Women drive civic action and wartime concerns urged
Letters from readers praise and challenge the In The News column noting women organizing pro America in California and elsewhere. They urge leadership, youth organizing, and opposition to war hysteria while asserting mothers groups and civic clubs push for American defense and political reforms.
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Anagns
New York
Donenal
United States
National League of American Mothers
Jean
America
Floresville FFA Stock Show Held
Large crowds from Wilson county attended the FFA Fat Stock and Open Breeders show in Floresville. Grand champion baby beef and first in heavyweight went to Billy Miculke with "Little Boy" at 50 pounds. Reserve champion and first in heavyweight went to Dibrel Burkett with his 40 pound calf "Drum." Ralph Atkins, Bill Richardson, Vaughn Yeager won prizes in other heavyweight standings. Second in welterweight class went to Henry Lohse. winners include Edward Wimanc.
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Proresville
Wilson County
FFA
Billy Miculke
Hile
Dibrel Burkett
Drum
Ralph Atkins
Billn
Roosevelt urged Yugoslav action to curb Axis hopes
Washington reports from Syor allege President Roosevelt promised aid to Yugoslavia after talks with their premier and foreign minister at Berchtesgaden. Yugoslav minister Potich was summoned February 14 to hear a message from Mrs Roosevelt urging the regent and government to end Axis diplomacy, with the note that the lend lease bill would pass and give the U.S. power to curb Axis moves.
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Roosevelt
Yugoslavia
Adolf Hitler
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Constantin) F Potitch
Sumner Welles
U.S
Tree surgeon turns to weaving in retirement in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on March 4 an injured retiree Ben Morris now 69 began weaving after retirement from a tree surgeon career. He has made two baby blankets three aspirants a large bed blanket and a blue cover in progress weighing about 66 ounces with 480 squares joined into strips.
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Ind
Ben Morris
Morris
Tregsuregeon
Asptians
Spilt toilet water causes large fire damage
Sacramento March 8 a spill of toilet water in a Brrokton dress shop led to a fire when a left on gas heater ignited fumes. The incident caused about 359 dollars in damage as Lillian E. Robinson explained she dropped the bottle and soaked it up with newspapers.
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Calif
Cinsi
Lillian E. Robinson
Brorkston
Pythian Retains Office 53 Years
SEBAGO Maine March 1 A member of the Knights of Pythias since 1886 Edward C Leigh ton keeper of the records and 4 of Sebago lodge Knights of Pythias for 53 consecutive years is believed to hold the record for longest continuous service in that office in Maine and probably in the country
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Sebago
Maine
INS
Knights At Pythiay
Edward C. Leighton
Sebago Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Agane
Weather shifts and urban migration cited by Taeuber study
The bulletin reports rural to urban migration trends across the United States. It notes large city population gains and remaining counties showing slower or negative growth since 1940. It highlights Chicago Detroit and other metros, with data from the census and agricultural services.
Hitler Delays Greek Attack Turn and Axis Diplomacy
Reported effort to bring Turkey and Yugoslavia into the axis sphere as Greece fights Italy. German informants claim Turkey offered economic rewards for breaking with Britain while Yugoslavia may soon join. Turkish radio says Yugoslavia defends itself, fearing deeper German demands beyond economic aid.
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Yugoslavia
Axis
Britain
Sofi
Greece
Turekey
Europe
Anthony Eden
Athens
Purkey
Germany
Most Smart Boys Defer Wedding
INDIANAPOLIS March. John A. Mueller director of youth services in the city investigated 1201 students who graduated in 1930. He found that 37 percent of boys with A grades married while 35 percent with C grades did. Among girls, 67 percent with A averages married and a lower percent with G grades did. Mueller said high achievers continued schooling and delayed marriage.
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Indianapolis
John A. Mueller
Specif
Mueller
Phony Nuggets at Halfway Gold Camp Exposed
At Halfway in Gre, residents faced a sting when a newcomer claimed to hold gold nuggets as security for loans. The man disappeared on his first pay day, and an investigation revealed the nuggets were counterfeit.
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Gre, March
INS
Rubber Dog Bone in Burglar's Kit
A Boston man charged with burglary tools breaking and entering and larceny was found with a rubber dog bone in his kit along with an eye skeleton eye a long knife and other implements. The incident was reported from Newton Massachusetts in March.
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Newton
Mass
Boston
Population Growth in Rural and Urban Areas Aligns 1920s
Neuber concluded that rural and urban populations grew at similar rates from 1920 to 1930, while urban growth surged earlier in the decade. The data show both sectors expanding, with urban increases matching rural pace during this period.
