Flashes Of Life From Across The Nation
A sequence of brief, quirky AP items covers Estherville football naming a new back, ice conditions at Park Concourse, a July in January auto accident, detectives using a street microphone to solve burglaries, a Denver crash and license suspensions, and a Newport crew Finding a lobsterlike catch after a gale.
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Philadelphia
Albert Banger
Concourse Lake
Banger
Indianapolis
Donald Gilbert
Gilbert
Oklahoma City
Walter Acord
J. L. Hilbert
Wilmington Engineer Receives Outstanding Service Certificate
Raleigh report notes G. I. Thomas of Wilmington received a certificate for outstanding engineering service during the past year. The award honors his work in strengthening Atlantic Coast Line bridges to bear heavier trains.
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Raleigh
G. Ig. Thomas
Wilmington
Thomas
Atlantic Oast
Western Carolina Teachers to Hold Special Spring Term
Callowhee Jan 28. A W. E. Bird announced Western Carolina Teachers College will operate a special spring term from April 25 to June 3 for teachers whose schools close early. Sessions held in Sylva high school building.
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Callowhee
W. FE
Bird
Western Carolina Teachers
Aged Peddler Killed by Auto in Charlotte
R Paul aged peddler was run down and killed by an automobile in Charlotte last night police called the accident unavoidable Paul claimed to be over 100 years old
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Charlotte
R. Paul
Paul
Congress Eyes Old Age Pension Reforms In Senate Debate
Washington lawmakers face broad proposals on Social Security tweaks. Administration seeks wider eligibility and higher federal aid to states, while Pepper Hendricks push Townsend style payments without a $200 floor. Proposals promise at least $60 monthly start and possible rise to $200.
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Senate
Claude Pepper
House of Representatives
Joe Hendricks
Florida
Sheri
Downey Talks Retirement Annuities and Welfare Act Support
Downey of California, backed by Townsend, argues for raising purchasing power via old age annuities. He says retirement payments should be a right, not charity, and that farms and industries run at half capacity without higher wages and retiree incomes. He plans to declare his stance on the Senate floor soon.
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Dan Downey
California
Senator Downey
Senate
Senators Push Higher Pensions and Lower Eligibility
The proposal seeks a 33 percent boost to benefits with a minimum of 100 dollars monthly. Senator Edward C. Johnson of Colorado would lower the old age assistance age to 60 and raise the federal match to 22 50 dollars, creating a 45 dollar state pension with the match. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Jr of Massachusetts is advancing related measures.
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Edward C. Johnson
Colorado
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
Massachusetts
Lodge
Senator Pushes 33 Percent Increase in Social Security Benefits
The article notes a proposal to boost old age benefit payments by 33 percent via an amendment to the revolving fund under the Social Security Act. The measure nearly passed the Senate with strong administration support and is linked to figures Lodge and Downey as influential backers. The outcome depends on the session's end.
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Senate
Lodge
Downey
College Quiz On U S Higher Learning
Five multiple choice questions about American colleges test knowledge of Hardin-Simmons location Princeton founding year Wisconsin colors Notre Dame president and Red Dawson football coach. Answers include Texas Alabama and others as options.
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Hardin-Simmons University
Alabama
Texas
Tennessee
Georgia
South Carolina
Princeton University
University of Wisconsin
University of Notre Dame
Robert M. Hutchins
Harry W. Chase
Herman B. Wells
John F. O'Hara
Frank Sweeney
Red Dawson
Tulane
Louisiana State
Southern Methodist
Purdue
Cornell
Seventy Percent of Americans Live Near Scheduled Airline
Seventy percent of the American population resides within fifty miles of a scheduled airline route or airport, highlighting broad geographic access to air travel.
Farm Market Report Fruits and Vegetables Summary
North Carolina wholesale markets report mixed demand for fruits and vegetables. Prices vary by region with Florida and Maine offerings. bulk sales show lighter demand for certain items like lettuce and berries, while peppers and cucumbers show steadier activity. conditions reflect earlier harvests and regional shipping.
