Chamber's New Deal questionnaire questions hard to read
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States asks 1 500 members four questions on federal power and New Deal philosophy. Questions cover federal jurisdiction, spending power, government competition with private enterprise, and limits on executive authority. Balloting ends November 25 as the chamber takes its public stance on a new government philosophy based on the O Leary committee report.
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Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Conoe
Executive Department
Chamber
O'Leary
Washington
Pennsylvania Stop Think Act And Its Implications
An amended Pennsylvania marriage law known as the stop think act imposes a three day probation after declaration of intent and license application. It aims to curb impulsive marriages often tied to beer parlor romances, suggesting a cooling off period before commitment. The writer notes many divorces could be avoided if the law existed locally.
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Pennsylvania
Episcopal Church
Raleigh County
Watch the failing child to curb delinquency says Patry
At a Milwaukee public health conference Dr. Frederick L. Patry warned that a child’s failure reflects adults not matching challenges to ability. He cautioned that repeated failure cues a “don’t care” attitude potentially leading to delinquency as juveniles recruit criminals.
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Milwaukee
Frederick L. Patry
New York State Education Department
Passing of House-Fly in the Modern Era
The article notes the decline of the horse fly and the rise of commercial pest control. It recalls that younger generations know little of flies compared with thirty years ago and suggests a near extinction of the pest due to a recent law and ongoing efforts. It reflects on past summers and the faded memory of hornets catching insects in country homes.
Freshman aims to mislead as sophomore on campus
A college freshman tries to pass as a sophomore to appear more experienced. The anecdote highlights campus humor about age and status among first year students.
Confidence in banks shown by insured deposits rise
The Morgan town Dominion News notes growing public trust in financial institutions through the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. By Oct 1, over 1,300 thrift associations sought protection, 975 complied, covering 817,000 investors and 53 percent of total home loan funds, an 8 percent rise from July, contrasting with past Republican inaction.
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Herbert Hoover
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Morgantown Dominion News
No Deal defeats the New Deal says Hartford Times
The Hartford Times editorial notes that verbal attacks by Col Frank Knox lack substance for the hungry and unemployed and warns that defeating a New Deal with No Deal is impossible. It argues Roosevelt's programs require constructive action not mere opposition.
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Frank Knox
Hartford Times
Ind. Dem
Political parties clash over issues and states rights
The St. Joseph News-Press notes bewildering party moves as Republicans position themselves as opposition to nationalist trends and champions of states rights, despite a 70 year history tied to wealth, finance and big business.
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Republican Party
Party of Wealth
Big Business
St. Joseph
Taylor study tracks political westward roll call
Washington dispatch reports Representative Taylor of Colorado compiled an official roll call of the west covering 1848 to 1933. The study lists 204 senators and 429 representatives from 16 western states, with party splits and independent counts, and notes Western independence and openness to diverse opinions. Taylor, 77, recounts his own Westward rise from Leadville teacher to lawmaker.
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Washington
Representative Taylor
Colorado
House
Taylor
Congressional Pioneers
United States
Mexico of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Man About Manhattan in New York: Whimsical Social Snapshots
Whitcomb hosts a Beaux Arts bed party to dispel ennui in New York while a guest mocks catching influenza with alcohol. Russel Crouse imitates celebrities, Kenyon Nicholson develops a new farce about a wrestler and a blacksmith, and Libby Holman holds a significant Broadway stake as commuters puzzle over weekly contracts.
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New York
Jon Hull Whitcomb
Beaux Arts
Whitcomb
West Palm Beach
Kenyon Nicholson
Navy
Ozark
Nicholson
Charles Robinson
Hoboken
New Haven
Robinson
Florida
Jack
Registerings A Column of Comment and Criticism
A column offers commentary and critique on public affairs with observations and opinions. It quotes voices from readers and figures, presenting questioning remarks and varied quotations to provoke thought and debate.
