International policing by an armed League of Nations
Senator Borah criticizes Andre Tarieu's proposal to arm the League of Nations while arguing that only a properly empowered world police could prevent war. He notes the American reluctance to join an armed league and urges disarming selfish imperialism to enable real international cooperation and lasting peace.
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Borah
Andre Tardieu
League of Nations
League
International League
United States
Smith Delays Release of 1932 Presidential Preference
Alfred E. Smith postponed releasing his position on the Democratic ticket and ordered the statement held for Monday morning. The Associated Press notes that pre-release timing will nullify speculation about Smith's presidential aspirations until then.
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Alfred E. Smith
Democratic Party
Smith
Associated Press
Editorial Office Ponders Smith’s Attitude in Candidacy Impact
The morning’s newspapers discuss Smith’s stance as pivotal for potential candidates. Editors across many outlets hold widely circulated views on how this position could influence political prospects and uphold newsroom credibility in publishing decisions.
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Teboo
Smith
Where Complete Turns Should Be Made
A city traffic proposal argues for allowing U turns in the middle of Main street blocks and banning turns at busy intersections. Advocates say mid block reversals with painted arrows would reduce congestion and improve flow across the retail area.
Morals of South Carolina and the boss-racing bill
The piece notes South Carolina debates a pari mutuel boss racing bill now in its legislature. It observes packed galleries in North Carolina and warns that public mood in a small legislative hall may not reflect statewide will, with advocates shouting for the bill and opponents silenced.
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South Carolina
North Carolina
Senate
Brewer case divides papers on clemency for Wake Forest banker
Conflicting editorials greet Governor Gardner's clemency for John M. Brewer of Wake Forest, sentenced for insolvent bank deposits. The case is described as a technical violation with no personal gain, amid a wave of bank failures in the state.
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John M. Brewer
Wake Forest
Gardner
Brewer
Capitol
Angus W. McLean
Youth ministers look to future as teens discuss church giving
A church meeting with high schoolers explored why they give and in what spirit, revealing a view that missions and orphanages motivate generosity. Teens urged giving freely and willingly, viewing themselves as stewards of God’s resources and instruments for His work.
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Pey
Sone
Jesus
Christ
Professor says churches can cope with second-rate pastors
A professor suggests churches may work with weaker pastors, noting that for pastors out of work such arrangements can feel preferable to instability. The remark frames quality as flexible while focusing on employment relief for clergy.
Universities retrench as students face tighter discipline
The article notes that universities are tightening budgets and controls, shaping student life with stricter rules and expectations. It highlights a trend toward disciplined routines for college youths amid funding pressures and administrative shifts.
Prohibition era quip on Socrates and hemlock joke
A witty line imagines Socrates adapting to prohibition days by choosing hemlock with a remark about its taste. The quip blends classical philosophy with mirrored modern tavern humor.
Experts warn on Chiang’s Manchuria crisis
Analysts say foreign intervention could deter Japan over Manchuria, but without action China risks turning red. If powers did intervene, observers predict Japan might shift toward a blue stance in the region.
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Japan
Manchuria
China
Weather Expert Warns Cold Season Persists
A weather reporter states milder conditions are not here yet, noting the cold remains extreme and people may misjudge its bite due to lingering blue mood. The message urges awareness of ongoing chill.
Japan to Consider Exit From League of Nations
A historical note suggests Japan might withdraw from the League of Nations. observers speculate that with diplomatic support and leverage, others could claim Japan’s seat or a leadership role in the organization.
Oklahoma Deploys 15 Guardsmen to Oil Fields
Oklahoma moves 15 state guardsmen into oil fields amid tensions with Alfalfa Bill staying prominent on page one, despite Oriental fracas.
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Oklahoma
Bugness Map Sparks Barber Chair Inverse Fortune
A quirky note notes that bugless conditions rare as a map lingers in a barber chair. The joke suggests sleep and misfortune intertwine with business luck.
Industrial Readers Expecting Recovery After Low Point
Industrial readers say business has scraped bottom and now ready for a rise. Some caution that a minor dip may occur before gains.
Insurance executive urges self-help for unemployment
An insurance executive claims the best aid for the jobless is self-help. He likens helping a drowning man to offering a cheque on how to swim.
Whitky Gains Popularity Hinting Change in Prohibition Era
A brief item notes Whitky’s rising popularity and a subtle link to attitudes on prohibition as dentists’ stances appear to diverge from anti prohibition efforts.
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Whitky
Speaker Garner's taxi ride to White House reception
The line about Garner riding a "twenty cent taxi cab" to the White House reception suggests a light political quip. The remark references Mrs. Hoover and hints at a joke about meters, reflecting period tone and public figures in a social moment.
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Speaker Garner
White House
Prohibition Debate and World Affairs Highlight Readers Letter and NYT Editorial
A reader questions the edge of the city and 18th amendment enforcement while urging states’ freedom and repealing the 13th amendment. The Times editorial criticized global peace optimism, noting disarmament rhetoric and economic relief as potential revolutions’ insurance, with a page 8 continuation.
Quiet self reflections from Jamestown writer
A Jamestown columnist writes in a reflective, confessional style about aging, guilt, and the weight of not speaking up. He thanks friends for birthday tokens and notes how small kindnesses soften life, while contemplating a path toward a more honest, enduring merit.
Triangular killings and crime rhetoric echo in Piedmont region
An opinion piece criticizes sensational crime coverage and lax moral standards as it laments a spike in killings in Piedmont North Carolina, questioning trust in law enforcement, prosecutors, and jurors while urging self-restraint and integrity. It cites fear, judgment, and quotes a moral reflection on human nature.
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Piedmont
North Carcling
Grand Rapids
Chicago
Averien
Bar of Justice
Price of Life mirrors moral struggle in Moscow tale
A review of Dmitry Lidin’s The Price of Life set in Moscow follows Kiril Beesonov, a student poet who betrays ideals for wealth. The narrative traces his cowardice, growth, and final choice that life’s price is freedom earned by courage. Also praised is Giese’s Sainte-Beuve study and Trent Cheyney’s Dreamers House poems.
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Tehekhov
Dostoievsky
Denis Eho
Viedmir Lidin
Harper and Ee
Novel of
Moscow
Kiril Beesonov
Futhor
Kiril
Lidin
William Frederick Giese
Giese
Sainte- Beuve
Sainte-Beuve
Mase
Wordsworth
Baudelaire
Baudelaire.” In A Chapter of “Sainte- Beyve
Seinte-Beuve
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Irving Babpitt
Lucia Trent
Ralph Cheyney
Robert Packard and Co
Ralph Cheybey
Cedars
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