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North Carolina
Prinipal
U. S
Agriculure
Abuuch F. O. B. Brawley
Calif
Plant City
Fla
Atoes F. O. B
Lower East Coast
Oflorida
Cartoads F. O. B
Bliss
Presque Isle
Aroostookounty
Maine
Co. B
Coblers
Rochester
New York
F. E. Bual
Washington
Cleveland
South Carolina
Louisiana
New Jersey
Jersey
Baltimore
Maryland
Nancy Halls
Philadelphia
Virginia
Pittsburgh
North
Cuba
Life Story Of Hype Case Shows Government Pay Path
Analyze the life of Hype from 17 to 25 as he moves through CCC WPA and AAA programs. The piece details his wages 30 a month in CCC 22.50 sent home, a WPA 66 monthly salary, and the broader cost to government including dependents payments and farm subsidies. It highlights interactions with social workers and a cycle of moving between public support and work programs.
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Harvey Wertz
NEA Service
Hype
CCC
Civilian Conservation Corps
Interior and Agriculture Departments
Regular Army
National Youth Administration
WPA
AAA
Jacob Wheatbeard
Wheatbeard
Jacob
United States Treasury
Department of Agriculture
Lespedeza
Mother
Protestant Swiss Elect Catholic Philippe Etter President of 1939
In a Protestant-majority Switzerland, Philippe Etter, 47, a Catholic, is chosen President for 1939 by a Federal Council that annually selects a President. Etter, born in Menzingen and educated in Einsiedeln and Zurich, is a lawyer, judge, cantonal official, editor, Major of infantry, and noted Greek scholar who defends liberty and Swiss independence.
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London
Switzerland
Philippe Etter
Etter
Zug
Land
Menzingen
Benedictine College of
Einsieden
Zurich
Federal Council
Zuger Nachrichten
Dr. Embree Blackard Sermon on The Holy Catholic Church
Dr Embree H Blackard continues a series on the Apostles Creed at Wesley Memorial Church Sunday morning. The sermon, The Holy Catholic Church, studies the churchs nature and purpose and its strategic role amid anti Christian policies and practices.
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Embree H. Blackard
Wesley Memorial Church
Elmira hosts weeklong soaring plane meet in 1939
The annual soaring plane meet will be held in Elmira New York from June 24 to July 1 1939. One hundred gliders and 300 glider pilots are expected to attend the event.
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Elmira
N. Y
Know Him He Might Be Worth Knowing In The Story
Janet Dwight faces family illness and sudden death as Barney McKnight returns from a graft exposure with news. He confesses deeper feelings, hints at engagement with Janet, and promises support, while Aunt Mary’s death reshapes future plans and relationships. The chapter ends on the prospect of a new romance between Janet and Barney.
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Janet
Mary
Barney
Justin
Abner Justin
Cynthia
Tim
Timothy Benton
Sylvia Grant
Aunt Mary
Barney McKnight
Jan
Lance
Grand
Etiquette Answers on Invitations, Anniversaries, and Servants
A guide explains recalling invitations with brief notes or a phone call. The china anniversary is the 12th wedding anniversary. Servants should keep voices low, move silently, work quietly, and remain courteous.
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China
How Can I Relieve Burn Pain And Clean Brushes
The text offers elderly style household tips. It suggests applying kerosene immediately to burns and repeating until the burning sensation fades. It also recommends a thin coat of vaseline or glycerine on ebony wood-backed brushes with excess wiped away.
Lessons in English Words Often Misused Today
Study notes highlight common misuses of bind to go and determined usage. It lists mispronunciations and misspellings such as cretonne and observes synonyms for foretell and prophesy. The daily word is grandiloquence defined as lofty bombastic speech and examples show how it alters meaning.
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Juvenil
Cretonne
Big Ben location and related trivia
The big bell is in the clock tower at Westminster, London. Cain asked if he is his brother's keeper. A kangaroo can jump from 19 to 20 feet. Carol II of Romania succeeded his own son to the throne. The telegraph first operated between Washington and Baltimore.
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Monare
Westminsterlock Tower
House of Parliament
London
Cain
Carol II
Romania
Washington
Baltimore
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