Opinion Snapshots Mix Censures and Quips Across Time
A collage of witty and pointed lines touches on politics, elections, prohibition, and social life. References range from Alfonsos days to Bernard Shaw and the Prince of Wales, with notes on Europe’s opportunities and local curiosities like a Pennsylvania field unearthed teeth.
Pasture Study Trainers Learn at West Virginia University
Seven agronomists from West Virginia CCC camps began an intensive training at the College of Agriculture, West Virginia University, focusing on pasture problems, soil treatment, and crop rotation. The program runs through Saturday.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
W. Vt
West Virginia
CCC
College of Agriculture
West Virginia University
Walter Brennan rises in Hollywood as a sought after comedian
Robbin Coons profiles Walter Brennan 41, a toothless star whose hushed, eccentric roles in Barbary Coast and other films mark a rapid ascent from obscurity. Brennan recalls a 15 year West Coast stint, real estate losses, stunt work, and a stubborn gate to aging roles, insisting laughs come from character than gags. He is a devoted husband to Ruth Wells and father of Wells, Walter, and Ruth Jr.
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Hollywood
Samuel Goldwyn
Walter Brennan
Ireland
Brennan
Goldwyn
Bond
Ruth Wells
Lynn
Mass
Wells
Walter
Ruth
Los Angeles
Local Family Visits and Birth Announcement
Laurel Creek hosts Mr and Mrs Hubert Kincaid visiting relatives at Crickmer. Okey Berry family guests of her mother at Meadow Creek Sunday. Ralph Flint announces birth of a 12 pound son born October 12. Beulah Browning weekends with her parents while H Light visits Charleston friends.
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Hubert Kincaid
Crickmer
Okey Berry
Meadow Creek
Ralph Flint
Beulah Browning
H. Light
Charleston
High Courage by Jeanne Bowman
Anne Warnsworth reveals to her fiancé Rob Crocker that she cannot inherit the Farnsworth millions and is an unknown orphan. Rob shows unexpected anger as he drives her to the vacant Farnsworth mansion and leaves without a kiss, while Anne informs the loyal Farnsworth servants.
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Anne Warnsworth
Rob Crocker
Farnsworth
Anne Farnsworth
Rob
Anne
Farnaworth
Bitter Revery Chapter 13 Seeks Anne's True Identity
Anne ponders her unknown origin after Judge Kellogg’s revelations. She contemplates investigating Crescent City records, wonders about Tecla Sorki and Tecla’s influence, and muses on Rob Crocker’s role and possible marriage as she plans a hotel stay and a trip to Portland to seek her history.
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Yvonne
Anne
Judge Kellogg
Rob Crocker
Funeral services held for Lester Martin at Danes
Mrs. Ed Smith attended funeral services for Lester Martin at Danes on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. George Morris spent Sunday at Clifftop. Mr. and Mrs. Harless Adkins were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Clemons at Lowton on Sunday.
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Ed Smith
Lester Martin
Danes
George Morris
Clifftop
Harless Adkins
Tommy Clemons
Lowton
Checks Prepared to Pay Teachers
Miss Edith Clay, secretary to the county superintendent of schools, has prepared teachers' checks for the second month of the current term. An effort was announced to distribute the checks before the State Educational meeting in Charleston, October 24 to 26. Checks will be issued on Wednesday the 23rd.
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Edith Clay
Charleston
Assistant Superintendent Fugitt Remarks on Funding Contingency
Assistant Superintendent Fugitt said yesterday that progress would depend on the arrival of money from Charleston. The note highlights a funding contingency affecting ongoing work or plans.
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Fugitt
Charleston
Huge prehistoric sheep skull found in Nairobi Kenya Colony
The East Africa archaeological expedition reports a nearly complete sheep skull and horn cores discovered in Nairobi, Kenya Colony. The animal is described as buffalo-sized with horns spanning six feet tip to tip, suggesting a remarkable ancient specimen.
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Associated Press
Nairobi
Kenya
East Africa Archeological Expedition
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