Public Attitude Urges Strong Police Reform Across Nation
Indiana Supreme Court Justice Clarence R. Martin warns that a “rampant orgy of crime” endangers American institutions. He calls for youth education to respect the law, incorruptible police, and public backing to defeat organized crime and racketeering. He stresses officers’ duties and sacrifices amid growing crime.
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America
Clarence R. Martin
Indiana Supreme Court
United States Daily
The Rural Press and the Local Paper’s Influence
A reflection on the growing importance of rural and home newspapers. The piece argues local papers remain vital, fostering literacy and curiosity through familiar people and places, and shaping lifelong reading habits in communities.
Hesitant drivers warned as menace to safety on the road
A reader shares a tale of a hesitant driver who signals a left turn then hesitates, blocking an ally in a morning ride. The piece argues indecision is dangerous in traffic and life, urging quick, decisive action and allowance for such personalities.
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The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Wealth and happiness in the long run
In Uncommon Sense, John Blake reflects on Charles M Schwab ideas about wealth. He argues that lasting happiness comes from meaningful work and health rather than riches. He cautions that wealth brings burden and suspicion, while contented people find fortune in purpose.
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Charles M. Schwab
Roosevelt Upset Forecast for New York in 1932 election
New York politics show Roosevelt may win upstate but faces strong urban opposition. Reporters vary from predicting a large Roosevelt lead to some insisting he cannot decide the outcome. Analysts note upstate Democrats have organized, while Wall Street resistance could swing tens of thousands of voters in New York City and nearby states.
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New York
New York State
Roosevelt
Upstate
New York City
Franklin
James A. Farley
National Committee
Hoover
Bronx
Tuttle
al Smith
Smith
Walker
Wall Street
Connecticut
New Jersey
Greater
Laughs From Life Moratorium Poem by Louis Whitcomb
A light verse on delaying obligations and delaying marriage. The speaker asks for time to pay and delay wedding plans with playful legal imagery. The poem riffs on a moratorium as a comic solution to relationship delays and obligations.
Heir Returns From Ash Tray Breaks to Attend Opening Game
The heir to the business strolls in after a long ash tray break, checks his mail, and leaves at 3:30 PM. A silver-haired book keeper recalls how his father used to plan annual escapes to attend the opening baseball game.
End of the World Satire Echoes in Chaotic News
A chaotic mock panorama describes a crisis as news explodes across cities and government leaders react. It cites a Frolic theater incident in New York and jests on headlines and politics, with musings from various figures and a stream of disjointed vignettes.
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White House
New York City
Georgia
Dixie
Bertram Bloch
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Stocking eczema common on the leg from knee to shoe top
The article describes a chronic irritable eczema confined to the lower leg from knee to shoe top. It notes patients’ history of trying remedies, onset from a small pimple, and habitual scratching often during sleep. Treatment focuses on nutrition, hygiene, air and sunlight exposure, gentle local care, and stopping scratching.
Not for President: Mixed Views on Gov Possible Roles
The passage argues that reasons against a presidential bid varied including religion and perceptions of fitness for governor. It notes some felt the individual suitable for state leadership but not for the national role, reflecting contemporary political debate.
Hambones Meditations by J. P. Alley
A brief note presents Hambones Meditations by J. P. Alley with a bold call to action urging Wendey to go to ER and live up to it. The fragmentary text signals a dramatic, informal tone.
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Hambones Meditations
J. P. Alley
Hollywood guards cope with Olympic visitors at studios
W A McDowell nicknamed Mac and uniformed officers at Paramount faced crowds from Olympic visits. At least 941 visitors passed through Paramount during the 13 day event as autograph seekers paid up to 5 dollars per book. Claudette Colbert and Gary Cooper reportedly signed repeatedly. Lada Cowan returns to Edwin Carewe's Tarnished Youth with memories of early Hollywood women screenwriters.
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Hollywood
Mac
W. A. McDowell
Paramount
Fox
M-G-M
Universal
Warner Bros
First National
Claudette Colbert
Gary Cooper
Lada Cowan
Edwin Carewe
Europe
Frances Marion
June Mathis
Jeanie MacPherson
Local notes from Ruston and nearby towns
Fifteen years ago on August 29 1917 Mrs Emile Kaliski and son Master Emile Jr visit Ruston for several days. Mrs R P Benson leaves for Farmerville for a short family visit. Dr and Mrs Ed Hirsch from Superior Nebraska visit Mrs Jake Hirsch and stay with Mr and Mrs Abe Arent. Edith Hudson enters sanitarium to train as nurse. A S Tidwell and sons Masters Steele and George Lee Tidwell visit relatives in Farmerville. Louis Krauss family return from Waukesha. Marie Williams returns home after visiting Calhoun with Miss Louise Hammonds. Masters Simons and Irvin Schlenker depart for a two week visit to Vicksburg. Sol Cahn returns from business trip to New York.
