America’s Motor Massacre Highlighted By 1939 Toll
A 1939 traffic toll report from the Travelers Insurance booklet Smash Hits documents 32,? fatalities and 1,210,200 injuries across 48 states. It notes speed as the leading killer, with 7,990 deaths and 178,930 injuries from speeding, plus 3200 fatalities from driving on the wrong side and 1780 deaths at unsignalized intersections. The piece stresses personal responsibility for motorists and pedestrians and urges stricter campaigns and law enforcement to reduce annual carnage.
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America
Travelers Insurance Company
United States
Indians Reject Swastika Motif in Native Crafts
In Arizona a solemn Monday ceremony saw Navajo Papaya Hopi and Apache representatives renounce the swastika in basket weaving and blanket art to distance themselves from Nazism and align with peace amid war news. The symbol, tied to sun worship across many ancient cultures, was not seen as sacred by contemporary American Indians.
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Arizona
Nagy
Naz
Germany
Scandinavia
Persia
Egypt
United States
Insects and Men By Edwin C Hill
A fragmented essay contrasts insects and humans, noting insects’ survival traits and human myths about insects. It cites Marlow Shaply, describes insect roles in culture, and recounts practices from Bechuana and Saxon traditions. It mentions beetle charms, finger therapy, and magical remedies, ending with a 1940 copyright note.
Man’s eyes and alibis when Wife isaround
A humorous note on a husband’s nerves and suspicions toward his wife. Helen Rowland jokes that even an innocent husband feels accused, as if his wife’s presence unsettles his mind and prompts self doubt and clever excuses. The piece wittily labels this as a familiar “dog complex.”
Odd Facts film actors face rising death rate under strain
American insurers hike charges as emotional strain on film actors grows. An eight hour day is proposed by a committee. Typists earn more in manual labor, while holding laborers are noted.
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Iesemeh
Roosevelt faces pressure as relief costs rise
Washington reports confidential economists warn of rising unemployment with 3.23 million more jobless in 60 days. They urge more WPA funds and a supplemental message to Congress, while Harrington WPA chief remains restrained. Roosevelt debates whether to push funding and defend his budget plan amid looming primary politics.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
WPA
Bopkins
Harringon
White House
Roosevelt Willet Marrington
Kelly-Nash
Illinois
Garner
Chicago
Motherhood and Courage in A Mother's Resolve
A speaker reflects on motherhood, ambition, and power. She recalls facing death and finding life through courage and understanding, guided by the remembered image of the Mother of God. Mothers sacrifice for the race, risking their lives for their children and enduring agony for continuation of humanity.
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Tross
Mothers Dream of Parenthood and Resilient Spirit
By Elsie Robinson the piece reflects a speaker’s resolve after heartbreak. It contrasts strength drawn from motherhood memories with a cheerful defiance, asserting life’s new charm through courage and humor as a parent and partner. The voice combines personal pain with hopeful resilience.
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King Meas
Gen
Old Times From March and Years Ago in San Antonio
Ten years ago and twenty years ago a string of items recalls events in San Antonio. Topics include an educational committee discussion led by B W Hartley and J E Nelson with Leo Brewer on the school board, Silence Day at Thomas Nelson Page Junior High, the Old Freighters association formed from wagon drivers, Celestin Vilemain and Philip Mon iat as officers, Anne Morgan delivering a France heritage lecture at Main Avenue High School, and a $2000 fundraiser for Franco rehabilitation, introduced by Maj Gen J G Harbord.
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Marche
Wyatt
Antargeaokntie
Ban Antonio
Juhiuf Collegr
St Antonio
MAMCH
Old Freighters' Association
Chamber of Commerce
William B. Krempka
Celestin Vilemain
Philip Moniat
Krempkau
Main Avenue High School
Anne Morgan
France
J. G. Harbord
Understanding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Risks and First Aid
An educational overview explains carbon monoxide as a colorless deadly gas produced by incomplete combustion. It details acute and chronic poisoning symptoms, sources in autos and heaters, and urges immediate removal from gas presence, with breathing support and oxygen therapy as primary treatments.
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French Academy of Sciences
Peer Wien
Ian
Marlow Shaply
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Aribig
Transylvania
Sarawak
King Feng
Feren
Elon
Hersil
A Fertinns Wien
Anothrroman
By Helen Rowland
Bali
Jirah
Tin
Achilex
PT Barnum
Gomeny
Murmansk
Brigham Young
Ford
Ananapelis
Paul Mallon
Howard Smith
Labor Relations Board
Serup
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Uts
Smitty
Pa Watson
Ross MeIntlre
Sidow
Christ
Morernond
Tuan
Mother OF God
Elsie Robinson
Thomas Nelson Page
Uugh
Emma Cutzell
Imines
Betwett A
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Ofen
Dr. Herman N
King Beas
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