FDR Seen Preparing Liberal Push For 1940 Candidates
Washington observers say Roosevelt will likely deliver a fireside chat on his western tour when he returns. He aims to promote liberalism within the Democratic Party and may back independents or Republicans in some races. He urged the reelection of Senate leaders Barkley Bulkley Thomas Caraway and McAdoo.
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Washington
Rooosevelt
Roosevelt
Pacific
Pensacola
Fila
South
Democratic Party
Senate
Barkley
Kentucky
Bulkley
Ohio
Thomas
Oklahoma
Caraway
Avonkes
McAdoo
California
Roosevelt Holds Subtle Stance in Georgia Visits
The President praised Bulkley and others while avoiding direct rebukes of anti administrationists. He plans two Georgia speeches amid Sen ator George's renomination bid and faces Camp as a New Deal follower. Roosevelt may skip South Carolina on the return, with Smith opposing Johnston and Brown, both Roosevelt supporters. The general view is he will maintain a mild snub toward anti administrationists.
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Bulkley
Thomas
Caraway
Roosevelt
Georgia
George
U. S
Lawrence Camp
Atlanta
South Carolina
Washington
Smith
Olin Johnston
Edgar A. Brown
Whirlwinds injure driver near Weatherford Oklahoma
In Weatherford Oklahoma a dust whirl or tornado spun a car on a bridge. Mrs Pete Friesen was trapped as her vehicle flipped end over end into a creek bed. She escaped with bruises.
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Weatherford
Okla
Oklahoma
Pete Friesen
Here
Textile revival brings thousands back to Southern mills
The revival boosts job levels across multiple plants in Greensboro Lexington Danville and Roanoke with 5 300 600 and 5600 workers returning to full or extended schedules after wage cuts and shutdowns. Philadelphia factories also plan reopenings boosting seasonal work to about 2 500 from 1 500.
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Charlotte
Proximity
Greensboro
Lexington
Ehranger
Danville
Riverside
Dan River
American Viscose Corporation
Rayon
Roanoke
Philadelphia
H. H. Cohen
Knitted Outer Goods Manufacturers Association
Cross Walks Add Convenience To Lengthy Blocks
The Land Planning Section of the Federal Housing Administration urges midblock cross walks on blocks over 1000 feet to improve access to nearby centers and shorten walks. Where long blocks force circuitous routes, 750 foot blocks may be added to bring playgrounds and stores closer, with crossings dedicated to local authorities for maintenance.
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Federal Housing Administration
Thirsty thief drains milk from Carter Street residents
A thirsty thief raided three Carter Street porches early this morning taking a quart from Sergeant W. B. Ridge and another from Officer Paul Charping and then visiting Mrs. Carl Hagler for more. Ridge found a small footprint, and offered to supply milk if the culprit reveals himself.
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Carter Street
W. B. Ridge
Police Department
Paul Charping
Carl Hagler
Ridge
Asheboro Begins Registration for City Bond Election
Registration opened in Randolph county courthouse for Asheboro bond election on August 9. Registrar W. F. Hunencker urged citizens to register on the next two Saturdays and on August 6 as challenge day. Those not voting in the last city election or not registered since should sign up this weekend. Clothes moths cannot eat in the flying stage. they damage clothing only in the larval stage.
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Asheboro
Randolph County
W. F. Hunencker
Huneucker
The Star Spangled Banner Set to Anacreon in Heaven
The anthem was composed to the melody of the English drinking song To Anacreon in Heaven with lyrics about a flag and battle. The tune, from a 18th century salon, became the basis for the US patriotic hymn widely sung at public events and sports.
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Anacreon
How Can I By Anne Ashley
Instructions answer questions on home fixes and substitutes. The piece gives methods to obscure views through screens with paint, to make a cream substitute by whipping eggs and adding hot tea, and to stiffen a drooping straw hat brim using beaten egg white and drying.
Look and Learn by A. C. Gordon quiz questions
Reader Q and A reveal numbers on languages and scripts 6760 named tongues and writing systems Esther Cleveland the second child born in the White House and first to be born there Thirty stalactites hang from cavern ceilings while stalagmites rise from floors Outside the U S borders there are about 9000 islands could be counted
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White House
United
R. Frank Fr. Vizetelly
Esther Cleveland
Cleveland
U. S
Stray Marsupial Detained By Chicago Police
August Lofgreen found a wild animal on his front porch delaying morning paper reading. Officers John Barrett and Edward Anderson captured the creature using gloves and a landing net and delivered it to the dog pound where the animal was identified as an opossum.
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Wright
Chicago
Lofgreen
John Barrett
Edward Anderson
Modern Etiquette Q and A Highlights
Roberta Lee answers reader questions on introductions between men and gift giving for engagements. She advises using a parenthetical label for age or status, notes engagement gifts are optional, and suggests dipping only fingertips into the finger bowl.
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Mr. White
Mr. Green
Pinnacle
A concise guide on correct word use and pronunciation highlights. It notes common misuses such as fewer versus less with numbers and emphasizes mastering one new word daily to expand vocabulary.
Summit as metaphor in Colton quote about gain and fear
This excerpt highlights Colton’s view that attaining all we seek leads to a pinnacle with nothing to hope for and everything to fear, framing success as a precarious peak rather than a final plateau.
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Colton
Gasoline Used In Stove Fire At Indiana Home
Mrs Irene Hill reported a cooking incident in Indianapolis where she found a foul smell from a simmering pot. Fire officials say she used gasoline to start the fire and also cooked ham and beans in beer, causing an explosion and flames.
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Indianapolis
Irene Hill
Diabetes death toll in Berlin 1925 to 1936
In Berlin a total of 696 people died from diabetes between December 29 1925 and November 29 1936.
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Berlin
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