Honest Poison Dropper and the Frayed Line of Truth
An essay on honesty that questions the idea of truth as policy. It critiques self righteous critics who weaponize frankness to wound others and undermine happiness. The piece calls honesty noble when paired with responsibility, warning against venomous frankness that harms relationships and trust.
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Reading tests prompt a wiser course for democracy
A wartime climate pressurizes free thought, but Columbia college tests show many students merely perceive the color of ideas. Training improves comprehension as readers learn to grasp content beyond surface color. The piece argues for teaching to ignore superficial hue and evaluate substance to sustain democratic thinking.
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Columbia College
American planes for Japan and the moral cost debate
An opinion cites U.S. manufactured planes used in Chinese civilian bombings and accuses American producers and workers of profiteering from murder. It argues public horror and Hulls ban on selling aircraft parts to Japan reveal hypocrisy and question the effectiveness of policy without broader participation.
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United States
China
Canton
Shanghai
Nanking
Aded
Hull
War pressures push US to curb Japan bombings
Washington coverage notes rising calls to act against Japanese bombings and Canton attacks. Foundry Methodist condemns the Tokyo raids and U S inaction. Debates over neutrality act use and airplane shipments reflect broader wartime strain.
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United States
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Seek compromises by Bruce Catton
The piece argues for an international appraisal of the seized Mexican oil assets and a compromise where Mexico keeps subsoil rights while paying expropriated firms in oil until debts are settled. It warns against uncompromising stances that could harm both nations and impede good neighbor policy.
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Book Reviews Stir With Sleuths And Murder Tales
A brisk review praises The Dark Cavalier by Virginia Rath for sharp character work and a credible amateur detective in a San Francisco apartment murder. It also recommends Murder Makes a Merry Widow by Robert George Dean and The Man From Tibet by Clyde B. Clason for hard boiled and cerebral mystery readers alike.
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Virginia Rath
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Robert George Dean
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Quotes From Fox and Hyde On Ideas And Earthquakes
A President Fox of Union College says a liberal cannot kill an idea with force or law. Edward R. Hyde, dean at the University of the Philippines, notes that an earthquake by itself is not dangerous to people.
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Union College
Edward R. Hyde
University of the Philippines
Humility Root of Virtue Cited in Daily Thought
A brief Bible verse from Mark 15 19 recounts Jesus being struck with a reed mocked and spat upon before being worshiped. A following reflection declares humility as the root mother nurse foundation and bond of all virtue.
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Mark
Comanche survivor tale tied to Custer massacre
An old syndicated cartoon explanation recounts that Comanche, Custers horse, survived the June 25 1876 battle and lived on at Fort Abraham Lincoln before ending up on display at the University of Kansas museum. The piece notes Comanches wounds and post-battle reunion with soldiers and ladies.
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The Cocos Treasure Quest and the Ghosts of Bolivar
From Cocos Island off Costa Rica comes word Captain Charles Wilkins and his Los Angeles crew have quit chasing the island’s legendary treasure. Legends say a vast hoard, perhaps worth at least one hundred million, lies hidden among wrecks and forgotten ships in the perilous Pacific.
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Costa Rica
Charles Wilkins
Los Angeles
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Bolivar
South America
Peru
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Newfoundland
Keating
Thompson
Bogue
Davy Jones
Mind Your Manners Quiz Answers Reveal Etiquette Rules
A 1998 NEA Service etiquette quiz asks if guests should say farewell to both guest of honor and hostess, who fills drinks at a punch bowl, and whether a girl may answer thanks. It covers handling dancing with a drunk partner, refusals, and proper responses at social events with practical guidance.
Glorifying Yourself by Alicia Hart
Advice for active sportswomen on grooming after swimming, hair care, and appearance. Emphasizes quick hair drying, salt removal, polishing hair, modest swimsuits for different figures, proper attire for golf and riding, glove use to avoid callouses, and maintaining clean, pressed outfits to match street attire.
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Alicia Hartner
Health article on marihuana dangers and law enforcement
Dr Morris Fishbein explains cannabis indica effects from distraction to delusions and possible crimes. He warns against habitual use, notes danger to driving and society, calls for prohibition and condemns marijuana as useless to civilization. The piece discusses historical Chinese invasion notes at the end.
Comfort in Shoes and Active Wear For Women
The article notes that comfort matters in shoes as much as support. It warns that worn out shoes lack support and tight footwear harms the foot. It recommends anti persp irants for active women and highlights easy to rearrange hair after swimming or tennis.
Hague Backed Nominee Given Slim Senate Boost
Washington notes reveal District Judge William Clark of New Jersey is moving to the third circuit in a package seen as mixed for Frank Hague. Clark, a liberal Republican, has heard an injunction case blocking Hague from suppressing Jersey City civil rights, while Hague’s allies push for Senate confirmation delays. The piece also covers health bill hurdles, and the sparse use of Chaplain ZeBarney Phillips, who prays only at formal openings.
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Roosevelt
William Clark
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Third Circuit Court of Appeals
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Hague Machine
Ed Burke
Nebraska
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Supreme Court
William H. Smathers
John Milton
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ZeBarney T. Phillips
Marseille Port Expands Amidst Stamp Theme and Trade
The Marseille port, called the Gateway to the Orient, handles 6700 ships yearly. A new canal and docks are under construction at a cost of 100000 dollars to relieve congestion on a salt lagoon. Over 500000 ocean travelers pass through annually, with ships from French Indo China North Africa Italy and others bringing wine olive oil and spices. Visitors view Notre Dame de la Garde and the port panorama. A 1930 stamp depicts the basilica and a plane over Marseille. Four Chinese mountains Wu Tai Shan Omei Shan P ue To noted by Buddhists. Wu Tai Shan temples date to first century A D.
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Wu Tai Shan
Shansi Province
Omei Shan
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Chusan Islands
Wu T’ai Shan
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