Why Not A High Type Of Character In Our Officials
The essay argues Americans should demand honesty and noble character from leaders, noting pessimism, unemployment, and fears about the presidency. It asserts rulers derive from the people and calls for citizens to cultivate virtue in themselves to produce statesmen like Washington, Hamilton, Jefferson, Adams, Lincoln, and others. If not now, why not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
White House
Orient
Congress
Republic
Washington
Hamilton
Jefferson
Madison
Adams
Abraham Lincoln
What Is The Matter With Europe
An English gentleman argues that Europe’s ongoing divisions and the communist fascist clash threaten global peace. He contends neutrality cannot shield America from a new world war and warns independence is outdated. Interdependence now governs politics commerce and society, making Europe’s fate world fate.
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Europe
America
United States
Woodrow
Wilson
Federation in Europe and US pacification proposal
A reflective editorial argues Europe’s federation is the only final fix to its panicked armament, proposes a democratic bloc of America Britain and Scandinavia as a temporary stabilizer, and laments democracy as practiced by the nine old men of the Supreme Court while recalling James Truslow Adams and the American dream. It also touches on personal life in Washington with a 75 year old blind senator’s secretary, praising resilience and a philosophy of happiness.
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Europe
America
Great Britain
Scandinavia
Far East
England
James Truslow Adams
Supreme Court
Washington
Library of Congress
Stevenson
Editorial independence at The Telegraph papers retained
The Telegraph Publishing Company confirms editors remain independent despite Roosevelt administration support. Editor Dr P P Cheff writes on current topics with freedom, and the papers will continue to publish uncensored editorials. Readers may submit letters, though the company may omit tasteless content.
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Telegraph Publishing Company
Telegraph
Telegraph News
Roosevelt
P P Cheff
Winds and Dust Return in Nebraska Echoes of a Century
A reflective column traces wind storms and dust in western Nebraska over 64 years since the Telegraph began, noting recurring fears of drought and the resilience of settlers. It humorously jabs at cinema, politics, and local life, from liquor taxes to college sports, ending with a proud mother at a basketball game.
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The
Telegraph
Nebraska
O. D. Slayter
Maroons
Cheyenne County Wheat Production Centre Expense Statement
January 1937 expenses for Cheyenne County Wheat Production Centre Association list county committee costs stenographer clerical supplies postage printing and total 156.94 filed by treasurer Margaret Cunningham February 18 1937 with program reference to 1936 efforts
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Cheyenne County Wheat Production Centre Association
Margaret Cunningham
Treas
Cheyenne County
Wheat Production Centre “Association
Inside Glances of Washington On Supreme Court Plan Debate
The piece depicts sharp attacks on a president's court plan while noting jurists like Taft and Hughes once urged retirement for judges. It recalls Lincoln birthday rhetoric and quotes the Dred Scott decision about government policy being fixed by the court, warning of people surrendering sovereignty to the judiciary if business interests prevail post election.
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Supreme Court
Taft
Hughes
Lincoln
Congress
Devour Nest Companions in Bird Families
Observations show young birds of prey like eagles and buzzards kill and eat nest mates. A large young buzzard may kill a smaller sibling and feed on it, while a parent returns with prey unaware of the tragedy.
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Uncle Sam
Navy
Atlantic
Erope
U.S. S. Hersley
Navy Yard
Mare Island
Bruckners
Ben Franklin
Sidney
Goverment
Ne‘braska’ Seniators
Wsa
Gone With the Wind
Scarlett O'Hara
Rhetta Butler
Scarlett
Bette Davis
Rhett
Clark Gable
Bette
Clark
March
Nebraska Senate
Joan Barrymore
Elaine Barry
Omaha
Ministerial Association
Reinmuth and Sons
Greenlees
Kasha
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