France Substitutes Realistic War Preparedness For Empty Boasts
Paris report surveys France's wartime readiness with focus on morale and equipment. It notes past overconfidence before 1870 and 1914, analyzes air force strength, and warns of weak civilian protection in case of air raids. It contrasts Franco German strength and questions France's ability to defend cities like Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Gilbert
NEA
Paris
War Fa
France
Berlin
Marshal Foch
Joffre
Germany
Ethiopia
Italy
Europe
Russia
Equal Chance for Women in Higher Education Advocated
A 1937 column argues against social snobbery in colleges, praising scholarship programs and widespread access for girls regardless of background. It cites the New York club's 15 year scholarship drive and notes gains in democratizing education across eastern and midwestern schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newassar Club
New York Club
Metropolitan Opera
East
Middle-West
Floods, refugees, and a Memphis cotton move
A Memphis refugee camp scene shows a farmer asking about opening his own beans at the fairgrounds information booth. Nearby a cotton firm moves 4.6 million dollars worth of cotton to Front Street to avert flood damage as water nears its warehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Fairgrounds
Front Street
Attitude of Child Shapes Adult Outlook and Effort
OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON argues that a child’s feeling or attitude toward life shapes adulthood, more than habits like neatness or punctuality. She stresses early work ethic, noting both rich and poor must teach children to act and avoid mental or physical laziness, since attitude drives effort and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Roberts Barton
Daisy
Convicts Donate All Belongings to Flood Relief Fund
In Baton Rouge two Louisiana convicts agreed to contribute fully to flood relief. Aaron Taylor, serving a manslaughter sentence, gave $63.65 from his prison deposit. Joseph Andrews, serving a life term for murder, sent his last $5 to the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Federal
Atlanta
Aaron Taylor
Joseph Andrews
Red Cross
City Construction Gains Sharply In Latest Month
Construction in the city nearly doubles its month prior to last year led by new residences and repairs. For the two months, total construction costs rose from 11,093 to 22,117 dollars in January 1937 versus 1936, with seven month fiscal totals at 427,953 versus 307,741. New residences and repairs show strong increases and fees rose to 30 dollars from 24.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. K. Ingram
Rites Held For L. T. Pierce In Local Funeral
Funeral services for L. T. Pierce 87 were held at 2 30 p m Saturday from 227 West Bay street with Rev J P Hippe officiating. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery. Pierce survived by wife four children and mother all of this city. Also noted is funeral for Mrs Pearl Johnson 45 wife of N C Johnson died at 602 Lindsay street with services at South Main Street M E church and interment at Oakwood Memorial Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Pierce
West Bay Street
J. P. Hippe
South Main Street
M. E. Church
J. R. McDonald
Fred Leonard
Cliff. Goff
Ward Swain
Red Sykes
Roy D. Fowler
Main Street
M. E
Oakwood Cemetery
Pierce
Tomlinson Street
Southern
Inez Pierce
L. T. Pierce, Jr
Shirley Pierce
Wayne Pierce
N. C. Johnson
Pearl Johnson
Lindsay Street
J. P. Hipps
W. B. Harris
J. A. Davis
J. W. Clinard
Carl Wright
R. A. Wilson
N. E. Russell
Reitzel Pitts
A. A. Ridge
Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery
Attitude Shapes a Child’s Health and Character
The text argues that dwelling on illness or self pity harms a child’s development. It emphasizes fostering resilience, activity, and humor, and warns that parental resentment or constant caution can imprint a lasting unhappy mindset. It notes that medical limits exist but should not define a child’s outlook or future.
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NEA Service, Inc
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Med College
Helen Welshimer
America
Vassar Duates
Dan Dudlah
Evelyn
Hodges
Johnson
Vanity
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J. D. Bassett Manufacturing
Rose Furniture Co
Kester Bros
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