Wickersham Report Divides Prohibition Views in 1932
The piece reviews editorial reactions to the Wickersham Commission report on prohibition. It notes six of eleven commissioners favored modifying the Volstead Act and two favored repeal, while others upheld enforcement. It argues the report reflects broader public sentiment and political maneuvering ahead of 1932, predicting continued Republican leverage and a pivotal election tone.
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Wickersham Law Enforcement Commission
Wickersham
The
Star
United States
Wickersham Commission
Republican Party
Hoover
Raskob’s role in Democratic power politics
Rodney Dutcher analyzes how John J. Raskob financed and shaped the Democratic Party, notes the debts and influence he holds, and weighs potential political risks if he remains a central financier. The piece discusses possible plots to control the White House, changes in party leadership, and the tension between Raskob’s influence and Republican attacks.
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Rodney Dutcher
NEA
Washington
John J. Ras
Kob
Raskob
Raskot
al Smith
Aiisionaire
Democratic Party
Ruskob
Aleeady
Haskah
Lawen DB. Young
Elece Levie
Young
Our Bible School Grows Each Sunday at Our Churches
Our Bible School grows every Sunday with 18 present last Sunday and five new pupils. Come visit. The morning sermon topic is The Unspotted Life. In the evening, the pastor begins a series on Christian religion’s outstanding characteristics and achievements. He will answer what Christianity offers to the world, and whether it is a universal salvation.
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Bible School
Textile shift reinforces South’s textile dominance
The January 20 report on cotton spindle activity shows the South holding 57 percent of U S cotton spinning machines and 88 percent of spindles active in December 1930, far ahead of New England. Benefits like lower freight, milder winters, and abundant power fuel the Northern-to-Southern move, a trend likely to continue in future installations.
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Department of Commerce
South
United States
New England
Massachusetts
First Baptist Church Sunday School and Pastor Bowen
W A Bowen leads First Baptist Church in Bible study on Sunday school topics and a morning sermon titled Some Things I Have Learned As a Pastor at 11 a m. Evening message The Search of the Shepherd follows at 7 30. Choirs offer special music. renewed church music interest grows with larger choir and Monday rehearsals.
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Suneday School
Lla. m
Shephard
Sustey
Garrett Memorial Baptist Church Services and Officers
Garrett Memorial Baptist Church lists T L Eaton as pastor and Delmer Bailey as superintendent for Sunday school at 10 a m. Baptists hold daily and Sunday services with preaching on the second and fourth Sundays at 11 a m and 7 p m. St Mark's Episcopal and The Church of Christ also note regular services and Bible study times with ministers listed.
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Delmer Bailey
Supt
B. Y, BT. C. Cach
B. A
Saint Mark's
Barbs and Burlesque Quips From a Weekend Page
Witty quips turn on marriage, acting and fashion with a British scientist forecast and a comic take on bare necessities. The anonymous snippets poke fun at relationships and work, noting divorces, cooking, rolls to pay, and tailors amid lighthearted ironies.
Stars Shine in the Wheeler-Woolsey Film at Saenger
The Wheeler and Woolsey team lead a 17-member cast in Radio Pictures film Hook Line and Sinker at the Saenger Sunday. Dorothy Lee Jobyna Hoaland Rolf Havolde Evelyn Brent Bill Davidson Natalie Moor George Marion Hugh Herbert Stanley Fields headline a strong lineup of solo comic talent and villainy.
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Saenger
Bert Wheeler
Robert Woolsey
Dorothy Lee
Jobyna Hoawland
Woolsey
Dixiana
Rolf Ha
Wheeler
London
America
A Picture of Christ sermon on Sunday services
Ovlock preaches on the theme A Picture of Christ at both Sunday services with a prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7.00. A cordial welcome is extended to all attendees.
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Christ
First Presbyterian Church Offerings and Programs
W Anderson D D Minister leads at 945 am Sunday school in departments studying Jesus Tempted. 1 pm Morning worship on The Religion that is Acceptable to God with special music. 7 pm Evening worship on Prophets of Judaism or Calamity Howlers with music. 649 pm Young People's Meeting and program. Monday 10 am Ladies meet with Mission study The Field is the World by Dr J J Vance. 7:30 pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting Genesis study. All welcome.
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Jesus
Guo
Jd A
Hineh
J. J. Vance
First Methodist Church Activities and Local Visit Notes
Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Prayer meeting at 7:11 p.m. Wednesday. Leagues meet at 5:15 p.m. Themes are The Fellowship of God and The Making of a Name. Pastor Cannon speaks at both hours. Local social notes include Mrs. McDowell visiting her father B. S. Alford in Minden La and various birthday remembrances and ball game attendance in Smackover. Olin and Edward McDowell of Lost Prairie are visiting this week.
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Fellowship of God
Olin
Edward McDowell
Lost Praire
Returns From Trip to Memphis Convention
M. S. Bates, legal agent for the Gulf Refining Company of Hope, returned Thursday from Memphis Tennessee after attending a one day annual convention in that city Wednesday. Agents, salesmen, auditors and officials of the company were in attendance at this meeting.
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M. 5S. Bates
Gulf Refining Company of Hope
Memphis
Tenn
Baseball notes hint at fresh Reds lineup and league shifts
By Joague notes roster influx across teams as spring camp begins. Cincinnati appears to face a downswing with prominent Reds faces southbound while new talent arises. Ferrell leads strong pitching corps with a 13 win streak cited. Phillies and Robins add veterans. Sox, Cubs, Yankees show mixed progress as leagues gear for a competitive season.
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