Electric Refrigerators Unveiled In Wide Display
The Grigsby-Gru news escalates as Majestic Electric showcases a new series of four and five foot refrigerators priced 99.50 to 149.50, with larger models still from 159.50 up. Don Compton asserts the rollout introduces features new to the industry and expands the product line. Local dealer R R Blackburn notes the display emphasizes new imagery and prominent availability.
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Grigsby-Grunow Company
Chicago
One Thing Sure Bonus Will Save or Ruin U S
Rodney NEA Service writer reports on the House Ways and Means Committee as it grapples with the soldiers bonus and a proposed 2.4 billion cash payment. He notes strain from lobbyists, internal pressure, and the political risks for chairman Collier, Rainey, and Crisp while Patman pushes cashing witnesses and veterans’ groups weigh in.
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Rodney Nea
Washington
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Ways and Means
Wright Patman
Texas
Patman
Senate Finance Committee
Collier
Mississippi
Rainey
Tillnois
Crisp
Georgia
Hawley
Oregon
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Paul Wolman
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Social Service Conference Opens in Durham
The North Carolina conference for social service opened with Dr. Frank P. Graham of the University of North Carolina urging focus on the human element in industrial progress. He urged studying European economic change records to guide U S policy. Dr. Carl C. Taylor of Raleigh called for economic planning to advance welfare without heavy taxation.
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Durham
North Carolina Conference For Social Service
Frank P. Graham
University of North Carolina
Graham
North Carolina
United States
Carl C. Taylor
Raleigh
N. OC. State
Babylonian Arithmetic Struggles in 1900 B C Era
In ancient Babylonia scholars faced arithmetical progressions quadratic equations and two unknowns around 1900 B C. The fragment notes early mathematical problems and methods highlighting historical challenges beyond common lore.
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B. C
Babylonia
Majestic Refrigerators Displayed With Sixes and Eights
Hundreds of persons saw the new Majestic line on display here Friday and Saturday. The ad touts six and eight cylinder style reliability and deluxe models with luxury features for dependable refrigeration and attractive cabinets.
Editor Who Directed Paper For President Retires
Marion Ohio April 256 George H Van Fleet longtime editor of the Marion Star retires after nearly four decades in journalism He was Harding s close business associate and supervised the paper during his Washington years beginning in 1914 The Star owned by Brush Moore group now part of eight Ohio papers.
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United States
George H. van Fleet
Marion Star
van Fleet
The
Star
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Brush-Moore Newspapers, Inc
Harding
Washington
Ocean Liner Under Construction in Scotland
An ocean liner being built in Scotland features 13 decks. The project reflects shipyard activity and maritime design developments of the era.
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Scotland
Chinese Red Army Looting Spree Reported at Changchow
Advices from Changchow say the Chinese Communist Army occupied the city and looted homes, schools, churches, and foreign property. A missionary family sheltered in place as a cook defused the intrusion by serving baked ham. Looters left contents intact and gave slippers to the cook. Airplane observers note Cantonese forces approaching 15 miles southwest.
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Awoy
China
Changchow
Shaffer Beats Height Bar For Patrol Job
Earl L. Shaffer, rejected for being too short, trained six months with intensive drills sixteen hours daily to gain one inch. He finally met the height requirement and passed the limit to become eligible for a patrolman position.
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Philadelphia
Earl L. Shaffer
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