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S ‘Neuber
Urran Xeowth
Alx Ufima Ag
Berlin to host talks on tripartite pact in future visit
Berlin announces Japanese Foreign Minister Youuke Matsuoke will visit to discuss questions from the tripartite pact. Maj. Gen. Eugen Ott is said to be returning to Berlin. Luftwaffe resumes attacks on Britain with three bombers shot down off the English coast. German high command reports sinking two destroyers and 11 armed merchantmen totaling 61,400 tons. Italian command claims repulse of a British attack on the Libyan oasis of Giarabub.
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Berlin
Youuke Matsuoke
Tokyo
Eugen Ott
English
Luftwaffe
Britain
Giarabub
Sun balloon wonders puzzle astronomers and clouds
A fragment describes imagined sun balloons and peculiar radiant clouds seen above the sun. It notes clouds weighing millions of tons suspended 60 000 to 100 000 miles high, hints at radiation or magnetic forces holding them, and suggests a man could feel these forces if protected from air.
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Cambridge
Mats
Mareh
Earth
Mystery Crutches On Boston and Maine Train Miracle
Boston and Maine railroad crew questions a coach may hold a miracle as investigators search for a pile of wooden adult crutches left in a coach after a run. No inquiry has confirmed the unusual find, and crew members deny involvement or knowledge of the crutches.
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Boston
Marek
Boston and Maine Railroad
Wife Seeks Custody of Degen Shepherd Dog Andy
Miami March report notes Mrs Cleanor McCaul files for divorce and petitions sole custody of her Degen shepherd dog Andy. She asks the court deny her husband access or visitation rights, citing lack of food and medical support for the dog.
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Miami
Fla
Cleanor McCaul
Andy
Park Meters Take Beating in Utah
Salt Lake City report by the traffic commission shows meters out of service in 1840 with 443 temporarily unusable. Five meters stolen and many damaged by automobiles and vandals, causing about 350 dollars in losses.
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Park
Utah
Salt Lake City
Mayer O' Jenkins
Mississippi Needs More Physicians
Mississippi faces a shortage of doctors as figures released by Dr. Fe Ske W Underwood show each practicing physician serves about 1500 patients. The statistics indicate Mississippi physicians average 54 years old with many in their sixties.
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Jackson
Mins
Mississippi
Fe Ske W. Underwood
Underwood
Misskatppy
Nage
Tweety
Midget Chemistry Popular at Ames Iowa State College
Ames Iowa March 3. Midget chemistry excites Iowa State College freshmen with tiny test tubes and droppers. The novelty entertains and educates while promising safer demonstrations and clearer learning outcomes for beginners.
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Ames
Iowa
INS
Iowa State College
Reds Keep French Police Informed
In Vichy Grenoble authorities reported steady receipt of subversive literature mailed daily to the populace. The widerground paper is cited as the source of the leaflets and the police say a clandestine network has been supplying the material, prompting ongoing inquiries.
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Vichy
Prance
Grenoble
Calirme
War 25 Years Ago Today Feature in The American Weekly
A scrambled recap notes wartime events from 25 years past. It mentions Churchill as colonel urging revitalized admiralty, Finns accepting terms from Russia but rejecting defeat, and midwestern officials contesting lenient verdicts for women who killed their husbands. The piece references a featured spread in The American Weekly attached to the Sunday Laight edition.
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American Weekly
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Ieloncy
Maggerite
Tomorroy
British Down Three Nazi Bombers Over East Anglia
British fighter planes shot down three German bombers over East Anglia during daylight raids. One bomber fell off Lowestoft into the sea. another blaze was shot down over the North Sea. a third wrecked homes in an east coast town before being shot down. One crew member drowned aboard a trawler later damaged by debris. Isolated raids continued along the south coast and east Midlands with limited damage.
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Anglana
Britain
Lowestoft
Channel
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Aur
Trucker Steals Boy's Tricycle in Salt Lake City
A truck driver snatched a four year old boy’s tricycle in Salt Lake City, leaped from his vehicle, grabbed the toy from the child, and drove off. Kenneth Christensen reported the incident to police as the driver fled in a truck.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Kenneth Christensen
Christensen
When God's Men Braved Savages in The American Weekly
Features and notices from The American Weekly laid out with bold previews of upcoming serials and articles. Cap'n Cave Landers recalls sea days while Donald A. Laird offers psychology insights. Helen Topping Miller writes romance. Includes art, archaeology notes, and a teaser for a new serial.
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American Weekly
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San Antonio
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