Work For Uncle Sam In Civil Service Hoax
Two young men, George and Arthur, pursue civil service careers after reading ads promising government jobs and cheap coaching. They obtain deceptive booklets and test sheets but fail the civil service exams, discovering the coaching offered little real guidance and realizing the need for genuine information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
George Asher
Arthur Drayne
Arthur
James Farley
Harry Hopkins
George
Classified Service
Toight
Civil Service Commission
Tall
Mountain Searchers Find Body in Sandia Range
Searchers found the body of Richard Whitmer age 20 with a head wound in the Sandia Mountains near The Shield after a long Friday hunt. Medill McCormick, 21, remains missing as Governor Clyde Tingley leads planes and rangers in the risky pursuit. Whitmer and McCormick had climbed with Whitmer from Albuquerque Wednesday. McCormick’s car was found in Pussywillow canyon.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Richard Whitmer
Saint Mountains
Medill McCormick
Chicago
Young Whitmee
Juan Tabo CCC
McCormick
Clyde Tingley
RC. Charlton
Whitmer
Sunumdit
Sandia Pe
Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms
Forest Rangers
Pussywillow Canyon
Sandia Range
Vansport
Tingley
Ynore Thim
Terain
Alont
Simo
Vacation School Opens Monday at Miest Methodist Church
The Vacation Bible School at Miest Methodist Church opens Monday at 9 o'clock. Miss Mamie Briant directs, with junior and primaries departments led by Mary Delia Carvigan and Dell McClanahan respectively. Assistants include Charlotte Ague, Muriel June Webb, Doris Webb, Margery Threlkeld, Marion Smith, Chaudra Agee, and others. Subjects include The Land Where Jesus Lived and Learning About My Church alongside crafts, recreation, and handwork. The Hudson River is noted as a major Atlantic coast waterway.
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Miest Methodist Church
Schol
Mamie Briant
Mary Delia Carvigan
Charlotte Ague
Muriel June Webb
Doris Webb
Jesus
Dell McClanahan
Margery Threlkeld
Marion Smith
Chaudra Agee
Hudson River
Atlantivy Coast
Brainy wordplay from Cranium Crackers page tease
A fragment from Cranium Crackers presents quirky clues and wordplay about syllables presidents and chess. It references Rutherford B. Hayes and a character named Lacie Thompson in a playful riddle setup.
Revision In Civil Service Takes Major Expansion
President Roosevelt ordered sweeping Civil Service revisions Friday, bringing about 40 000 previously exempt classified workers into the system. Federal employees including FBI staff fall under the new rules which assert the service shall not hire for political campaigns or intervene in elections, with dismissal power now explicit. Lawmakers differed, some praising progress while Senator King argued it favors current holders and disadvantages new applicants.
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Washington
Noosevelt
Congress
Civil Service
Federal Bureau of Investigation
du Te
Civil Service Commission
Commission
Civil Service Reform League
Brownlow Committee On
King
Dem
Veterans to Attend Gettysburg Soldiers' Meet
J. S. Wilson Sr of Columbus and WP Wallace of Washington, both Confederate veterans, will attend the first joint Union and Confederate soldiers convention in Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Wilson may be accompanied by his son Charles Wilson and Wallace is also listed as an attendee.
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J. S. Wilson, Sr
Columbus
Gettysburg
Charles Wilson
WP. Wallace
Washington
Progress Advance Is Slow Says F D in Radio Talk
President Roosevelt urged voters to back liberal candidates in future elections and asserted a right to intervene in Democratic primary contests. He defended his party leadership duties while criticizing those who suppress individual liberty as patriotism. The chat reviewed Congress actions, praised crop control and wage hour bills, noted the Supreme Court reorganizaton proposal as a lost battle won, and described his broadcasting setup in the White House.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Democratic National Committee
Hague
Siy
Supreme Court
White House
Congress
Spain Threatens Aerial Reprisals Amid Tense Standoff
Spain warned of aerial reprisals including bombardment of Halian-dominated towns in the Baledric Islands unless France ceases civilian reinforcement. Paris notes retaliation possible despite appeals for calm from Britain and France. Rome and Berlin expected to respond with firm action if Spain strikes citizens or shipping. Governor Bailey grants three pardons including four years for murder and parole details in 1937.
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Pans
France
Baledric Islands
Generalissina France
Spain
Paris
Little Rock
Bailey Friday
Cecil Storms
Johnson County
Ben Blévius
Aubrey Leng
Prairie County
Russians Outdo Even Nazis in Spying on United States
Hope Star series by Thomas M. Johnson argues foreign espionage exceeds Nazi and Soviet activity in the United States. It cites a grand jury probe into a New York Nazi ring, mentions American defense secrets, and notes embedded spying within U.S. circles. The piece discusses how spies from multiple nations operate through embassies, consulates, and subversive networks, with claims of extensive Soviet and German involvement and breaches of security structures.
