Paradox in an Age of Youth on the Supreme Court
The article notes a paradox in the Supreme Court being an age of youth in theory but comprising nine men with a combined age over six centuries. It cites Brandeis at 73 and Holmes at 88 as exemplars whose modern outlook contrasts with their ages and a dissent by Holmes in Schwimmer as proof of enduring modern thinking.
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United States Supreme Court
Great Court
Washington
Supreme Court
Kavitavee
The
Cour
Brandeis
Holmes
Justice Holmes
Schwimmer
No Sex Distinctions in Air as Women Gain Pilot Licenses
The NACA defines pilot as an operator of aircraft without gender. Three women flying students became pilots in one morning this month marking a milestone in feminine aviation. By January 7 Department of Commerce issued licenses to thirty four women, rising to over twice that in seven months. Transport pilot licenses.
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Department of Commerce
Aeronautics
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Women Gain Flight Hours As Access Expands In Aviation
A fledgling trend shows women earning at least two hundred hours of aircraft operation as access to flight training and opportunities broadens. The move reflects growing gender inclusion in aviation roles and strengthens professional pipelines for female pilots.
Baskets get new standard sizes under 1928 act
The standard container act begins next month setting official basket sizes for fruits and vegetables and bars nonstandard baskets from manufacture, sale, or shipment. The Justice Department warns nonstandard sizes cannot be used even if bought before November 1, and the rule covers both state and interstate trade. Inspectors may roam farming regions next summer as bootleggers and racketeers are traced.
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United States
Department of Justice
West Virginia Educators Urged to Embrace Action and Reform
Joseph Rosier cites John Roscoe Turner’s 1920 appeal for scientific education to unlock nature’s bounty. He argues WV needs enlightened citizens, a new code, and a new constitution as Charleston prepares for legislative session.
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West Virginia
Joseph Rosier
Fairmont Normal School
Black Knight Country Club
Nature
John Roscoe Turner
Raleigh County
Mexico
China
Africa
Republic
Comment and Criticism by Alphonso on Politics and Life
Personal column notes Beckley residents skipping a Charleston football game and shares satirical opinions on Governor Conley calling a legislature session, tariff debates, and social scenes. It reflects local views on politics, economics, and society with humorous asides.
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Beckley
Charleston
A.M. French
K. M. Jarrell
J. G. Foster
A. Z
Lilly
Conley
Congress
Nine Trials Set For October Term
J Q Hutchinson has been retained in six of the nine trials planned for the October term. Homicide cases include Carmela Fereiggia charged with killing Tony Gumbo Dallas Stanton alleged killer of il Tolley Walter Gilchrist held for death of Richard Via after hammer injury Ken Brags released on 3500,000 bond to answer for death of W He Phipps Edward Clark to stand trial for killing Frank Whitt Mrs Marian Wolfs sang sponsor at Christening of her fifty fifth great grandchild with 33 grandchildren and one great great grandchild
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J. Q. Hutchinson
Carmela Fereiggia
Tony Gumbo
Dallas Stanton
Il Tolley
Ccles
Walter Gilchrist
Richard Via
Gilchrist
Ken Brags
W. He. Phipps
Edward Clark
Frank Whitt
Clark
Winding Hall
Whitt
Marian Wolfssang
Carmeliia
Mrs Hoover Tours Washington as Ramsay MacDonald Dines
Washington daybook notes Mrs Hoover attended a dinner at Secretary Stimson’s home in honor of Ramsay MacDonald and then quietly left the White House event. A sidelight on guides and Capitol traffic mentions new restrictions and a joke about a single blind senator’s aviation hobby.
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Capitol
White House
United States
Hoover
Stimson
Ramsay MacDonald
Ward
Washington Library
Mrs. Hoover
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Thomas D. Schall
Minnesota
Batte Creek
Mich
United States Supreme Court
State P T A at Bluefield State Convention Oct 24 26
The West Virginia Branch of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers will hold its State Convention in Bluefield from October 24 to 26. A strong program includes Dr James Franklin Wright and Mrs C E Kendel with talks on character training and model PTA activities. State Superintendent W C Cook will address the delegates. The Bluefield PTA and Bluefield Schools team plan entertainment and hospitality arrangements.
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West Virginia
National ‘Congress of Parents and
Bluefield
Board of Managers
James Franklin Wright
Detroit
Pathfinders of America
W. CG. Cook
P.T. A. Mathers
8. W. Dillon
James O'Keef
Barracks at Camp Mabry Burn in Texas Nationwide Loss
An October fire at Camp Mabry in Austin destroyed barracks one and two with a loss around 190000 dollars. No insurance covered the state. Barrack one housed the armory for the 124th Cavalry. barracks two held teats and colts. A third structure was damaged and Austin firefighters exhausted gear. The blaze began about 130 am and burned toward daybreak.
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Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Camp Mabry
Texas National Guard
124Th Cavalry
Austin Fire Department
Back-stage drama echoes in New York theater obituaries and unions
A fragmented portrait of Broadway stage life traces back-stage temptations and transfers among famous actresses. It notes shifts in marriages, retirements, and later careers, listing names such as Fay Templeton and Viola Allen, and mentions Julia Marlowe Maude Adams and Mrs. Whiffen as retirement-era figures.
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Richard Massack
New York
Uch Ith
Mesa
Tim
Sue
Ilbus
Cruise
Riterion Toeater
Joan Brew
Barry
Mures
A.elrot
Ida Conquest
John Drew
Hierardo Bertelli
Margaret Greene
Willian Gillette
Albert Parker
Margery Maude
Gynt Mantde
Wow
Josep Warrien Buchen
Ivy Trotiued
Waldo Mierce
Garlotta
Monterey
Ralph Barlow
Eugene Oneill
Julia Marlowe
Maude Adams
Thomas Whiffen
I July
Egypt
Miss Adams
Desertions From the Drama and Social Notes At The Village
The item notes two desertions from the drama asmarital ties affected actors Norah Lamison and Elsie de Wolf who turned to business later. Elsie de Wolf married Sir Charles Mandl in 1904 and became a leading interior decorator in town. Other snippets mention Miss Rist and various sessions and discussions at the Institute, with program items ranging from music to a teachers growth discussion led by G. Smith.
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Martimony
Norah Lamison
Whiffen
Virginia
Elsie de Wolf
John Drew Days
Miss de Wolf
Sir Charles Mandl
Miss Rist
S. Reynolds
G. Smith
M. E. English
Slab Fork District Teachers Institute Planned at Winding Gulf
The Slab Fork district teachers' institute will convene at Winding Gulf on Saturday October 20. The program includes a 9:30 call to order by Pers. C. Stahl, devotional by Rev. Phillips, and talks on teaching English in the grades by Sadie Walker and mathematics in high school by S. Budy, with additional sessions by Miss Peery and George McKinney.
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Slab Fork
Teachers’ Institute
Winding Gulf
Pers. C. Stahl
Rev. Phillips
Sadie Walker
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