Beckley Aims to Place City on National Air Map
Readers learn Beckley and Raleigh County plan an aviation push including a Penman site airport, federal funding, and a survey to gauge future port needs. A bond issue may be required to cover local costs for a Class 2 airport now and future expansion as traffic grows, with residents urged to approve when ballots arrive.
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Beckley
Ndz
Raleigh County
Virginia
Svho
Mountain State
Charleston
Detroit- To
Roanoke
Penman
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Versailles Treaty Ends World War I After Delegates Sign
Allied delegates and defeated Germany gathered at Versailles to sign the treaty ending World War I. Germany ceded colonies in Africa Alsace Lorraine and Shantung in China, surrendered its navy and reduced army, and faced crippling reparations.
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Germany
Versailles
Africa
Alsace-Lorraine
Shantung
China
Italy
Paris
Benito Mussolini
Valentine Day Reflections and A WV House Debacle
The piece muses on 18th century valentines and cultural shifts, noting how youths once used playful cards and the mythic roots of Valentine customs. It recounts Fleming A. Jones's indigent-defense bill battle in the West Virginia House, ending in a 4 to 77 defeat as Jones sought to be excused from voting amid humor from lawmakers.
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Bob
Fleming A. Jones
House of Delegates
Jones
Rush D. Holt
Lewis County
Holt
West Virginia
Walter Vergil Ross
Bluefield
John Amos
Ross
Aftermath of World War I repeats in warned call for peace
A reflective editorial warns that World War II treaties with Germany and Japan have not yet been signed and suggests that if they mirror the patterns of the First World War the same prejudices and revenge desires will dominate. It questions whether lessons from past mistakes will be learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Japan
NLRB Report Praises Wagner Act For Reducing Strikes
The National Labor Relations Board in its annual report says the Wagner Act has been a great success in cutting down the number of strikes. The agency’s purpose is to draw public attention to a measure that might otherwise escape notice.
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National Labor Relations Board
Lincoln's birthday echoes across New York from Illinois man
New York readers share mixed views on Abraham Lincoln as Illinois-born Abe Lincoln celebrates 138 years, with bar talk praising his humanitarian ideals and democracy, while some doubt his wartime decisions and impact. Respondents include a private secretary, office boy, editor, bartender, elevator operator, actor, Australian film worker, nightclub staff, and a foreign-born doorman, all reflecting enduring admiration and debate.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Illinois
Abe
Manhattan
Abraham Lincolin
Washington
Jefferson
America
Fdr
Teddy
Roosevelt
Coolidge
Cop
Widge
Lincoln
Trike Lincoln
Franklin’ D. Roosevelt
Reb Eden Chapter Two Airmail Letter Sparks Love
Laurie reads a charged airmail letter from Johnny to her not his wife and struggles with guilt. Nick, her psychiatrist, weighs Johnny’s memory loss and potential recovery while news brings Johnny back to town and Buck Seldes pressures Laurie with a late night call.
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Lettler
Johnny
Laurie
Florence
Myra
Chicago
Mapleton
Miss Wiley
Wileys
Buck Seldes
Nick
Mail Order Lobby Gets LetterWriting Pep Talk
CIO News urges readers to write Congress frequently and politely. It argues letters shape sentiment, can sway angled lawmakers, and helps undecided officials choose sides. Guidance covers address accuracy handwriting, sign and return address, brief messages, and praising good votes while staying true to constituents.
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Washington
Congress
CIO News
Gressman
CIO
National League of Women Voters
National Association of Manufacturers
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
John Doe
U. S
House
D. C
Senate
NEA Finds No Provisions For Direct Sectarian Aid
The Nation Today reports that the National Education Association reviews church state separation. It notes Supreme Court rulings upholding New Jersey funds for transporting children to religious schools and discusses historical shifts from state church favors toward broad religious liberty.
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James Marlow
Washington
Supreme Court
New Jersey
Raereau Inn
National Education Association
Ctu
Congress
Arkansas
Maryland
Mississippi
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Louisiana
Acting Grind Like Making Hamburgers
Hollywood star Tony Quinn reflects on acting as a blend of past experiences and urges for varied roles beyond typecasting. Born in Chihuahua to a part Irish father, he endured a nomadic childhood before rising to fame, recalling scenes from his early life and career.
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Gene Handsaker
Hollywood
Anthony Quinn
Holywood
Husky Tony Quinn
Cesar Romero
Katherine DeMille
Tony
Katherine
Chihuahua
Mexico
Quinn
Viljla
el Paso
Broadway Warning Mel Torme Emerges As Next Swoon Singer
New York reports warn citizens from hamlets to farms that Mel Torme, 21, rising as a swing rhythm artist, could join Sinatra Como and Haymes in stardom. His Meltones records, Artie Shaw collaboration, and May Copacabana appearance fuel high expectations and industry bets on his national success.
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Jack O’ber
New York
Sinatra
Como
Haymes
Mel Torme
Tormay
Mel
Meltones
Artie Shaw
Musicraft
Melt
Hep
Monte Proser
Perry Como
Lawrence Brooks
Peter Lind Hayes
Lady in the Lake review notes camera in Montgomery eyes
Hollywood star Robert Montgomery directs and stars in MGM murder mystery Lady in the Lake using a first person camera effect. Audiences see most scenes through Montgomery’s gaze as the plot follows a private detective investigating a disappearance across three murders with supporting roles from Audrey Totter Vic Francen Peter Lorre Andrea King and Robert Alda.
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Montgomery
Gene Handsaker
Hollywood
Robert Montgomery
M-G-M
Audrey Totter
Spectator
Totter
Victor Francen
Italy
Peter Lorre
Robert Alda
Andrea King
Francen
J. Carol Neish
Free Snuff Soap and Combs For Members Of New Congress
Washington report notes Congress provides grooming items and snuff for members at session start. Grace Gengberber orders snuff while Frank Collier returns as House Postmaster. details of old mail routes and cabinet-like furniture for lawmakers are described.
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New Congress
Jane Eads
Washington
Congress
Miss Grace
Gengberber
Senate
Frank W. Collier
la Crosse
Wis
House of Representatives
Conaress
House
Collier
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