Thoughtful reflections from December 4, 1938
A devotional note quotes scripture from Luke and Saint Augustine, emphasizing duty and moral obligations. The piece presents earned responsibility as unworthy of praise, framing actions as due rather than exceptional.
Indefatigable General Johnson Upholds NRA Faith
The article lauds General Hugh Johnson for his stamina and defense of the NRA. It notes his resilience against critics, his refusal to appease every detractor, and his unwavering belief in the program despite acknowledged mistakes. He pledges to lead NRA through challenges.
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A Penalty of Greatness in Duke Football History
The article reflects on the rarity of an undefeated football season and the luck and precision required. It discusses Duke's Rose Bowl prospects, public misgivings about their chances, and Freddie Crawford's honesty about an offside call. It notes eastern teams face long odds against western powerhouses in Pasadena.
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Blue Devils
Georgia Tech
Tennessee
Buan Hackney
Freddie Crawford
United States
Pittsburgh
Southern California
Wallace Wade
Wade
Forest fires reveal inadequate control in North Carolina
A North Carolina editorial warns that rampant forest fires threaten timberlands and soil, noting erosion and river sedimentation as forests burn. It praises Civilian Conservation Camps but calls for expanded state firefighting equipment and a stronger forestry program to curb spread from Tennessee to the Atlantic.
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North Carolina
United States
Tennessee Line
Atlantic
Ford's Losses Highlight Ambitious Industry Drama
Henry Ford faces a current year loss of 15 million dollars at the Ford Motor Company. The piece reviews six years of sales and profits showing two profitable years building a large surplus while five unprofitable years reduced it by about 243 million. It notes depreciation and plant scrapping as probable factors and contemplates Ford’s estate value amid a long manufacturing influence.
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Henry Ford
NRA
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
River Rouge
Ford
Einstein Formula for Success Cited by Christian Register
Prof Albert Einstein reportedly offered a life success formula: a equals x plus z where x is work and y is play. He defined x as keeping your mouth shut when asked about the balance.
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Christian Register
Albert Einstein
German professor cites six distinct races in Europe
A German professor in America asserts that Europe hosts six distinct races and none are pure, noting that racial diversity makes pure lineage impossible. He states the idea is a simplification for discussing European populations.
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Europe
America
Resorts in Day Territory Survive Possible 18th Amendment Repeal
Washington correspondent speculates on fate of Carolinas resorts Pinehurst Asheville and Aiken after repeal of the 18th Amendment. Questions border on liquor transport across state lines and the risk of arrest for possession during travel to wet or dry destinations. Government focus remains on restricting interstate illegal liquor movement.
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Greensboro Daily News
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Rochester
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How to Spend Money Dr Julian Miller
The article urges sensible but spirited Christmas spending to revive neighborliness and Christmas spirit. It argues that half crazy spending can boost good will, help friends, and spark generosity in tough times, encouraging folly that warms hearts and uplifts children.
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Julian Miller
Charlotte Observer
Santa Claus
Raskob Defends Al Smith Against Coughlin Critique
John J. Raskob backs Al Smith amid Father Coughlin accusations about a Morgans loan for the Empire State Building. He asserts the loan was secured from Metropolitan Life Insurance and urges temperate conduct among Democrats.
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al Smith
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Raskob
Mr. Raskob
Michigan and Ohio State Rivalry Underscores Coach Williaman
The piece notes intense local rivalry between Michigan and Ohio State football fans. It cites Ohio State's 1933 schedule ending with one defeat at Michigan and public criticism of Coach Sam Williaman. Williaman defends his approach, saying he prioritizes players and school, vowing honest methods and commitment to the university. He notes OSU’s strong recent record with only two losses in two years, both to Michigan.
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Ohio State
Michigan
Sam Williaman
Williaman
New Jewish State Established in Siberia
A new Jewish settlement named Bureya has been started in Siberia. The name Bureya-which warns you in advance of the weather you can expect there signals a notable intention behind the project and indicates a unique climate cue associated with the region.
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Siberia
Bureya
Why the knees on automobiles
The writer questions city traffic and jokes that cars need shoulders to push through crowds, likening pedestrians to obstacles in a downtown crawl. The piece uses humor to critique urban congestion and driver behavior.
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Janiss
Daily Letter From Washington Headlines
Summary notes several administration fee discussions centering on Tugwell and Morgenthau as probes loom. A grim comeback by a priest is noted while questions about Christensen and a Morgenthau fear of stage fright appear in the same column. Rich profit forecasts touch U.S. policy.
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Morgenthau
Mr. Christensen
Priest
Tugwell Targeted By Opposition In Roosevelt Era Debate
The Enterprise Washington correspondent portrays Dr. Rex Tugwell as a focal point for conservative critics across business, gold standard advocates, and discontented sectors of the food and drug lobby. Probing inquiries by Pecora and the Ways and Means Committee promise political leverage and budgetary savings. Morgenthau’s tentative performance under scrutiny adds to a tense Washington climate.
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Rex Tugwell
Roosevelt
Tugwell
Roosevelt Monetary Policy
al Smith
Brain Trust
Moley
Roosevelt “Brain Trust
Agriculture Department
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Banking and Currency Committee
Wall Street
Ferdinand Pecora
House
Ways and Means Committee
Lost or Strayed Will Mr Parley P Christen sen
A dubious notice reports a missing Christensen figure connected to 1920 presidential campaigns and a Russian lead seeking his location. The tale involves a photograph linked to Lenin found by Russian officials and sent to Boris Skvirsky, with a broad search among 265,000 voters. Asides include a Steel Corp president's quarrel with the United Mine Workers and a rebuke from Father Haas of the National Labor Board.
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Parley P. Christensen
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Farmer-Labor Party
Russia
Nicolai Lenin
Christensen
Boris Skvirsky
Russian Information Bureau
Skvirsky
W. A. Irvin
Steel Corporation
United Mine Workers of America
Francis J. Haas
National Labor Board
When a Bride Keeps Her Name in Honeymoon Hotel
A professional woman refuses to surrender her name after marriage. A Lucy Stoner signs as Miss So and So while her husband lists his surname. The hotel keeper admonishes them with a sermon, highlighting tensions over name use in marriage.
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Lucy Stoner
Billy Sunny
World War poet and puzzle clue collection
A puzzle style question set references a famed World War poet and a list of clues across horizontal and vertical entries. Clues include musical notes, prefixes, actions, and objects leading to names, terms, and titles connected to war poetry and general knowledge.
Domestic duties and marital roles in social service norms
A discussion on how husbands and wives balance public help and domestic labor. The piece notes some men and women extend aid to outsiders while neglecting family needs, and argues husbands should support home tasks when finances allow. It cites gender expectations and true character revealed in close relationships.
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Aew
Minnie
Tkins-Edwards
Father of Mrs Kronheimer Dies at South Carolina Home
Mrs W W Kronheimer received word of her father George E Hughes death in Greenwood county South Carolina after years of declining health. The funeral service was held this afternoon.
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Greenwood County
D. C
George E. Hughes
Rain Source in U S Widest Grain Belt Weather Idea
The neutral grain belt receives rain from moisture evaporated in the southern and southeastern states, carried into the region by migrating clouds.
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