Coronation in a Washroom Haile Selassie Portrayed as Pathetic Figure
A critical opinion piece decries Haile Selassie as a once dignified ruler reduced to a caged conqueror. It recalls Ethiopia's fall to Italian forces, his exile in England, and a modern revival as he reemerges in Alexandria, prompting reflections on Europe’s current follies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
Judah
Drummagem
League of Nations
England
Alexandria
Europe
Negus
Sweet Springs and Syracuse Social Roundup
A busy notes page records visitors and travels of residents from Warrensburg to Barnes Hospital in St Louis, trips to Lake of the Ozarks, Canada, Michigan, and Iowa, plus gatherings in Syracuse and Sedalia. Local families including the Dierking, Wall, Bergman, Mummert, Kanenbley, and Schroeder clans are mentioned with multiple relatives visiting, staying, or vacationing across Missouri and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Saierke
Moberty
Willian Wagner
Wagner
James G'Sell
Joan
Beverly
Robert G'Sell
Jerseyville
Ill
William Heftlin
Chicago
Lake of the Ozarks
Ethel Young
St. Louis
J. A. Young
Barnes Hospital
Trinity Lutheran
Beaman
Lee Trout
Sedalia
Wesley Trout
Cecil Barnett
Detroit
Mich
P. L. Barnett
Leonard Pragman
Sweet Springs
Coon Rapids
Iowa
Herbert Senne
St. Joseph
Clem Senne
Springfield
Cecil Simmons and Son
Los Angeles
Calif
Hugh Bullock
Fred Speck
Rebecca Jaxie Jacoby
Kansas City
C. B. Ray
Warren Sellman
Warrensburg
J. A. Mueller
Mrs Kendrick Hosts Club At Her Country Home
Social notes recount gatherings hosted by Mrs. Allen Kendrick and others in Pettis County. Visitors include families from Kansas City LaMonte Slater Windsor Onarva and Stephens College staff. Harvest weather praised with high yields reported for wheat and oats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K. Reeves
Laura
Edna Reeves
Kansas City
Reeves
Lee Wilson
Hugh Marshall
Resilee of
LaMonte
Carl Ragar
Ragar
Mr. Marshall
A. B. DeJarnett
Leonard
Forrest L. Calvert
Acker
Jessie Kyd
Stephens College
Columbia
J. B. Myers
A. N. Baker
Marian Murphy
Jean Kendrick
Carol Calvert
Paul Calvert
Glenn Edwin Heck
Dorothy Lee Hollenbeck
Carol Beach
Carolyn Ream
Glen Morrow
Marilyn
Marjorie Rayburn
Maxine
Geneva Heard
Elsie Barnett
Lorraine McCampbell
Rosilea
Stark
Patricia
Sara Morrow
J. H. Woods
Mr. Woods
John Woods
Clara Sharp
Luella Sharp
True Hill
Roy Hill
Nevada
R. W. Edmundson
Windsor
Woods
C. K. Brosing
Onarva
Chas. Ward
Mr. Ward
Charlies Ward
Victor Ward
Alie Ward
Leo Nold
Marshall
Different Language in Global Speech Dictates Policy
The piece argues that dictatorial regimes from Spain to Japan to Germany enforce control over public utterance beyond their borders. It contrasts Western belief in sovereignty with totalitarian claims to regulate global speech, asserting that earned respect comes from deserving friendly opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Chile
Spain
Madrid
Mark
United States
Japan
Germany
Italy
China
Latin America
Suspected Inquiries Prompt FBI Tip to Chambers
The U S Chamber warns members about suspicious inquiries for map locations of federal agencies and critical infrastructure. Pensacola chamber reports letters seeking details on transportation water systems bridges and docks. Officials urge turning such queries to the FBI and advise vigilance without alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola, Fla
FBI
War party call and early carburetor caution quoted
Chief of Staff Marshall warns against flooding the carburetor at the start while Benjamin Connor urges a bold war party identity. The remarks reflect defense program concerns and prodded national self labeling by business leadership in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Benjamin Connor
American Chamber of Commerce
Paris
Public education must serve industrial and business needs
Henry I Harriman of the American Youth Commission argues education should align with industrial and business requirements to prepare youth for the job market and economic growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry I Harriman
American Youth Commission
Somoza and Toscanini quotes on American aid and unity
Two historical remarks emphasize U S involvement and national pride. President Anastasio Somoza argues Central American nations must help defend themselves, while Arturo Toscanini urges Americans abroad to unite and perform the Star Spangled Banner in Montevideo on July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Anastasio Somoza
Nicaragua
Arturo Toscanini
Montevideo
Quotable Views On War And Policy From Historical Figures
A collection of quotes from Shaw, the Educational Policies Commission, Harriet Elliott, Vice-President Garner, Mrs. Pearl Radcliffe Lindal, Ordway Tead, Cordell Hull, Alfred Rosenberg, and a New York window washer. The remarks span war, democracy, education, defense, and social behavior with varied perspectives.
Annual road race prospects dim in Smithton to Sedalia
News brief notes that without bicycle rider interest the Smithton to Sedalia road race is not planned this year. Other items mention city mailbox color change, a church literary society social, a passenger train incident, and local sports salary talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithton
Sedalia
European Air Mail and Freight Lead In 1937
European airlines carried nearly 2 000 000 more ton miles of mail and over 6 500 000 more ton miles of express freight excess baggage and newspapers than U S airlines in 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Airlines
Automobiles per Global Population Reach One Vehicle Share
A rough ratio suggests one car for every 71 people worldwide reflecting uneven adoption, urban concentration, and regional disparities in vehicle ownership and access.
