Machine age and individualism in a historical letter
Dr Nathan P Fitts discusses how science and the machine era affect individualism and employment. He argues industrial progress can destroy or build society, notes postwar tensions, calls for reforms, and contrasts Hamilton and Jefferson on government power. He warns of rising taxes and centralization threatening liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Fitts
Henry Fitts
Oslo Fitts
Nathan P. Fitts
Williamsburg
Olloz
Aswer Henry
Gene Ted
Politically and economically interlinked forces challenge law compliance
A reader argues that political, economic, and social forces are interdependent and that laws have become bewildering. He criticizes long laws, cites the 18th Amendment, cites the tariff issue, and calls for cost-cutting and international tariff cooperation. He urges personal responsibility and cites Confucius as guiding thought. He closes with personal news of visits and travel.
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Ss Een Dome
Tere
Washington
Hamilton Efferson
Ferson
Hamilton
Burexus
Martires
Atwons
Treasury
Ious
Lan
Jefferson
Ed Coolidge
Confutcius
Local Happenings Honor Miss Blount With Shower
A Saturday evening party for Miss Julia Ivison Blount at Mrs Dunning’s home included a surprise miscellaneous shower for the bride elect. Amanda Tillman received lingerie and a recipe book, while Emily Dunning presented a gift to the honoree. Guests listed include Julia Dison and Kathleen Craddock among others. Raleigh-bound visits noted.
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Julia Ivison Blount
Mrs Dunning
Virginia Thelma G. Joven Price
wercClary
Amanda Tillman
Hitch Score
Miss Blount
Emily Dunning
Mary Lowder
Thelma Boykin
Julia Dison
Blogina Blount
Henrietta Price
Martha Crad- Hock
Hart Sheridan
Ruth Dean
Marleeie Cannon
Betty Gates
Virginias
Katherine Fall
Katherine Fivid
Amanda ‘Man
Jerdine
Mel Vern
C. Williams
C. W. Davis
de Id
Paul He White
Robert Daughich
Tom C. Griffin
Parole Granted for Dandy Arrington in 1932 Case
Governor D Max Gardner grants parole for the remainder of seven month sentence for violating prohibition laws. The decision cites strong recommendations from the trial judge and officials and places Arrington under supervision of the Superintendent of Public Welfare with good behavior and employment as conditions. Parole dated April 11, 1932 with right to revoke at will.
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Dandy Arrington
Recorder's Court of
Halifax County
Chas.x
Daniel
Wade H. Dickens
Cili
Lotta Reels News and Hollywood Gossipy Sparks
Movie gossip notes Bill Boyd leaves RKO to freelance while Marian Nixon stars in Reds Brook Farm and Janet Gaynor is mentioned. Mrs John Boles wears a diamond bracelet for their 11th anniversary. Rumors touch Sylvia Sidney hair bob, Nils Asther prospects, and ticket scalpers selling Grand Hotel seats at high prices.
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Marian Nixon
Reds Brook Farm
Janet Gaynor
John Boles
John
Hollywood
Jack Dukie
Sam Maritza
Paramount
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Herman Tickle
Oochie” Acree
James Womble
Washington, D. C
W. L. Kee
Seaboard
Walter Iter
Wimelell
Benjamin Franklin
Philly Lads
Europe
Nea Sars Perna Oy
Pris
Virginia
Avo Power
Agg’ Pany
Kathleen Craddock
Christburg, Va
David Traynham
S.J. Bounds
Raleigh
Jaude Edgerton
Bill Boyd
RKO
Lance
Sylvia Sidney
Nils Asther
Clark Gable
Jitzie Hollywood
Neil Miller
Mac
Hartford Fire Insurance Co
National Loan & Insurance Co
W. Second St
Dial
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke
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