Doubts Chinese Will Bow to 10 foe
Commander Altern G. Quynn of Frederick, back from nearly two years in Asiatic waters, says subjugation of China is remote. He notes Japan may have 500,000 armed in the Yangtze valley and that Sino-Japanese war defies parallel in modern warfare.
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China
Far East
Altern G. Quynn
Frederick
Asiatic
U.S S Mindanana River
Simiar
Panay
U. S S. Asheville
South China
Quynn
Japan
Mental Health Care Trends Cited for Rising Hospital Admissions
The rise in hospital mental patient numbers is blamed not on more mental illness but on people seeking treatment for mental and nervous troubles while still in early and mild stages.
Dead Woman’s Eyes Donated to Restore Sight Across States
The late Mrs. Margaret Carr of San Francisco willed her eyes to science, helping Rev. A. E. Harding of Portland and a Sacramento pianist regain sight. A cornea from Carr was transplanted into Harding’s eye, partly restoring his sight after three years of blindness.
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Margaret Carr
San Francisco
A. E. Harding
Portland
Ore
Sacramento
Calif
Harding
Fashion’s Outlook for Fall Is Black and Bold
New York Aug 15 fashion notes call for a black fall dress as a staple, with long wear from August through winter. Dolman sleeves and bloused bodices shape the season, while matelasse fabrics and suede finishes offer texture. A color chart shows reds, blues, greens, and earthy tones alongside black dress ideas and coordinated wine or scarlet accessories.
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Marian Young
NEA
New York
Alix
Raising A Family By Olive Roberts Barton
Olive Roberts Barton discusses how stable parental moods improve family life. She warns that unpredictable temperaments stress children like Buddy and Betty, causing uncertainty about daily expectations. She notes mood swings are common and not always tied to serious disorders, often wavering with tiredness or physical strain.
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Buddy
Betty
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
69 Candidates Now In Montgomery County Primary Race
Rockville August 14 officials registered nearly 300 new voters to date while 17 more candidates joined the Montgomery county primary field bringing totals to 69. The August 22 filing deadline looms as county registration tops about 3,000 with Democrats leading the roll. Rockville saw 165 registrations by 2:30 pm and about 150 later that night.
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Rockville
Montgomery County
Sil
Zealous mothers NEAT review on parental fairness
The piece argues that selfish parenting harms children’s development as households erupt in hysterical fits. It asserts children learn to hide feelings and live in fear. It calls for honesty and evenness from parents so sons and daughters may freely express themselves.
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Jan
Registration closes for Maryland primary voters in September
Those in line at midnight registered. officials work late to finalize. Registration by Friday midnight is required for the September 12 primary. General election registration remains open November 1 at Rockville courthouse. Candidacies filed include Charles C. Jones for Maryland House of Delegates and Clarence Becraft for county treasurer, along with sheriff Francis O. Dar and delegates for each party.
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Supervisors of Election
Rockville
Charles C. Jones
Kensington
Maryland House of Delegates
Democratic
Clarence Becraft
Gaithersburg
Francis O. Dar
Potomac
Louis A. Gravelle
Bethesda
Pressly B. Baldridge
Chevy Cnase
Democ State Central Committee
Democratic Organization
J. Forest Walker
Roger Shaw
Lacy Shaw
Colesville
Laura Giltland
North Chevy Chase
Anna H. Roach
Chevy Chase
Al‘wie A. Moxlex
Monrovia
Marco Phillips
Spencer T. Windham
Frank I. Davis
Poolesville
Robert D. Hagner
Simme L Edmonds
County Central Committee Sets Precinct Primaries Plan
About 225 to 250 people attended the county Democratic Central Committee meeting in the courthouse Saturday. All districts except Woodville were represented. A new precinct primary plan sets August 20 as election day with meetings in Buckeystown Adamstown and Point of Rocks. Each precinct elects ten committeemen and 590 members will form the county committee every four years. A rally is planned for August 25 with Mayor Howard W Jackson among speakers. Registration for September 6 was urged. Edward J. Smith chaired the session.
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Democratic Central Committee
Woodville
Buckeystown
Adamstown
Point of Rocks
Howard W Jackson
Edward J. Smith
Behind The Scenes In Washington
Washington, Aug. 15. Rodney Dutcher reports on the Roosevelt third term question. He summarizes how Republicans, anti-New Deal Democrats, and New Dealers each push third term talk to shape strategy for the 1940 Democratic convention and public opinion. The piece notes Roosevelt’s possible stance, the secrecy around discussions, and the diverse aims of party factions.
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Rodney Dutcher
Washington
Roosevelt
Deponent
Louis Howe
Majoriy
Potlatch Monarch and Tobacco Royalty Crowned in Savvy Queens
The AP profiles three 20s era pageant queens from Potlatch and Portland, with Erma Castillo Najera shaping South Boston festival stakes. The piece weaves in New Deal politics, citing Barkley’s rise and Roosevelt’s maneuvering as the era pivots on party unity and leadership.
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Erma Castillo Najera
Francisco Castillo Najera
Boston
Will Confiscate Slot And Claw Machines In Montgomery County
State's Attorney James H. Pugh directed police to seize illegal slot machines and claw machines in Montgomery County on September 1 after Maryland Court of Appeals rulings. He noted past local decisions were overturned, and urged notice to dealers that gambling charges will follow. The move targets machines in many stores and restaurants, where rents are partly earned from operation.
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Rockville
Montgomery County
James H. Pugh
William Garrett Pugh
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Harold C. Smith
Court of Appeals
Smith
Pugh
Roosevelt Backers Try to Block Jackson Nomination
The passage notes that Roosevelt failed to secure party support for Jackson and questions whether Roosevelt could have compelled New York Democrats to nominate Jackson. It implies Jackson’s potential rise as governor could position him as F D Rs heir presumptive, while Harry Hopkins and most New Dealers favored a renewed New Deal and backing for Roosevelt as governor.
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Hopkins
Ard Oin
Jk D. Rosevelt
Roosevelt
Enc
Harry Hopkins
New York State
New Deal
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