A Fine Program for the Navy
The maritime commission plans 20 to 63 naval auxiliaries tying to national defense. It will haul 14 auxiliary vessels for fleet needs within the year, with 20 more assured by 1942 under subsidy contracts. Subsidies are investments in national safety and welfare, seen as lift for America out of recession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maritime Commission
National Defense
Administration
Amernca
America
Standard Oil Company
Jennie Dell White
Benerson
Evanston
Alster
Still More Cars for the People in 1940 Reach
The piece argues autos should stay affordable for all income levels not just the rich. Citing the American Petroleum Institute, it predicts American households earning under $20 weekly will own and use 15 million automobiles in 1940, extending health, pleasure and travel to those who need them most. It asks which other country could match such access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Petroleum Institute
How Fiction Helps Readers Acknowledged by Chicago Librarians
Ralph R. Shaw of the Gary public library argues that reading fiction benefits readers as much as non fiction. He says learning from books matters but readers also need amusement and escape. Shaw contends recreation is essential for normal people, as vital as air and food.
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American Library Association
Chicago
Ralph R. Shaw
Gary Public Library
Mr. Shaw
Penny campaign uplifts youth and urges study over violence
A clipping outlines Miss Robinson's appeal for young Americans to counter despair by charity and education. It cites Passaic High School's Penny Art campaign and Red Cross drives, praising youth generosity and urging letters promoting peace and social progress.
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Passaic High School
Act &S
Red Cross
Amity Fund
Young America Everywhere
John J. Davala
Brook Ave
Passage
Noa
Stanzas Hint at Tax Strain and Social Commentary
A satirical verse critiques the tax burden on taxpayers and the costs of government programs. It notes a successful man’s humble start and questions Congress’s ability to balance budgets, suggesting ongoing funding for vacations and consumer items amid strained finances. The piece contrasts gender and law with civic concerns, reflecting early 20th century social critique.
Names, Works, and Figures Echo An Entertaining Patchwork
An assortment of references travels through a lively slice of cultural life. Billy De Beck and Riley, D W Griffith, Earl Carter, James Woods, Paul Whiteman, Eddie Peabody and J P McEvoy appear in casual mentions. Chester Marsh and Lord Manville mingle with social details and theatrical chatter. John Murgatroyd is highlighted for bronze animal sculptures, with patrons including Theodore Roosevelt and Cornelius Vanderbilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Billy de Beck
Ryley Coopers
D. W. Griffith
Earl Car- Tor
James Woods
Paul Whiteman
Eddie Peabody
J. P.“Mcevoy
Chester Marsh
James Whitcomb Riley
Theodore Dresser
Yanne Manville
Mr. Dresselhuys
Lucius ‘Beebeshere
Beth Leary
James Farley
John Murgatroyd
Se- Teng Sb. James
Brooklyn
Martin Johnson
Theoddore Roosevelt
Elihu Root
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Harry Payne Whilnzy
Radio stars tired but headlines stay strong in Variety notes
By 0. C. McIntyre the piece surveys worn out radio announcers Ted Husing Graham McNamee and Rudy Vallee as burnout spreads through the profession. It recalls chorus line life from Oscar Shaw to Marilyn Miller and the fading era of glamor with quotes on stage fortunes and a glimpse at Abel Green’s French notes.
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Ted Husing
Jean Young
Heigh Ho
Graham McNamee
Seerebbe
Rudy Vallear
Oscar Shaw
Jack Whiting
Indies
Marilyn Miller
Ziegfeld
Ife
Sho
Manuel Quezon
Wellington Koo
Amos 'N’ Andy
Abel Green
Variety
Mereath Nicholson
Ghost Story of Glamis Ghost and a Dream House
A fragmentary tale blends a Glamis Castle haunting with a famous dream of a white house set in Normandy. Andre Maurois recounts a French journalist’s tale of nightly visions of a long white house with a blue slate roof and a carved oak door, leading to a lifelong quest to find it. The dream ends unresolved as the search continues.
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England
Net
Glamis Enstie
Scotland
Andre Marois
Maurois
Dreamlike Parisian Chateau Appears In Dream Narrative
A narrator describes a sudden recognition of a French countryside while traveling toward Paris on AU méar Oriestis. He finds a chateau matching his dream, follows a private road to a white gate, and rings a bell. A servant invites a viewing, hinting that the content is to let and prompting questions about ownership.
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Paris
Counteyside
Chateau
Sam
Haunted House Tale Told By A Finite Master
Edwin C Hill recounts a curious legend about a house once owned by Madams and haunted after the owners left. The narrator questions belief in ghosts while an old man warns that even the skeptical may tremble at the night visitation.
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Madane
Leas
Madasie
Ghosh
Klay Fea
Syne
The
Trichinosis and Pork Consumption Debated
An old debate over whether pork is fit for human consumption references Mosaic law and medical risks. The discussion notes dangers from undercooking meat and the potential for disease, emphasizing caution and health concerns.
Outbreak of Trichinosis Strikes Camp Smith Vermont
Reading from a medical lecture, a narrative describes an outbreak of trichinosis among workers at Camp Smith in Vermont. Cases included fever, eye swelling, stomach pain, and muscle involvement, with some fatalities. The account notes transmission via undercooked pork and parasites entering muscles.
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Camp Smith
Vermont
Royal Copeland on Trichinosis and Pork Safety
A fragmented article discusses trichinosis risk from undercooked pork and modern medical guidance. It notes that with proper cooking and meat inspection, fatalities are unlikely and risks are mitigated. Names appear in garbled form, including Royal Copeland and King Feas, Sund, Ine, but details are unclear.
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Ib Ian
Feas
Century Crime Punishments in Ene land
In the twelfth century theft carried a death sentence in Ene land. Robbers spared only if they faced the gallows or an ax, and their for she a da was burned on their foreheads.
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Eneland
Sheir Forsheada
Guess the Masters Kept Revealing Painter Names and Phrases
A quiz appears asking readers to match famous paintings with their painters and identify terms like chiaroscuro and genre. It lists questions about Henry VIII portraits, a Spanish painter called The Greek, a Greek landscape painter of England, a woman artist who dressed as a man, and a painter known for a red shade. It also asks to match titles like The Night Watch, The Age of Innocence, The Gleaners with artists, and to associate artists with countries. The page credits King Features Syndicate, Inc. Copyright 2048.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry VIII
England
John Canstatle
William Orpen
Bartolome Murillo
Jean Corat
Allesandro Boldlentt
King Featurea Syndicate, Inc
1928 San Antonio Junior chamber aims to expand
Ten and twenty years ago notes show Roger Stokes leading an effort to organize Junior chambers in Arkansas while attending regional meetings in Hot Springs. Reagan Houston resigns from the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce board due to business duties, with M. N. Hy White named to replace him and J. W. Morrison slated as president.
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Roger Stokes
San Antonio
Reagan Houston
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Wis
MN. Hy White
J. W. Morrison
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Colleen Kise
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Grande
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Polirge
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Joh J
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Tf & Negro
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Synd. Inc
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Tonsame
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