Unique record breakers of a sporting era span heights and speeds
Gene Fowler touts Barney Oldfield as the all time leader in unique feats after a car world record in a single afternoon. Johnny Weissmuller the Tarzan swimmer recalls a 100 yard world record and notes training differences. Cornelius Warmerdam and Les Steers push 15 feet and 7 feet respectively, with feats in pole vault and high jump.
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R Ecoard
Gene Fowler
Hollywood
Barney Oldfield
Barney
Gene
Henry Ford
Oldfield
Johnny Weissmuller
Tarzan Swimmer
Johnny
Lakeside
Weissmuller
Cornelius Warmerdam
Les Steers
Warmerdam
Steers
Charley Paddock
Tinsel Curtin
Imaginary Interviews and wartime banter with Hitler
A satirical dialogue blends fake interviews and banter about Hitler, Mussolini, and the era’s wartime politics. The piece blends sharp quips on power, vaudeville lines, and mock exchanges, reflecting prewar and wartime attitudes through fictional chatter and mock headlines.
Training Youth for Jobs With U S Office of Education
Thousands of young men and women enroll in vocational and trade school courses sponsored by the U S Office of Education. This training helps them secure better jobs or qualify for civil service examinations. photos show trainee airplane mechanics from the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Office of Education
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Sheep Raising Basics from Government Bulletin
A 1934 bulletin outlines potential returns from ewes breeding, with 4 to 10 dollars per head depending on lambing rate and fleece values. It covers necessary buildings, fences, labor expectations, stock selection, flock size, and timing to start. It notes women may excel in this field and suggests cooperative farming for profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin
United States
Washington, DC
Pleasant Raleigh visit highlights rural clinic idea
The narrative recalls Ambassador Daniels greeting at Raleigh station and a pleasant breakfast with Mrs Daniels and their sons. A stop at the NYA center near Durham praises John Lang's work with draftees and a small hospital that could become a county clinic supplying eye, dental and surgical care for rural areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambassador Daniels
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Florida Army Post Visit to Santa Rosa Island Historic Fort Barancas
The author tours Santa Rosa Island and Fort Barancas dating to Spanish times, noting two 15 inch mortars surrendered to General Jackson in Pensacola. He recalls Civil War battles, views Barancas Breeze copies from Northern soldiers, and observes Pensacola Civilian Defense efforts with air raid wardens and trained auxiliary police and firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Rosa Island
Old Fort
Barancas
Jackson
Pensacola
Fla
Florida
United States
Santa Rosa
New England
Traveling in wartime on a train to Florida and Pensacola
The author recalls a peaceful day on a train to Florida with visitors including a man carrying a shell fragment from a torpedoed ship. Delays from a fallen tree caused a late broadcast but a quick transfer and grateful help from a station master’s son allowed time on air. The trip ends with a visit to Santa Rosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Washington
Flomaton
Ala
Pensacola
Sam
Santa Rosa
Tenor Offered a Chance To Reach the Top Note
An elegant woman asks a renowned tenor to help locate her car after a performance. The star, flattered, agrees and asks if he can assist, as she pleads for him to shout the name Charlie to help find the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf
Yank
Nixon
Russia
Phooey
Nincompoop
Lissen
Mussolini
Hollywood
Neon Sign Visibility In Rain Beats Clear Weather
Neon signs show 20 percent greater visibility in rain due to their wavelength being radi cally different from other red light.
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Petent
Lester Steers
Oregon University
Adolf Hitler
Wilhelm
Benito
Perth Amboy
Hitler
Harvey Wiley Corbett
Pine Grove Farm
Narrowsburg
N. Y
Delaware Valley News
Washington Dispatches
Luther Gray
Andrew
U.S
Petareher
Civil Service Commission
Hi Rite
Washington, D. C
Eleanor Roosevelt
Haily
Gearer
God
Jeremy Taylor
Lesteter
Niaty
Doan
Doans
WNU
Ye Square
Salt Lake
Frotel
Sensible Priews
Hotel
Temple Square
Salt
Lakeity
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