Hatch Act’s first electoral brood exposes holes in limits
The Hatch Act aimed to curb office-holders influence and limit campaign spending. Bruce Catton notes shortcomings in practice, with abuses reduced yet not eradicated. Spending totals show parties near the limit, while loopholes and independent groups blur funding. Congress should study and tighten provisions to move toward cleaner elections.
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Hatch
Bruce Catton
Washington
NEA Service
Met Cation
Democratic National Committee
Republican
Congress
Answer to Cranium Cracker Cracker Question on Page One
An actuary computes life expectancies and similar data for.
20 Years Ago November 13 1920 Local Guests Note
Stamps resident E G Hellen stayed at Hotel Barlow. Mrs M Riley visits relatives in Ermet. Miss Marjorie Walker visits Lewisville with Miss Mary Crisel Wald. Mrs Will Greene returns from Ashdown. Hendrix student Robert LiaGrone visits family. Dell Dildy couple enjoy Arkadelphia. P D Smith and baby daughter Margaret visit par ents for R A Boyett Jr wedding to Dorothy Thompson.
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Stamps
Margaret
R. A. Boyett
R. A. Boyett Jr
Dorothy Thompson
Mind Your Manners Quiz on Date Etiquette
A reader quiz on proper dating conduct covers grooming, money talk, and hostessing. It answers common questions about whether a gentleman should pursue a date with shaving or fingernails, whether a young man should reveal his budget, if a girl should suggest meals, and how a guest should respond to an unsatisfying evening.
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Mary
WE THE WOMEN By Ruth Millett on children's book trends
Ruth Millett reviews 1940's children's literature trends noting parental influence in book choice, rise of nonsense titles for young readers, stories highlighting American heritage and refugee experiences, aviation themed works, and a shift from Horatio Alger style to realistic junior success tales with enduring obstacles.
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Ruth Millett
Josette Frantk
America
Miss Frank
Rowena
Frank
the Times
Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Susan Glaspell
Bernard A. Law
Uncle Satm
Navy
United States Navy
Horatio Alger
Odder Professions and Timekeepers in Brief
A compact note lists various roles. An horologist specializes in clocks and watches. A meteorologist studies weather patterns. A bibliographer compiles lists of books on a subject. The entry also mentions an insurance context and a Flute player labeled as a Moautist.
Magnolia and area residents weekend visits and events
A long list of local residents and visitors from Magnolia, Der mot, Nashville, Longview, Hot Springs, and nearby towns spent weekends with family and friends. Social activities include show attendance, church society gatherings, and mentions of illnesses and travel.
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Jean Shutfield
Magnolia A. & M. College
R. G. Shutfield
Vera Lee Hamilton
Dermot
C. A. Hamilton
Herman Rhodes
Misa Charlotte Rhodes
Nashville
Graydon Anthony
Nownie Anthony
el Dorario
Harold Gorham
Longview
Tenn
G. W. Morrow
Herbert Kelly
Hot Springs
Brea Kelly
Geo. Turney
Reeder
Hazel Nesbitt
Eb Dorado
Chester McCaskill
Janelle McCaskill
Hope
Mra
Clio McCaskill
Gordon Prescott
Dora Wortham
Forest Burros
J. E. Gentry
Oklahoma Cop Seeks Lost Handcuffs After Escape Partner
A quirky item reports an Oklahoma police officer searching for his missing handcuffs after an escapee vanished with them. The piece humorously reflects on readers’ gratitude and notes the American Red Cross issued a call for 7200 laborers to aid war refugees.
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Oklahoma
Bue
Rev Cross
Deer Hunt Log Sparks Quick Living Legend
Helena note recalls Andy Vargo's deer trip with a two point buck bagged by 7 20 p m. The log reads like a brisk report with no fame sought amid Montana big game lore. The piece ends with a stray line about California leading in quicksilver production.
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Helena, Mont
Andy Vargo
Helena
Andy
California
Market Report on MeRos Mill and Farm Birds
Market report notes MeRos Mill and Food Co. dealing with heavy hens Leghorns and geese ducks. Mentions fluctuating prices. estimates suggest 9,000 earth quakes annually.
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Courtesy
MeRos Mill & Food Co
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