War Production Boost Under Roosevelt Promise
Roosevelt voices pride in wartime output with May figures showing 4000 airplanes and 60 000 by year end, plus 45 000 combat planes and 45 000 tanks. He credits private enterprise and American liberties for victory, warns against collectivist schemes, and stresses private enterprise as the nation’s defense and salvation.
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Roosevelt
United States
Tennessee
George L. Berry
Minneapolis
United States Steel Shows Steel Output Surpasses Germany
The essay praises American industry for wartime production gains. It notes Germany's wartime buildup and credits U S Steel for reconditioning plants and expanding capacity with $600 million in investments. Today US Steel's total output exceeds Germany's, signaling resilience and national strength.
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United States
United Nations
Germany
United States Steel
Hitler
Press Freedom and War Frustration Echo in America
A syndicated column laments restricted wartime reporting and seeks more candor from Washington and newspapers. The author argues the free press and democracy are at risk, urging citizens to demand truth and resist petty control while acknowledging limits to avoid aiding enemies.
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Teale
Anre
Washington
Cannor
Tam
Wank
Gas on the stomach and gaseous indigestion discussed
A historical health piece explains gaseous indigestion as swelling and pain in the stomach and bowels caused by various factors. It notes air swallowing, digestion interference, and over sensitivity to foods as causes, mentions gum chewing and medical guidance as remedies, and cites Dr. Richey and Dr. Rickey as authorities.
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Nenoux
Mary Dr. Richey
Clifford O. Rickey
Evansville
Ind
Richey
Yorkey
Treatment Steps For Gaseous Indigestion By Dr Bandesen
Dr H N Bandesen outlines what to do for gaseous indigestion after diagnosing cause. Use X rays of stomach gallbladder and bowel digital diet review and nervousness management with relaxation reassurance and behavior modification. Address tobacco or laxative abuse and insist on regular exercise and bowel habits plus proper diet to aid recovery.
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King
Fen. Syad
Those Texans
Mexlen early recognized that the United States had a cuprdinous eye on Texas and that a growing American population could shape politics. In 1830 Mexico imposed strict immigration and trade laws, prompting enforcement and a covert migration via an underground route. Anger rose in Texas as Americans pressed for rights, while cautious leaders advised restraint to avoid Mexican backlash.
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James Farber
Mexlen
United States
Texas
Mexico
Mexico City
Blephin
Austin
Auatia
Washington weighs wage price freeze plan amid congressional clash
The administration and Congress debate potential wage and price controls as farm bloc and inflation minded lawmakers resist strong measures. White House worry grows over tax revenue and Henderson’s device limits while Nelson’s reorganized WPB remains slow to alter inner critique. Rubber scrap drive shows mixed impact with Western campaigns praised for public spirit and dealer reclaiming.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House
Senate
White House
Leon Henderson
Congress
Henderson
Farm Bloc
Gakor
Morgenthau
Henderson Mkewite
Ibs
Burlesque on O Henry and Bret Harte sparks debate
The Brighter Side column mocks comparison of O Henry with Bret Harte, noting misattributions to Paul Armstrong and challenging the critic Burling. It argues Harte excelled in style while Henry dominated plot and invention, citing Alias Jimmy Valentine as a misnamed tale and referencing The Ransom of Red Mack and other works in a playful critique.
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Henry
Ivet Harte
Hettry
Mark
Allen Jimmy Valentine
Brother Ourlitings
Jimmy Valentine
Paul Armstrong
Paul
Burling
Bret Harte
Mr. Burling
Brob Marty
Alighto
Darting
aTennesses
Ret Mack
Henry Lales
Tomill
Harte
O. Henry
Q. Henry
San Antonio and Alamo Heights Agree on Sewage Deal
On July 11, 1932 the city council approved a contract with Alamo Heights to pay $200 per year for sewage disposal. Alamo Heights will prepay $2000 annually and deed property to the city for a disposal site along the northern city limits to Woodlawn Avenue and North St. Mary's. The suburb will also cover site upkeep. Also note the Houston Street bridge no longer serves as a roost for jellybeans and is closed to their traffic after complaints to the police commissioner about jellybeans causing congestion on the bridge.
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City of
San Antonis
Alamo Heights
Cty
Woodlawn Avenue
St. Mary's Street
Houston Street
Phil Wright
Houston Street Ridge
Damon Runyon Harte O Henry on influence of Harte and Mulger
The article reflects on authors James Harte and O Henry, noting their broad influence and topical works. It credits Henri Mulger as shaping the stories that inspired La Bohème and discusses Harte’s pioneer era prominence, his decline, and posthumous renewals in film and literature.
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Harte
Harlin
Henry
Henri Mulger
Darling
O. Henry
New York
O. Kearyater
Fife
Atlantic
Washington Glamour and the Marriage Hurry
The piece portrays Washington as a glamorous city for love and nightlife, then notes many young men leave after college chasing careers elsewhere. It claims government jobs dominate and most stay only briefly, often returning with wives and children, while others seek professions or politics.
Washington Woman's Route to Marriage Cited in Satire
By Helen Rowland, the piece extols Washington as the Maness Town and the most beautiful city, noting a playful view on marriage by a Washington girl who takes the afternoon train to New York or Chicago. The fragment hints at travel and social satire with scattered names.
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Washington
Ani
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Eask
King Pea
Syn
Jac
A Practical Idea to Save Rubber and Fuel
A letter argues for registering pedestrians to prevent freeloading rides. An identification card and windshield sticker would prove a pedestrian’s intent, with fees funding defense against liability, and riders gaining safety and goodwill. A reader from San Antonio urges support to avoid ruinous rationing and preserve fuel.
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Taki
Texas
Ib S. M. Asset
ALF. D. No
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