America must keep a powerful navy to defend democracy
In a fervent reflection a writer argues that law and treaties falter against brute force and that the United States must maintain a strong, ready navy. He warns isolation has failed, cites threats from Ethiopia Spain and China, and says democracy now requires ships and strength to deter enemies and protect shores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fen
United States Navy
America
Ethiopia
Spain
China
Mediterranean
Nanking
Madrid
San Francisco
New York
Practical Conservatism in SEC Chief William Douglas
William C. Douglas, newly named chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, frames his role as combating monkey business and enforcing honest markets. He says his view is truly conservative, aligned with old school finance, protecting investors with prudent standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illiam C. Douglas
Securities and Exchange Commission
Wall Street
Cancer types and early detection in Dr. Fishbein series
The nurse notes cancer can be internal or external and emphasizes early detection. Brain and lung cancers show strong symptoms. pancreas and stomach cancers have bleak survival rates. Despite advances, about 3000 skin cancers and 10,000 breast cancers die yearly, though early treatment improves outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Fishbein
United States
Hope Water & Light Plant Roof Repairs Bid Notice
The City of Hope Arkansas will improve the Hope Water and Light Plant with a new roof and repairs per specifications. Bids will be received by the Board of Public Affairs until 10:00 A M October 15, 1937. opened at City Hall Council Room for contract to the lowest responsible bidder. Albert Graves Lloyd Spencer Roy Anderson Board of Public Affairs October 6 7
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City of
Hope
Arkansas
Hope Water & Light Plant
Hope Water
Board of Public Affairs
Farley May Quit to Head Car Firm
Jim Farley plans to leave the government to head Pierce-Arrows Motor Company, citing value from public service and future political prospects. At 49, he weighs a governor bid and 1940 presidential possibilities while noting his $12,000 postmaster general salary and strong patronage ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley May
Preston Grover Washington
Jim Farley
Farley
Gcod
Pierce-Arraws Motor Company
Fairley
National Democratic
New York State
Amiator
al Smith
Jimmy Walker
New York
Pierce
Jim
Genial Jim
Tigers
Mae West at home amid gowns and glare in Hollywood
The scene reports Mae West awaiting filming for Every Day's a Holiday in Hollywood. She shows off a bungalow filled with white decor and 16 Schiaparelli gowns, while photographers observe rushes and a May-December mix of vanity and celebrity, including a New Year Eve snapshot and a glimpse of her dressing room and pets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Mae West
Miss West
Peaches O'Day
Edmund Lowe
Lowe
Peaches
Mae
Gladys Lewis Bush
Cecil DeMille
Athroom
Corset talk and fashion on a sculpted figure
In a discussion about fashion and figures, a seventeen year old in a scarlet outfit comments on corsets. She notes a ten pound weight loss yet prefers corsets to girdles, saying they are comfortable and shape the body to waist height. A sculptor and Miss Weat discuss a corset for the statue and whether the Hays office would approve any covering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Weat
Bush
Hays Office
Barbs on borders and beliefs in a bewildering world
A collage of odd facts and musings on India’s elephants, US property, 17th century knives, Cynic beliefs about the Constitution, Cinderella myths, a German train named Flying Hamburger, and Pullman car nicknames like Union Pickle Lettuce. Goru ponders nature’s beauty and humanity’s global ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
United States
Aneone
Goru
Mother Naure
Quotable Lines From Noted Figures Include Romance and Law
A museum of quips shows a twentieth century jurist likened to a sixteenth century lawyer and President Quezon in Manila. Delphine Dodge Godde comments on her romance with Jack Doyle while Sally Rand critiques fashion. An unnamed singer laments changes in the orchestra and Isaac Van Grove calls the industry a knightly monster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Quezon
Manila
Sally Rand
Delphine Dodge Godde
Jack Doyle
Doama
Isaac van Grove
Hollywood
Oscar
the Waldorf
A Critique of Youth Freedom and Parental Authority
A criminologist laments youth crime rising among underage boys and girls. He argues parents face a double battle to maintain discipline as adolescents seek independence, criticizing advisors who urge more freedom. He urges parents to uphold authority, balance conformity with self reliance, and correctly read signs of youth behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velme
Girixy
Chrcle
Tod
New York Chef Osene Tschirky Behind Aml Cuisine
Noted chef Osene Tschirky of New York formulates new aml cuisine blending traditional flavors with modern technique. His work centers on balancing texture and taste while preserving cultural roots.
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Aml
Osene Tschirky
New York
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Newspaper Enterprise Ass'n
Hempstead
Nevada
Howard
Miller
LaFayette
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DE. Morris Fishbein
American Medical Association
Hygeia
the Health Magazine
Albert Graves Lloyd Spencer
Roy Anderson
Pierce Arrow
Paul Harrison
Dorset
A&p
IONA
Caxton
Jona
Thompson
Jonathan Dore
K. C. Choice Beef
K. Cc. Lamb
They
Olive Roberts Barton
Sheel
Jett Williams & Co
Cobb
Photie
John P. Cox
Sha
Lion Knix - Knox
Knix-Knox
Lion
Lion Products
South
Lion OL Refining Company
EL Dorado, Arkansar
T. N. Barton
Knix
Southern
Knox
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