Navy authorization clears way for air power build up
A broad cross country view lauds Congress for passing a naval authorization bill to raise the fleet to equal strength with the best, plus plan for annual appropriations to fund new ships and an expanded Army Air Corps. Senators Hale of Maine and Johnson of California argue the Navy protects the entire nation, not just coasts, and urge swift authorizations for a unified defense across sea land and air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
California
Congress
House
Senate
Roosevelt
White House
Hale
Republican
Johnson
George Washington
United States
Seven Beas
Patriotic American Congress
Army Air Corps
America Owns Duty to Stay Aloof From European Quarrels
A call to neutrality urges the United States to avoid taking sides in European disputes. It argues rulers must protect their own people, build strong defenses, and refrain from entangling alliances, warning that involvement would create enemies while offering no moral advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Imeans
New York Stage Notes on a Versatile Critic and Contemporaries
A bustling portrait of New York cultural figures, tracing a versatile critic and his circle. Mentions Paul Whiteman, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Howard Lindsay, Dorway Giran, and Revived theatrical activity from Grand Central to Paris. The piece surveys careers, radio persona, editorial work, and fashionably tinted imagery from 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Whiteman
George Gershwin
Jerome Kern
Stamford
Howard Lindsay
Dorway Giran
Lincoln, Radicals, and the Duty to Act Before Investigating
A reflective essay argues that swift action in crises can be necessary, citing Lincoln and the radicals to weigh daring against caution. It contrasts conservative and radical approaches in civil rights and union preservation, warning against vilifying opponents before hearing them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Thom
Bridges, fog and questions of life and death
A reflective piece on the Brooklyn Bridge as a symbol, blending fog bound city scenes with the author’s meditation on a dead son and the searching of meaning. It ponders whether the bridge leads to an end or to something enduring beyond darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsia
Brooklyn Bridge
America
New York
10 and 20 Years Ago From the Files of T Times
The column recalls March 13, 1924 noting a belated nuther seas wind and a forecasted drop in temperature to minus 23 by morning. On March 18, 1984 a frost hit San Antonio plants, forcing replanting as gardeners faced widespread damage to early vegetables. The San Antonio Light reports a pickpocket spree on a bus ride and city river fish findings, including largemouths and bass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Ban Antonio
Collins Gardens
Ex con girl linked to Sing Sing jewel plot
A garbled report hints at a former inmate involved in a jewel theft scheme tied to an opera singer. Washington disclosures suggest retail spies have surged nationwide while decrying sensational claims as official statements. The piece portrays a controversial portrait of crime and public suspicion.
Propagandists Use Public Libraries Propaganda Spread
A 1930s critique argues Carnegie and endowment funds prop up internationalist and pacifist materials in public and school libraries. It claims Carnegie foundations finance “alco ves” of chosen books, focusing on League of Nations advocacy and world court perspectives, while opponents receive little access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Kennedy
Carnedle Endowment For International Peace
Washington
American Association of University Women
Carnegie Foundations
Andrew Carnegie
Adeaaky
Cebate
League Court
Hamoe-Town
Astogiation
Carnegie Corporations
League of Makione’ World Court
Carnegie
Amuler
League OF Nations
ITA
Carnegie Foundation
Amos
Qarnegis
Smume- Ghate
Lenge Courh
Butter
Auuinst
The
Thirteen
Pete Et University Woman Groupe
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Harding
Pete Os
Milam
O. O. McIntyre
Inc
New Yorker
Kaufman
Withal
Sho Han
Manlad
Grand Central
Selsenn
Mening Tokates
Oppenheim
Bridge Strest
Chen Rame
France
Miami
Rennold Wolf
Paris
Chiappe
Stony Petre
Herne
Jumping Bean
Gilbert White
Tee
Iite
Iibemant Cony
SeMemeh Srud
James T. Wilknnse Jr
Abraham Gincoin
Mberly
Pawson
Theodore Reteeveib
Lintoln
Shoemelves
Pyauilty
Wriss
Conrad Womeh
Conpress
Ted
Corf
Joe Vames
P. Crown
San Antonio
Antonio
Ben Railway Company
Thin City
Sime
R. Waller
Parka and Plazas
Sing Sing
Erst
Nev's
Mellynunil
Orelireira
Evry, Wevinesring
Wight —Col
Nia Chain
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!