Drive Licenses and the Human Element in Road Safety
The National Safety Council endorses standard licensing laws for drivers, arguing enforcement and administration are as crucial as the law itself. It notes three states have enacted standard licensing this year, with more states moving toward similar laws to curb fatal crashes. The council emphasizes that drivers’ competence and revocation after repeated violations are essential to reduce accidents, citing the human element as the primary fault in over 90 percent of incidents.
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National Safety Council
America
Don’t Fumble the Torch Warns of Fire Dangers
An essay likens a ceremonial torch to a match and warns that carelessness starts fires. It cites 1932 fire losses of about 30 million dollars from matches and smoking and urges thorough extinguishing of all butts to prevent disasters.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
Babson predicts major boom as heavy industry demand soars
Roger W. Babson argues vast markets await revival in heavy industries with 49 billion dollars in deferred demand and 18 billion needed to replace worn machinery. He cites record low interest rates and high credit reserves but says manufacturing lags, awaiting policy shifts beyond reform obsessions.
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Roger W. Babson
Mr. Babson
Challenge to Youth Unjustly Criticized Colleges
A Bucknell Beta Alpha Alpha Chi Sigma chapter urges students to imitate Puritan and Pilgrim pioneer spirit. They argue colleges face unfounded communism charges and call on youth to push forward civilization rather than rely on others.
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United States
Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity
Bucknell University
Phrase about conjecture marks no humor notice
The note explains that a question mark in parentheses signals conjecture and should not denote humor or whimsy. It emphasizes careful punctuation to avoid misreading as a humorous remark.
Kenedy Ranch Fence Row Cuts King Property by 30000 Acres
A civil engineer surveying the 1 040 000 acre King ranch near the Rio Grande finds Kenedy ranch fences are set too far. Moving them would save 30 000 acres for Kenedy holdings. The owner agrees, no legal wrangling needed. The King ranch spans about five counties with a 125 mile railroad running through it.
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King Ranch
Rio Grande
Texas
Kenedy
Guarding Trade Secrets From Curious Questions
Do not reveal details of your work to questioners or rivals. Talking too much about your method can invite copying and hurt your market. Keep information about your business to yourself to protect earnings and competitive advantage.
Health Talk warns against self diagnosis in abdominal pain
Dr Edith MacBride-Dexter urges avoiding self diagnosis and self dosing for persistent abdominal pain. She cites hospital appendicitis data showing higher mortality for laxative users and emphasizes early professional care. Delay worsens outcomes. contact a family physician promptly.
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Edith MacBride-Dexter
Bible Thought For Today
Prospering in a small town isn't difficult. The hard part is to keep on seeming poor enough to escape making enemies.
Hints and Dints from a Sunday column mix of wits
A jokey compendium of quips and observations on politics money church education and travel from a New Castle column. It weaves aphorisms about wealth faith age and society with humor about politicians bankers and everyday life.
Dems May Invade Hoover Territory In 1935 Nomination
The piece suggests Democrats would cheer Hoover if he wins the Republican delegates, with San Francisco as a likely 1936 convention site. It notes Roosevelt supporters including Charles E. Coughlin, and cites commentary on the Dred Scott decision and anti crime council work in New York, including Leon J. Rubinstein’s remarks.
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Dems
Hoover
Coughlin
Central Press
New York
East 45Th Street
Leslie Eichel
Herbert Hoover
San Francisco
Charles E. Coughlin
Leon J. Rubinstein
Society
Senator Arthur Robinson’s after dinner quip on conferences
Senator Arthur Robinson quips that nations approach international conferences with the wrong spirit citing a Flint phonograph joke about a broken needle. The speech shifts to warnings on diplomacy and a side note says California's legislature refused to pay for clothing.
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Arthur Robinson
Old Flint
California
Do Not Change Habits Says Morgan and Buzzard on Exercise
The piece contrasts J Pierpont Morgan's late life health choices with physician advice urging personal preference in recreation. It cites John K. Winkler on Morgan's stance and quotes Sir E Farquhar Buzzard arguing against fetishizing games, noting leisure can come from watching sports or reading.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
John K. Winkler
Morgan the Magnificent
Morgan
E. Farquhar Buzzard
Geneva reports US seeks worldwide arms control method
The column notes US desire for a system to monitor global arms traffic. It humorously adds that it would also require oversight of American criminal weapon holdings to make progress toward peace. It reflects on leadership, experience, and fate with several aphorisms.
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Geneva
United States
Just Folks By EDGAR A. GUEST
A cliffside birch stands scarred and strained while nearby trees thrive. The poem contrasts poverty and hardship with wealth and comfort, likening a suffering tree to human lives hurt by circumstance yet clinging to purpose and faith despite pain.
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Just Folks
Edgar A. Guest
Gilad
Today in History: June 11 events across centuries
Entries note June 11 birthdays and milestones from 1525 to 1741. Luther's marriage, Gilberts departure with early Bri tons, James Swan myth about US debt, and Joseph Warren’s birth and roles in the American Revolution are referenced with attributed dates and brief context.
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Joseph Warren
Roxbury
Mass
Bunker Hill
Notable historic dates and figures in brief notes
June 11 1776 the Continental Congress appoints Jefferson Adams Livingston Sherman and Franklin to draft a declaration with Jefferson writing it. June 11 1859 the Comstock Lode is found in Nevada promising vast riches though not to its discoverer. Notable births Richard Strauss 1864 Jeannette Rankin 1880 Alvin Owlsey 1885 Ralph Putitzer 1879 and a note on Bourbon whiskey origins.
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Continental Congress
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Robert R. Livingston
Roger Sherman
Benjamin Franklin
Jefferson
Chance
Richard Henry Lee
Virginia
Lee
Comstock Lode
Mt. Davidson
Nevada
Richard Strauss
Rosenkavalier
Elektra
Salome
the Straus
Jeannette Rankin
Congress
Alvin Mowlsey
U. S
Ralph Putitzer
Flag Day observances and proper display rules cited
Flag Day in the United States June 14 prompts reflection on the flag as a symbol of the nation and its ideals. It outlines display timing and handling rules such as leftward star field, church placement on a right staff, and prohibitions on draping, vehicle use, costumes, embroidery, paper, advertising, and ground contact.
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Supreme Court
Clark Kinnaird
Wilson
J the Taney
Tawny
Sherman Booth
U. S. District Court
Supreme Court of Wisconsin
U. S. Supreme Court
Taney
Wisconsin
The
United States
Class Etiquette Echoes Contrasting Advice Across Rungs
A quotation contrasts how different social classes speak about a floor the floor should stay dirty for the lower class the servants should clean it and the middle class should walk carefully to avoid a mark.
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Clarence Darrow
Peewit
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Cleveland
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NRA
Washington
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Kentucky
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Lexington
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