U S aviation plan eyed to broaden western hemisphere reach
The inter departmental aviation committee has approved a plan to build a pan American air transport network. U S international lines will be main routes with South American feeders under local control. Ex Im Bank credits and mail subsidies will back field construction and training to raise native airline crews.
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Ray Tucker
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Western Hemisphere
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Americas
Rio de Janeiro
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Inter-Departmental Committee
U. S. Army
Navy
Alaska frontier neglected by 72 years of U S ownership
The nation should reconsider Alaska’s potential as a vast, resource rich land. Since Seward purchased it 72 years ago the population has stalled at 60 000 while Europe eyed expansion and the region’s agricultural soil forests and minerals remain underutilized.
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Russia
United States
Alaska
Plore
Europe
Mussolini
Abyssinia
Hitler
Alaska's Untapped Potential Draws Interest for Settlement
A new Interior Department survey highlights Alaska's land climate and resources as equal to Scandinavia. The report proposes large scale settlement by refugees to create markets for American goods energy and defense. It urges renewed national focus on Alaska despite questions of feasibility.
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Interior Department
Alaska
Scandinavia
United States
Cheap at 22 Million The people's voice in congress
A reflective opinion on government spending and the value of Congress as the people’s voice. The piece argues that even costly, verbose lawmakers reflect collective civic behavior and warns against suppressing representative voices.
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Congress
Roosevelt Pushes Business Angle in Thanksgiving Plan
The Ottumwa Courier notes Mr. Roosevelt seeks to tie a one week advance of Thanksgiving to business gains. The piece questions his sincerity and calls his recent moves audacious and tinkering. The column portrays his tactic as a major snag among his past controversial proposals.
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John Hanes
Secretary of the Treasury
Hanes
Treasury
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
St. San Francisco
Associated Press
Iowa Daily Press Association
Des Moines
As You Were And Then And Now Reflections
A look back through time notes progress in West Liberty and Muscatine. Items include a Georgia marble floor in First National Bank and a past clergyman’s career move to Philadelphia. The column reflects on fairs, golf scores, rifle team travel, and famous quips.
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First National Bank
A. C. Bruemmer
United States Express Company of
Muscatine
Philadelphia
West Liberty
Lions
Jack Schmalz
Iowa
Charles D. Robinson
Perry
Ohio
Legless Pilot Flier Copping Proves Versatile
STRANGE AS IT SEEMS By JOHN HIX profiles George W. Copping a Seattle flyer who after losing both legs below the knees has logged more than 23 hours solo in land and sea planes. He pilots skis drives swims hunts dances and even flies with artificial limbs.
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George W. Copping
Seattle
Copping
Soldier President Puzzle Clues Across Horizontal and Vertical
A word puzzle list featuring clues for a 118th U S A President themed crossword with horizontal and vertical entries, including hints like Civil War leader and Lee surrender, plus various common terms and objects. The page presents a mixed set of definitions and wordplay for solvers.
Walter Reed and Yellow Fever Pioneer Career
After two years at the University of Virginia medical school Walter Reed graduated in 1869 and led a medical commission in Cuba studying yellow fever. His greatest contribution was uncovering the causes spread and prevention of the disease.
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University of Virginia
Walter Reed
Cuba
Beins' Reluctant Wealth Reflects Town’s Sorrow
Aunt Het urges that selfish wealth fails to ease Jim and Sue's lives amid a sickened town, arguing a mansion brings no joy when the surrounding community suffers.
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Jim
Sue
Poor Pa recalls hometown hurt from old friends
The speaker describes returning to his childhood town and feeling pained as he finds former friends no warmer than his relatives. He reflects on lingering wounds from past relationships and the ache of social distance.
Banking Merger Seen Likely Amid Low Rates and Cautious Demand
The period notes two old institutions facing ample world funds, low rates, and political uncertainty that hinder profitable use of deposits. A bank merger appears desirable as earnings shrink and demand for credit ebbs, reflecting conditions similar to those in Holland.
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Holland
Amsterdamsche Bank N. V
Rotterdamsche
Ings
Fish reports talks with German foreign minister
Representative Hamilton Fish of New York describes discussions with German Foreign Minister von Ribbenstroup. The account notes war era diplomacy and the aim to prevent wider conflict.
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Hamilton Fish
New York
von Ribbentrop
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