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Emile Kaliski
Emile, Jr
Ruston
R. P. Benson
Farmerville
Taylor
Ed Hirsch
Superior
Nebraska
Jake Hirsch
A. S. Tidwell
Masters Steele
George Lee Tidwell
H. H. Williams
Louis Krauss
Waukesha
Marie Williams
Calhoun
Louise Hammonds
Masters Simons
Irvin Schlenker
Vicksburg
Sol Cahn
New York
First Black U S Public Official Bassett Named Consul General
Ebenezer Don Carlos Bassett of Philadelphia became the first African American to hold public office in the United States when named consul general to Haiti by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1869.
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United States
Ebenezer Don Carlos Bassett
Philadelphia
Haiti
Grant
Radio Network Schedule Fragments Across Regions
An extensive listing shows NBC CBS and mutual network time blocks for East Central and West coast stations. Programs include orchestras bands dramas and talk segments with varying local repeats and coast to coast designations.
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Associated Press
East
Mme. Gainsberg
Plant
Catherine Field
Rhythm Boys
Sannella
Orch
Dinner Orch
Donald Nevis
Harriet Lee
Boys
Whiteman Orch
Lanny Ross
Baron Lee
Ralph Kirbery
Baster
Mt. and
Coast
Buddy Rogers
Hotel Orchestra
Cbs-Wabc
Wade
Weao
Waab
Wnac
Wer
Whbw
Wkre
Whk
Ckok
Wdre Weau
Wip
Wfan
Wias Wean
Wibl
Wspd
Wmal
Whbm Wen
Wfbm
Kmbe
Weeo
Kmox
Wibw
Whee
Wibz
Wea
Wore
Efrb
Ckae Oixie — West
Wisa
Wdod
Knox Kira Wree
Wla
Knx
Kol
Kfpy
Kvi Kern
Kmj
Kfbk
Kwg Cent
Westphal Orches
Lone Wolf
E Baste
Alsort
Reis and
Dunn
Vaughn de Leath
Hast
Skippy
Midwest
Funnyboners
Baste
Livestock as a Balancer in Southern Farming
In a Memphis Commercial Appeal editorial, B W Dunlap argues livestock should play a bigger role in southern farming. He compares livestock profitability to long term stock investment and urges diversification, noting sheep hogs and cattle provide steady income and soil fertility.
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Memphis Commercial Appeal
South
B. W. Dunlap
Department of Agriculture
Delta Experiment Station
Dunlap
Reflections on Character and Society in a Thoughtful Patchwork
A mosaic of aphorisms on belief versus action, charm, compassion, and modern life. It comments on trading, duck hunting, statuary, impressions, education, politics, morality, and finance with pointed, worldly observations.
Voices From Leaders During Economic Storms Across Nations
Quotes from Ogden Mills Franz von Papen John Garner and others reflect leaders’ views on wartime finances colonial aims New York sentiments and calls for restraint amid economic hardship and resource shortages.
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Monroe
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Memphis
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St Louis
Kansas City
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Monroe News-Star
the Home Paper
John Blake
Pepe
By Herblock
Rondeau
Louis Whitcomb
Lebrun
France
Academy of Medic
Wendey
NBC
WEAF
Network
Weet
Wiie
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Wtag Wesh
Wfi
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Wibr
Wre
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Weae
Wtam
Wwij
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Wmaq
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Northwest & Canadian
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Webe
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Wiax
Wila
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Wsm
Wme
Wsb
Wapi
Widx
Wsmb
Goldbergs
Eas
Radio Forum
Grahu_ Maman Asin
Myrt
Marge—Basia Hall
Sid Gary
Wabe
Rsham Jones
Tito Guitar
Sam—Basic
Red Nichols
West
Kate Smith
Basic
Mills Bros
Orches
Shilkret
Basie
Lombardo Orch
Myrt & Marge
Barrow Symphony
Etna
Charles Carlile
Martin's Orches
Eddie Duchin
Ted Weems Orch
WJZ
Wiz
Kfyr
Wapt
Kwoo
Wky Wiaa
Kpre Woal
Ktbs
Kths
Mountain
Koa
Kel
Kelr
Kehl
Ken
Kpo
Keen Kex
Kjr
Kga
Kfsd
Ktar Cent
Harry Kogen
Orchestra
Jingle Joe
Old Pappy
Graham Prince
Lowell Thomas
Amos 'N
Andy
Fildwest Roe
Stebbins Boys
Jones & Hare
Jack Smith
Tish
Jane Froman
McCravy Bros
Gaste Amos
Summer Symphony
Frankie Masters
Clyde McCoy
Ogden L. Mills
Secretary of the Treasury
Germany
John N. Garner
Count Koken Tanaka
Imperial Household
Japan
Cotton
James R. Cox
Pittsburgh
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