Britain Aims to Make King a Man of the People
The British push to modernize royal relations with common subjects faces criticism over palace snobbery. Labor leaders and politicians urge greater democracy in King George VI's ties with ordinary people, while the monarchy balances tradition with public accessibility. The King’s early reform-minded past contrasts with his constrained role after coronation.
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Britain
Milton BR Bronner
NEA
George VI
House of Commons
Parliaft
Clement Attlee
Iss of Commons
Greenwood
Morgan Jones
Gudh
Westminster Abbey
Thruler
United States
Duke of Windsor
Duke of York
Queen Victoria
Edward VII
George V
King George V
Asquith
House of Lords
Labor
Braided Rug Making Advice From Hempstead Extension
Hempstead county home guidance explains braiding scraps of cotton wool or silk into a rug. Miss Sybil Bates of the University of Arkansas urges turning raw edges, using two thirds neutral dark backgrounds, tans browns and grays, with contrasting lighter colors for variety and stripe proportion.
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Hempstead
Sybil Bates
University of Arkansas College of Agriculture
Miss Bates
Labor Leaders Energize King and Queen at London Function
The article notes that greater London is led by a Labor majority. George VI and Queen Elizabeth attended the function, danced with apparent enjoyment, and chatted and laughed freely with Labor leaders drawn from the ranks and risen to prominence through hard work. The piece emphasizes Labor’s desire for broader, informal contact beyond formal problem talks.
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Greater London
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
Summer Rug and Chair Covers From Hempstead County
Miss Ste Marshall of the University of Arkansas advises on summer home decor. Odd braid patterns create interest, while even spacing looks dull. For chairs, cotton damask or cretonne slipcovers suit large pieces. gingham or unbleached muslin fit smaller chairs. Material choice depends on budget, preshrinking, and a lasting fit. Linoleum rugs prove durable, needing level, dry floors and proper placement for longevity.
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Hempstead
Ste Marshall
University of Arkansas College of Agriculture
Marshall
Accred Gas Bill and Tax Payable in Arkansas Records
The statement lists meter deposits and trust fund balances with April dates 1936 1938 and 1987. It notes adjustments for unexpired insurance, additions and net profit about 21965 29 dollars after rendering free service. It mentions deductions for 1937 and contributions to City of Hope including cash for sewer budget expenses and traffic light group insurance.
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Hope Water & Light Plant
Arkansas
City of Hope
Rug care tips from Mrs Ida Fenton on floor finishes
Exieision economist Mrs Ida Fenton of the University of Arkansas advises waxing or varnishing rugs to extend life. She recommends varnish for printed Unoleum and wax for inlaid or plain mnoleum, plus soft sweeping and dustless mopping to avoid wear and scratches.
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Ida A. Fenton
Exieision
University of Arkansas College of Agriculture
Fenton
Talking Mail Box Startles Long Beach Pedestrians
A California postmasters convention stunt in Long Beach uses a talking mail box with touch speakers. A voice from the box heckles a passerby asking why not use air mail, as the Junior Chamber of Commerce explains the feature.
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Long Beach
Calif
California
Chamber of Commerce
Eden Candid in Geneva Amid League Sessions
The captioned scene shows Sir Anthony Eden, Britain's foreign minister, appearing sleepy during a League of Nations session in Geneva. The report also notes Guglielmo Marconi’s heritage and Guam’s population of about 20,000.
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Geneva
Sir Anthony Eden
Britain
Guam
United States’ mid-Pacific Island
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Fiano City Hall
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Hope, Arkansas
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Orville W. Erringer Hope
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Hamilton Trust Fund
Hamilton Depoartors Corp
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