Army air service needs thorough study before actions
The piece argues for delaying permanent airmail fixes until the next Congress while urging a full evaluation of the army air corps. It cites training and equipment flaws, commends flyers’ courage, notes air power as a national defense pillar, and welcomes a committee investigation to guide future action.
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Congress
Army Air Service
Army
Army Air Corps
Air Corps
Europe
Russia
Japan
Far East
Lord Beaconsfield Quote on Law and Purity
A short aphorism contrasts purity with law effectiveness, noting that when men are pure laws are useless whereas when men are corrupt laws are broken. The message captions a Biblical reference from Deuteronomy 4 4 and attributes a concluding remark to Lord Beaconsfield.
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Lord Beaconsfield
Summer recreation program urged by Civitan club in High Point
The Civitan club plans a summer recreation program for city children and seeks support from agencies. President W F Bailey warns that preventing juvenile delinquency is crucial and that earlier neglect may have linked High Point to crime. He calls for intelligent youth development and community responsibility to reform future citizens.
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Civitan Club
W. F. Bailey
Civitan
Juvenile and Parks Commission
High Point
Hartford D A R Member Urges Deportation Of Aliens
A Hartford Connecticut D A R member advocates deporting all aliens arguing steam shovels can replace ditch digging.
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Hartford, Conn
Britain omits war debt payment in next budget
Great Britain has not provided for paying the wartime debt to the United States in its upcoming budget. The United States expects repayment and can plan accordingly despite the omission.
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Great Britain
U.S
Uncle Sam
History and the New Deal Through Roosevelt's Lens
The prompt questions if history begins with Theodore Roosevelt's era and asks whether history started with Franklin D. Roosevelt's inauguration. It contrasts Col. Roosevelt's view on the New Deal's age with the broader timeline of American policy and leadership.
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Theodore Roosevelt
President Roosevelt
Harvard Professor Seeks Irish Theme in Ireland
A Harvard professor travels to Ireland in search of the typical Irishman but is advised that the real stereotype is abundant in Boston, suggesting the trip was unnecessary.
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Harvard
Ireland
Boston
Governor Futrell Ends Convict Cotton Planting
Arkansas Governor Futrell halts convict cotton planting assignments sparking talk of mercy toward criminals. The piece quips about Dillinger potentially being nearby, suggesting public fascination with crime headlines.
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Futrell
Arkansas
Dillinger
Notable Legislation Reflects Power Concentration Debate
The remark critiques recent laws built on restricting power to a shrinking elite. It argues that concentrating authority risks overreach, urging balance by distributing powers among a broader group rather than consolidating influence.
The Atrocities of John Dillinger
A stark account portrays John Dillinger as a hunted outlaw evading capture across multiple states. Five thousand men pursue him after a violent jail escape, with the piece framing him as a wild beast and warning that further deaths may occur before his fate is sealed.
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United States
John Dillinger
Indiana
Dillinger
Houdini
Mothers and Babies First Child Health Day Call
The American Child Health association promotes May Day as Child Health Day with the motto Mothers and Babies First. Booth Tarkington emphasizes ensuring children have priority in food clothing medical care and education, noting progress requires labor and vigilance.
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American Child Health Association
Booth Tarkington
Buried Alive Escapes as Grave Floods Surprise
Prof. Albert McPherson of Liverpool England was buried by a negro charity group in High Point. He was dug out after seven feet of earth and rising water at about 4 a.m. He survived after attendants hurriedly opened the grave as rains flooded the site.
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High Point
Albert McPherson
Liverpool England
Greensboro Daily News
Baltimore Evening Sun
Fragmentary line snippets from a caustic essay
A collection of clipped musings and aphorisms on luck love happiness and social ties. The lines mix reflections on pride politics nudists and friendship with a wry tone and odd phrasing. The text reads like stray quote fragments from a larger column.
East Side homes shuttered as New Yorkers stay put this summer
New York prepares a stay-at-home season with many residents using vacation funds for taxes amid a soft tourism breeze. The piece notes rising bicycle outings on weekends and upper East Side mansions being boarded, with 80 percent of Park and Fifth Avenue tenants staying in town. It highlights actor McIntyre earning about 5 000 weekly and lists a string of whimsical place names and socialites as cultural color in a lively city portrait.
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New York
Long Island
Jervey
Upper East Side
Park and
Upper Fifth Avenue
Freedom of the Press and Local Papers
Community readers debate the role of newspapers in tracking business improvement. Residents cite access to market signals, editorials, and business reports as checks on local economic health.
Kings of Baseball Face Survival Stretch
The remaining months of the season become a test of endurance as the kings of baseball strive to survive the intense schedule. Key teams and players battle through tight races and rising tensions in pursuit of dominance.
