Dewey Lehman duel dominates New York campaign scene
The 1938 gubernatorial race in New York pits Thomas E. Dewey against Herbert H. Lehman. The piece outlines each candidate’s background, party support, and key issues from anti crime reforms to state finances and farm policy amid national attention.
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Tom Dewey
Supreme Court
Rail transport woes spark national transport reform talk
The piece outlines railroads facing heavy costs and low returns with one third in receivership and another third near bankruptcy. It notes pay disputes, proposed 60 day truce under the Railway Labor Act, and a 1937 wage debate between management and labor. Committee members include Millis Landis and Stacy as they study a national transportation plan.
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Harry A. Millis
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James M. Landis
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Walter P. Stacy
Washington
J. Carter Fort
Charles M. Hay
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U.S
Reverence in Speech From Exodus to Matthew
Lesson stresses God's name sacredness and the prohibition of taking the Lord's name in vain. It warns against careless use for jokes or lies, urging reverent speech and avoidance of idle talk, reflecting on truthfulness and accountability before God.
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God
Pont
Jesus
Not Tactful Waiter Sparks A Dinner Dispute
A diner demands discharge of a waiter over a boiled egg incident. The manager refuses, joking the server did not know a chicken was in the egg. The piece then discusses Sermon on the Mount views on swearing and speech, urging careful, godly talk and the heart’s contents guiding words.
Norway's Seamen Lead World Merchant Marine
Norway, with a population near forty seven in major nations, hosts the world’s fourth largest merchant marine. Since Viking times Norwegian sailors have done long ocean voyages and still carry most Gulf state cargoes to Europe. Women aboard ships were once thought unlucky, but the practice persisted.
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Norway
America
Gulf States
Europe
Hill Climbing Boats Move Vehicles Over Hills in Prussia
Hill climbing boats operate between Elbing and Deutsch Eylau in East Prussia, a 40 mile route using canal and rail. Special trucks lift the boats over four hills, eliminating the need for 20 locks, per Collier’s Weekly. An Ad touts acid free Quaker State motor oil as beneficial for Ford, Chevrolet, and Plymouth cars.
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Collier’s Weekly
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Chevrolet
Plymouth
How Women in Their 40's Can Attract Men
Advice for women entering menopause about maintaining appeal and managing symptoms. Recommends fresh air eight hours sleep a general tonic Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to improve vitality and calm nerves during life changes.
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Pinkhoom
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