Wilson court war debate and wartime plans claimed
The item reports Prof. A. M. Arnett arguing Wilson favored war in 1916 but was blocked by Champ Clark Flood and Claude Kitchin. It notes airplane buildup, Ethiopia Italy conflict highlights, malaria fears from CCC workers, and various political travels and opinions.
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A. M. Arnett
North Carolina University
Professor Arnett
Champ Clark
Flood
Claude Kitchin
House
Salvation Army praised for Christmas fund aid
In a column from Estwood, Irvin Cobb extols the Salvation Army for its Christmas fund drive and war-time service to soldiers, noting their broad reach across races and creeds. The piece also includes anecdotes on a mythical hen, modern youth sermons, and a playful reflection on public figures, concluding with a signature from Irvin Cobb.
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Adam
Irvin & Cobb
North American Newspaper Alliance, Inc
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Nebraska Farm Income Rises to 282 Million in 1935
Nebraska's 1935 farm income from crops livestock and AAA benefits reached 282 million dollars, up 50 million from 1934. Livestock sales totaled 177 million, crops 158 million, with signs of recovery including loan repayments, increased land and implement sales, and higher auto and theater patronage.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
A. BE. Anderson
Anderson
Regional Agricultural Corp
RFC
Fishing plan for Lake Titicaca aims to stock high Andes water
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports a formal diplomatic agreement between Bolivia and Peru to create a fishing industry on Lake Titicaca. Officials seek cold tolerant species to stock the 12,000 foot high, 5,000 square mile lake while natives continue traditional reed boats and avoid swimming.
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The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Andes
Nebraska Public Schools Spend $18 Million in 1934 35
State Superintendent Lincoln W. Taylor reported Nebraska public schools spent 18,343,159 during 1934 35 with 14,555,149 raised by taxation. He noted last year’s expenditures rose 599,574 from 1933 34 but fell 2,422,231 from 1932 33, while 10 years ago costs totaled 26,541,121.
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Charles W. Taylor
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Taylor
City
WPA Chief Pledges to Keep Men Busy in Nebraska
Lincoln D Felton works progress administration chief told Nebraskans every effort would prevent staff cuts and reduced appropriations from hampering the big job drive with A D Morrell on the job in Omaha as acting district administrator he expressed confidence District 2 would face no trouble and other districts would cooperate to maintain WPA employment at a high level.
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Lincoln
D. F. Felton
Works Progress Administration
Fosdick Named President of Rockefeller Foundation
Raymond D. Fosdick, brother of Rev. Harry Emerson Fosdick of Riverside Church New York, has been elected president of the Rockefeller Foundation. The appointment announces a leadership change at the foundation.
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Raymond D. Fosdick
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Riverside Church
New York
Dr Euwe Crowned World Chess Champion
Dr Max Euwe won the world chess championship in a recent match, claiming the title and becoming the new world champion. He defeated his opponent in a closely contested contest that drew wide attention from chess enthusiasts.
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Max Euwe
Amsterdam
Alexander Alekhine
Paris
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