Landon Nominated for Presidency Draws Wide Backing
Nationwide acclaim follows Governor Alfred M Landon on his Republican nomination for president with broad cross party support. The Kansas leader is praised for fiscal steadiness and earned success while his running mate Colonel Frank Knox is lauded for his bold stand against the present administration.
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College Athletics and Character in School Programs
A college professor reports from four colleges that character building is tied closely to overall student attitudes, with instructors influencing behavior more than subjects. Honest students carry integrity into athletics. mean or cheating students do not become good sports. Character development begins at home and continues through life, not by athletics alone.
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Per Capita Debt Peak Shows Rising U S Public Burden
The article notes a planned $2 billion June offering that surpasses March by $191 million, with $1.05 billion refinancing. It estimates the national debt at $32.6 billion, about $6 billion above the postwar peak, and per capita debt rising from $246.09 in 1919 to about $255.60 in 1935, a near doubling since 1930.
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Soviet Union poised for constitutional shift toward democracy
The article describes Stalin's proposed Soviet constitution as revolutionary, moving away from proletarian rule toward a popularly elected system. It envisions a two house legislature, direct secret ballots, presidential election by both houses, and judges chosen by voters. It notes potential checks on authority and the aim of countering fascism.
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Senator Borah Helped We Have Weak Links Jesse Jones Fast Dive
Today reports senator borah aided a policy effort as scrutiny grows over weak links in the system. Jesse Jones is noted for a rapid strategic move described as a fast dive amid evolving economic concerns.
Borah Praises Platform Amid War on World Court
Senator Borah approves the Republican platform praising foreign policy and monopoly planks while opposing a gold standard pledge. He is credited with shaping the anti World Court stance and argues civilization falters only as its weakest link.
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Uncle Sam
Dionne Quintuplets Overtake Niagara Falls as Ontario Tourist Draw
The Ontario legislature notes that the Dionne quintuplets have become Ontario’s chief tourist attraction, drawing visitors who pass by Niagara Falls to glimpse the famous siblings.
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Niagara Falls
The Shah of Persia and the Derby Disinterest
The Shah of Persia lusted after his jewel studded peacock throne but would not attend the Derby noting one horse could run faster than another regardless of which horse. The remark contrasts his royal tastes with popular comic readers who never read Shakespeare.
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Persia
English bets and insurance wagers on rain and royal events
The piece notes Lloyds insuring against rain and events such as the king's death or births of twins. English brokers in India place heavy bets on Mt Everest climbers' success, with odds moving to 300 to 1 as monsoon storms hit the Himalayas.
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British Chancellor dives into Hyde Park lake to save child
Neville Chamberlain joins others from Britain in dramatic rescue of a four year old girl in Hyde Park. The piece mocks League of Nations sanctions on Italy and questions Aryan classifications and European colonization narratives.
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Settling Day Comes for Nations Owed U S Funds
The headline notes settling day as several European nations that borrowed ten thousand million dollars from the United States are due to settle today with likely page five continuation.
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Humorous Snippets and Quips From Various Back Pages
A collage of humorous lines touches on fashion costs, boxing misperceptions, high climbs, sleep value, nightlife, fictional planes, political takes, and aging women. The excerpts mix wit about society, work, and current events with light satire and eccentric observations.
Humorous Observations on Politics and Public Plots
A collection of wry, clipped comments on crime, politics, and high modern talk. The writer mocks credulity and vanity while noting the rise of political figures and corporate power. The tone blends sarcasm with social critique, touching on war, media, and party rebirth.
Newspaper Laugh Line Wedding Hoax And Feet Tell Tales
A city editor scolds a reporter who misses a wedding as the groom fails to appear. The item then surveys satirical notes on socialites, fashion foot lore, and a quip on extracting money from a prominent citizen by overstatement.
Battling Kid Staggers to Corner After Second Round
In a boxing match the Battling Kid stood battered at the end of the second round as his optimistic manager leaned over the ropes shouting encouragement while the boxer rested in his corner.
Ohio woman preserves 50 year old hen egg
A woman in Ohio shows a hen egg kept for fifty years and said to remain intact. The unusual keepsake is described with light notes about longevity and curiosity.
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Remarrying A Divorced Wife Should Be Subtle
Advice notes that a divorced woman may remarry using her correct name and that formal announcements by parents are inappropriate. It suggests telling friends by word or note and even eloping with the former husband, with news shared afterward by family.
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Just Folks by Edgar A Guest Silk Hats Debate
Last evening in the den a wife asks why the speaker won’t wear a silk hat. He argues it’s hard to keep on in a heavy wind and notes weddings call for the topper. For thirty years they argue that she’s never seen him in formal attire.
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Today Is The Day By Clark Kinnaird
Column tracks notable birthdays and historical notes through June 15. It lists Ernestine Roessler Schumann Heink Rapp and others born 1861 1901 1887, plus yesterdays, patents by Goodyear Hyatt, and historic events from Magna Charta to transatlantic flight.
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Harry Elmer Barnes
Mary Ellis
Malvina Hoffman (Grimson
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The Billion Dollar Question in Congress
A humorously framed explainer contrasts earning rates with a billion dollars. It notes a senator and congressman shouting aye when voting a billion, and ridicules the time needed to amass such wealth versus political spendthriftery.
All Of Us By Marshall Maslin Parents And Children
A meditation on parental attitudes toward child independence. Some parents shield their children while others let them grow through risk and self-reliance. The piece contrasts responsive and distant parenting styles and their impact on a child's sense of independence.
Parents argue with kids over everything and set consequences
Some parents discuss all topics with their children and argue at length, while others avoid long talks. They report spending hours trying to convince youngsters about obvious things and now threaten action if not listened to.
Parents Discuss Discipline in Harsh Debate
The piece contrasts parents who claim nonviolence with those who advocate corporal punishment as a corrective measure, noting that some believe a sharp smack on the bottom is sometimes necessary to straighten a child.
How Parents View Their Children Lies of Childhood
A reflection on parental attitudes toward children who lie. Some parents scold, others recall their own childhood lies, and the piece weighs whether fear or love drives honesty. It contrasts varied parental feelings about parenting and asks readers which stance fits their approach.
Hadassah thanks New Castle News for support
The New Castle Chapter of Hadassah thanks Fred Rentz president of New Castle News Co for generous space used for their work. They also thank Mrs. Edgar and Miss Glenn for courtesy and efficiency on all occasions.
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Dinner Stories from a Parish and a Reformed Pastor
A parish priest and a Reformed church pastor discuss declining Sunday attendance. The pastor confesses his weekly sermon study plan, while the priest jokes that the devil may already know his message, explaining why congregants stay home.
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