Old Hoax Revival of St Lawrence Seaway Plan
The St Lawrence seaway proposal returns in congress as part of a New Deal regional reform push. Opponents warn it would fail as hydroelectric power, disrupt rail freight, require costly port work, and risk national defense by a single bomb blocked route. The project, led by international and economic motives, faces rejection based on reliability, practicality, and impact on American industry.
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St. Lawrence Seaway
Congress
St. Lawrence
New Deal
Great River
Tennessee Valley Authority
Columbia River
Missouri Valley
Canada
United States
New York
New England
Great Lakes
Spelling Reform Advocated By Health Education Leader
Dr Herbert Clish of San Francisco calls for inquiry into poor spelling among grade pupils and argues for gradual simplification of English spelling. He cites examples, references George Bernard Shaw, and suggests schooling reforms over generations to reduce silent letters and irregular spellings.
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Herbert Clish
San Francise
San Francisco
Ens
Chicago
Houston
Walla Walla
Webster
George Bernard Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Europeans Restore Prewar Output Yet Suffer Shortages
The 1943 ECA report notes Western Europe reached prewar industrial output in late 1948, yet living standards lag and some foods remain scarce. Exports rise while imports stay below prewar levels, narrowing trade gaps but leaving sizable deficits. The piece critiques the Marshall plan and ongoing aid as brittle policy, arguing costs rise and gains risk erosion without self-sustaining recovery.
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Econamic Cooperation Administration
Western
Europe
ECA
Presvar
England
France
Bretton Woods
Sid
Greece
Turkey
Federation of Socialist Soviet Republics
Ord
Asia
China
United States
Proctor VA Marble Capital and Pin Money Note
A brief look recalls that pin money once meant jewelry funds in ancient Rome and Athens. Proctor VI labels itself the marble capital of the United States, supplying about seven percent of national marble. The writeup notes yellow fat on beef provides more vitamin A than white fat, reflecting nutrition quirks.
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Athens
Rome
Proctor, VI
The
United States
Proctor
Pegler Urges Disclosure Of Hollywood Communist Ties
WESTBROOK PEGLER argues in Washington espionage notes that FBI informants suggest many Hollywood actors and writers may have ties to the Communist party. He warns courts and public records have shielded pro Communists, urging exposure of associations and urging advertisers and readers to scrutinize magazines for anti American influence.
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Westbrook Pegler
New York
Washington
FBI
Communist Party
Klan
Felix Frankfurter
Congress
Helen Hayes
Copson
Ehavo
Edward G. Robinson
Predric March
Paul Robeson
Donald Ogden Stewart
Dorothy Parker
Ruth McKenney
Albert Maltz
Dalton Trumbo
Alvah Bessie
Dies
Thomas
United States
Editors and Critics Clash Over FBI Files Airing
The letter argues that FBI files should be aired, criticizing New Yorker and Herald Tribune for alleged Communist associations and bias. It defends using secret agents, condemns public defense of Communists, and urges Americans to act American by disavowing Communism. The piece cites Lewis Gannett, Hanns Eisler, Albert Maltz, and the Coplon case as examples.
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The
New Yorker
Dorothy Parker
New York Herald Tribune
Hanns Eisler
New York
Herald
Eleanor Roosevelt
Lewis Gannett
Storald Tribune
Albert Maltz
Hollywood
FEL
Congress
Fas
Gannett
Harry Bridges
Supreme Court
the New Yorker
the Herald Tribune
Fuey Plu Luce
Tom Claus
Hing Features Syndicate
Ing
Excessive Gas Causes and Digestive Reactions
The article discusses how excessive gas arises from digestion and air swallowing. It notes gas travels from bowel to blood, lungs, and out, with belching common after meals. Bloating links to gas-forming foods like beans onions and bulky items, and some foods trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
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Walter C. Alvarez
Rochester
Minn
Causes and relief of abdominal gas in medical care
The article lists multiple factors behind gas buildup including hernia ulcer spray colitis and allergies. It notes bloating worsens through the day and can improve with rest exercise walking or abdominal massage and mentions peppermint and small alcoholic intake as possible aids.
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Bowel Inc
King
Bacring Down On the News Bacring Down On the News
Arthur Baer comments on the debate between military and civilian authorities over atomic bomb control. He notes civilians prefer guarding it like bank money while generals argue whether dropping or misplacing it matters more. The piece ends with a reflection on a tense situation and a brief service note.
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Arthur
Bugs” Baer
Working wives drawn into Roosevelt defense note
A June 18 1939 item cites Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt defending working wives and warning that discrimination against a group could drive the United States toward fascism. A June 38 1929 entry mentions two groups linked to San credibility.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
United States
Southwest Texas cities form political machine to press highway needs
A report states Mister Breger Antonio and Bexar County officials plan to confer with Houston and Galveston leaders to unite three Southwest Texas cities. They aim to compel Austin state officials to meet highway maintenance needs in the region. The date references range from 1889 to 1919, mentioning labor transport for beet fields, incidents in Travis Park, burglaries, and local police reports.
Broadway Celebs In My Nightly Gossip Column Highlight
Broadway gossip column notes busy social scene with mayoral romance bets, Ruth Chatterton at Stork Club, Basil Rathbone birthday party at Le Monticello, and Rowland Field inheritance. Xavier Cugat returns from South American tour with medals and $500,000 in bookings. June Haver sings for pin for John’s birthday amid arty party chatter.
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Broadway
Honos
Ruth
Chatterton
Stork Club
Lawrence Tibbetts
Basil Rathbone
LeMinliton
Brarilyn Maxwell
Pierre
Rowland Field
Xavier Cugat
Peru
Chile
Colombia
Brazil
Venezuela
Helen Hayes
Nevada Smith
Liza Kirk
Kate
Mail Rates and Subscriptions Edge Toward Texas Towns
Fragmentary notice shows postal and subscription rate details, mentioning rates per month for Southwest region and Texas towns. It references mail service terms, likely distribution or subscription costs, with limited legible items due to damaged OCR. Named entities are scarce but indicate regional postal context.
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Congresa Mara
Texas
Sutay
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New York Mirror
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