New Auto License Deadlines Set and Extended
Governor James signs a legislative act changing renewal deadlines for automobile licenses from January 1 to April 4 and operators permits from March 1 to February 1. Current plates remain valid to April 1, 1940. Half rates apply after October 1, quarter rates after January 1, easing year end crowds and financial strain. The reform spreads renewals, avoiding yearly grace periods and improving compliance.
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Overnor James
Harrisburg
The Slaughter Month A July danger drive warned
A National Safety Council warning labels July as the most dangerous month. It cites 8,720 deaths in 1938 and 800,000 injuries, urging individuals to take simple precautions to prevent a repeat in July 1939 and beyond.
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United States
National Safety Council
Artistic Bridges Honored by Steel Construction Award
The American Institute of Steel Construction gives its 11th annual awards for the most beautiful bridges built in 113R. Winners include the Middletown-Portland monumental bridge in Connecticut and the Capital Bridge over the Kentucky River at Frankfort, plus a bridge at Belton Montana.
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American Institute of Steel Construction
Middletown-Portland
Connecticut
Capital
Kentucky River
Frankfort
Belton
Mont
Platehead River
Venice
Japan
Emerson
Glider pilots chase unpredictable peaks in Elmira event
A mountain top gathering near Elmira New York hosts annual motorless gliding contests. Chester Decker of New Jersey wins 1000 dollars after steering through updrafts to reach Harrisburg 130 miles away and returns for time honors. The piece notes huge height records and contrasts peaceful gliding with deadly powered flight.
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Elmira
New York
Chester Decker
New Jersey
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Peter Gloeckner
Germany
Richard ©. du Pont
Noted Figures Speak Across Nations on Charit y and Policy
International News Service reports Roose velt praising youth work and democracy in a Boy Scouts speech. Hanes cautions on surtax discussion effects. Gov. Moore urges a return to charitable ideals amid strife. Churchill warns over bold moves into the unknown. Buy in New Castle.
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New York
A. Harry Moore
New Jersey
Bible Thought For Today In New Castle Etiquette Note
A daily Bible thought cites Matthew S210 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake and notes etiquette for parking at picnic grounds. The item cautions not to hinder the neighbor’s exit and to be considerate while leaving.
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Kingdom of Heaven
Matthew S210
Ely
New Castle
Germany
International Exchange
Boston
U. S
Brazil
Britain
John Bull
Bill
The Parent Problem Child Guidance Advice From Childrens Bureau
A reader is urged to send five cents for a pamphlet on good posture in toddlers. The piece outlines health, diet, sleep, outdoor activity, proper clothing and furniture to support natural development, warning that hose supports can pull shoulders forward.
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Children's Bureau
Department of Labor
Washington, D. C
Ada
New Castle
Gems From Note Books Of Social Service Investigators
A Murphysboro Illinois Independent feature collects sketches of a troubled couple and their large, strained household. The family, including eight children and a three month old, lives in crowded, improvised quarters with irregular income, medical issues, and debt. Investigators note kindness amid hardship, call for help, and highlight a delicate domestic situation with references to pension needs and living conditions.
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Murphysboro
Ilinois
Aelleyve
Basket Cuple
Boomer
Chan
Man
Mary
Bhet
Thas
Applicant
Nive Qules
Dorothy
Odd Hints and Dints From a Quirky Page
A collection of humorous lines and snippets from a 19th or early 20th century paper. Jokes about mice mirrors ink prices ostrich eggs and gardeners. Brief items on daily life, money, and social quips appear with playful misprints and local flavor.
Fragments of advice and humor in a mixed column
This clipping blends jests and notes from readers and society columns. It features a dying confession about embezzlement, musings on gender roles, etiquette for fridge parties, office banter, political gossip, homework humor, and stray anecdotes from courts and daily life.
The Great Game Of Politics and White House Secretaries
Washington notes the four month delay in naming six White House secretaries after authorization. Critics say the six would act as buffers between the President and Cabinet, causing friction and lacking clear tasks while the Corcoran Cohen group remains in question. The President appears well and plans coast trips, with Cabinet hostility to a formal staff buffer evident.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelte
Roostveis
Effec
Corcoran-Cohen
Corcoran-Cohen Group
Hyde Park
Shor
Cab Inel
Tneir
Etrolés
Ney. Roosefelty
Fresi
Dens
Frank Walker
Walker
Roosevelt
Jooks
Lost Friend and Roosevelt Coordination Debates
An exchange of verse hints at a friend whose smile faded, while a political commentary recalls President Roosevelt and failed coordination attempts. The piece critiques bureaucratic confusion in Washington and the difficulty of aligning agencies under the White House.
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Rooevelt
Roosevelt
Nation
Une
Washington
What's What At A Glance Hull Policy
A concise briefing contrasts Hull’s universal trade stance with Germany’s free trade approach. It outlines how Hull seeks a worldwide policy framework, highlighting differences in emphasis on global accessibility versus bilateral agreements.
Hulls universal free trade plan described by Central Press Columnist
The Central Press columnist explains Secretary Hulls stance on barter versus trade and his push for multilateral free trade. He argues Hull seeks worldwide reciprocal agreements, contends such deals reduce war drivers, and contrasts Germany Britains barter with Americas normal trade.
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Gharbles P
Stewar
Central Press
State Department
Germany
Uncle Sam
John Bull
England
Hull
Italy
Sul Nob
Hutt
United States
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Detroit
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Chicago
Michigan Square
Nationaal
Fred Kimbal
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London
Winstom Churchill
Adolf Hiller
Garry C. Myers
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