Auto Sales and Monthly Incomes Spark Debate
Widespread auto ownership among low income workers prompts mixed views. Clifton Forge column argues for tax relief and scrutiny of debts, while Portsmouth Star notes rapid growth and outlook, citing Baird H. Markham on ownership rising for families making 30 a week or less. By 1940, two thirds of cars could be owned by this group if trends continue.
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Clifton Forge
Daily Review
United States
Portsmouth Star
the Star
Baird H. Markham
American Petroleum Industries Committee
Chicago
America
Bug Dust and Youth Reminiscence Across Hinton Beckley
The column recalls J J Hyde of Beckley who sells railroad tickets in Hinton and commutes between the cities. It also tells of E C Wilkinson preserving pocket relics in a gourd from his mother, Maggie Wilkin son, and notes fog on White Oak mountain, heavy passenger trains, and a Philadelphia trip of Mrs Sarah A Merrylees. Includes musings on education, glands, and a school experience by the author.
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J. J. Hyde
Pike Street
Beckley
Hinton
Prince
Piney
J. P. Wilkinson
Huntington
L. L. Wilkinson
White Oak
Camp Raleigh
George Washington
J. L. Merrylees
Sarah A. Merrylees
Philadelphia
Mary Todd Lincoln
Carl Sandburg
Abraham Lincoln
Jones Speech Sparks Debate on Market Prosperity
The speech attributes the nationwide prosperity claim to Mr. Jones and questions why stock prices fall. It discusses Roosevelt administration aims to restore prosperity without market help and critiques speculation, suggesting a potential shift in economic lessons amid the 1929-style slump.
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Jesse H. Jones
Stock Exchange
Mr. Jones
Roosevelt
One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure
A concise motto suggests viewing life as an adventure to maximize experiences and growth. The quote emphasizes proactive mindset and curiosity as drivers of fulfillment.
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Germany
Italy
Opinions at a Glance by Charles P. Stewart
Washington column warns Japan faces a bad pickle as overpopulation and costly actions in China press Tokyo. The piece notes limited foreign aid, hints at impending political strain, and questions how long Japan can sustain its aggressive policies amid global supply constraints.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
Japan
You're Telling Me editorial riff on social trends
William Ritt argues for banning certain patrons from cocktail lounges and mocks modern courtship. He notes beef prices rising, men gifting hamburgers, and jokes about Thanksgiving. The piece praises Japanese politeness and jokes about language use at home.
Man About Manhattan a portrait of art and tragedy
In New York, a distraught 22 year old woman dies by her own hand after wandering from a library and missing a friend who was not there. The piece reflects on urban fear hunger and the swift shift of the city art mood from racers to landscapes suggesting how swiftly tastes change.
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George Tucker
York
New York
96Th Street
Fifth Avenue
Neill
Monticello
Janet
Staples
D Deck
C Deck
Royal Suite
Captain Bickel
Weighty Members Rule Congress In 200 Pound Club
A Washington Daybook notes that weighing over 200 pounds seems to reduce odds of reaching Congress. The piece cites Rep Hobbs of Alabama and Rep Doughton of North Carolina as near or over that threshold, and Sen Johnson of Colorado as a notable counterexample. It mentions Dieterich of Illinois and Ashurst of Nebraska as other hefty figures in the Senate.
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Ashington
Congress
Wallace
Representative Hobbs
Alabama
Representative Doughton
North Carolina
Hobbs
Senate
Senator Johnson
Colorado
Johnson
Dieterich
Illinois
Ashurst
Corpulence And Jobs In Congress A Weighty Topic
The piece notes the link between body size and House and Senate positions. It cites Joe Robinson, Barkley, Harrison, Glass, Pittman, Fletcher, Bankhead, and Sam Rayburn, suggesting heavier senators held top posts while many leaders are slender or midweight. It adds freshmen years show growth with experience, and warns heavy candidates face limits in Congress.
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Congress
Joe Robinson
Barkley
Kentucky
Robinson
Harrison
Mississippi
Glass
Appropriations
Senator Pittman
Foreign Relations
Fletcher
House
Speaker Bankhead
Floo
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Conress
Neill uncovers the murderer in river yacht intrigue
Neill returns to the Long Cove store as Janet vanishes aboard a ship. Bonniger reveals Buckless’s trap at room 212 on the Abraham Vincom, while Wilson presses Janet in a courtroom setup. Neill confronts Janet and learns Wheatley is linked to the case, setting up a confrontation for tomorrow.
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Wilson
Janet
Ford
Mr. Nnihg
Neill
Kettering
Sergeant Wilson
Reichel
Forsythe
Mr. Kettering
Sir Robert Vansittart Renowned Diplomat and Playwright
From Eton to Whitehall, Sir Robert Vansittart served eight years as permanent under secretary of state for foreign affairs, guiding the empire's office through crises. A prolific writer, he produced plays and poems, with a West End romance and a history of diplomatic service dating to 1902. His career included mentions for ambassadorship and ties to Eden and Hoare.
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Associated Press
London
Eton College
Robert Vansittart
Vansittart
Foreign Affairs Department
Whitehall
West End
Sir Robert
Eton
Paris
Diplomatic Service
Anthony Eden
Samuel Hoare
Washington
Foreign Service
William C. Keppenheimer
Jersey City
N. J
Lady Vansittart
Barclay
Herbert Ward
Colville Barclay
Robert
Road hazards on avenue and McAlpin road described
A written account notes tar and gravel with rain making the avenue extremely slick. It recalls a man who recently stopped on the McAlpin road to assist another traveler, jacking up a car to get it back on the road as the hard surface crumbles, leaving the vehicle resting on its differential when a wheel slips.
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McAlpin
Long Walks Mark West Pastor’s 21k Walk Record
Eddyville Indiana Rev J W Zerbe of the Methodist Episcopal church has walked an 11 mile round trip to church for 1 864 consecutive Sundays. He prefers walking to horse or auto and aims to add much more to his already 21 419 total.
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Eddyville
J. W. Zerbe
Eddyville Methodist Episcopal Church
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New River Company
Missouri
Ray
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China
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