Entries For The 1940 Missouri State Fair
Preparations for Missouri's 1940 State Fair August 18 to 25 proceed rapidly with many entries. Charles W. Green secretary says numerous bands indicate music throughout the grounds. WPA construction work advances and new walks will be ready for opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Charles W. Green
WPA
Toledo Man Steals Greyhound Bus Aims For Chicago
In Indianapolis on July 27 a Toledo man stole a Greyhound bus from a Toledo garage and drove toward Chicago. State Police Captain Walter Eckert said troopers stopped the vehicle near Elkhart, Indiana, after a few hours. The driver, who formerly worked for the line, was jailed in Elkhart. no charges were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Greyhound
Toledo
Chicago
Walter Eckert
Ligonier Post
Elkhart
Ind
Eckert
Sedalia Eyeing WPA Band to Animate Civic Life
Carl Parker of 720 North Grand Avenue promotes a proposed WPA band to serve Sedalia parks and public events at no cost. The plan aims to employ up to 60 musicians year round, addressing the absence of a civic musical group despite Marshall maintaining a 60 piece band. Parker urges broad support for a non partisan project to affirm Sedalia as Central Missouri’s cultural center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Carl Parker
North Grand Avenue
Parker
Sedalia
Marshall
Missouri
Rejection Unless Physically Fit
The army will reject about one third of volunteers, citing physical disabilities and strict standards. Recruits must meet height, weight, chest expansion, teeth, thumbs, and eye and ear requirements, with exams covering heart health and marching ability. An extreme ugliness of face can also bar enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Global airlines outpace all rivals in passenger mileage
The passenger mileage figure surpasses the twelve month combined total of every other airline in the world, highlighting the leading position of the subject among global carriers.
Proposed US Australasia air service eyes 42 day transit
A plan for a United States to Australasia route proposes a 42 day transit time and one round trip every two weeks. The service aims to connect Australia and New Zealand with the United States, potentially boosting travel and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Australasia
Australia
New Zealand
California Obituary of Ashland Public Schools Leader
Robert F. Nichols aged 69 died at his Ashland home on July 20 after years as public schools superintendent. Born April 8, 1871 in Ashland he married Rebul Haley and had son John Wilson Nichols who married Marian Hert and lives in Nevada Missouri. Funeral held July 22. surviving wife, son, and sister Mrs. O. T. Scott of Ashland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Nichols
Ashland
Nichols
Rebul Haley
Steelville
John Wilson Nichols
California
Marian Hert
Nevada
O. T. Scott
Fritz Zeimer
Curtis Ferguson
Ronald Gene
Boulder City
Nev
Charles Zey
Ferguson
Ethel Brooks
A. L. Reynolds
Mayfield
Reynolds
Brooks
W. H. Schwab and
Cape Girardeau
George Zimmerman
San Diego
Calif
Zimmerman
W. P. Cody
L. S. Combs
Hugh Williams
Wisconsin
John Wells
John, Jr
Los Angeles
Wells
Opal Folkarts
Robert Folkarts
Folkarts
St. Louis
Merle Butterworth
Nell Pearson
Kansas City
Chever Kellog
Ira Krams
Jefferson City
B. H. Simmons
Simmons
Missouri Pacific Hospital
Ralph Tuepker
Poplar Bluff
Will Huming
Charles Collett
Alma Schaffner
Herman Schaffner
W. A. Crawford
Staunton
Fox Fixers Club Meets At The Demand Home
The Fox Fixers club met at Nadine Demand's east of Smithton home Thursday afternoon. Leader Mrs. Bob Watring and six members attended. After a business meeting, they enjoyed a recreational hour and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Fixers Club
Nadine Demand
Smithton
Bob Watring
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Equator
Selassie
Floyd Dirck
Lloyd Dirck
C. S. Dirck
South Meoniteau Avenue
Fort Sill
Okla
18Th Field Artillery
Green Ridge
Syracuse
W. E. Andrew
George Brown and Son
A. C. Dierking
Herb Lotz
J. E. Wylie
Paul Wylie
Mary Ann
Swope Park
By Caroline Schroeder
Charles Mummert
Mary Virginia Thomas
Jewel Mass
Fulton
Louise Steele
Florence
Velma Lee Salmons
Eldorado Springs
Warren Alcorn
Raymond Wilson
Tom Bahrenburg
Elizabeth
Tipton
Jim Boyd
Monroe Neale
Everett Kanenbley
Nettie Kanenbley
Mary Hubbard Keevil
Wyoming
Walker Myers
Lees Summit
Charley Myers
Earl Steele
Louise
Marguerite Hutchison
East
Johnny Gachenous
Barbara
Johnny Lou
Muskogee
E. L. Schroeder
L. F. Schrader
Bahner
Omer Cordery
Dorothy Kirchner
Caroline Schroeder
Mrs. Kendrick
Hahatonka Park
E. C. Vogelbaugh
Ward Lacy
Sonia
Mrs. Lacy
Anna Veach
Chamber of Commerce of the
George Bernard Shaw
Friends of Democracy
Harriet W. Elliott
National Defense Commission
Garner
West
Pearl Radcliffe Lindal
Buffalo
Ordway Tead
N. Y. Board of Higher Education
Cordell Hull
Alfred Rosenberg
Joseph Zarcek
N. Y
Uncle Sam
Young People’s Literary Society of
The
German Evangelical Church
Missouri Pacific
Charles M. Pendleton
M.E.T
August Meier
Dick Rohn
McAllister Springs
Stitch and Chatter Club
Otterville
Ray L. Armstrong
J. H. Potter
Harry Broderson
Dorothy Gertz
Phyllis Dean Holman
Beulah Armstrong
Nancy Lee Burford
Mary Crecelius
Esther Broderson
Esther Broderson, Song Leader; and Miss Voan Orsdel
Cooper County
Gladys Payne
R. F. Nichols
J. E. Zey
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