Trade Follows the Guns in China Crisis
Alex H Washburn argues Our Daily Bread cautions that Japan’s goods in Shanghai dodge tariff duties while the Panay incident risks war. He warns white powers may lose leverage in China as Tokyo seeks tariff advantages, debt risks, and ship-based pressure to shape trade.
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Alex. H Washburn
China
Shanghai
United States
Japan
Gayle
Diwin
Crete
Shanghai Tech
Heough Janay
Roosevelt Eyes Navy Buildup Amid Congressional Skepticism
President Roosevelt signaled a potential naval expansion while avoiding specifics on vessel numbers or types. Congress, led by critics in both parties, pressed for restraint as officials cited the Vinson Act framework and debated funding, ship categories, and overall defense needs amid global tension.
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Roosevelt
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United States
Chatman Taylor
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Mr. Presilent
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Ile Ford
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Achiiis Deus
Don Marquis Dies at 58 New York Writer
New York writer Don Marquis, famed for his ribald verse and urban humor, dies at age 58 after a long illness. The obituary notes his lasting influence on American letters and his popular pantomime of everyday city life.
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Don Marquis
New York
Cotton closes on mixed New Orleans market
In New Orleans on Wednesday cotton futures closed narrowly, with debacle seen on spot prices. Prices hovered around steady to slightly lower levels as traders weighed demand and weather signals while bids remained cautious.
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New Orleans
Daniey Ele
Bel
Madeline
Cranium Crackers Nonsense Riddles and Odd Phrasing
A garbled OCR style quiz fragment raises questions about playful phrases and misheard terms. It mentions dog eaters, a reference to pairings with cows and horses, and asks for the price of each cow in a distorted verse about Antivers and Chycnitiqd Gage.
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United States
Bob
Parner Joes
Dr Gentry Praises Collection Move Amid County Health Reform
In a fragmented report, Dr Gentry commends a proposed collection move backing collaboration with Hempstead county doctors. The piece notes support for a unified effort to manage delinquent accounts and advance a reformed health operation amid ongoing financial concerns and reorganizational plans.
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Dr. Gentry
120000 Paris Strike Sparks Crisis for French Radicals
Paris reports estimate 120000 municipal public service workers strike, paralysing transport and threatening water, gas, and electricity. Premier Charpentier calls emergency cabinet session as strikes spread to subway, bus, and hospital staff. Rightist rumors of revolutionary aims surface amid government pressure.
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Camille Chartrenos
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Muncie
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Eugene Delonele
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Two Injured Near Here in Automobile Mishap
Two people sustained injuries in a vehicle collision on Highway 6 near Prescott. Carl Simi and Sen Gupald, both residents of Prescott, received first aid at the scene and were later transported for further treatment. An unnamed driver and vehicle occupants were involved in the crash. The incident occurred Wednesday evening on the highway. Local authorities began an investigation into the mishap.
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Sen Gupald
Af Prescoll
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Prescott
State Safety Campaign Shows Results With November Report
A state safety campaign led by the State Police and Arkansas Highway Department reports measurable progress for November. The effort, aimed at reducing traffic deaths, included regular patrols on all major routes and inspection stations, with December projections sounding positive.
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State Police Department
Arkansas
Iwthway
Civites
Tomas
Tate
Caine
Ibs
Begitarius
Ths Ste Pelee
Wae
Pecquieieys Wylieles
Tieti
Medical Advances 1937 Highlight Insulin Shock Treatments
Moris Fishbein lists top medical advances of 1937, noting insulin shock therapy for dementia praecox and new uses for sulfanilamide. Highlights include infectious disease vaccines, serums for pneumonia, venereal disease focus, diphtheria nasal inoculation, and brain surgery progress with new anesthesia and methods.
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Ough Yeporia
Toronto
Vaburawry
United States Public Health Service
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Two Die In Plantation Fire At Jeffries Plantation
Clarendon Ark two people were burned to death early Wednesday when fire destroyed a residence on the Jeffries plantation two miles east of town. The victims were identified as Miss Lucille Jeffries 35 owner and R A Mundy foreman found among the charred remains in the bowling area.
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Mind Your Manners Quiz on Social Etiquette
A garbled, OCR style piece tests etiquette rules with questions on politeness. It asks about saying please and thank you, invitation refusals, coffee etiquette, and apologies, then provides an answering key with brief, conflicting fragments. The text mixes incorrect spellings and multiple choice cues without clear context.
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Eve Leason
Flood Threats in State Discounted
LITTLE ROCK Weather Bureau officials said there were no indications of serious floods in Arkansas streams though the Ouachita River was over flood stage at Camden after local rains. Other rivers rose slightly and the Ouachita reached 27.1 feet, 1.2 feet above flood stage. Observers predicted a rise of another foot followed by a fall unless rain continued.
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Little Rock
Weather Bureau
Arkansas
Ouachita River
Camden
Ouachita
Irish Free State Adopts New Name Eire
In Dublin the Irish Free State officially adopts the name Eire with a new constitution taking effect. The move renames the state to Eire and establishes a revised government structure reflecting national independence.
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Irish Free State
Dublin
Plane Burro Hauls Gold in Honduras Route
In Brownsville Texas a plan to move gold via burro or plane is proposed as cheaper than the slow burro method. The mine near Tegucigalpa Honduras would feed 3000 pounds of gold daily to the village, with a library endowment and Carnegie philanthropy noted in the piece.
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Brownsville
Texas
Buel Poddlebor
Ghivhoni
Teasport
Honduras
Teguwigalixt
Wall Wirton
Half of Cars Rejected in State Car Tests
LITTLE ROCK state police report about 50 percent of the nearby UX 600 cars tested in the six months were declared faulty under the new model traffic act. Headlights and brakes caused the most rejections. January 2 was the testing deadline.
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Little Rock
Senator Miller Views Levee Plans In Arkansas Refuge Note
Senator Miller of Arkansas toured Memphis to confer with Major Daniel Nuee about levee plans skirting the White River waterfowl refuge in Arkansas. The refuge spans 16 000 acres and is part of research by the Biological Survey under the Agriculture Department.
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Memphis
Tenn. Iy
Senator Miller
Arkiar Dental
Daniel Nuee
Nahle
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Miller
McUlture
Best Way to Drop Food From Air Is Studied
Bakersfield Cruihly reports officials study effective aerial food drops amid wartime shortages. Superintendent Meadows conducted trials, dropping packages that landed safely despite some damage to surrounding areas and limited accuracy.
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Nyu
Shumaged
Wares Landed Duty Free As Army Advances
The article reports foreigners in the Orient fearing Japan’s progress in Shanghai and China’s debt. It notes Japanese control of docks, fear for China’s ability to pay debts, and ongoing battles in Teruel Spain. It covers British rejection of Japan’s gunboat attacks and Matsui’s threat to push into inland China.
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Associated Press
Orient
Shanghai
China
United States
Spain
Aragon
Teruel
Torlo
Japan
Foreign Office
Ladybird
Hee
Imperial Headquarters
Film of Panay sinking arrives for eastward dispatch
Announced in San Francisco the film of the Panay sinking during Japanese air attack was packed for shipment to New York for distribution. Universal Newsreel photographer Narnian Alley reported filming December 12 and March 2. Prints will go to Washington and across the country for public showing.
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Panay
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