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Kings of Baseball
Swat
The Pessimist and a Grim Outlook
A cautionary note defines a pessimist as a person convinced that the worst events will occur or that something worse than current conditions is inevitable. The idea contrasts optimism with a foreboding mindset.
Inferiority Complex Tied to Respect for Others' Opinions
A saying suggests inferiority stems from a genuine regard for how others view you. It links self-doubt to the belief that others hold a high opinion of you and your actions.
Mudstinging in Politics Over Dry Controversies
A satirical take notes politicians engage in mudslinging when controversies remain unresolved, suggesting public disputes become heated while issues stay murky.
Nijinsky Rediscovered In Biography By His Wife
New biography by Nijinsky’s wife renews interest in the famed Russian Imperial ballet dancer. The narrative recalls his life from early triumphs in New York with Pavlova to years in Swiss seclusion battling mental illness and obscurity.
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Pole
Nijinsky
Imperial Ballet
Hotel Majestic
Pavlova
New York
Hatiess
Skins From 40 Reptile Varieties Shelved For Now
The papers note dozens of reptile skin varieties are being processed yet no use has been found for the elusive snake in the grass.
Huey Long’s impact overshadows Louisiana’s quake history
Louisiana records fewer earthquakes than any state, yet Huey Long’s influence dominates the narrative. The remark implies his prominence in the state’s political and historical memory beyond seismic events.
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Louisiana
Huey Long
Soviet Ambassador and Wife Attend D A R Meeting
The Soviet ambassador and his wife visited a Washington D A R meeting perhaps to learn how to start a D A R or a Daughters of the Russian Revolution organization.
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Washington
D. A.R
Dillinger Sr Sees Pardoning Son As Policeman Hope
Dillinger Sr believes John Dillinger could be a good policeman if pardoned though he notes the main barrier is reaching him to secure a pardon.
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Dillinger, Sr
John
Reading the Classics Reveals Hidden Geniuses
A brief musing links the old saying that genius is one per cent inspiration to the labor behind classics. The author suggests that effort uncovers enduring works.
Pappy recalls Paviona’s toe stumble in hotel grill
The narrator, recalling mornings at a hotel grill near Paviona, remembers a vivid moment when Paviona rushed to a call from a muskie aide with a movie beard, tripping on a door sill in her haste and laughing at the toe stub.
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Paviona
Boston
Pappy
Paviowa
Dry States Teed Up for Alcohol Boom Across Carolinas
Legalized liquor sweeps Virginia and the Carolinas as North and South States prepare to end dry periods. The change will shift culture and celebrations, replacing old drinking songs with new prideful tunes as markets open and traditions adapt.
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Virginia
North
South Carolina
Old Virginny
Prisoners End Hunger Strike At Holmesburg Prison
Ten of nineteen inmates at Holmesburg Prison in Pennsylvania quit a hunger strike after a week as hunger pains intensified. Authorities monitored health and planned continued confinement.
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Holmesburg
Scientist predicts Tokyo to overtake New York by 1955
A researcher asserts Tokyo will surpass New York City in population by 1955 and notes Japan is growing rapidly with more than one birth per minute, signaling a swift demographic shift.
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Tokio
New York
Japan
Dress Codes Across Cities Then and Now
A humorous note traces how formal attire names shift by city and era from full dress suit in one town to evening clothes in Cincinnati and talls in New York. The speaker contemplates attending dinner in white tie only, reflecting on changing language around formal wear.
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Cincinnati
New York
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Watch Ticks In A Year: How Often
Answers list questions about a year of ticking, two early presidents, ship sinking date and loss, chemical description, and boundary length. It presents concise factual Q A style items with specific figures.
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U. S
House of Representatives
Modern Etiquette Qs on Reservations Gloves and Dishes
Travel reservations should be made at least a month in advance. For a formal evening wedding the bridegroom and best man wear gloves. A good dinner hinges on excellence, not just variety. serve dishes you can prepare well.
Daily Lessons In English by W L Gordon
A compact language primer by W L Gordon on common word errors and usage. Highlights misused phrases mispronunciations misspellings and a word study note on audacity with quotation from the Tatler.
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Tatler
How Can I Clean Light Furs
Q A household guidance column offers tips on cleaning light furs using a mix of flour fullers earth and bran applied and brushed with a cloth. It also advises placing quick lime in damp cupboards to absorb moisture and suggests custard cups as molds for jellied salads.
Future Queen
Puzzle clue set reveals a crossword style theme with a central answer about a future queen. Across clues reference throne heiress and various wordplay hints while verticals include sun god and country related terms shaping a themed grid.
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