Franklin as model for reformers in sensible progress
A Michigan editor praises Benjamin Franklin as a blueprint for balanced reform. He mixed radical aims with practicality, built enterprises and negotiated peace while keeping payrolls in mind. The piece warns against lofty ideals disconnecting from reality and urges today’s reformers to blend ambition with constitutional fundamentals.
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Michigan
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Ben
U. S. Supreme Court
Paris
Europe
Richard
Centennial Exposition Theme in Pacific Northwest History
The piece argues for a 1946 centennial exposition to celebrate Oregon territory joining the United States and its peaceful settling of the U S Canada boundary dispute. It reviews the Oregon trail history from 1843 through pioneer settlement, asserting the region's materials and spirit warrant a major regional celebration. It also tangentially mentions unrelated notes about Dr. Dafoe and changes in sports figures.
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Pacific Northwest
Federal Union of
Oregan Territory
Oregon Territory
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
United States
England
Louisiana Purchase
Alaska
Britain
Mexico
California
Brea
America
Europe
Old French shipbuilding legacy returns with Normandie
The Normandie signals a revival of French ship design prowess once deemed surpassed by Britain. French builders challenged Nelson era inferiority, proving a long ancient tradition of superior construction. The piece also notes rising auto accident rates in small towns and countryside, urging caution. It mentions Gov Park vetoing a racing bill and the Weyerhaeuser kidnapping case with a $200,000 ransom drawn.
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Normandie
Engilana
Nelson
Tariffs and Civil War Economic Policy in the United States
The text recounts Republican tariff advocacy from the 1850s through the Civil War, detailing the Walker and Morrill acts, Lincoln's wartime tariffs, and subsequent increases and revenue measures. It notes the shift from protective duties to revenue-focused policies, with rising customs receipts and excise taxes, and final reductions in 1870 under Grant.
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Republican Party
John C. Fremont
House of Representatives
Senate
Buchanan
Abraham Lincoln
Kent Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Confederate Congress
Lincoln
Congress
Grant
Promises to Return Stolen Money After Job
A stolen pocket book from a Danvers store was returned empty but with an unsigned promissory note asking for ten dollars and gold. The note claimed the writer had been out of work for 20 months and would repay once employed. The bag was brought back by a messenger.
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Associated Press
Danvers
Mass
Rosamond Slade
State highway funds totaled four hundred million
Secretary Wallace apportioned 400 million from the work relief fund for state highway construction and railroad crossing elimination. Half funds highways and roads, half for hazard reduction at crossings. states receive listed amounts once projects are approved by the advisory committee.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
State Highway Department
Advisory Committee On
Colorado
Lowe
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Lowden to speak at grass roots convention in Springfield
Former Governor Frank C Lowden resumes public role after retirement and meets with Herbert Hoover before addressing the Republican grass roots convention in Springfield. Hoover visits Lowden at his Oregon estate, outlining views on American governance and European shifts, while denying plans for next year.
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Chicago
Frank C. Lowden
Herbert Hoover
Springfield
Lowden
Oregon
Sinalls
Hoover
Missouri Marble Favored for St. Louis Post Office
The St. Louis Chamber of Commerce announced Missouri marble will be used in the new post office. Indiana marble bids were rejected and new bids asked after a telegram from Senator Harry S. Truman. The lowest general construction bid came to 3,527,253 dollars from Graat Lakes Construction Company of Chicago. The chamber urged Missouri stone to aid local quarried industry.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis Chamber of Commerce Today
Missouri
Indiana
Harry S. Truman
Graat Lakes Construction Company
Chicago
Laval to form new French cabinet
June 5 Pierre Laval, veteran foreign minister, agreed to attempt to form a cabinet to succeed Fernand Bouisson. Laval had rejected the president Albert Lebrun suggestion to take the premiership, saying his services were more needed in the foreign office after Lebrun failed to persuade Jules Jeanneyey to lead.
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Paris
Pierre Laval
Fernand Bouisson
Laval
Albert Lebrun
Foreign Office
Jules Jeanneyey
Senate
Missouri to name Williams successor before resignation
May 5 1939 Columbia Missouri AP indicates a successor to Dr Walter Williams as University of Missouri president will be chosen before his July 1 resignation. Board of curators met but did not decide. McDavid re-elected president. Lathrop vice president. Prize treasurer. other exec board members chosen. Eugene Campbell named treasurer of the School of Mines at Rolla.
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Columbia
Walter Williams
University of Missouri
Williams
F. M. McDavid
Springfield
John H. Lathrop
Kansas City
R. B. Prize
H. J. Blanton
Paris
John Hh, Wolpers
Poplar Bluff
George C. Wilson
St. Louis
H.W. Lenox
Ralla
James A. Potter
Jefferson City
Charles E. Ward
Plattsburg
Eugene Campbell
School of Mines
Rolla
MacDonald 15 Expected to Quit Friday
London and Buckingham Palace set for a Friday audience as Prime Minister MacDonald plans to resign due to ill health and retirement. Stanley Baldwin, Conservative leader, is expected to succeed him, with cabinet changes anticipated including Sir John Simon possibly retiring as foreign minister.
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United Press
London
Ramsay MacDonald
King George
Stanley Baldwin
Buckingham Palace
Baldwin
MacDonald
10 Downing Street
National Laborites
National Labor
John Simon
Houses of Lords
Commons
Flying Boat Makes First Test Flight at Sikorsky
Bridgeport residents witnessed the 8-43 giant flying boat lift off the ramp at Sikorsky aviation corp on its first test flight today. Officials described the early run as successful with the craft rising smoothly before returning for a controlled landing.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Sikorsky Aviation Corporation
S-44 Amphibian Plane Flies From Stratford Point
The S-44 fastest amphibian plane, piloted by Capt. Igeri Gievsky, chief test pilot for Sikorsky, started at 11 03 AM on the Housatonic River at Stratford Point. The report notes a perfect takeoff and tests underway with remarks about Crawfish have eyes in their tails.
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Housatonic River
Startford Point
Ger I
Gievsky
Sikorsky Company
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