Hays and Republican shifts shaped Harding era
The text describes former GOP chairman Will Hays guiding a fractured party to Harding's 1920 victory, his appointment as postmaster general, and later leadership of the motion picture code overseeing Hollywood self regulation. It notes his retirement in 1945 and recent signs of code rebellion.
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Will Hays Dies At 74 In Indiana Home
Will Hays 74 longtime public figure and once head of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America died of a heart condition at his Sullivan Indiana home. He served as postmaster general and national GOP chairman and led efforts to police movie morals in the 1920s. He is survived by his wife Jessie and his son Will Hays Jr. a Wabash College English professor.
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Indianapolis
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Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America
Good Government Award To Be Given Tuesday
The Junior Chamber of Commerce will present the annual Good Government Award to a public official at 7 30 p m in the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Jaycee President George B Delaplaine Jr presides and Dr Edwin H Spojnseller acts as toastmaster. Pat Gorman will be principal speaker. Recipient chosen by ballot of Fredericksonians. first public announcement Tuesday evening. Pope Pius shows improvement after six weeks ill with gastric ailment. can retain food and hope for normal diet soon.
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Anniversaries in Know America Today landmark figures
A digest of notable birthdays and historical milestones including Simon Cameron born in Lancaster County Pa 1799 Alvan Clark 1804 famed telescope maker Matthew Butler 1839 James Mason Crafts 1839 Oliver Wendell Holmes 1841 and 1933 court rulings and events. Also today in history stamps act 1765 Perry opening Japan 1854 and Boss Tweed 1876. Birthdays include George M Humphrey Farrington Daniels Oscar Ewing Edward Kendall Edgar Mowrer Stuart Chase and Katherine Lenroot with brief origins.
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Horoscope and health warning from early life profile
A U S Children’s Bureau chief born in Superior Wisconsin is noted for high ability but warns against solitude and urges seeking strong company. Middle age risk of collapse can be mitigated by health care and conserving energy. Greensboro Record recounts police sauce recipe mystery and a reporter’s curiosity about the secret.
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English Lesson and layoffs in Baltimore yard
A mixed historical note describes language usage and word study then reports Maryland Drydock Co layoffs in Baltimore. George H. French says the yard dropped from about 4,400 workers in 1952 to fewer than 1,100 by the latest December payroll. An added estimate notes over 9 million Americans with some form of heart disease.
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