Star Hope 1939 Press Notes Olympic Delay
A Star Publishing Co item reflects on the 1940 Tokyo Olympics suspension amid World War II. It recalls Pierre de Coubertin’s ideals, critiques over seriousness in sport, and contrasts athletics with war, suggesting another nation host the games to favor peaceful sport over conflict. It mentions Japan’s stance and calls for a gesture toward nonlethal competition.
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NCE
Tokio
Berlin
Flanders
Japan
China
Pierre de Coubertin
France
de Coubertin
Greece
Dorando
Janan
Mass produced houses by blocks by design
Architect Harvey Corbett predicts a future where homes are built from factory produced blocks chosen by buyers. Customers design their house by arranging blocks, with rapid two day assembly possible. Variants like porches and towers can be swapped, offering playful, evolving street scenes.
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Corbett
Radio City
The Family Doctor on Sulfanilamide Fight Against Brucellosis
The Family Doctor notes sulfanilamide as a valuable treatment for undulant fever brucellosis. It explains Malta fever origin goats and unpasteurized milk, symptoms include fever abdominal pain and fatigue, with mortality about 2 to 4 percent and typical duration three to four months.
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Malta
Drug shows promise against disease in fever season
Blood tests in cases where the drug was used indicate markedly increased activity against the disease. The illness duration appears shortened with the drug, suggesting potential value. With widespread indulent fever this summer, doctors can test the drug on more cases to determine its true effectiveness. An estimated 75 million of 4,000 million dollars spent by motorists this summer will go to the tax collector.
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Hempstead
Nevada
Howard
Miller
LaFayette
Associated Press
Star
United States
Raising a Family by CJ Roberts Barton
Gladys lingers on the sidewalk as new neighbors’ children play, yet none invite her to join. Rebecca voices disdain, calling out that Gladys is too rich, prompting her to flee in tears. A tale of social exclusion and childhood shyness unfolds as a shy girl confronts unfamiliar neighbors.
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Gladys
Mary
Rebecca
Queey Smith
Smiths
Mystery on the Mountain Trail in the Lazy R serial
Nikki and companions embark on a perilous mountain trip with Sarto reluctant and Steve guiding. A near fatal plunge on a narrow cliff path tests courage as Steve saves Fiske and Sarto from disaster while Nikki fears for Steve’s safety. The dawn rescue sets up continued tension.
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Fiske
Sarto
Steve
Hempstead Democrats Name Primary Prosecuting Attorney Candidates
The Star announces candidates for the Hempstead county Democratic primary on Tuesday August 9 1938 for Prosecuting Attorney Eighth Judicial District. Dick Huie and Lyle Brown are listed as contenders.
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The
Star
Hempstead County
Eighth Judicial District
Dick Huie Lyle Brown
The Snooty Kids Take a Dress Up Party Turn
In a neighborhood scene two children Gladys and Carolyn face status pressures from peers. Carolyn shows shrewdness despite inferiority feelings as neighbor girls plan a dress up party while Mary and Rebecca engage kindly. A mother is urged to back shy children and teach cleverness to foster true friendship.
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Union
Carolyn
Gladys
Kkeen Yan
Mary
Rebecca
Smith Porch
The Colonel Period of American History reviewed
Bruce Callon notes a Yale press study by Professor Chives M. Andrews titled The Colonel Period of American History. The first volume won the Pulitzer in 1996 and traced Virginia Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New Haven Barbados and Maryland. The third volume covers New Netherland New Jersey the Carolinas and Pennsylvania.
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Chives M. Andrews
Yale University Press
Virginia
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Haven
Barbados
Maryland
Andrews
New Netherland
Jerseys
Carolinas
Pennsylvania
American Republic
Keystone Kops lore lingers in Hollywood film legacy
Paul Harrison recounts how Keystone Kops influence persists in modern directing and gag craft. Directors Frank Lloyd and others recall Ben Turpin and Pratt falls, tracing origins of slapstick to Sennett era. note on rising gasoline tax costs from $1.04 in 1922 to $32.32 in 1937.
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Hollywood
Keystone Kops
Bee
Sennett
Frank Lloyd
Roy del Ruth
Eddie Cline
William Seiter
Malcolm St. Clair
Reddie Sutherland
Keystone
Guayue
Ginema
Sennett Sillies
Cline
Ben Turpin
Ben
Turpin
Purpin
Dr Andrews to Release Fourth Volume Next Fall
The writer praises Dr Andrews for compiling vast manuscripts and sources to illuminate early American life and settlement. He blends analysis with dramatic storytelling and promises a fourth and final volume to be released next fall.
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Andrews
Fouth
Stamps announce first day sales for five new values
The U S Post Office announces first day sale dates for five stamps in August including 6 cent Jackson 7 cent Van Buren 3 cent William Henry Harrison 3 cent Iowa Centennial 1 dollar Wilson with ceremonies in Washington Des Moines and other locations. A centennial stamp for Iowa territorial government will debut August 24 at the Iowa State Fair Des Moines. Also confirms airmail inauguration around August 4 with cadets on initial rights and notes Swiss and Hong Kong issues for special uses.
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Post Office Department
Jackson
Rcent van Buren
William Henry Harrison
Iowa
Wilson
Washington, D. C
Iowa Territory
Des Moines
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