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United States
Re Jons
America
Hope Star
Thomas M. Johnson
Washington
Secret Service
Europe
Federal Grand Jury
New York
Panama Canal
War Department
Navy
Reds
Javahsen
Finland
Arvid Javabsen
Detroit
Mrs. Robinson-Rubens
de. Griebi
Mind Your Manners Social Etiquette Quiz Answers
A 1938 NEA Service etiquette item asks about notepaper use. It states a man should use a single sheet with the fold at the upper left, pink notepaper is not in good taste, narrow borders are not preferred, and "respectfully yours" is not used in friendly letters. It also humorously questions wedding gift handling and formal thank-you notes.
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Uikyrs
Mio Eine Man
NEA
Miller Farmer Found Shot Death Near Miller, Arkansas
Miller county farmer Frank Williams, 21, was found dead Friday about 400 yards from his home two miles north of here. An 88 caliber pistol lay beside the body, fired twice. another pistol was found in his pocket. Coroner Ray Witcher ruled death by own action. Survived by mother Mrs A D Williams, brother Ray Williams, and two sisters Mrs M C and Miss Madge Williams, all of Kata. Funeral 4 p m Sunday at East Funeral Chapel with Rev Le O Leet, burial Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Temarkana
Ark
Frank Williams
Miller County
Tran
Hame
Here
Williams
Ray Witcher
Willits
A.D. Williams
Ray Williams
M. C. Wid
Madge Williams
Kata
East
le O. Leet
Central Christian Church
Bwijal
Woodliwn Cemetery
Hope Golf Course Reopens After Grass Cutting
Hope golf course will again be operated this summer by Coach Foy Hears. Hammons said workmen completed cutting the grass and shaping the greens. The course is in excellent condition and open to all golfers this season.
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Hope
Foy Hears
Hammons
Thought Privies on Courage and Cowardice
A fragment reflecting on private thoughts about courage and cowardice. The writing implies internal conflict and the painful contrast between fear and valor. No clear names, dates, or places are present in the readable text.
Senator Caraway Welcomed Home in Jonesboro Arkansas
Senator Hattie W. Caraway returned from Washington to crowds and ovation in Jonesboro. Bands played flags waved and whistles blew as she arrived at the station then visited friends, attended a luncheon and reception at Arkansas State College and Woodland where a parade honored her.
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Jonesboro
Ark
Hattie W. Caraway
Washington
Arkansas
J. E. Parr
Caraway
Arkansas State College
Woodland
Lower Prices May Bring Wage Slash
NEW YORK U S steel corporations said Saturday that none of its officials has given any assurance that wage reductions will not follow price reductions announced Friday. Investigate Washington the administrations monopoly investigators disclosed Saturday the price slush by United States Steel that the company would likely be first hauled to a public hearing expected to start in September. During World War 2260 churches were destroyed in France and about 500 have been rebuilt.
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New York
U. S. Steel Corporations
Funay
Nvestigate Washington
United States Steel Corporation
France
Youth Is Killed In Olympian Collision Near Ingomar
A westbound Olympian passenger train collided with an eastbound CCC train near Ingomar Montana injuring four train personnel and seven passengers while a youth named Robert Eckert a CCC mess car worker died. Officials say the Olympian reportedly ran through orders to meet the CCC train. The Olympian derailed its coaches but sustained limited damage. The paper notes a previous Montana bridge collapse disaster involving the Olympian.
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Seattle
Wash
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Olympian
CCC
Ingomar
Montana
Robert Eckert
J. 5
Bahl
Road Contracts Awarded Friday in Arkansas
The state highway commission awarded contracts totaling 115,359.62 for grading and construction work and materials. D. B. Hill Construction of Little Rock received 39,349.55 for 9.5 miles on the McGehee Jerome road. Delaney and Tatum of Dubach, La., won 72,481.47 for seven bridges on the McGehee Dermott Lake Village road. Columbus Iron Works of Columbus Ga. was awarded 3,535 for a carload of grader blades. Further overpass projects and a Mississippi River bridge survey were discussed for future action.
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Little Rock
Ark
State Highway Commission
D. B. Hill Construction Company
United States
Desha
Chicot
Delaney and Tatum
Dubach
McGehee-Dermott-Lake Village Road
United States 5
Columbus
Tron Works
Kingland
United States 73
Yarbrough
Mississippi County
Bureau of Public Roads
Milton
Smith
Greenville
Miss
Union County
Clyde E. Byrd
Eflorada
Arkansas
Lake Village
Mississippi
Commission
Hughes Plans Nonstop Flight to Paris in Personal Venture
New York World Fair official Grover Whalen said Howard Hughes would depart New York within days on a non stop flight to Paris. He noted the flight is a personal venture, not sponsored by the World Fair corporation, and Hughes has named his plane New York World's Mary 1939.
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New York
Grover Whalen
World Fair Corporation
Howard Hughes
Paris
Whalen
Hughes
Cotton opens at 871 closes 877 79 in New Orleans
In New Orleans on Saturday July cotton opened at 871 and closed around 877 79 with spot activity quiet and prices steady to firm. Middling grade listed at 8.3.
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New Orleans
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Demo Party
Italy
Germany
Romy
Ialy
Barcelona
U.S
Pacific
Sean G.turrell
FBI
Miller Farmer
Foy Hammons
Senator Caraway
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