Maury 1806 1873 Pioneer of Ocean Navigation Remembered
A commemorative piece marks the 135th anniversary of Matthew Fontaine Maury birth. It notes his naval career and scientific work mapping winds currents and depths, his Civil War service role, later teaching at Virginia Military Institute, and his influence on oceanography and navigation. The article also welcomes visitors to a North Carolina Convocation of Churches in High Point.
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Everone
Matthew Fontaine Maury
Spottsylvania County
Lexington
Maury
Harpeth Academy
Tennessee
United States Navy
Vincennes
Naval Observatory
Seven Seas
Oceans
Brussels
Amazon
Atlantic
South America
Maxmilian
Mexico
Virginia Military Institute
High Point
North Carolina
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
Raleigh Judge Advocates Domestic Court In City
Raleigh City Court Judge Paul C. West argues a domestic court is needed in Raleigh to relieve Superior and City Courts of contentious family cases. The Raleigh Times notes Judge Lindsey of Los Angeles runs a model court, with investigations and potential for reconciliations benefiting children. The piece also comments on marriage, divorce culture, and calls for a domestic court in every North Carolina county seat. It ends by discussing a proposed 12th congressional district aligned with the 1940 census and gerrymandering concerns.
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Paul C. West
Raleigh
Raleigh Times
the Times
Ben B. Lindsey
Los Angeles
Lindsey
North Carolina
General Assembly
Isabel Schubert painting fish rises from obstacles
A Boston girl Isabel Fottler Schubert pursues painting despite family duties and discouragement. She studies at night, paints Florida fish, earns Museum and World’s Fair recognition, and ultimately gains the Medal of Highest Award of Merit for her fish paintings. Her story encourages perseverance to achieve worthwhile goals.
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Boston
Isabel Fottler Schubert
Isabel
Florida
New York
Aquarium
Acquarium
American Museum of Natural History
New York City
Windsors to visit New York in September notes
Walter Winchell reports a string of Hollywood and political connections. The Windsors plan a September New York visit after August on a Calgary ranch, with Axel Wenner-Gren aiding a Nassau harbor project and airfield.
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New York City
Calgary
Axel Wenner-Gren
Nassau
Word
Biddle
Jackson
Cahill
Ralph Forbes
Heather Angel
Rose Hobart
Arthur Chatfield
Margo
Eddie Albert
Christine Fisher
Pierre
Versailles
Gable
John Hopkins Holp
Madge Evans
S. Kingsley
Broadway gossip and Johnny-on-the-spot show notes
A collage of entertainment chatter naming H Shumlin decisions, globe trotting celebrities, and backstage drama. Mentions Gloria Swanson Gustav Schirmer Ugo D Annunzio P Luigi Bartato and James McKinley Bryant with a tease of a new race track opening in New Jersey and paroled visits to night clubs.
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White House
H. Shumlin
Little Foxes
Finland
Count Ciano
Edda Mussolini
Canada
Royal Family of Hotels
Chi
Gloria Swanson
Gustav Schirmer
Parole Board
Bill Buckner
Addie Moffett
Ugo V. D'Annunzio
Mit
Raymond Massey
Musso
Libya
Toscanini
Registration Drives Citizenship Rise and WPA Defense Work
The registration of 4.7 million aliens sparked a surge in citizenship applications with over 400,000 on file and officials predicting a possible doubling within a year. Samplings show low criminality among aliens, and officials aim to Americanize more than 90 percent who entered without inspection. Separately, WPA defense programs near $500 million progress, including Lowry Field near Denver and major work at Boston and Philadelphia navy yards, expanding airports, barracks, and shipways.
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Washington
United States
Department of Justice
Earl G. Harrison
D. J
Harrison
Congress
WPA
Army
Navy
Air Corps
Mories
Lowry Field
Denver
Boston
Philadelphia
Boston Yard
Thought Provoking Quotes for Daily Reflection
A compilation of two aphorisms emphasizes spiritual profit over worldly gain and keeping mortality in view. The first cites Mark 8 35 about losing the soul for worldly wealth. The second from Epictetus urges daily regard for death to curb covetous thoughts.
Town Hall confrontation and scattered notes from city page
Verne Marshall arrived at Town Hall with two bodyguards and invited all challengers. Mentions Joe McNazi mob, Wall Streeter S. B. Chapin, and a split with a frau. Eve Curie is due soon for a lecture tour. Wm. P. Lear of Dayton is hospitalized at St. Vincent’s after a forced plane incident near Jacksonville.
