Street Signs Are Superfluous If You Know New York
George Ross recounts how New York districts reveal themselves by shop types and uniforms. He notes Sixth Avenue shade, Fifty-seventh Street arts, Barclay religious goods, and Teutonic Yorkville cues. A martial aside recalls Ferde Grofe in Agua Prieta and a language gap with the mayor.
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New York
George Ross
Lynn Murray
Sixth Avenue
86Th Street
Ferde Grofe
Phoenix
Ariz
Pancho Villa
Grofe
Agua Prieta
Villa
Grote
Hundreds Seek Negro Man in Virginia Wood
In Orange Virginia a few hundred residents joined a deputy-led posse searching wooded areas after a Negro assailant terrorized two women. He tied to enter the Knighton home and later tried Camper’s, fleeing into the woods when caught by cries. Police organized a wide search.
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Virginia Wood
Orange
John Knighton
Ernest Camper
Mayor frees captives as border escape ends in chase
A tense escape story unfolds when captives nearly reach the border before a gunshot interrupts the escape. The mayor, posing as a dancer, orders the release and hurries to safety, while a scene of disguises and staged performances adds to the confusion.
Barrymore Family Play Talk Sparks Marital Theory
Journal notes a lively chat about John Barrymore and Elaine Barrie in a Shake sphere duet at Jack and Charlie's. A memory recalls Ethel with Barrymore in Claire de Lune and Michael Strange writing for them. A playwright laments failing to lure Barrymore to a role, joking a wife may be the key.
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John Barrymore
Elain Barrie
Jack & Charlie's
Ethel
Michael Strange
Barrymore
New York City Traffic Study From WPA Report
WPA statisticians report heavy congestion in New York with vehicles parked street side forming a line 65 miles to Poughkeepsie. The piece invites readers to reflect on driving conditions in the metropolis.
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New York
WPA
Manhattan
Poughkeepsie
Paper Firm Brings New Industry To Section
Raleigh July 18 announcement by R Bruce Etheridge details Riegel Paper Corp purchase of 130000 acres in Columbus and Brunswick counties eastern North Carolina. pulp mills near Acme planned within six months with 400 to 600 jobs, later 730 to 10000. 75 000 cords wood yearly. pine kept in reserve. land bought from Waccamaw Lumber.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
R. Bruce Etheridge
Department of Conservation and Development
Carolina
Riegel Paper Corporation of
New York
Acme
John L. Riegel
New Jersey
Waccamaw Lumber Company
F. L. Finkenstaedt
Bolton
N. C
Columbus
Brunswick
Riegel
W. C. McCormick
Forest Fire Control
Etheridge
Mr. Etheridee
State Official Opposed to House Sea Bill 6968
North Carolina State Treasurer Charles M. Johnson urged U S senators and eleven House members to vote against House Resolution 6968 the Sea Bill. He argued it would delay municipal and county refinancing, hinder rehabilitation efforts and raise costs by restricting use of national bond attorneys.
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Enterprise Bureau
Raleigh
North Carolina
House of Representatives
Congress
Charles M. Johnson
House
Johnson
Outlay Aimed at Exploiting State Resource Outlet
The article argues that a permanent and stimulating outlet for an unexploited state resource justifies the capital outlay within the state, highlighting the value of long term investment over short term gain.
New Zealand Plans Three Year Air Force Expansion
New Zealand unveils a three year plan to expand the air force with the formation of two new cadet schemes. The program anticipates training seventy pilots annually to meet growing demand.
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New Zealand
Jenny Jonay Poised For New York Dance Rise
Roberta Jonay, once a White House guest, is profiled as Miss Jenny a southern beauty with charm and a growing dance career. She discusses figure exercises and studio routines with her agent, noting posture, stomach control, chest training, and makeup while detailing her height, weight, and appearance.
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Aiacia Mart
NEA Service
Roberta Jonay
White House
New York
Jenny
Eleanor Roosevelt
Miss Jenny
Martha Graham
Roosevelts
Folding Stairs Offer Space Saving Attic Access
A small house feature a disappearing stair that slides into the ceiling when unused. A chain release lowers the staircase and steel cables with spring drums balance the weight for stability.
Ten Model Homes Open in New Bethpage Subdivision
Ten model homes in a planned 100 home development near a Long Island state park have opened for inspection. Ranging in price from 4290 to 5996 dollars, the houses will be financed with FHA insured mortgages.
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Bethpage
L. I
Long Island
Federal Housing Administration
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Charles Redding
High Point N.C
Mary
Laint
RJ. Hester
Elizabeth Town, N.C
Alma Whcut
Fallston, N.C
Wrights
Wricuts
Teres
John Gurley
Cliffside NC
Bee
Ackneil Muldrow
Robert Muldrow
Wade Muldrow
Winston-Salem
N.C
Sartin Dry Cleaning Coq
Master Cleaners and Dyers
South Main Street
Sartin Day Cleaning Company
Master Cleaners and Dykes
Tilly Josc
Paviona
Marai Gambarelli
Department of Conservation
Mrs. Roosevelt
Jonny
Penney’s
Thrift
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