Babson Forecasts 1939 Upturn With Moderate Prosperity
Economist Roger Babson predicts total business in 1939 will be higher than 1938, possibly reaching levels not seen since 1929. He cites population growth, new products, lower production costs, and strong credit reserves as drivers, forecasting a 20 percent annual gain with activity rising in early months and a slower but steady second half.
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Washington
America
Babson
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Yeader
Year 1939 Outlook for Economy and Markets
A long-range forecast argues for continued large government spending despite calls for a balanced budget. It envisions more jobs, modest wage rises, higher living costs, and a strong stock market potential, with building, auto production, and industrial activity leading gains, tempered by taxes and labor costs.
Southern Accent Lands Girl Broadway Stardom
A Wetumpka Alabama girl Lucia Lull becomes Cindy Lou Bethany in the road company of Kiss the Boys Goodbye after her southern accent helps her land the Broadway role. She notes the accent returns when she goes south and admits she may not try to lose it. The producers insist she keep the accent, staking her rise on its charm.
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Miss Luu
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Velvet O'Toole
Bandit Escapes Then Footnotes Connect Burlington Shootings
A bandit fled after leaving an eating place and is charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. He had prior arrests in 1936 for breaking and entering and larceny and received sentences. he escaped from Anson county prison camp on October 22, six weeks before the Burlington shootings.
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Virginia
Kelly
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Burlington
Totalitarian Powers Rally Air Efforts Worldwide
Roosevelt pushes to train 20 000 college youths as pilots and expand the Army air force toward 10 000 planes while the Navy already has 3 000. Official figures show Germany producing about 500 planes monthly, Britain 250 monthly with RAF staffing rising to 100 000 by June, and Italy about 200 monthly.
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Command and General Staff Quarterly
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Father kills wife and child after note to love
In Cleveland a 35 year old Andrew J. Macey killed himself and his 15 month old daughter Carole Ann by suffocating them with fumes in a car parked near the downtown post office. A farewell notebook and letters reveal a bitter farewell to his wife Mary who had vanished after a hospital visit for an appendectomy. Police fear foul play in her disappearance.
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Potter’s Field
Air power and military buildup across nations reviewed
The article surveys conscription training, air force budgets, and international strength estimates. It notes a 75 percent US air force budget rise, Germany and Britain rising air power, and pre-flying instruction for youths. It cites Johnston’s Europe tour and Nazi plans rumored for January 30.
Rebels Take Two More Towns In Northeast Advance
Reported advance from the south cut a highway in the Camar asa sector between Balaguer and Artesa. Artesa was described as hard pressed with flanking moves making its fall a question of time as Insurgents pushed toward a northeast route to the frontier via the Pyrenees.
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Nazi 1939 push for strength and unity in Germany
Propaganda efforts preview 1939 as year of hard work and renewed effort. Goering urges effort under the four year plan. Baldur von Schirach calls for healthier youth and loyalty to the Fuehrer. Goebbels targets American opinion to shore up support. Critics question Goebbels tactics amid anti Jewish campaigns.
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Nachtausgabe
Roosevelt
Davis
U.S. A
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Fuehrer
von Schirach
America
Treasury silver policy holds price for domestic ore
The article notes the domestic silver price held to June 30 with a 45 cent per ounce world price and a 43 cent March 1938 reduction amid Mexico tensions, detailing the New Deal purchase program, stockpiles, and the impact on mining states like Nevada and Utah where silver by products influence mining decisions.
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Utah
Trapped Miners Safe as Flames Break Out Near Clint
Fire at Crown Hill mine near Clint Texas traps about 150 workers. Rescue crews divert air with canvas and wood as flames race through wiring and pumps. Miners are believed spread through lower shafts. air is dense with smoke hindering access.
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Reed
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Gosnell
Holidays Mark Family Generations in Pawtucket Rhode Island
Mrs. Patience N. Chase prepares to celebrate her 90th birthday on New Year’s Day. Her daughter Mrs. Michael Bowen was born in 1889 on Easter. Granddaughter Mrs. A mand Boumnani turned seven on Christmas Day. Great granddaughter Barbara May Bouomnai will be one year old next Mother's Day.
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Patience N. Chase
Michael Bowen
Amand Boumnani
Bara May Bouomnai
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