Economic outlook and Marco Polo tale mix in wartime notes
The article blends a brisk economic forecast with a long digression on Marco Polo. It cites public sentiment, industrial activity, and potential war impacts, noting rising production, orders, and profits, alongside geopolitical bets on Russia and Germany. It concludes by crediting Marco Polo for sparking Columbus's voyage impetus.
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Marco Polo
Merce Polo
America
Columbua
China
Armenia
Palestine
Persia
Columbus
East Indies
West Indies
Boundary Irregularities Tied to Gadsden Purchase
The southern boundary of Arizona and New Mexico is explained by the 1854 Gadsden Purchase of land south of the Gila and along the 30 20 parallel. Extending that line east would reach the Gulf of California, cutting off Mexico from Lower California, thus shaping the international boundary with Mexico.
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Arizona
al Ryan
Mexico
Gadsden
Gila
New Mexico
Gulf of California
Is Head
Lower
California
Radio lessons beat teacher talks in New York schools
In a 4000 pupil NYC study at junior high level, half received standard hygiene instruction while the other half heard dramatized radio health lessons. Those exposed to the radio broadcasts showed higher scores in tests, indicating greater learning gains from the broadcasts than from ordinary teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Hgh
Disposing the Fog on Neutrality and Politics
Charles Michelins critiques Republican criticism of Senator Vandenberg and the antiwar stance. He argues neutrality should avoid domestic politics, condemns New Dealers and Gannett’s calls to repeal executive power, and notes fears over broader control of radio and policy during a tense prewar period. He references presidents, editors, and GOP figures while defending Roosevelt’s wartime neutrality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Michelins
Vandenberg
Republican National Committee
Congress
Natonal Committee
Nicholas Murray Buner
Stimson
John Hamilton
G QP
Jetter
GOP
Frank Gannett
Gennett
Roosevelt
Nth
Supreme Court
Civil Service Examinations Announced for Veterinary and Nursing Posts
The U S Civil Service Commission announced openings for Junior Veterinarian at 2900 dollars yearly in the Bureau of Animal Industry and Junior Graduate Nurse at 1820 dollars in the Public Health Service and Veterans Administration. Requirements include veterinary college study and nursing training, with age limits and file deadlines noted, including regionally extended receipt dates.
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United States Civil Service Misissiry
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Commission
Washington
Colorado
U.S. Public Health Service
Veterans Administration
Probate and Guardianship Notices in Utah District Court
In The Fifth Judicial District Court Of The State Of Utah In the Matter of the Petates of Clarence G Barron and Edna J Barron, deceased. Creditors must file claims with vouchers to the undersigned by December 11, 1939. Administrator M Corry, Bank of Southern Utah, Cedar City, Utah. Published October 6, 13, 20, 27. Receipt books for sale at Times Office.
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Fifth Judicial District Court
Utah
Iran
Clarence G. Barron
Edna J. Barron
Cedar City
M. Corry
Morris & Matheson
Bank of Southern Utah Hids
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Elt
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Hussia
Theat Stslin
Hitler
Ong
Russia
Poland
Germany
Stalin
Hier
Russien
England
France
Russa
Berlin
Moscow
Civil Service
White House
Times Office
Jackson Park
Chicago
Spain
J. A. Evans
Parowan
Aneel J. Adams
Native Lumber
Walter C. Mitchell & Sons
Parawan
Utah Bay
Morey
Hopkins - Hunter, Inc
Americas Brewers
United Brewers Industrial Foundation
East 40Th St
New York
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