Marijuana Likely to Cause Insanity, Wright Warns
New Orleans report cites J Skelly Wright as saying marijuana has caused insanity and crime for 30 centuries. He notes that a small smoke can trigger violent urges within 30 minutes and that long term use leads to mental collapse. Wright traces the drug from Asia Minor to modern society and warns of challenging ban efforts.
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New Orleans
J. Skelly Wright
United States District Attorney
United States
Wright
Asia Minor
India
Western Asia
First Jay Walking Laws Originated in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS IND The first law against jay walking began here in 1913 when legislators sought to curb erratic street crossings at non intersections. City officials warned that faster cars then meant 20 mph posed greater dangers now.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Record of Polar Heroes Lost in 1881 Found
Soviet officials report a copper cylinder recovered on Henrietta island north of eastern Siberia contains Lieut. Comdr. George W. de Long’s 1881 report on the 1879 polar expedition. The seal was imperfect and water damage may hamper deciphering the contents.
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Moscow
George W. de Long
San Francisco
Henrietta Island
Siberia
de Long
Carrying Newspaper After Dark Advised
In Columbus South Carolina Wilbur Smith of the state highway traffic division urges pedestrians to wear light colored clothing at night or carry a white handkerchief or newspaper in the left hand. He notes that about 90 percent of this year s SC pedestrian accidents are due to pedestrian fault.
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Columbus
S. C
South Carolina
Wilbur Smith
State Highway Department
Smith
New York City Snippets From Bell Syndicate Column
A miscellany of observations on city life and culture. notes on bus fare quirks in different streets, out-of-town newsstands, museum signage misprints, impersonations at the World’s Fair, and near-mythical street lore. Readers encounter sign painters, sax players, and Broadway banter in a lively, period voice.
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Fifty-ninth Street
Times Square
New
Arthur Boran
Grover Whalen
Hunter’s Point Avenue
Hunt’s Point Avenue
Queens
East Bronx
Lyn Murray
Mott Street
Chinatown
Emil Coleman
New York
Wall Street
West Street
South Street
East River
Water Street
Broadway
Manhattan
Couple Wed for 81 Years Give Happy Life Formula
LONGVIEW TEXAS William Kelley 109 and his wife 105 years old are the oldest married couple in the United States. They celebrate 81 years of marriage and share their life formula: have faith work hard be moderate and not seek money. They prize love and friendship over wealth.
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Longview
Texas
William Kelley
United States
Kelley
The Lord Uses Humble Instruments in Gideons Band
Lesson text reflects on Gideon’s small army and God’s methods, stressing that victory comes through obedience and humble service. It argues that God works through the weak, guiding readers to trust divine power over human strength and to act as ready instruments in His plan.
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Gideon
Israel
Lord
the Lord
Earth
Cross stitch motif pattern for bedspread in pattern 5940
Readable details describe a decorative cross stitch transfer pattern size 15 by 20 inches with several motifs and a color chart. Instructions include stitches used, material list, and illustrations. To obtain the pattern send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept. New York City.
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Sewing Circle
Household Arts Dept
Fourteenth St
New York City
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