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Verne Marshall
Town Hall
Joe McNazi
Wall
U S Plans Parallel Air Travel Pattern With Steamship Model
Administration aims to align U S foreign air travel with the steamship pattern through six major firms to cover global routes. Verses of entertainment gossip mix in as society figures and celebrities are noted with elopement rumors and marital prospects.
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U. S
Globe
Ann Mitchell
Greenwich
Sidonie
Culver City
Cal
Morrison Hotel
Chicago
Frank Reilly
Josette Daly
Washington Boys
Luise Rainer
Mrs Roosevelt quits Guild role amid voting clashes
Gossip column notes Mrs Roosevelt switches Guild membership in Washington due to being outvoted at meetings. It hints at auditions by Tommy Tucker and Mitzi Miller, and mentions various society figures including Marie Spaulding, Armando, John Dryden, Phyllis Brooks, and a rich NY realtor. A separate item reports Nancy Kelly’s marriage to a Chicago bookmaker.
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la Guardia
Nancy Kelly
Chicago
Sweeney
Pearson and Allen
Maryland
Gloria Vanderbilt
Gloria
Geoffrey Jones
Princeton
Local honors and business notes in brief items
Frank Sizemore Jr. earns Harmon Foundation Scholarship for Uwharrie Council with $100 cash and up to $500 yearly borrowings for college. Bank profits top $162,000 in 1931. Snowstorm hits Asheville. Belhaven harbor dredging funded with $55,000. Wilson to attend theatre, State budget nears $5 million. Rumor law bill, education elections discussed.
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Frank Sizemore
Harmon Foundation
Uwharrie Council
Frank
Commercial National Bank
Asheville
Belhaven
Jeffress
General Assembly
Wilson
Central Labor Union Meeting Tonight at Auditorium
Twenty years ago the Central Labor Union invites manufacturers, employees, and the public to a general meeting at the auditorium tomorrow evening. A mass meeting is held tonight with speakers for and against bonds for the central high school.
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Central Labor Union
Central High School
Doctors and couples linked at Greensboro event
Dr and Mrs G T Rowe of Greensboro and Dr and Mrs S B Turrentine of Greensboro are the principal figures noted in the social notices. The groups are described as prominent local residents with ties to the Greensboro community.
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G. T. Rowe
Greensboro
S. B. Turrentine
The
Brief War Era Remarks on Hunger and Production Limits
A noted wartime briefing hints at German hunger versus hanging costs, while an Albanian report claims Italian artillery may reach 16 miles. Col. Philip B. Fleming warns inflation starts only when production capacity cannot meet demand due to shortages.
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Col
Philip B. Fleming
Quotations on Wars and Trade From World Leaders
A collection of remarks condemning dictatorship and urging clear wartime aid limits. James S. Kemper states dictatorships resemble receiverships while Alf M. calls for explicit no wartime aid and no American ships in war zones.
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James S. Kemper
Chamber of Commerce of the
VU. S
England
Alf M
London
Quote from Senator Hatch on democracy and duty
A historical note quotes V U S Senator Carl A Hatch stating that free government hinges on people not principles. He warns that if freedoms fade, the failure rests with individuals, including the reader and speaker. The remark emphasizes personal responsibility in supporting democracy.
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U. S
Carl A. Hatch
Census Finds 130 Million Disappointed With Weather
A census survey shows 130 million Americans express disappointment with current weather. The report highlights widespread dissatisfaction across regions and age groups, signaling a demand for more reliable forecasts and milder conditions.
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U. S
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J. P. Rawley
Bikie Css
D. A. Rawley
Sec’y and Treas
Hammett A. Cecil
Mgr
Capus
M. Waynick
Associated Press
Audit Bureau OF Circulation
N. C
National Adv
John Budd CO
Lexington Ave
Earth
America
Dale
Carnegie
Walter Winchell
Doris Donaldson
Robert Light
Dorothy Pinto
Jolson
al Goetts
Alexis Thompson
Dennis King
Munro Leafs
Ferdinand
J. A. Abbotts
Reynolds
Gov. Lehman
Orwin
Lorraine Wallace
Tom Brown
Julie Stevens
Miriam Hopkins
Ray Goetz
Kentucky
Leggett Browns
Woollcott
Richard Knight
Bar Ass'n
Clyde Pangborns
Slapsie Maxie
Miami
Singapore
Sadie’s
Radio Guide
Hal Kemp
Alice White
May Seal
Ivy Lee
Liberty
Lehman
George Putnam
Fla
Broadway
Bruce Catton
Catton
Mark
Epictetus
City
Smiths
Steele Street
Robert Haney
Detroit, Mich
C. A. Beck
Amos Kearns
F. J. Flagler
W. B. McEwen
Minneapolis, Minn
Elizabeth Reitzel
Agnes Pollard
Salem College
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