New Book on Silver Released
University of Nevada Press has issued Silver and the New Deal by Dr. John A. Brennan. The volume argues for silver’s political role, highlights Nevada’s late Senator Key Pittman as a champion, and maps diverse allies from farmers to urban unemployed and figures like Baruch, Churchill, Lippmann, Coughlin, and Huey Long in the bid for silver equality with gold.
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Cub Scout Pack 7 Honors Eight at Kerry Meeting
Eight boys from Cub Scout Pack 7 sponsored by Elks Lodge 1682 received awards at a recent meeting in Kerry. Lucero earned a Wolf Badge one gold arrow and two silver arrows. Lucero also gained a one year service star. Jim Shumaker and Stuart Sorenson received Bobcat pins. Gary Harries and Dean Johnson were presented den chief cards and books. Robert Ricker and Wayne Johnson received Webelos Athlete Pins.
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Veteran Herbert Adams Promoted to Nevada District Engineer
Herbert Adams a 49 year old 23 year veteran of the State Highway Department is named district engineer overseeing six Central Nevada counties with headquarters in Tonopah. He replaces Charles Brown who retired this month and will supervise a $1.7 million rebuilding of 13.5 miles of U.S. 95 south of Goldfield.
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Shrines in Tokyo Expand Into Diverse Businesses
Shrines and temples in Tokyo, once subsidized by the government, now operate a range of ventures including hall rentals, parking lots, apartment houses, public baths, camera shops and filling stations, diversifying their income.
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