Relief at neutrality law collapse echoed in Washington
Washington watchers note relief from Nye's failed bid for a harsher neutrality law with White House and State Department leaders calling it a setback for strict embargo efforts. The piece highlights how Senate battles, political risk in key states, and broader wartime economics shape the drift toward limited action on arms shipments and foreign loans, with Farley riding the party line in Roosevelt’s campaign.
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Schwab Optimism and Labor in a Turbulent World
Arthur Brisbane surveys a world convulsed by riots in Spain and South America while Paris and England face sabotage. He notes debates on TVA power, rural electrification, and government involvement in industry as Charles M. Schwab remains relentlessly optimistic, praising a three legged stool of capital labor and management. Schwab, age seventy four, reflects on past grit and predicts leadership if placed back in his former role.
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Steam turbines fly into stratosphere pursuit amid old and new trials
The article notes experiments with steam propelled planes to reach the stratosphere, citing water boiling at high altitudes and 90 percent exhaust recovery. It recalls William and George Bessler’s Los Angeles steam engine plane and remarks on ongoing aviation learning. The piece also touches on pacific aims, critiques of arbitrating conflicts, a George Washington university childbirth claim, and a eugenics comment advocating population growth by selective elimination.
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George Bessler
Los Angeles
George Washington University
Ethiopian War Turns as Italian Forces Strike
Haile Selassie’s 80 000 strong army is scattered as two eastern forces under expert commanders retreat into the jungle. In a parallel move seventy thousand Italian troops seize a mountain fortress thought impregnable, launching a new autumn phase of the conflict with air bombardment using Italian troops.
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Hitler Claims Synthetic Gasoline and Rubber Solved
The chancellor proclaims that modern science will produce superior synthetic fuel and rubber cheaper than natural sources. He predicts fuel and aircraft will advance beyond present products, likening progress to electric light surpassing whale oil and planes surpassing ox-carts.
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New Jersey High Schools Plan Safe Automobile Driving Courses
New Jersey high schools will offer courses in safe automobile driving as part of a broader push to educate students about transportation. The proposal encourages all school boys to study automobiles and airplanes, reflecting an emphasis on practical technical knowledge from the era.
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King Peatures Syndicate, Inc
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Marriage Must Be Made More Alluring to Woman
The article argues future marriage should appeal more to unmarried women as the spinster gains social standing. It notes easier divorce and stronger women’s rights and suggests rules of engagement may evolve, but marriage itself will resemble present forms in core structure.
One Nation Marriage Law for Private Divorces
Editorial advocates a single nationwide marriage law for quiet private divorces. It argues divorce need not be a public spectacle and calls for uniform rules across the country to spare households from public airing of private matters.
Marriage outcomes hinge on children and changing partners
The text argues that future marriages hinge on children and warns that a procession of several different fathers or mothers due to parents frequently changing partners undermines respect for marriage.
Puritan Virtues Promised To Improve Manners and Marriage
A writer suggests that self-control in adults and teaching it to children could greatly improve manners and marriage. The piece argues Puritan virtues remain valuable and should not be entirely dismissed.
Youth Embrace Frank Marriage Dialogue and Friendship
The article notes the youth of today approach marriage with greater openness and a desire to gain all from frank, friendly companionship, contrasting with earlier generations.
Headstrong views on men and women praised in old text
The passage argues that bold manners and challenging parental authority can aid understanding between genders. It notes it is beneficial to break old taboos and dismiss the stereotype that all men are beasts and all women angels.
Marriage remains imperfect despite laws and effort
The piece argues that human faults and breeding shape marriage realities. It warns of female harpies treating marriage as speculation and alimony as a goal, while men may see it as temporary and revenue driven. Even with reforms, church and state protections, and honest effort, the institution will remain imperfect.
Not Marriage Alone Creates Happy or Miserable Homes
The passage argues marriage happiness or misery derives from what partners bring to the union rather than marriage itself. It emphasizes that a couple’s mindset and actions shape their shared life.
Future marriage hinges on kinder fairer partners
If marriage of the future differs from yesterday it will be due to people being more just to each other, kinder, less self centered and liberal. Even then perfection is impossible and dull. Outside-looking in commentary from Public Ledger WNU Service.
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On a Mountain Top With Jesus Lesson Text
The lesson centers on John 15 5b He that abideth in me and I in him bears much fruit The focus applies to worship and work with Jesus in prayer and service The material targets various age groups from junior to senior and young people and adults The March 1 study aims to connect abiding in Christ with fruitfulness in daily ministry
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Transfigured Christ and the Kingdom Foretold on Mount
The lesson presents the transfiguration as a foreglimpse of Christ’s coming kingdom. It outlines Jesus as the glorified King on Mount Zion, the glorified saints with him, and Israel’s role, with Peter James and John witnessing the event and the divine voice affirming Jesus as the Son.
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