Judge Blames Parental Neglect For Juvenile Crime
In Chicago, Judge Frank Bicek called in 40 youths and their fathers to stress parental neglect as a root cause of juvenile delinquency. He urged fathers to engage with their sons, understand problems, provide guidance, and show love, saying parenting is the world’s most important job. The unexpected shift surprised the courtroom, but many fathers pledged to change at home.
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Chicago
Bicek
Missouri
Lloyd C. Stark
Towa
Des Moines
New York
Electric, Gas and Water Companies
Zoning Talk Overshadows City Council Meeting
The building inspector proposed protecting parts of the city from cheap dwellings by barring houses under $2,000 in certain districts. The council sent the idea to a committee as it has previously tangled with zoning ordinances, losing lawsuits and allowing commercial uses in residential zones. The inspector’s ideas may face resistance, though they reflect a belief in higher standards for houses.
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Rip van Winkle
Merriwell back in new series to teach tolerance
Frank Patten plans to revive the Paladin of the Dukes as a crusader against intolerance and racial prejudice in a new dime-novel series. He aims to launch Merriwell to promote decency, with Patten seeking to retell adventures to educate readers about tolerance.
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Merriwell
Frank Merriwell
Fide
Gilbert Patten
Burt L. Standish
Patten
Dulps
Frank
Mr. Patten
Merriwenhl
Relief Bill Tightens Grip on WPA Spending
Washington lawmakers push a peremptory overhaul of relief programs led by the House Appropriations Committee. They target the Federal Theatre Project and the Writers' Project, rotate WPA staff, cap projects, and appoint a three man board to run relief, aiming to cut expenditures and curb liberal features while preserving jobs.
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House
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
Federal Theatre Project
Writers Project
Bander
New York
Woodrum
Virginia
Appropriations Committee
Theatre
WPA
Senate
New York City
Harry Hopkins
Man About Manhattan in New York Tales
New York column highlights piano raconteur Dwight Fiske at the Savoy Plaza with clever risque stories and absurd anecdotes. The piece notes his seasonal numbers, playful takes on debutantes and a travel vignette about Lisbon, Portu gal, and the World’s Fair. It also observes New York’s late night pace and the city’s steady commerce.
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New York
Dwight Fiske
Fiske
Savoy Plaza
Mr. Fiske
Mr. Whalen
Trylan
What Others Say On Love And A Presidential Race
A fragmented public remark discusses devotion to a potential artist candidate and hints at political figures. The quote references Vic Ported, Edgar Howard, Nebraska publisher, a traffic judge from Cleveland, and a speeding case tied to the birth of a son, illustrating a chaotic panorama of opinions amid a presidential context.
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Vic Ported Conversati Braska
Garner
Edgar Howard
Artt
Cleveland
Northwest probes rock Washington politics in 1940 indictments
A Seattle dispatch reports a grand jury indictment hitting state affairs, including Pat Kelly for misusing $500,000 in state funds as labor bureau chief. The sweeping charges target multiple state officers, signaling a shifted 1940 campaign dynamic and highlighting prosecutions of officials like Gov. Clarence D. Martin allies and eastern Spokane leaders amid pervasive embezzlement and corruption cases.
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Seattle
Wash
Freseo
Pat Kelly
Bureau of Labor and Industries
Kelly
Graud
Olympia
Washington
Clarence D. Martin
State Patrol
Wiliam Cole
Smith Troy
Thurston County
Berry Troy
University of Washington
Kent W. Berry
Irving Baker
Troy
Dorothy Bardon
Olympia Butcherknife
Maurice Larius
Little Clallam
Walter Baar
W. Pat Rooney
Spokane
Rooney
Pastures in Cans New Cattle Delicacy
In Dallas Texas on June 29 AP reports a novel feed. Green pastures are canned by burying sorghum corn stalks and other greens in a trench to ferment. After burying for a year or more the earth is removed and the feed used. Livestock prefer it to fresh fodder says C M Evans regional FSA director. Meanwhile in Galt Ont on June 25 AP notes Mrs Alex Gibb a 49 year old grandmother seeks a life saving award at the YMCA having five awards already after starting swimming nine years ago.
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Dallas
Texas
C. M. Evans
Farm Security Administration
Grandma Galt
Ont
Alex Gibb
Young Men's Christian Association
State criminal code hit on two fronts
In St Louis on June 29 AP reports Missouri's criminal code revisions were challenged on two fronts. Rep Howard Elliott announced ongoing work after Kansas City police bill passage while Missouri Crime Prevention Bureau urged voters to approve three constitutional amendments to extend prosecuting attorneys' terms, allow depositions, and strengthen bail bonds. The note emphasizes the code as a tool against crime.
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Kansas City
Howard Elliott
St. Louis County
Missouri Crime Prevention Bureau
Clayton
Elliott
Missouri
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