Harmony in Philadelphia: voters weigh the Democratic path
The piece argues harmony will emerge at the Democratic convention in Philadelphia despite tensions after Cleveland. It portrays a recovering nation since 1929, noting improvements under the Roosevelt administration, and urges voters to ratify the New Deal and support continued reform and stability.
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Philadelphia
Cleveland
Liberty Leaguers
White House
Robinson
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
End Of Sanctions Debate On Italian Aggression
The article analyzes multiple public reactions to Britain’s end of League of Nations sanctions on Italy. It notes three critic groups: those blaming Britain and the League, those blaming them for not escalating to war, and a third isolationist faction led by Senator Borah that defends Mussolini’s actions while attacking the League’s stance.
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League of Nations
Great Britain
League
Britain
Mussolini
France
Italy
Africa
Ethiopia
Borah
Borah and the League Sanctions Debate at Geneva
The article analyzes Senator Borah’s shifting stance on League sanctions against Italy, from pro-Italian to pro-Ethiopian as Britain’s position shifted. It weighs whether sanctions were justified, if stronger action or war would have been warranted, and how Geneva’s decisions could influence League reform.
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Hoare-Laval
Italy
Badoglio
Britain
League
Geneva
Faith in the World A College President Urges Confidence
A renowned college president told graduates to face the world without fear, warning fear hampers action. If Americans wake with confidence in prosperity, a building boom and demand for goods would follow, lifting the economy. The public’s common sense and humor keep people grounded. Those lacking faith lack the courage that built the nation.
Press freedom in Mexico tested by party backed paper
The national party proposes foreign reporters rely on El Nacional, owned by the party, as official news source. The editor of El Nacional was ousted after a dispute with party leadership, underscoring how the proposal exposes the party's misunderstanding of genuine press freedom in a democracy.
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Mexico
el Nacional
Power of Friendship in Building Business
The piece notes friendship and cordial manner as key in business relations. It says many shoppers prefer shops where the proprietor or salesperson is liked, and successful sellers win favor by remembering people and discussing mutual interests. A genial manner boosts life and business growth.
Coast Guard Reports North Atlantic Lanes Free of Icebergs
The Coast Guard announces the North Atlantic lanes are clear of icebergs. It notes a related Cleveland finding that Mr. Hoover is completely defrosted.
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Coast Guard
North Atlantic
Cleveland
Mr. Hoover
Gambling motives for police and bank clerks
A Baltimore Sun commentary notes a New York policeman with an $83,500 bank balance earning money at race tracks and dice games while claiming no gambling in the city. It jokes that horse-loving cops might fit banks, while clerks with betting habits could be moved to police work to curb losses.
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New York
Baltimore Sun
Mullens Notes on Doctors, Jails and Pineville Speed Traps
A Raleigh Register columnist wanders Mullens Beckley and Glen Rogers laughing at local quirks. He notes parking spaces reserved for doctors and a nearly empty Mullens jail and ribbing Pineville ten mile per hour signs that allow 20 mph. He visits Glen Rogers store scenes with C L Campbell and Ira Davis detailing timber work for the shaft and a sprout growing from an old poplar stump.
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Albert Davis
Ira W. Davis
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Ira W
Glen Rogers
Opinion at a Glance: Postconvention mood shifts in 1932 GOP and Democrats
Central Press Staff Writer notes Cleveland previews shift from defeatist GOP aura to cautious optimism while Democrats waver between defeat and belief they can win. Landon seen as best GOP nominee, Farley blundering hurts, unemployment persists, New Dealers face tougher fight. San Francisco observer cites national mood as mosaic and warns of radicalism from unemployed youth.
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Farley
Cummings
Louisiana
Youth Choices Shape A Nation's Political Path
A reader argues youth will take control and asks whether they will veer toward fascism or toward broad socialism. He urges direct, realistic engagement with young people, noting time remains to give youth a square deal, while joking that the San Francisco man referenced is not young.
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United States
San Francisco
America
P. S
San Franlcisco
Murder Tonight Synopsis at Hope Enderton House
Inspector Hylton heads to Scotland Yard with Sergeant Kite to inspect Arthur Burdett’s house at Hope Enderton. The murder of Burdett unsettles the village as many residents feel a quiet relief at the old miser’s death. The mansion is large yet largely unused, creating an eerie atmosphere.
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Scotland Yard
Sergeant Kite
Arthur Burdett
Hope Enderton
Burdett
Enderton Court Mystery Deepens as Inquest Looms
Inspector Hylton and Sergeant White explore Enderton Court in a damp cold search, finding empty rooms and a chained front door. Lumsdale hints at new theory and prepares to reveal more at Friday inquest as doubt grows about a ghost explanation.
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Hylton
Lumsdale
Old Burdett
Enderton Court
Einstein
Skin Poplar Gap Sentinel on Boundary Line
An old poplar near the Raleigh Wyoming county boundary was chopped and killed but sprouted anew from the stump. The sprout grew into a giant tree marking the boundary line and stands as a sentinel at the gap called Skin Poplar Gap.
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Mother Nature
Raleigh
Wyoming
Graduates Hear Mrs Roosevelt in Reedsville
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt addressed a small Reedsville graduation. The class of three, two girls and one boy, listened as she urged each student to give every single thing in them to make life successful.
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Associated Press
Reedsville
Franklin D. Roosevelt
First Arthurdale High School Graduates Noted
The first graduates of Arthurdale High School in the federal homestead community are identified as children of coal miners relocated to northern West Virginia. Mrs. Roosevelt spent last night with Miss Elsie Clapp, superintendent of the homestead schools.
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Northen
West Virginia
Roosevelt
Elsie Clapp
Homestead
East Rainelle Holds Notable Crime Decline
East Rainelle June 25 The crime record in Greenbrier shows a marked drop from the three year average trooper H A Locke reports. Only one murder has occurred here since January 1 reflecting a lower crime pace this year.
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East Rainelle
Greenbrier
H. A. Locke
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