Prohibition Law Under Fire as Drifting Toward Nullification
A Princeton health leader argues that despite the Eighteenth Amendment, youth access to liquor remains, with public spaces and private homes fueling drink culture. He cites inconsistent enforcement, state cooperation gaps, and rising speakeasies, urging a direct public hearing on the liquor question.
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Savages recalling past customs and a Vermont land bargain
The piece recalls older beauty and marriage customs among various groups while noting a Vermont Vergennes sale of a 40 acre poor farm for lack of paupers. It also covers Miss Viola Kaufman who left 160000 for birth control promotion, highlighting unequal access to information for poor versus rich women.
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Unclear Weather Summary for Tex oma and Surrounding Areas
The report notes no precipitation in Tex oma Louisiana and New Me with light ground winds and solid terrain. Flying conditions are described as good, 0.07 rainfall for today, 0.07 daily deficiency, 1.8i monthly deficiency, and 1.43 total accumulated since January 1, with 1. The fragmentary data limits precise interpretation of totals and dates.
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Eastern college students protest Kentucky mine field visits
A party of 206 eastern students from Columbia University bound for Kentucky mine areas was denied entry at the Kentucky-Tennessee line and later redirected toward Frankfort to protest alleged intimidation by Harlan and Bell county officials. If blocked, they will head to Washington to seek Hoover aid and urge Costigan's federal investigation bill. A second group was turned back at the Kentucky Tennessee line near Fonde after being repulsed at Middiesboro.
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Rent Your Vacant Property With The Light Service
Advertises rental service for vacant property by urging readers to contact Crockett 2400. Mentions The Light and complete rental service. Aimed at landlords seeking quick occupancy.
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Manchuria May Fusion With China In Future Says Pu Yi
In an exclusive International News Service interview from Changchun on March 26 1938 Pu Yi ruler of Manchuria discusses politics and his role. He says Manchuria is an independent experiment and hints it could someday amalgamate with China proper while stressing no empire restoration. He portrays himself as a vessel for the will of the Manchurian people.
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Roosevelt delegation gains 18 more pledged delegates
NEW YORK March 26 State Democratic Chairman Farley announced receipt of a report from Claude N Sap of South Carolina showing Roosevelt would receive 18 additional delegates. Sap said a legislature poll found the lower house overwhelmingly for Roosevelt and 40 of 46 senators inclined similarly.
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Divorces Suit Over Ridicule After Bagpipe Victory
Agnes Wallace Ross sues Wallace Ross for divorce in Los Angeles accusing him of ridiculing her after she won a bagpipe championship. She says he struck her bagpipe with a milk bottle during the dispute.
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Hearst Says Congress Faces Failing Prosperity Efforts
W R Hearst criticizes lawmakers for failing to relieve unemployment and for pursuing taxation schemes. He argues prosperity lifts all, calls for competent leadership, and warns of a stagnant economy as he urges reader vigilance ahead of elections.
Thief Steals $465 in Clothes and Jewelry from R. E. Levy
R. E. Levy reports a Saturday night theft at his residence on East Craig Place, with loot valued at $465 including six suits and various jewelry items. A police report notes the break in and missing items.
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Army Convicts Major Culberson for Drunkenness
Cheyenne Wyoming March 26 Major William L Culberson a member of a distinguished Texas family was found guilty by a general court martial of drunkenness and disgracing the uniform.
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Washington Woman Reports Threat to Child of Hanna Davison
In Washington DC on March 26 a caller threatened 6 year old Daisy Hanna Davison, asking for 2000 in small bills left at a grocery corner. Gen. P. D. Glassford ordered police to take control, guarding the nursery as extortionists remain at large. Alice Roosevelt Longworth and her daughter fled to New York after a similar warning.
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Sino-Jap Peace Conference Fate Hangs in Balance
In Shanghai on March 26 the Sino-Japanese armistice talks stalled as militarists from both sides met fierce resistance. A sub commission was tasked with negotiating troop withdrawals, with Monday's delegate meeting set to decide the outcome.
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